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      Building a Resilient, Sustainable Future for Ghana

      Ghana and the wider African continent stand at a defining crossroads. The choices made by businesses, governments, and institutions today will determine the quality of economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion for generations to come.

      Investors, regulators, customers, and communities are increasingly scrutinising how organisations manage their environmental footprints, govern themselves, and contribute to society. In Ghana, this is being driven by a convergence of factors: the Bank of Ghana's Sustainable Banking Principles, the Ghana Stock Exchange's evolving disclosure requirements, the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and growing global investor expectations around ESG performance.

      At KPMG Ghana, we believe that robust ESG practice is not merely a compliance obligation, it is a strategic advantage. Organisations that embed sustainability at the core of their operations are better positioned to attract investment, manage risk, build stakeholder trust, and drive long-term value creation.

      We bring together deep local knowledge, sector expertise, and KPMG's globally recognised methodologies to help our clients navigate the ESG landscape with confidence, from strategy development through to reporting, assurance, and implementation.


      Kwame Sarpong Barnieh

      Partner, Head of Advisory, GRC & ESG Services

      KPMG in Ghana



      The ESG agenda is not a distant global conversation, it is happening here, in Ghana, right now. Our clients across every sector are confronting real questions about climate risk, governance, supply chain integrity, and social impact. At KPMG Ghana, we are committed to helping them move beyond compliance to genuine, lasting sustainable value creation. Ghana has the ambition, the resources, and the talent to be a leader in sustainable business on the African continent. We are here to help make that happen.
      Andrew Akoto

      Country Managing Partner, KPMG in Ghana

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      What We Do

      KPMG Ghana's ESG and Sustainability practice offers an integrated suite of services designed to help organisations at every stage of their ESG journey; whether you are just beginning to understand your ESG obligations, seeking to strengthen your existing framework, or preparing for external assurance and investor disclosure. Our services are tailored to the Ghanaian and African context, combining international standards with on-the-ground expertise.


      Delivering sustainable value for businesses, institutions, and communities across Ghana and Africa.

      Delivering sustainable value for businesses, institutions, and communities across Ghana and Africa.

      KPMG Ghana delivers independent ESG assurance and strengthens reporting credibility through improved data and governance.

      KPMG Ghana supports organisations across key commodity sectors in strengthening compliance and supply chain visibility through regulatory expertise, field assessments, and digital solutions, grounded in deep local experience.

      KPMG Ghana supports organisations to translate climate awareness into action by assessing climate and nature-related risks, developing net zero strategies, and advising on governance, disclosure, and carbon market engagement tailored to Ghana and West Africa.

      KPMG Ghana helps organisations embed ESG governance aligned to global standards.

      KPMG Ghana helps organisations design inclusive, data-driven strategies that deliver measurable social impact, combining global frameworks with deep local insight.


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      Our Own ESG Commitments

      At KPMG Ghana, we recognise that our credibility in advising clients on ESG begins with our own performance. We are committed to operating responsibly and sustainably, within our firm, for our people, and in our communities.

      Our commitments are guided by KPMG's global Impact Plan, which sets out measurable targets across five dimensions:

      • Our Firm - embedding ESG into our own operations, procurement, and governance.
      • Our Clients - delivering ESG services that create genuine, measurable value.
      • Our People - fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for every individual.
      • Our Communities - investing in education, skills development, and social impact in Ghana.
      • Our Planet - reducing our own environmental footprints and championing climate action.

      We hold ourselves to the same standards we uphold for our clients. Our progress against these commitments is reported transparently and subject to independent review.



      Our people

      Kwame Sarpong Barnieh

      Partner, Head of Advisory, GRC & ESG Services

      KPMG in Ghana



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