Debswana’s ESG efforts align with national policies

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CAPE TOWN: Debswana's ESG (environmental, social, and governance) efforts are aligned with national policies, said former Debswana Head of Safety and Sustainable Development and current De Beers Group Head of Policy and Planning, Tefo Molosiwa

Speaking during a panel discussion at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba, Molosiwa highlighted that Debswana has aligned its ESG policies with national intents and has worked with the government to domesticate the Sustainable Development Goals.

"ESG is not a new phenomenon, it is an example of private partnerships that work. The way government has invested funds in health, education, and the environment shows what partnerships can do," he said.

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