Events

Climate Finance Training 2023: Strategic Summary This training series was designed to bridge the gap between Zimbabwe’s industrial capital needs and the global climate finance landscape. It focused on transforming climate action from a corporate expense into a bankable investment, specifically targeting the financial structures required for large-scale adaptation and mitigation projects. Foundations of Climate […]

GRI Certified Training Program: 2024 Retrospective The 2024 GRI training series focused on equipping Zimbabwean professionals with the technical competencies required for international sustainability disclosures. These sessions transitioned from general ESG theory to the practical application of the GRI Universal Standards, ensuring that local reports meet global transparency expectations. Foundations of Sustainability Reporting This module […]

Environmental and Social Risk Analysis (ESRA) Workshop This high-level training, held in Kadoma in January 2025, served as a foundational capacity-building event for Zimbabwean financial institutions and corporate leaders. The workshop focused on the practical integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into credit risk assessment and investment decision-making processes. Participants explored methodologies for […]

A high-level gathering for Harare-based executives to discuss the findings of the 2026 National ESG Survey.

Strategic Infrastructure Showcase The World Earth Day tour of the Centragrid Solar Plant in April 2025 provided an immersive look at one of Zimbabwe’s leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) facilities. This site visit demonstrated the practical application of large-scale renewable energy integration, showcasing how utility-scale solar arrays contribute to national grid stability. Participants observed the […]

The Last Quarter Joint Strategy & Council Meeting served as the definitive governance and planning session to close the 2025 fiscal year. Bringing together the Board of Trustees, the 12 elected Council representatives, and the Management Committee, this session focused on auditing the year’s sustainability impact and finalizing the 2026 Strategic Roadmap. Key Discussion Pillars […]

Industrial Circularity and PET Recovery The World Environment Day event in June 2025 featured a technical tour of the PETRECOZIM facility, highlighting Zimbabwe’s leading model for post-consumer PET plastic recycling. This visit demonstrated the "Close the Loop" philosophy, where plastic waste is diverted from landfills and processed into high-quality flakes for both local manufacturing and […]

Technical Committee (TC) Chairpersons Meeting This executive-level convening serves as the strategic engine of the BCSDZ, where the leaders of the six specialized committees—Climate Change, Energy, Water, Waste, Environmental Law (EMA), and Sustainability Reporting—align their sectoral agendas. The meeting ensures that the technical outputs from each group are integrated into a unified "Business Voice" for […]

Industrial ESG Survey Breakfast