building Resilient and Responsible Entreprises:

ESG as a strategic imperative for nigerian smes

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About the ESG Conference

SMEs account for 48% of Nigeria’s GDP, 96% of registered businesses registered at the Corporate Affairs Commission, and 84% of the national workforce.

If Nigeria is to achieve net zero and full circularity by 2060, as stipulated in the Energy Transition Plan (ETP), guiding them to adopt ESG principles must become a core part of the national strategy.

This makes the ESG for SMEs Conference timely and relevant.

The conference will empower delegates with the knowledge and networks to integrate ESG principles into their organisational DNA.

Sessions are curated to help SMEs transition to future-fit business models that inculcate environmental stewardship, reduce operational risks, build social capital, and deliver durable value to financial backers.

Who’ll be there

Chief Executive Officers (CEO)
Chief Financial Officers (CFO)
Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO)
Chief Operating Officers (COO)
Corporate Governance Analysts
Environmental Compliance Officers
Supply Chain Managers
EHS Managers
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Risk and Compliance Managers
Investment Analysts and Asset Managers

Objectives of the Conference

Raise awareness on ESG as a strategic business imperative.
Empower SMEs with actionable tools and frameworks to operationalise ESG.
Foster partnerships between policymakers, investors, DFIs, and MSMEs.
Share success stories and case studies of SMEs leading ESG integration.
Presentation of the State of ESG Adoption by Nigerian MSMEs report.

Conference takeaways will include how to

Embed sustainability into business models as a driver of growth and resilience.
Measure and report ESG progress using practical, SME-friendly metrics.
Fuse ESG considerations as part of decision-making for capital acquisitions
Imbibe lessons from relatable case studies of SMEs that have successfully integrated ESG principles
Tap into government policies, subsidies, and funding interventions on decarbonisation and the circular economy.

Welcome to the ESG Conference

The ESG for SMEs Conference is Nigeria’s most influential event platform for propelling ESG adoption by small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).

Watch ______ describe the Bank of Industry’s mission to help Nigerian companies overcome the resource and knowledge constraints holding them back from embracing ESG as a way of running their businesses.

Agenda Highlights

Climate Action & Net-Zero Strategies

Accelerating the path to net-zero through decarbonisation strategies,
climate resilience planning, and corporate sustainability commitments.

Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing

Mobilizing capital for ESG-driven growth by Nigerian companies through existing credit products and SME-targeted funds.

Circular Economy & Sustainable Supply Chains

Transforming industries by reducing waste, optimising resource efficiency, and driving ethical sourcing and sustainable production practices.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Panel Session: Thriving in a Changing World: ESG pathways for Nigerian SMEs

Emerging trends shaping the sustainability landscape
Cutting-edge technologies driving innovation
Lucrative business opportunities that arise from embracing sustainability