ESS – Sustainability where it is most needed

We are ESS, a leading implementation-focused advisory services firm delivering sustainable development in Africa and emerging economies.

We support you to cost-effectively integrate key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability considerations into your business model, on the ground in the countries where you work.

Our Core Values

Implementation

We focus on making things happen, not just theory – which is why ESS team members live in the countries where we work.

Our teams understand the reality of emerging markets, applying our on-the-ground experience in getting things right and avoiding potential pitfalls in difficult settings.

International Quality

ESS produces international quality work at emerging market rates, applying strict quality control and meeting key standards.

Our clients have full confidence in our work, knowing that we provide the same high-quality service to small projects and major international financial institutions.

Cost-Effectiveness

ESG shouldn’t be expensive, so we’ve developed a unique low-cost business model that also meets local content requirements.

We understand your business needs – as well as those of investors, governments and communities – helping to achieve your business goals cost-effectively.

Creating Leaders

Our mission is to develop the next generation of HSEC, ESG and sustainability leaders in Africa and emerging markets.

We put recent graduates and early-career professionals in the driving seat, providing an innovative and intensive training programme that supports long-term success.

Key Services

HSEC & ESG Outsourcing

Our unique implementation-focused service provides an experienced team as well as a Management System aligned with international standards (i.e. IFC PS) at a fixed monthly rate

Due Diligence & Gap Analyses

ESS is a leading provider of ESG due diligence and gap analysis studies in emerging markets, with in-country teams and experience in national and international standards

IESC, Auditing & Reporting

We provide Independent Environmental & Social Consultant (IESC) services, third-party audits, and Sustainability Reports in line with ISSB, GRI and other similar standards

Green Finance & Carbon

ESS is experienced in delivering in-depth analyses of the possibilities for green finance and carbon credits in emerging markets, as well as in supporting on implementation

Why Our Clients Choose Us

Djibouti

Ghoubet 60MW Wind Farm

For over 4 years, ESS has provided HSEC Outsourcing for the project. We have several investors with very strict ESG requirements, and have been pleased with the experienced and multi-lingual HSEC team members provided by ESS.

We would not hesitate to recommend their services.

François Maze, CEO

Gabon

Banio Potash Project

ESS has helped us since early exploration to navigate community engagement and the ESIA process, while also managing health and safety in a remote area. We also like their commitment to using African team members.

We look forward to continuing to work together.

Jason Wilkinson, CEO

7 Countries

Manufacturing Africa

ESS has provided the Climate & Environment Team for the Programme since 2021. Since then, ESS has demonstrated flexibility, leadership and creativity in developing targeted support for beneficiaries.

Their involvement is a crucial component of our success.

Dr Christoph Zipfel, Team Leader

Across Africa

Climate Fund Managers

ESS has provided us with a number of valuable services spanning due diligence auditing, management systems as well as site-based HSEC support.

They have helped us fill resource gaps by having a readily-available network of staff to support our project companies.

Claire Cummins, Head of ESG