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Responsible Mining • Climate Resilience • Aviation Sustainability • International CooperationOctober has been an exceptionally active month for ESG Consultancy, with international engagements spanning responsible mining, climate resilience, sustainable development and aviation.Our Founder and CEO, <a data-mce-href="http://www.francinecarron.com" href="http://www.francinecarron.com">Francine Carron</a>, travelled from Hainan, China, to Abuja, Nigeria, for a series of speaking engagements and high-level industry discussions.From addressing mining executives at Nigeria Mining Week 2026 to participating in a national radio discussion on climate resilience and food security, these engagements reinforced a central message:ESG is not confined to one industry. It is increasingly shaping how organisations operate, attract investment, manage environmental and social risks, and compete internationally.As we look ahead to November, our focus also returns to aviation, with an upcoming contribution to a CANSO GreenATM event, highlighting the environmental sustainability work undertaken with Luxembourg’s air navigation service provider, ANA Luxembourg (ANA LUX). &nbsp;Nigeria Mining Week 2026: ESG as a Global Trade Language Abuja, Nigeria | October 2026ESG Consultancy was represented at Nigeria Mining Week 2026, where Founder and CEO Francine Carron participated as an invited international speaker.Throughout the event, she delivered several speaking contributions and engaged with mining companies, government representatives, investors and industry organisations.Her central presentation explored:ESG as a Global Trade Language – ESG as Commercial Market Access The message focused on how ESG requirements increasingly influence access to international buyers, investors and global supply chains.For mining companies, possessing valuable mineral resources is only the beginning.International business partners increasingly expect credible evidence of responsible sourcing, environmental management, occupational health and safety, community engagement, governance and supply-chain transparency.These requirements are becoming important commercial considerations for African mining companies seeking international partnerships.ESG should therefore be recognised not only as a compliance obligation but also as a tool for strengthening commercial competitiveness and investment readiness. Participating in the CEO Roundtable Forum One of the highlights of the conference was our founder's participation in the CEO Roundtable Forum, bringing together senior mining executives and industry representatives to discuss Nigeria’s mining-sector development.The discussions addressed international investment, responsible mining, mineral value chains and the opportunities associated with developing Nigeria’s mineral resources.ESG Consultancy contributed an international perspective on the importance of integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into mining operations from the earliest stages of development.Throughout the week, we also established valuable relationships with Nigerian mining companies, investors, industry associations and potential project partners.These connections are already creating opportunities to explore cooperation around ESG management frameworks, responsible mining, investment readiness and international market access.With operations in Belgium and China, ESG Consultancy is particularly interested in supporting cooperation between African mineral producers and international partners across Europe and Asia. Panel Discussion: Social Licence to Operate – Building Trust with CommunitiesOur founder, also participated in a panel discussion on Social Licence to Operate (SLO), one of the most important social sustainability challenges facing mining companies.A mining licence provides the legal right to operate, but it does not automatically establish the trust and acceptance of surrounding communities.Social Licence to Operate refers to the ongoing acceptance and confidence that communities and stakeholders have in a mining project.For mining companies, establishing and maintaining this trust requires meaningful stakeholder engagement, transparency, responsible environmental and social management, respect for local communities and credible mechanisms for addressing concerns.The discussion highlighted why community relationships should be considered from the earliest stages of mining development rather than addressed only when conflicts arise.For African mining projects seeking international investment, social risks and community relationships can also have significant implications for project continuity, financing and long-term commercial success.A mining company may hold a legal licence to operate, but lasting success also depends on earning and maintaining the trust of the communities around it. Panel Discussion: Women in Mining – Advancing Inclusion and Opportunities During Nigeria Mining Week 2026, Francine Carron participated in a panel discussion dedicated to Women in Mining, addressing the importance of women’s participation, representation and opportunities within the mining industry.Gender equality and social inclusion are important components of responsible mining and the social dimension of ESG.Across the mining sector, women can face barriers to employment, leadership positions, access to financing, technical training and participation in mining value chains.The discussion provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of creating a more inclusive mining industry, where women can participate not only as employees but also as entrepreneurs, technical specialists, business owners and industry leaders.For mining companies, improving gender inclusion is not simply a corporate social responsibility initiative. It can contribute to workforce development, stronger community relationships and more inclusive economic growth.A responsible mining industry must create opportunities for women to participate in and benefit from its development.Both panel discussions reinforced an important message from Nigeria Mining Week:The social dimension of ESG is not secondary to mining development. It is fundamental to responsible operations, investment readiness and long-term business success. International Recognition: Francine Carron Receives Appreciation Award in Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria | 20 October 2026In another highlight of her visit to Nigeria, Francine Carron, Founder and CEO of ESG Consultancy and Carron ESG Group, received an Appreciation Award from the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Abuja Chapter.The award was presented in connection with the institution’s 2026 Public Lecture and Annual General Meeting, recognising her support and contribution to the organisation’s environmental initiatives.Recognition for International Environmental Engagement Receiving the award was a meaningful recognition of Francine’s continued engagement with environmental professionals and institutions across Africa.