Global ESG frameworks provide valuable structure. African expertise provides critical context. Green Quotient brings them together by creating resources that serve the unique needs of African businesses, investors, and communities. Original research. Practical resources. Real community. All free. All African-focused.
Starting out or ready to collaborate, Green Quotient has a path for you.
New to ESG?
Start with our beginner's guides.
Business Professional?
Access frameworks, tools and compliance guidance for African markets.
Researcher or Academic?
Explore African-focused research and contribute to the conversation.
Ready to Collaborate
Join our community, volunteer or partner on initiatives.
Global ESG investment has exploded to $35 trillion+. African markets are attracting unprecedented attention. But most ESG frameworks ignore African contexts, critical data gaps leave companies undervalued, and solutions designed for Europe fail in Gaborone.
African businesses struggle to access captical, despite leading innovations in sustainable agriculture, mobile financial inclusuin and community resource management.
We are changing that. African voices must lead the conversation, not just follow it.
African Context. Global Standards.
Bridging international frameworks with Botswana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and continental realities.Free & Accessible
Every report, tool, and guide is freely available. Knowledge barriers shouldn't determine who shapes Africa's future.Original Research
Data-driven analysis on topics the global ESG industry overlooks, from BSE disclosure to green bonds in the SADC markets.Community Driven
500+ sustainability professionals across 15 African countries. Learn, contribute, collaborate.African nationas with ESG disclosure farmeworks (ASEA, 2024)
Raised through African green bonds, 2016-2024 (Climate Bonds Initiative)
African Stock exchanges promoting sustainable finance (SSE Initiative)
Investment needed for African's 2030 SDG goals (UNCTAD)
These are not just projections, this is happening now. The question is: Will African expertise lead it or follow it?
From "What is ESG?" to implementing GRI Standards in African SMEs.
Beginner's guides to core concepts
Framework comparisons (GRI vs ISSB vs SASB)
Country-specific compliance
Implementation templates
Measure carbon footprint, assess social impact, and prepare ESG reports.
GHG Protocol calculators
B Impact Assessment guides
ESG reporting templates
Investment screening tools
Companies making measurable ESG progress across the continent.
M-KOPA's 1M+ solar homes (Kenya)
Nedbank's first green bond (South Africa)
Chobe Lodge's 100% solar safaris (Botswana)
Egypt's $1B green infrastructure bond
Coming Q1 2026:
"The State of ESG Disclosure in Southern African Markets" , analyzing ESG reporting across Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
"5 ESG Trends Every Botswana CFO Should Watch in 2026" , from BSE disclosure requirements to carbon pricing pilots.
African challanges need African solutions. Global frameworks must be adapted, not just adopted. Knowledge should be free. Young Africans deserve a voice in shaping our future.
Join the Movement
From a small team in Gaborone to a pan-African network of sustainability champions.
Education
Making ESG knowledge accessible to everyone through beginner-friendly guides, frameworks explanations and comprehensive resources
Collaboration
Building partnerships with organisations and individuals committed to sustainable development across Botswana and the African continent.
Research
Conducting original research that highlights African challenges, opportunities and innovations in ESG and sustainable finance, grounded on local realities.
Youth Perspective
Bringing fresh, innovative thinking from young leaders who are invested in Africa's sustainable future and will inherit tomorrow's challenges.