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Stories, ideas and updates from The Circular Net community — on sustainability, climate tech and building a circular economy.

Thought Leadership

9 Sept 2026

The New Rules of Sustainable Business: What African Companies Need to Know About ESG Reporting

As ISSB's IFRS S1 and S2 move ESG reporting closer to the mainstream across Africa, the real test for companies is no longer whether they can produce a report, but whether they can stand behind it.

The Circular Net2 min read

The New Rules of Sustainable Business: What African Companies Need to Know About ESG Reporting

Thought Leadership

27 Aug 2026

Africa's Green Economy: 10 Sectors That Could Create the Next Generation of Businesses and Jobs

From solar and battery storage to circular economy and blue economy, Africa's green transition is opening space for new products, services and technologies. Here are 10 sectors worth watching.

The Circular Net1 min read

Africa's Green Economy: 10 Sectors That Could Create the Next Generation of Businesses and Jobs

Thought Leadership

25 Aug 2026

Can Carbon Markets Finance Africa's Green Transition?

Africa holds vast carbon-market potential, from the Congo Basin's rainforests to Nigeria's newly approved national framework, but converting that potential into lasting development capital demands far more than selling credits.

The Circular Net13 min read

Can Carbon Markets Finance Africa's Green Transition?

Thought Leadership

14 Aug 2026

From Sustainability to ESG: How the Concept Evolved Over Time

ESG didn't appear overnight — it grew out of decades of sustainability thinking, from the 1987 Brundtland Report to today's IFRS disclosure standards. Here's how the concept evolved, and where Nigeria fits in.

The Circular Net6 min read

From Sustainability to ESG: How the Concept Evolved Over Time

Thought Leadership

7 Aug 2026

Sustainability and ESG Explained: What They Mean and Why They Matter

ESG is one of the most used — and most misunderstood — terms in business today. Here's what sustainability and ESG actually mean, how they relate, and why materiality is the key to getting ESG right.

The Circular Net5 min read

Sustainability and ESG Explained: What They Mean and Why They Matter

White Paper

20 Jul 2026

From Extraction to Regeneration: A Circular Future for Africa

Our new white paper brings together the ideas from the Empowering Change webinar on mineral wealth, the circular economy, and environmental education into one evidence-based call to action. Read it, and share it.

The Circular Net1 min read

From Extraction to Regeneration: A Circular Future for Africa

Webinar

4 Jul 2026

Appreciation on Just Concluded Webinar — Empowering Change

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined the Empowering Change webinar on 17 June 2026 — from the Honourable Minister of Environment to our agencies, speakers and community.

The Circular Net1 min read

Appreciation on Just Concluded Webinar — Empowering Change

Conference

23 Sept 2025

The Circular Net at GITEX Nigeria 2025: Pioneering Sustainability Through Innovation

GITEX Nigeria 2025 united Africa's brightest minds to shape a future where technology and sustainability converge — and gave The Circular Net the perfect stage to share its mission.

Valerie Nduanusi3 min read

Sustainability

30 Nov 2024

5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Climate change demands action from each of us. Here are five simple, practical ways you can start cutting your carbon footprint today.

The Circular Net2 min read

5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

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