“It was a great honour to receive this recognition from the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers. I am particularly grateful for the opportunity to exchange knowledge with Nigerian environmental professionals and encourage young people to become part of the solutions to our environmental challenges.”The recognition reflects ESG Consultancy’s commitment to international knowledge exchange, environmental education and practical sustainability initiatives.We extend our sincere thanks to the NIEE Abuja Chapter, its Chairman Engr. Uche Patrick-Obikile, and everyone involved in organising the event. Radio Nigeria: Climate Change Knows No Borders Abuja, Nigeria | October 2026Our activities in Nigeria extended beyond the mining industry.During the visit, our founder was invited to Radio Nigeria to participate in a discussion on climate change, food security and regional cooperation across West Africa.The programme explored the theme:Climate Change Knows No Borders: Strengthening ECOWAS Cooperation for Food Security and Resilience The discussion addressed how climate change is affecting agricultural productivity, water resources, food systems and economic resilience across West Africa.Droughts, flooding and changing rainfall patterns do not respect national borders, making regional cooperation increasingly important.Francine emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), including knowledge sharing, climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and practical solutions to strengthen resilience.The discussion also highlighted opportunities for international cooperation between Africa, Europe and Asia in areas such as sustainable technologies, water management, renewable energy and climate-resilient development.Climate change is not only an environmental issue. It is also an economic and social challenge requiring coordinated action across borders and industries.The Radio Nigeria appearance provided an opportunity to bring these sustainability discussions to a broader audience beyond the business and investment community. Looking Ahead: CANSO GreenATM and Aviation Sustainability November 2026 | Upcoming Speaking EngagementIn November, ESG Consultancy will return to one of its longstanding specialist areas: aviation sustainability and environmental performance management for air navigation service providers (ANSPs).Francine Carron will contribute to an upcoming CANSO GreenATM event, presenting insights from our work with ANA Luxembourg (ANA LUX) and its environmental sustainability journey.From Environmental Commitments to Measurable Performance The CANSO GreenATM programme provides a structured framework for assessing and improving the environmental performance of air traffic management organisations.It enables ANSPs to evaluate their environmental maturity across relevant operational and organisational areas and identify opportunities for improvement.For air navigation service providers, environmental sustainability extends beyond corporate carbon reporting.It includes operational efficiency, airspace and flight efficiency, infrastructure, energy management, environmental governance and the integration of sustainability into organisational decision-making.Sharing the ANA Luxembourg Experience During the November event, Francine will share insights from ESG Consultancy’s work supporting ANA Luxembourg in its GreenATM development.The presentation will explore the practical aspects of implementing an environmental performance framework within an ANSP, including organisational coordination, evidence collection, environmental management and the translation of sustainability objectives into measurable progress.The experience provides an opportunity to demonstrate how GreenATM can support structured environmental improvement within air navigation services.For ANSPs, sustainability must move beyond commitments and become an integrated part of operational and organisational performance.ESG Consultancy continues to support aviation organisations with environmental sustainability strategies, GreenATM assessments and implementation, ESG frameworks, environmental performance management and related capacity building. One International ESG Approach, Multiple Industries Although mining, agriculture and aviation operate in very different environments, the sustainability challenges discussed throughout October share important characteristics.Organisations increasingly need to demonstrate credible environmental performance, responsible governance, effective stakeholder engagement and measurable progress.For mining companies, this can determine access to international buyers and investors.For agricultural communities and regional institutions, it can strengthen climate resilience and economic security.For aviation organisations, it can support more efficient operations, environmental accountability and long-term sustainability performance.Across all three sectors, ESG is most valuable when it translates strategic commitments into practical, measurable improvements.Through ESG Consultancy NV in Belgium and Haikou ESG Sustainable Consulting Co., Ltd. in China, we continue working across Europe, Asia and Africa to support this transition.Our international activities combine sector-specific expertise with practical implementation, stakeholder engagement and cross-border cooperation.&nbsp; Continuing the Conversation As October comes to a close, we would like to thank the organisers, speakers, industry representatives and partners who contributed to our engagements in Nigeria.We also look forward to reconnecting with the international aviation community during the upcoming CANSO GreenATM event in November.Whether working with mining companies, air navigation service providers or organisations addressing broader sustainability challenges, our objective remains consistent:Making ESG practical, measurable and commercially relevant. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with organisations seeking to strengthen their sustainability performance, develop ESG management frameworks or navigate international environmental and social requirements.Connecting Europe, Asia and Africa through practical sustainability solutions.

