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As sustainability disclosure expectations continue to evolve, organizations in South Africa are navigating increasing alignment between Johannesburg stock exchange (JSE) guidance, ISSB standards, and broader global reporting expectations. Understanding these developments and their practical implications is becoming increasingly important for businesses looking to strengthen the quality, consistency, and credibility of their ESG disclosures. Join our upcoming webinar, “From JSE to ISSB and Beyond: Navigating the Evolving ESG Reporting & Disclosure Landscape in South Africa.” The discussion will feature Ibrahim A., ESG Strategist at Heritage Capital Group, and Jaisheila Rajput, Founder & CEO of TOMA-Now | Tomorrow Matters Now, who will share their perspectives on the evolving disclosure landscape, ISSB-aligned reporting, ESG data and governance challenges, and how organisations can strengthen their reporting readiness. The session will be moderated by Syed Waqar Andrabi, Director – Business at Updapt - an ESG Tech Co. Webinar Details: Date: 8 October 2026, Thursday Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM SAST 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM WAT 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM IST Platform: Microsoft Teams Register here: https://lnkd.in/gA2Zzwh4 Join us for an insightful conversation on what the evolving ESG reporting landscape means for South African organizations and how businesses can prepare for the road ahead. Limited seats !! Register Now

South Africa’s #ESG reporting landscape is evolving, and companies need to be ready for more rigorous, decision-useful sustainability disclosures. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Sustainability Disclosure Guidance provides a practical starting point for organizations looking to strengthen #ESG reporting across governance, strategy, management approach, and metrics, targets and performance. While the guidance is voluntary, it helps businesses build the data, accountability and reporting foundations needed to respond to growing investor, stakeholder and regulatory expectations. Join our upcoming webinar, 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐒𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐁 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, to hear practical perspectives from ESG and sustainability leaders. 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 8 October 2026 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:12:00 PM - 01:00 PM SAST 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM WAT 03:30 PM - 4:30 PM IST 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: Microsoft Teams 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gataPqFf For demo of #SaaS based #ESG solutions of Updapt - an ESG Tech Co., write to us at [email protected] or visit www.updapt.com.

The global #sustainability landscape has reached a critical juncture where the integration of non-financial metrics into core business strategy is no longer a peripheral concern but a fundamental requirement for capital market participation. The transition from voluntary #ESG disclosures to #mandatory #reporting is nearly universal, with over 40 jurisdictions representing more than 60% of global GDP are implementing standardized #sustainability & #ESG frameworks to ensure data consistency. This systemic shift reflects a move toward total #transparency, where investors and stakeholders demand granular, verifiable data to assess long-term enterprise value and #climate-related risk exposure. The United Kingdom has solidified its leadership by implementing the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (#UK #SRS). These standards mandate that companies disclose both their #sustainability-related risks and their strategic responses to #climate change. A key feature of the #UK framework is the requirement for simultaneous reporting, which compels organizations to publish their sustainability disclosures alongside their traditional #financial statements. By integrating #Scope 1, 2, and 3 #emissions data and detailed transition plans into the annual reporting cycle. Updapt - an ESG Tech Co. helps organizations stay ahead of this shift by translating complex #regulatory requirements into actionable, automated reporting workflows. By centralizing ESG data, ensuring audit-ready traceability, and aligning disclosures with #UK and other global standards and frameworks. Updapt enables companies to move beyond compliance and use #sustainability data as a strategic asset. Watch our latest video on UK SRS to gain deeper insights. For demo of #SaaS based #ESG solutions of Updapt - an ESG Tech Co., write to us at [email protected] or visit www.updapt.com. Satish Ramchandani Mithun Suvarna Supreeth Rao Akash A Poojary Qareena (Qarina) Mistry Pallavi Singh Reema Pinto Kunal Raman Pratik Patankar Ajay kumar Anand Ranjana Shirodkar Komal Kukreja Sanjukta Bhattacharya Deepika Singh Pooja Shetty Deepak K. Yash Chakravarty Syed Waqar Andrabi #Updapt #UkSRS #sustainability #ESGreporting #Globalsustainabilityreporting #climatetech #ESGtech

