Topic: Achieving environmental sustainability through corporate partnerships
Background
Collaboration is one of the keys to sustainability. In the pursuit of sustainable business practices, companies are increasingly recognizing the value of partnering with different stakeholders. Leaders from all sectors agree: solving environmental and social challenges requires cooperation, and no single organization can resolve these challenges alone.
Driven initially by regulatory control and fears of legal liability, many companies now recognize that proactive environmental management can also be good business, leading to more efficient, cost-effective, and profitable results. Businesses are constantly asked to do more to solve social and environmental problems.
In order to improve their business operations and financial well-being, many big brand companies are taking the sustainability challenge seriously and working to reduce their environmental impact while enhancing their reputations. In such circumstances, the best way for businesses to achieve environmental sustainability is to partner with entities like governments, local communities, investors, NGOs, and other companies. This panel will discuss the power of such partnerships in ensuring environmental sustainability. Panelists will explore ways of establishing or enhancing these partnerships in a mutually beneficial way. The discussion will also highlight related bottlenecks/barriers and consider how these can be overcome.
First Quantum Minerals Limited
Website: https://first-quantum.com/
Speaker: Mr Kachiwala Sapalo
Mr. Kachiwala Sapalo is the environmental Manager at First Quantum Minerals. His specialization is in Environment and Community focussing on Environmental protection and Sustainable management.
Munali Nickel Mine
Website Link: https://www.mabiza.co.zm/
Speaker: Lloyd Moomba
Lloyd Moomba is driven safety and ESG expert with over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, specializing in sustainability, health, safety, environment, social & governance (ESG), corporate social responsibility (CSR) and training. With a profound knowledge of legal and state occupational health and safety regulations and in-depth understanding of mining regulations, demonstrated expertise in conducting environmental assessments, defining risk-based exposure mitigation controls, building community relations, formulating social and environmental initiatives.
His strengths lies in communication, networking, and interpersonal skills, and he is effective both independently and within teams. He has excelled in setting up systems, managing projects and delivering quality results under pressure. Lloyd is extremely motivated to constantly develop his skills and grow professionally, and confident in his ability to produce interesting ideas for impactful strategies.
Trade Kings Group
Website: https://www.tradekings.co.zm/
Speaker: Mr. Phil Daka
Mr. Phil Daka, based in Zambia, is currently a Group Corporate Affairs Executive Director at Trade Kings Group. Phil Daka brings experience from previous roles at PhilteQ Consult Ltd. and Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
ABSA
Website: https://www.absa.co.zm/
Speaker: Sarah Lloyd
Sarah Lloyd is a highly accomplished professional in the fields of risk management, banking and finance. Currently serving as the Chief Risk Officer for Absa Bank Zambia, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Prior to joining Absa Bank Zambia, Sarah held a similar position in Seychelles, showcasing her ability to navigate complex risk landscapes in different markets.
With extensive experience in regulatory affairs, economics and regional development, Sarah has established herself as a respected figure in her field. Her career spans over 14 years, during which she has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of financial risk and its implications for organizations.
Sarah’s educational background has played a crucial role in shaping her expertise. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and International Finance from Bayes Business School and a Master of Science in Financial Economics from City University. In addition, Sarah holds various diplomas and certificates in financial planning and projecting, sustainability, advanced management and macro-modelling from educational bodies as such the IMF Institute, IMD and the ECB.
ZANACO Bank Plc.
Website: https://www.zanaco.co.zm/
Speaker: Chanda Chime-Katongo
Chanda Chime-Katongo is a highly skilled banking professional with extensive industry experience spanning close to two decades. Furthermore, she has had the privilege of contributing her expertise to the boards of esteemed organisations in diverse roles. Currently, she holds the role of Executive Head of Client Solutions at ZANACO Bank in Zambia.
She is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Executive Program in Boston USA. She has a Global Executive MBA degree from the University of Manchester in the UK, a Bachelor of Business Studies from Greenwich University in the UK, and an Advanced Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). She has obtained certification in Customer Service from the esteemed Disney Institute located in Florida, USA. She has also obtained certifications from the Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme and the Strategic Innovation Programme offered by the prestigious Said Business School at the University of Oxford in the UK.
Moderator: Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ)
Website: https://cejzambia.org/
Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) is an outstanding institution with its own unique identity and a proud distinct history in Zambia. CEJ is a non-governmental organization established in 2010 whose mandate is to create platforms and processes that promote environmental justice for most vulnerable people in society. Anchored on this mandate, CEJ fosters access to quality and accurate information on environmental protection, extractive industries, sustainable energy, climate change, water security and agriculture with the ultimate aim of enhancing accountability for better decision making and sustainable development as well as a support safe and adaptive environment as basic fundamental human rights to having a better and prosperous livelihood.