From Nigeria Mining Week to CANSO GreenATM: Advancing Sustainability Across Industries

ESG in Action: From Shanghai to Abuja

<h3>The ESG Profession Is Changing: Why Tomorrow’s Sustainability Professionals Need to Understand Finance</h3> <figure id="figure-19onmm7qrjmunnzq08" class=""><iframe id="19onmm7qrjmunnzq08" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jeEkktOoGSM" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/jeEkktOoGSM" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jeEkktOoGSM" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe>What skills will the next generation of ESG professionals need?</figure>For several years, rapid growth in sustainability regulation and reporting created significant demand for professionals who understood disclosure frameworks, carbon accounting, materiality and ESG data.Those capabilities remain important.But the sustainability profession is expanding beyond reporting.Increasingly, ESG professionals are expected to understand how sustainability connects with finance, investment, risk management, strategy and commercial decision-making.That evolution is one of the themes explored in the latest Fran ESG Podcast with Chukwudi Iwuozor, ESG Tuareg.From reporting ESG to using ESG In Beyond Compliance: How ESG Shapes Investment Decisions, Francine Carron and Chukwudi discuss what happens when ESG information leaves the sustainability department and becomes part of an investment decision.For sustainability professionals, that distinction matters.Producing an ESG assessment is one capability. Understanding how an investor, CFO, investment committee or senior management team might use that information is another.The latter requires professionals who can translate sustainability issues into the language of:risk; capital; investment; business performance; resilience; and opportunity. ESG and finance are becoming increasingly connected Sustainable finance, responsible investment, private equity and development finance are creating career paths that sit at the intersection of sustainability and finance.Environmental and social specialists may find themselves evaluating potential investments.Investment professionals increasingly need to understand sustainability risks.Companies need people who can translate ESG information into commercially meaningful insights.And senior sustainability professionals increasingly need enough financial literacy to participate effectively in conversations about strategy and capital allocation.The result is an ESG employment market in which multidisciplinary professionals can become particularly valuable.What skills should ESG professionals develop? The conversation with Chukwudi raises an important question for anyone planning a sustainability career:What will differentiate ESG professionals over the next decade?Technical ESG knowledge alone may not be sufficient.Professionals can benefit from developing complementary capabilities in areas such as financial analysis, risk management, strategy, data, stakeholder engagement and sector-specific expertise.Just as importantly, they need to be able to communicate sustainability issues in terms that decision-makers outside the ESG function understand.Opportunities in Africa and emerging markets The episode also explores ESG across Africa and emerging markets.As investment, infrastructure development and sustainable finance continue to evolve across these markets, organisations will require professionals capable of understanding both international ESG expectations and local business realities.That creates opportunities for professionals with international perspectives, strong technical capabilities and an ability to work across different regulatory, economic and cultural environments.<h3>Listen to the conversation 🎙️ Beyond Compliance: How ESG Shapes Investment Decisions Guest: Chukwudi Iwuozor — ESG Tuareg Host: Francine Carron</h3>The episode explores ESG and investment, sustainable and development finance, environmental and social risk, emerging markets and the capabilities the next generation of ESG professionals will need.🎧 Available on Spotify through the Fran ESG Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eS5M6yV1ttAfVSQG9JxJr?si=89WFj6kFQiGUUQ5M8YL_-QAt &nbsp;ESG Employment⁠ , we connect sustainability expertise with organisations looking for the people capable of turning ESG ambitions into action.

