Starting Q3 2025, multinational buyers in the European Union and United States must ensure verified ESG data from their suppliers including those in Africa. This is in response to regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate rules.

Why it matters: Local companies supplying global markets must now comply with rigorous ESG data requirements, creating opportunities for KNC’s advisory services in ESG readiness and due diligence.

Source: Financial Times