who we are

Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, tools and confidence for lasting impact and success

ESG Africa is an environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk management consulting firm with offices in Dakar, Senegal, and London, UK. Our team provides deep expertise in environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) following national regulations and international standards such as the International Finance Corporation Performance Standards, the African Development Bank, the World Bank Group and the European Investment Bank.

ESG Africa also offers services in corporate governance including the governance of ESG by the Boards of Directors to increase their involvement and accountability in environmental and social matters. We have experience in fragile and conflict affected countries and are aware of local issues and contextual risks that can either derail projects or make them successful.

Our goal is to demystify the complexity of ESG. We take pride in empowering our clients to take full control of ESG risk management and embed best practices effectively and seamless in your business.

our team

ESG Africa has a solid footprint of 30+ experts across 22 African countries and a strong Francophone team in West Africa.

ESG Africa was founded by Seynabou Ba who has over 25 years of experience in sustainable development, including 13 years at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) where she served as the ESG Manager for sub-Saharan Africa.

ESG Africa has a solid footprint of 30+ experts in over 22 countries in Africa which includes a strong Francophone team based in West Africa.

Our team consists of senior executives and a network of seasoned experts from international development finance institutions who bring a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of the specificities of African markets and a strong technical expertise in E&S policies, project finance, ESDD, ESMS implementation, ISO certifications support and governance.

Even though Africa is our specialty, our experts have experience in various sectors at the global level. Our team is committed to engaging deeply with communities and stakeholders and delivering impactful solutions.

Together, we can elevate your ESG strategy to drive sustainable growth.

Management Team

Seynabou Ba

Founder

Seynabou Ba is the founder of ESG Africa Ltd. She is an environmental and social risk management expert with over 25 years experience, 13 of which were at the IFC where she was the ESG Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Her passion is to build on-the-ground ESG capacity and support companies in Africa in reclaiming the ESG narrative through contributing to the sustainability of the continent.

Dr. Nicholas Flanders

Partner, ESG and Community Strategy Director

Nicholas Flanders is a retired IFC Principal Social and Environmental Specialist who worked globally but lived in West Africa and the MENA region. He combines a doctorate in anthropology with over 30 years of experience in understanding and acting upon the human dimensions of environmental issues.
He is the original lead author of IFC’s Performance Standard 8 Cultural Heritage.His strongest passion is passing on knowledge of society and the environment to future generations.

Eme Essien Lore

Senior Advisor, Organizational Health

Eme Essien Lore is an experienced development finance professional with a demonstrated history of effective team leadership resulting in measurable outcomes. She is a thought leader on impact investing and the role of organizational health in firm performance. With over 2 decades of experience in development finance, she now focuses on how organizations in Africa can enhance organizational health to underpin corporate governance as a key driver for stronger development finance outcomes.

Seynabou Ba

Founder

Seynabou Ba is the founder of ESG Africa Ltd. She is an environmental and social risk management expert with over 25 years experience, 13 of which were at the IFC where she was the ESG Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Her passion is to build on-the-ground ESG capacity and support companies in Africa in reclaiming the ESG narrative through contributing to the sustainability of the continent.

Dr. Nicholas Flanders

Partner, ESG and Community Strategy Director

Nicholas Flanders is a retired IFC Principal Social and Environmental Specialist who worked globally but lived in West Africa and the MENA region. He combines a doctorate in anthropology with over 30 years of experience in understanding and acting upon the human dimensions of environmental issues.
He is the original lead author of IFC’s Performance Standard 8 Cultural Heritage.His strongest passion is passing on knowledge of society and the environment to future generations.

Eme Essien Lore

Senior Advisor, Organizational Health

Eme Essien Lore is an experienced development finance professional with a demonstrated history of effective team leadership resulting in measurable outcomes. She is a thought leader on impact investing and the role of organizational health in firm performance. With over 2 decades of experience in development finance, she now focuses on how organizations in Africa can enhance organizational health to underpin corporate governance as a key driver for stronger development finance outcomes.

our values

Protect our natural environment and contribute to collectively safeguard our health, well-being, and the survival of species

Did you know that in Fulah, Wolof, Shona and many other several African languages, the word for tree and medicine are similar? At ESG Africa, our values are anchored in our commitment to building sustainable business models that protect our natural environment and contribute to collectively safeguard our health, well-being, and the survival of species. We practice our business in the same way we live our daily lives. By entrusting us to navigate you through your ESG journey, you will be leaning on partners who:

Put fairness, transparency and integrity at the heart of their core mission
Apply a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to ESG risk management
Are dedicated, hard-worker and results-driven professionals
Build a strong team spirit
Empower each other and their clients’ teams
Strive for excellence in everything they do. We approach every project with the same level of care and rigor, regardless of the size of the company
Care deeply for the natural environment and our communities
Are passionate believers of sustainable economic development

Let’s talk about
your project

In today’s complex world, ESG reporting can no longer be an after-thought. It is a strategic path to yield revenue, create value and foster stakeholders’ trust. Getting there can seem intimidating and daunting.

That’s where ESG Africa comes in.

contact us:

Tel : +221 77 569 37 42 / +44 2071936214

Whatsapp : +221 77 569 37 42

Email : esg@esgafrica.com

We take pride in empowering our clients to take full control of ESG management within their operations and independently navigate through their sustainability journey.