Dr Shelter Lotsu (third from right) at the launch of ESG sustainable reporting summit
Founder and CEO of TSL Sustainability, Dr Shelter Lotsu, has called for stronger collaboration between government institutions, the private sector, and civil society to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability across Ghana.
Speaking at the press launch of the ESG Sustainable Reporting Summit in Accra, Dr Lotsu stressed the need for coordinated efforts to address pollution, restore sanitary conditions in urban areas, and promote regenerative growth through ESG practices.
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“We call on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, and other state institutions whose mandates align with ESG sustainability to combine forces. The future of our cities, environment, and economy depends on it,” he stated.
Dr Lotsu noted that investor expectations have shifted significantly over time, with modern investors now focusing on metrics such as carbon emissions.
He attributed this shift to the growing influence of global sustainability reporting frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities.
“In the past, companies could attract investors with only audited financial statements. That era is over. Today, investors demand integrated disclosures, on carbon emissions, water usage, community engagement, waste management, diversity and inclusion, and governance structures,” he said.
He further urged private sector entities, civil society organisations, research institutions, and grassroots groups to actively contribute to daily sustainability initiatives.
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