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Africa Week 2024: Tackling ESG compliance in the mining sector

October 16, 2024 • Fieldfisher • Season 2 • Episode 3

In this insightful episode of Fieldfisher's Africa Week 2024 podcast, hosts Quinton Newcomb, Partner, and Natalie Quinlivan, Director, from Fieldfisher's commercial crime team, along with special guest Dr. Sarah Gordon, CEO of Satarla, delve into ESG compliance in the mining sector. Dr. Gordon explains the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and their impact on the mining industry, particularly in the transition to net zero.

The discussion sheds light on the essential role of minerals and metals from mining in developing renewable technologies. The podcast also navigates the societal challenges mining faces, especially in Africa, and highlights how transparency and technology can address these issues. Discover how sustainability can be a business advantage and an ethical imperative in today's global economy.