Welcome to the premiere episode of the all-new season of Road To Green—where we break down sustainability, climate issues, and ESG from our perspective, grounded in African realities.

In this special kickoff episode, the hosts—Caroline, Caleb, Akosua, and Rebecca—are joined by guest host Elina Weinreich for a wide-ranging conversation on what’s happening right now in ESG and sustainability, and what it means for Africa.

This episode sets the tone for the season by moving beyond buzzwords to focus on what actually matters: systems, infrastructure, capital, and execution.Together, we explore:The State of ESG Today: Key global and local developments shaping sustainability, climate finance, and circular economy conversations.

Africa in the Global Narrative: Where the continent fits—and where it’s often misunderstood.From Trends to Reality: Separating headlines from what is actually happening on the ground.

The Systems Lens: Why this season will focus less on awareness and more on how real solutions are built and scaled.

What to Expect This Season: A deeper look into the people and organizations building circular economy infrastructure, designing systems, and navigating the complexities of implementation.

Featuring perspectives from across the table, this episode is both a reflection and a reset—laying the foundation for a season centered on systems over optics.

About Road To GreenRoad To Green is a podcast that explores the challenges and solutions surrounding ESG, sustainability, and climate action in Africa—through the lens of builders, operators, and ecosystem leaders.

From global ESG shifts to local execution realities, this premiere episode frames the big questions—and sets the direction for the conversations ahead.

In this episode of Road to Green, Caleb and Caroline dive into the future of urban living with a focus on Sustainable Cities. They explore how thoughtful urban planning, green infrastructure, and eco-friendly transportation can transform our cities into livable, low-carbon communities. From rooftop gardens and bike lanes to electric buses and smart zoning, discover how global cities are tackling climate change and building greener futures. Tune in for insights, inspiring examples, and practical ideas on creating cities that work in harmony with the planet.

In this episode, hosts Akosua, Caroline and Caleb discussed some Global ESG News with an African lens.

In this episode, the hosts of Road To Green podcast discusses the changes affecting people and nations committment to sustainability.

This episode features the hosts of Road to Green as they discuss some peculiar news on ESG globally from an African lens. The news items are below:

1. https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/jpmorgan-says-leave-net-zero-banking-alliance-2025-01-07/#:~:text=LONDON%2C%20Jan%207%20(Reuters),economy%20%2D%20Goldman%20Sachs%20

2. https://www.benefitspro.com/2025/01/15/climate-group-net-zero-asset-managers-suspends-operations-in-wake-of-blackrocks-exit/

3. https://www.esgtoday.com/robeco-to-engage-companies-on-deforestation-transition-materials-supply-chain-sustainability/#:~:text=International%20asset%20manager%20Robeco%20announced,themes%20including%20supply%20chains%20in

In this this episode, we delve deeper into corporate sustainability , where we understand the CSR and Sustainability in the corporate environment, how it affects customers and SMEs, some of the measures put in place to aid SMEs in running a sustainable business.

Priscilla also shares how her past working experiences has influenced her sustainability portfolio and the reason why the sustainability field is growing.

Listen with an open mind and remember to share with all who care about sustainability!

In this episode, we delve deeper into the corporate sustainability with Joseph Amo-Adjei, a highly experienced manager who has been successful in mobilizing the private sector for positive change, including integrating ESG at Stanbic Bank Ghana.

We learn about his journey, the bank's sustainability efforts, sustainability in the Ghanaian Banking sector, and the future of sustainability in Ghana.

Brace yourself, listen and share with with all who care about the Sustainability!