Our Current Partners
Working with our founding and legacy partners to revitalise our strategic approach, we have forged new partnerships with Kudos One, and WomenIn, whilst strengthening our collaboration with The Global Trust Project and VUKA Group. With exciting behind-the-scenes partnership conversations happening now, we are poised to announce new collaborations in the coming months.
Formula Student Africa
Formula Student Africa is an green mobility innovation, skills development, and collaboration initiative. Through hybrid learning activities and practical training, it engages students, educators, and communities in shaping the future of transport and clean technology.
Kudos One
Joining as a Go Green Africa SME partner in 2024, Kudos One is a leader in enhancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Their platform has been deployed in 22 countries in Africa, the UK, and the EU, mapping performance to globally relevant standards.
“The vision and mission of the Go Green Africa initiative resonates perfectly with the work that we do at Kudos One as well as the ‘1000 SMEs Project’. It has the potential to galvanise a region toward a more responsible business norm and we have faith in the leadership of Go Green Africa to deliver on this potential. We are excited to be a part of this journey and play our own part in making it happen.”
The Global Trust Project
The Global Trust Project is a multidisciplinary advisory, consultancy and learning practice working to enable trust-rich pathways at personal, professional and societal levels.
“The Global Trust Project is set to engage 1 million leaders and impact 1 billion lives. Go Green Africa’s leadership embodies the momentum we believe is essential to achieve this vision, which is why we’re thrilled to join forces. Together, we’re accelerating the grand transition - including going green.”
WomenIN
Women have a key role to play in climate action and a just transition. We are committed to supporting this shift through our nascent Go Green Women programme, which is collaborating with the WomenIN (WiN) portfolio to build projects that foster inclusive and sustainable development.
“Women are vital change agents in the transition to a green economy. Their unique perspectives, innovative thinking, and resilience are essential for creating sustainable solutions that benefit communities and the planet alike. Inclusiveness ensures that every voice is heard and valued, fostering a diverse approach to tackling environmental challenges. At WomenIN, we believe empowering women to lead in this transition not only drives progress but also inspires future generations to build a greener, more equitable world.”
WHY TAKE ACTION?
Many barriers to climate change mitigation and adaptation: “...inadequate financial resources, a lack of human capacity at the provincial and local levels, limited political will at the local level, limited understanding of climate change adaptation issues [...], inadequate coordination across government levels and sectors” etc. > Source
Beyond climate benefits: “The “great green transformation” is not only possible, but also the most viable route for a truly African owned process, built on Africa’s energy independence and its ability to massively multiply trade and investment. It can allow African countries to reclaim agency in their own development narrative.” > Source
High returns in green sectors: “Studies [...] have demonstrated higher returns on investment in green sectors [...] with sustainable value chains generating gross value addition of up to 420% while creating up to 250% more jobs.” > Source
Disproportionate vulnerability to climate change: “While Africa has contributed negligibly to the changing climate.. it stands out disproportionately as the most vulnerable region in the world.” > Source
Lack of energy access: “Eastern and Southern Africa accounts for more than half of the world's unelectrified population (675 million)...” > Source
SMEs can be a key driver: “Integral in addressing climate change since they make up most of the private sector in sub-Saharan Africa.” Source
PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS
Corporate Partners
Organizations with revenue exceeding those defined as SMEs.
Partner status carries for 12 months from agreement date, and is renewable on an annual basis..
SME Partners
Small to Medium Enterprises with annual turnover of more than R15m and less than R220m, as per thresholds within National Small Enterprise Act.
Governmental Partners
This includes Regional Partners, such as the
Western Cape Government, and any other governmental, regulatory, or institutional organisation.
Community and Individual Partners
Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Non Profit Organisations (NPOs), as well as individual advisors and supporters.
For partnership contribution and / or fees, please reach out to hello@go-green-africa.com.
Why Partner With Go Green Africa
COLLABORATION VALUE
Deepen business activation with African markets, starting with South Africa
Compliance with international regulatory standards, such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
Add authenticity to your corporate sustainability commitments
Contribute to the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Let’s find the partnership option that supports you, and explore how we can support your business climate action aims