Seminar Online

Understanding ESG fundamentals for construction and infrastructure

by CIOB Sub-Saharan Africa

Event details

  • Online
  • 05 June 2025
  • 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM SAST

Event fees

General Admission

Free

Summary

This webinar will explore practical applications of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in the built environment sector.

Each session will unpack a key ESG theme or framework, offering construction, real estate, and urban development professionals the tools to integrate sustainability and compliance into their projects.

Objective:

To equip built environment stakeholders with the knowledge and frameworks needed to align with global ESG standards, improve impact reporting, and drive long-term sustainable value across infrastructure, housing, and urban planning.

Key Themes Covered:


ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS etc.)

• Regulatory compliance and green certifications

• Carbon accounting and climate resilience in urban design

• Social value creation in community developments

• Governance best practices for construction firms

• ESG data collection and materiality assessment


Target Audience:

Real estate developers

Construction firms and contractors

Infrastructure investors and urban planners

Government and municipal decision-makers

Sustainability professionals and ESG officers


Format:

1 expert speaker or panel per session

Interactive Q&A and knowledge-sharing