The Pan-African Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Forum 2025 is set to convene policymakers, business leaders, academics, and sustainability advocates to explore one of Africa’s most urgent priorities, under the theme: “Energy Security and Decarbonisation: Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable Future.”
This landmark event, scheduled for 29 October 2025 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, will feature high-level discussions on the balance between Africa’s rising energy demand and the imperative to decarbonise economies in line with global climate commitments.
A virtual masterclass on 28 October 2025 will set the stage through expert-led deep dives on innovative energy solutions and emerging sustainability trends.
This year’s Forum has garnered significant support through partnerships with influential organisations, including Nesgas, Stanbic IBTC, WACOT Rice (a member of TGI Group), BAT Nigeria, Seplat Nigeria, and many others.
These collaborations reflect a united commitment to creating a sustainable business environment across Africa.
The 2025 ESG Forum builds on the momentum of previous editions, reaffirming its role as Africa’s premier platform for advancing sustainability dialogue.
With partnerships spanning key private-sector players, financial institutions, FMCGs, and Oil and Gas companies, the Forum underscores a collective resolve to deliver climate-smart solutions that simultaneously drive economic competitiveness and inclusive growth.
This year’s edition will unpack critical issues such as financing energy transitions and practical pathways for achieving renewable energy adoption in resource-constrained economies. Sessions will spotlight pragmatic models for collaboration between government, businesses, and communities, with an emphasis on aligning sustainability goals with Africa’s energy demand and the need to reduce emissions while at it.
Chair of the ESG Forum Technical Committee and External Affairs Director for BAT WCA, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, said: “The challenge before us is as urgent as it is complex. Africa must meet its rapidly growing energy needs while simultaneously acting on a critical path to decarbonisation.”
Head, Risk & Capital Management, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Tosin Leye-Odeyemi, also said: “We are proud to partner with the ESG Forum, which provides a unique space where key stakeholders can co-create solutions that are practical, scalable, and rooted in Africa’s realities. It is not enough to simply import global models; we must craft approaches that work for our economies, our communities, and our environment.”
Executive Director, Nesgas Producing, Otome Afiegbe, asserted that the Forum has consistently demonstrated the power of cross-industry collaboration in advancing sustainability.
He said, “In 2025, the focus on energy and climate reflects the twin pressures shaping Africa’s development trajectory: building energy resilience while responding to the global climate imperative.”
Head, Corporate Communication, TGI Group, Rafiat Gawat, also highlighted that the Forum is expected to host more than 300 participants, including regulators, corporate leaders, sustainability experts, and sustainability advocates. Together, they will interrogate opportunities for innovative financing, green technology adoption, and public-private partnerships that can accelerate Africa’s sustainable transition.