As ESG expectations continue to rise across the African continent, businesses are moving from high-level commitments to more structured, transparent, and measurable ESG reporting practices. With regulatory frameworks evolving and stakeholder scrutiny intensifying, the shift from voluntary to mandatory ESG disclosure is becoming a key priority for corporate leaders. Join us for an exclusive webinar: '𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬' 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. The live panel discussion will bring together top #ESG leaders & professionals from across the continent to unpack the #regulatory shift, share real-world challenges, and explore how businesses can adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks, strengthen internal #ESG systems, and create long-term value through transparent reporting. Meet Our Webinar Panelists: Yosola Onanuga – Head, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group Nushin Ghassmi Gilani – Head of Sustainability & Communications, Institute for Public Services - Kenya (IPS-Kenya) Collins Kinoti. – Head of ESG & Climate Risk, I&M Bank Ltd Jaisheila Rajput – Founder & CEO, TOMA-Now | Tomorrow Matters Now Syed Waqar Andrabi - Associate Director, Updapt - an ESG Tech Co. will be moderating the session Webinar Details: 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: From Voluntary to Mandatory: The Future of ESG Reporting for African Businesses 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, October 30, 2025 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM WAT (West African Time) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM SAST (South African Standard Time) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, EAT (East African Time) 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM GST (UAE Time) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭: Panel Discussion (Virtual) 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: Microsoft Teams 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://lnkd.in/dSd3Swqy Register Now & be a part of the global discussion. For demo of #SaaS based #ESG solutions of Updapt - an ESG Tech Co., write to us at [email protected] or visit www.updapt.com. Satish Ramchandani Mithun Suvarna Supreeth Rao Akash A Poojary Qarina Mistry Reema Pinto vipin kumar pillai Kunal Raman Pratik Patankar Ajay kumar Anand Ranjana Shirodkar Komal Kukreja Sanjukta Bhattacharya Deepika Singh Snehal Dudhane Pooja Shetty Deepak K. Yash Chakravarty #webinar #africa #esg #esgreporting #updapt #live #paneldiscussion

#Africa is steadily advancing in #ESG adoption. Recent assessments show that more than 70% of listed companies across key African markets have launched ESG initiatives, and #regulatory authorities in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa have introduced or are developing disclosure guidelines. This shift reflects a broader recognition that #ESG is becoming an essential part of business strategy, investor engagement, and long-term value creation. Join us for an exclusive webinar: '𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬' 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. The live panel discussion will bring together top #ESG leaders & professionals from across the continent to unpack the #regulatory shift, share real-world challenges, and explore how businesses can adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks, strengthen internal #ESG systems, and create long-term value through transparent reporting. Webinar Details: 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: From Voluntary to Mandatory: The Future of ESG Reporting for African Businesses 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, October 30, 2025 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM WAT (West African Time) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM SAST (South African Standard Time) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, EAT (East African Time) 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM GST (UAE Time) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭: Panel Discussion (Virtual) 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: Microsoft Teams 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://lnkd.in/dSd3Swqy Register Now & be a part of the global discussion. For demo of #SaaS based #ESG solutions of Updapt - an ESG Tech Co., write to us at [email protected] or visit www.updapt.com. Satish Ramchandani Mithun Suvarna Supreeth Rao Akash A Poojary Qarina Mistry Reema Pinto vipin kumar pillai Kunal Raman Pratik Patankar Ajay kumar Anand Ranjana Shirodkar Komal Kukreja Sanjukta Bhattacharya Deepika Singh Snehal Dudhane Pooja Shetty Deepak K. Yash Chakravarty Syed Waqar Andrabi #webinar #africa #ESG #Updapt #paneldiscussion #climatetech #esgreporting

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭 '𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭' December 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 #newsletter is out to all the readers with the crisp topics in discussion over the most recent days. 𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 #𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: #𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 #𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. #𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 #𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 #𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐄𝐔 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 #𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. Read the Newsletter Here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gRR78mkv Subscribe to our #newsletter by dropping your email at www.updapt.com to stay updated with latest #ESG updates and information. Let us know in the comments about the topics that interest you. For demo of #SaaS based #ESG solutions of Updapt - an ESG Tech Co., write to us at [email protected] or visit www.updapt.com. Satish Ramchandani Mithun Suvarna Supreeth Rao Akash A Poojary Qarina Mistry Pallavi Singh Reema Pinto Vipin Kumar Pillai Kunal Raman Pratik Patankar Ajay kumar Anand Ranjana Shirodkar Komal Kukreja Sanjukta Bhattacharya Deepika Singh Snehal Dudhane Pooja Shetty Deepak K. Yash Chakravarty Syed Waqar Andrabi #newsletter #updapt #esg #sustainability #esgdatamanagment #esgreporting