The Future of Sustainability Summit
2023 date to be confirmed
Be Part of a Conversation that will Shape the Future of Business.
About FOS
The Future of Sustainability Summit promotes sustainable and transparent business practices, aiming to provoke responsible corporate citizenship and sustainable development – from individual to institutional level.
This event will aid in achieving your investment goals, whilst simultaneously supporting ethical and environmentally-conscious approaches to do better business!
This event provides a platform for thought leaders, businesses, entrepreneurs, organisations and industry experts with a common mission to convene, connect and take actionable steps towards implementing green, sustainable and ethically-sound strategies to mobilise Africa towards a zero-carbon emission, waste-free, fully sustainable, smart continent.
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Outcome of event
Adopt ethical business practices
Equip delegates with the know-how on investing in ESG-backed funds
Insight into greener investment and asset management schemes
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Climate change and its risks to Africa
- Importance of reducing toxic waste and releases
- Regulations indicating the levels of environmental liability concerning services and products
- Pressure to improve performance, transparency
- Emerging market for environmentally friendly products and services
GOVERNANCE
- Board Structure and accountability
- Accounting and reporting practices
- Best Practice
- Adherence to legislation
- Anti-corruption
- Risk Management
- Social governance
SOCIAL
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Community relations / CSI
- Human rights issues at companyand supplier/contractor
- Government and community relations in developing countries
- Diversity in the workplace
Speakers
Meet Our Speakers

Honourable Angela Thokoza Didiza
Minister of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development

Portia Bangerezako
Head of Sustainability
Old Mutual

Iain Williamson
Chief Executive Office
Old Mutual

Dean Alborough
Head of ESG
Old Mutual Alternative Investments

Khaya Gobodo
Managing Director
Old Mutual Investment Group

Garth Napier
Managing Director
Old Mutual Insure

Sanjeev Raghubir
Sustainability Manager
Shoprite Holdings

Margo Fargo
Environmentalists and Entrepreneur
Founder of Far_Go Straws

Morné du Plessis
CEO
WWF

Kuda Mukova
Executive Partner: Solutions & Insights
IQ Business

Nigel Beck
Head: Sustainable Finance & ESG
Rand Merchant Bank

Dr Lorren Haywood
Senior Researcher
CSIR

Chido Mpemba
Special Envoy on Youth to AU chairperson
African Union

Shameela Soobramoney
Chief Sustainability Officer
JSE

Sabine Dall'Omo
CEO
Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa

Jaisheila Rajput
CEO
Tomorrow Matters Now

Reabetswe Ngwane
Managing Director
Kreamfields

Kavita Pema
Group Executive: Sustainability & Transformation
Winfield

Jorja Wilkins
Divisional Executive: Marketing & Marketing Services
Primedia Outdoor

Colin Coleman
CEO
Sub Saharan Africa, Goldman Sachs

Bongolwethu Sonti
Program Manager
Plug and Play

Saint-Francis Tohlang
Director for Corporate Affairs
Nestle

Shani Naidoo
CEO
Nemesis Accounting

Chule Qalase
Senior Manager for Sustainability and CSR
Isuzu Motors

Dr Ntsapokazi Deppa
Manager Laboratory Services
Umgeni water

Leila Ebrahimi
P&O Reward Co-lead
PwC

Lullu Krugel
Parter, Strategy & Chief Economist
PwC South Africa

Monhla Hlahla
Business Women, Executive Coach and Director of Companies
Solitron Holdings

Ms Deborah Mochotlhi
Deputy Director-General
Water Resource Management

Reshmili Lutchman
Group Executive for Corporate Service
Water Research Commission

Shirley Zinn
Non-Executive Director
Sanlam

Adam Kendall
Chief of Sustainability
McKinsey & Company

Heidi Barends
Head: Sustainable Finance
ABSA

Matthew Cullinan
Executive: Infrastructure Development
Atlantis (Greentech) Special Economic Zone

Dr. Stanley Semelane
Head of Stakeholder Relations: ESG & Sustainability
Sasol

Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Head of the Investment and Infrastructure
The President of the Republic of South Africa

Sibusiso Mazomba
Youth Advocate on Sustainability

Olajobi Makinwa
Chief, Intergovernmental Relations & Africa
UN Global Compact

Sue Allchurch
Chief, Outreach & Engagement
UN Global Compact

David Renwick
Head of Investment Banking
Absa
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What makes Future of Sustainability unique?
- World-class editorial
- A country-wide range of expert contributors spanning all sectors of South Africa’s economy
- A unique distribution model targeted at top decision makers and industry leaders
- Unmatched pedigree through partnerships with state departments, big corporates and the United Nations
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Key Topics
- What will sustainability look like in 10 years?
- A Comprehensive EU Strategy to benefit Africa – Maintaining sustainable investments with Africa on top of the EU’s agenda
- Digital & AI technologies driving Africa’s greener economy
- Decoupling economic growth from resource generation
- Sustainable investing 101 – From regular returns to social impact; how to pick the right ESG fund for you
- Powering agriculture: Unlocking Africa’s next green revolution
- Smart City Solutions – Harnessing The Power Of IoT
- Achieving your Net Zero & ESG Strategy
- Going Green: Transitioning to Sustainable Construction
- Sustainable water resource management – solutions & strategies
- State-owned enterprises, sustainable finance and resilience
- A Pathway to a Second Life for Plastics
- Limitations and Potential: Scaling Carbon Capture Technology
- Mapping The Sustainable Future Of Manufacturing
- The Future of Sustainability in Retail is NOW!
NEWS
The Old Mutual Future of Sustainability Summit: Day 2 highlights
Over 5000 virtual attendees from more than 30 countries joined the event and engaged through the trending hashtags #FOS2022 and #UpYourESGame.
What you do today impacts what happens tomorrow – This is the Future of Sustainability
The Old Mutual Future of Sustainability Summit, as organised by Topco Media, kicked off on Thursday, 30 June 2022 with more than 6 000 virtual attendees from more than 30 countries.
Upping the ante – how to promote and encourage responsible and sustainable tourism
Responsible tourism is defined as creating better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit. Sustainable tourism is defined as travelling to, and exploring a destination, as a tourist while respecting the culture, environment and people of that destination.

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