Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Gerhard Bolt

Principal, Decarbonisation dss+

Gerhard Bolt holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and has over 20 years of experience in climate change, sustainability and decarbonisation. He has worked extensively on the development of energy efficiency solutions, energy financing and comprehensive energy and carbon strategies for multinational companies in various heavy industries, including mining, forestry, power and utilities. He is a certified carbon footprint analyst, Measurement and Verification Professional, and Solar PV feasibility assessor.  


2024 Agenda Sessions

The Investor View

The Investor View: From Rhetoric to Practice – Operationalising ESG Standards in Africa

  • How are the growing plethora of ESG performance and disclosure standards and frameworks influencing investment decisions?
  • What ESG standards are perhaps better suited to the particular impacts, risks and opportunities in Africa?
  • What are the current pitfalls and challenges of authentic ESG performance in Africa? 
  • What do investors really look for in terms of ESG when assessing potential investments? 
  • How can investors contribute to improving ESG performance in Africa?

Tuesday 06 February 15:15 - 15:35 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 15:15 02/06/2024 15:35 The Investor View The Investor View: From Rhetoric to Practice – Operationalising ESG Standards in Africa
  • How are the growing plethora of ESG performance and disclosure standards and frameworks influencing investment decisions?
  • What ESG standards are perhaps better suited to the particular impacts, risks and opportunities in Africa?
  • What are the current pitfalls and challenges of authentic ESG performance in Africa? 
  • What do investors really look for in terms of ESG when assessing potential investments? 
  • How can investors contribute to improving ESG performance in Africa?
Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg