Sustainability & ESG Committee
Championing Sustainable African Industry
The Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Committee of Make in Africa helps African industry grow responsibly. Its members bring ESG expertise from across the continent’s diverse economies and help businesses build sustainability into strategy, from corporate responsibility and climate change to safety and disaster management. The committee also asks richer economies to back clean industrial growth in Africa with fair finance and technology, and to stop setting standards that shut African producers out. Through workshops, research and shared practice, it builds a culture of responsible leadership.
Our Vision
Turning Sustainability into Action
To make sustainability a practical part of African industry, so that firms balance commercial success with responsible practice and Africa’s value addition is clean as well as competitive.
Our Mission
Driving Responsible Industry
- Awareness Creation: Educate members on the key parts of sustainability, including environmental impact, community development, workplace practice and market responsibility.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share best practice from Africa and beyond so members can adopt sound sustainability approaches.
- Documentation and Dissemination: Gather and share practical examples of member progress to inspire action and steady improvement.
What We Do?
Empowering Sustainable Practice
- Host workshops and working sessions on ESG topics such as corporate responsibility, climate change and disaster management.
- Provide a place to discuss upcoming regulation and standards and what they mean for African businesses.
- Carry out research on practical sustainability solutions and trends.
- Encourage members to work together on shared sustainability goals.
Why Join the Sustainability & ESG Committee?
- Inspire Change: Learn how to build sustainability into your business strategy.
- Best Practice: Draw on insights from sustainability efforts in Africa and elsewhere.
- Shape Policy: Take part in debates that influence sustainability rules and frameworks.
Be a Leader in Sustainability
Join the Sustainability & ESG Committee to align your business with responsible enterprise in Africa. Become a Member and help build clean industry while strengthening your company's standing and impact.
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Global Trade Council Partnerships
- Australia China Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Seafood Industry Council (AISIC)
- Australia India Free Trade and Seafood Industry Advisory Group (AIFTSIAG)
- Australia Qatar Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Saudi Arabia Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Turkiye Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia UAE Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia USA Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Singapore Chamber of Trade, Commerce, and Industry
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Policies
- Semiconductor Fabless Policy 2027-2035
- Data Centre Policy 2027-2035
- Information Technology Policy 2027-2035
- Multimodal Logistics Policy 2027-2035
- BPO and Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2027-2035
- New and Renewable Energy Policy 2027-2035
- Biotechnology Policy 2027-2035
- Pharmaceuticals Policy 2027-2035
- DeepTech, AI, and Data Centre Policy 2027-2035
- Electronics Policy 2027-2035
- Export Development Policy 2027-2035
- MedTech Policy 2027-2035
- Film and Media Policy 2027-2035
- FinTech Policy 2027-2035
- EdTech Policy 2027-2035
- Events and Tourism Policy 2027-2035
- Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2027-2035
- Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2027-2035
- Fisheries Policy 2027-2035
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Policy 2027-2035
- MIAGS Startup Policy 2027-2035
- MIAGS Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Manufacturing Policy 2027-2035
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- Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council
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- Agriculture and Food Processing Expert Committee
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About
The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.