Reshaping finance to make it sustainable

ZeniZeni Sustainable Finance works to change the way financing decisions are made, so that all finance leads to beneficial results.

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About

ZeniZeni Sustainable Finance is an African-based think tank that works with an international reach, offering a global perspective on sustainable finance with in-depth local insights specific to regional contexts.

We provide solutions that help our partners filter their decisions through the lens of sustainability. We see finance as a catalyst for a sustainable future, and believe that transforming the way investments are made is key to achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

We have a deep understanding of the finance system. Malango Mughogho, the Managing Director of ZeniZeni, has over 20 years’ experience in banking and development finance.

What We Do

Solutions to put sustainability at the heart of the financial system

Evidence-based policy

Recommendations to advise institutions, individuals and governments in Africa and the world.

Evidence-based research

to understand the challenges and opportunities of the ever-changing world of sustainable finance and advocate for pragmatic approaches to sustainable finance.

Financial Advisory

to achieve robust, sustainable deals that are attractive to financiers looking for development impact.

Strategic Advisory

to help organizations develop and execute finance-related strategies.

What We Think

Perspectives for change

How do we build consensus on a global net-zero standard?

Article 4 in the series: Building a Net Zero Transition Governance Architecture Creating a global standard for net-zero-aligned organisations requires more than technical expertise. It requires countries and stakeholders with different circumstances to work towards common rules. The continuing development of ISO/DIS 14060 Net Zero Aligned Organizations shows how participation, consultation, revision and learning can form part of the process of building international consensus

How do we translate a global carbon budget into a company's carbon budget - fairly?

Article 3 in the series: Building a Net Zero Transition Governance Architecture A global carbon budget is finite. But companies operate in countries, sectors and assets with very different responsibilities, capabilities and transition conditions. Translating that global constraint into a fair organisational pathway is therefore not simply a technical exercise; it is a governance problem. We show how using the cement sector as an example. The world has a finite carbon budget i

How do we know whether an organisation is genuinely transitioning to net zero?

Article 2 in the series: Building a Net Zero Transition Governance Architecture Thousands of organisations now have net zero targets. But a target tells us relatively little about whether an organisation is actually transitioning: a company can announce a 2050 ambition without explaining how its business model will change. It can publish emissions data without showing how emissions will fall. It can make significant investments in renewable energy while continuing to expand..