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Africa's sustainable future

Welcome to CFES Africa

Building a Sustainable Africa

Through research, certification, and advocacy—we empower governments, businesses, and communities to drive Africa's environmental transformation.

Our Global Impact

Transforming Africa's Sustainability Landscape

50+

Countries Reached

1000+

Organisations Certified

500M+

Environmental Impact Lives

100+

Research Papers Published

What We Do

Comprehensive Sustainability Solutions

Environmental Impact Analysis

Environmental Impact Analysis

Comprehensive assessments of environmental effects across industries to identify improvement areas and promote best practices.

ESG Reporting & Ranking

ESG Reporting & Ranking

Data-driven annual reports and industry rankings offering insights to guide sustainability leadership decisions.

Sustainability Certification

Sustainability Certification

Trusted certification validating commitment to environmental, social, and governance standards of excellence.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building

Workshops, training, and institutional support strengthening sustainability strategy implementation across organizations.

Advocacy & Outreach

Advocacy & Outreach

Powerful campaigns and stakeholder dialogues driving environmental policy reforms and societal change.

Research & Policy

Research & Policy

Independent research and policy briefs informing national sustainability policies with evidence-based insights.

CFES Mission

About CFES

Leading Africa's Environmental Transformation

The Centre for Environmental Sustainability Africa (CFES) is a continental initiative dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and responsible business practices across Africa.

We bridge the gap between policy, business, and people—ensuring that environmental sustainability becomes central to Africa's growth story.

Evidence-Based

Research-driven insights guiding sustainability decisions

Inclusive

Empowering governments, businesses, and communities alike

Transformative

Driving meaningful, lasting environmental change

Collaborative

Building partnerships across sectors and borders

Our Purpose

Our Mission

To promote environmental sustainability and responsible business practices in Africa through research, certification, and advocacy.

Evidence-Based Research

Driving decisions with rigorous data and scientific insights

Rigorous Certification

Validating true sustainability commitment and practice

Powerful Advocacy

Influencing policy and driving systemic environmental change

CFES Research
Sustainable Africa Vision
Our Future

Our Vision

A sustainable Africa where economic growth coexists harmoniously with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Key Objectives

  • Develop comprehensive ESG index measuring environmental impact across industries
  • Conduct industry-specific environmental impact analyses
  • Publish country-level ESG reports and industry rankings
  • Build institutional capacity for sustainable governance

Certification Programme

Four Tiers of Excellence

CFES recognizes and rewards organizations demonstrating excellence in sustainability performance.

Bronze

Foundational sustainability practices in place

Basic complianceInitial commitment

Silver

Intermediate level with measurable improvements

Proven progressMeasurable impact

Gold

Advanced performance and sustainability leadership

Industry leadershipStrategic excellence

Platinum

Exemplary innovation and continuous excellence

Innovation focusGlobal standard

The Certification Journey

1

Application

2

Self-Assessment

3

Document Review

4

On-Site Audit

5

Technical Review

6

Certification

Join the Movement

Be Part of Africa's Sustainability Future

Partner With Us

Collaborate on research, certification, and policy initiatives to drive sustainability.

Become a Member

Gain access to resources, training, and our growing network of sustainability leaders.

Volunteer

Support our programmes and community outreach activities across Africa.

Sponsor CFES Outreach

Inspire the next generation of environmental champions through education programmes.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you're an organization seeking certification, a professional wanting to contribute, or a believer in Africa's sustainable future—there's a place for you at CFES.