The ESG Profession Is Changing: Why Tomorrow’s Sustainability Professionals Need to Understand Finance

End of Summer, Start of Something BiggerSummer may be coming to an end, but there has been very little slowing down for Us.In our previous newsletter, we invited you to discover Hainan from a different perspective and explore how China and particularly the Hainan Free Trade Port is finding its place in the global sustainability conversation. (Continue watching the episodes via the youtube links below.)This month, we continue that international perspective, while also sharing some important developments closer to home: a new milestone for ESG Academy, the continued expansion of our international expert network, preparations for the Air Cargo &amp; Logistics Forum Shanghai, important developments for ANSPs working with GreenATM — and something much bigger happening across our businesses.<figure id="figure-ob6f5s4s2rmtijew7v"><iframe id="ob6f5s4s2rmtijew7v" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_KA2rccmZH0" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/_KA2rccmZH0" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_KA2rccmZH0" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>Episode FiveThe Economics of SportIn Episode 5 of Visions on the Hainan Free Trade Port, the roundtable explored how sport can become an economic driver for Hainan. From proposals for international marathons to the importance of building a strong local sports culture, the discussion looked beyond the game itself to tourism, investment, jobs, and international visibility.Our Founder &amp; CEO, <a data-mce-href="http://www.francinecarron.com" href="http://www.francinecarron.com">Francine Carron</a>, cited Sanya’s previous Formula E event as evidence that Hainan is not starting from scratch. The opportunity is to build on what already exists and use sport as another tool for sustainable tourism, economic development, and global positioning.<figure id="figure-fjigo71enmtijfn5y"><iframe id="fjigo71enmtijfn5y" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ByiAm7o0mZo" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/ByiAm7o0mZo" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ByiAm7o0mZo" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>&nbsp;Episode 6From Tomorrowland to Hainan: The Power of IPIn Episode 6 of Visions on the Hainan Free Trade Port, the roundtable explored intellectual property and how an idea can become an economic asset. IP is much more than patents and trademarks; it can be an event, an experience, a cultural identity, or even the brand of a place.Our Founder &amp; CEO, <a data-mce-href="http://www.francinecarron.com" href="http://www.francinecarron.com">Francine Carron</a>, brought the discussion back to Belgium and used Tomorrowland as an example of how a festival can grow into a globally recognized brand, creating value far beyond the event itself through tourism, employment, media and international exposure.The question for Hainan was therefore simple: what could Hainan create that one day becomes globally recognized IP of its own?<figure id="figure-smpbpo3bqmmtijh7uc" class=""><iframe id="smpbpo3bqmmtijh7uc" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3AJ1aQGiEYM" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/3AJ1aQGiEYM" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3AJ1aQGiEYM" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>Episode SevenA Coconut Is Not Just a CoconutIn Episode 7 of Visions on the Hainan Free Trade Port, the roundtable turned to one of Hainan’s most recognizable symbols: the coconut.Our Founder &amp; CEO, Francine Carron, used the simple “economics of a coconut” to explain value creation. Sell a coconut as a raw agricultural product and it has one value. Transform it into coconut water, oil, cosmetics, or other products; use more of its by-products; add branding, sustainability, and international market access—and suddenly the same coconut represents an entire value chain.The coconut became an analogy for Hainan itself: the opportunity is not simply to use what the island already has, but to create greater, more sustainable value from it.<figure id="figure-t8ob2n61nmtijhr1d"><iframe id="t8ob2n61nmtijhr1d" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vTccmesJKw" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/4vTccmesJKw" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vTccmesJKw" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>Episode EightWhy People Come to Hainan, and Why They StayIn the final episode of Visions on the Hainan Free Trade Port, the discussion became more personal: what actually makes people choose to stay in Hainan?Our Founder &amp; CEO, Francine Carron, explained that policies may initially attract people and businesses, but they are not necessarily what makes them stay. Hainan offers an unusual combination: you can build an international business, study Chinese, enjoy the tropical weather, surf, meet an international community, and still develop professionally all in the same place.For Francine, this is an important part of Hainan’s competitive advantage. Policies can attract talent, but community, opportunity, and quality of life are what turn a business destination into a place people want to call home.<figure id="figure-tqxlob0whqmtijig9z" class=""><iframe id="tqxlob0whqmtijig9z" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O1ENlmWxzMc" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/O1ENlmWxzMc" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O1ENlmWxzMc" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe>&nbsp; From Hainan to Rwanda: Sustainability Looks Different Everywhere</figure>Over the summer, we continued sharing perspectives on sustainability from very different parts of the world.Our Vision of Hainan Free Trade Port series offered another look at Hainan and the transformation taking place around us in China.But we didn’t only highlight Hainan.Through our FranESG podcast, we traveled virtually to Rwanda to explore sustainable tourism and what sustainability looks like when environmental protection, communities, economic development, and tourism have to work together.Different countries. Different sectors. Different realities.But one common message:There is no single sustainability transition.Understanding the local context is what turns ESG from theory into something that actually works.🎧 Listen to our &nbsp;Spotify Sustainable Tourism episode here or watch via <a data-mce-href="https://youtu.be/O1ENlmWxzMc" href="https://youtu.be/O1ENlmWxzMc">YouTube.</a> <figure id="figure-vuw2qfi8tcmtijjxqf"><img id="vuw2qfi8tcmtijjxqf" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26wdMutI2d80WmkCHYm9ctZqaZP4ZIf8CEidrGRNG0rAwr5K0Kq436npja4uTif9.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26wdMutI2d80WmkCHYm9ctZqaZP4ZIf8CEidrGRNG0rAwr5K0Kq436npja4uTif9.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure> Keep Learning: A Milestone for ESG AcademyFor some, school has already started again. For others, there are still a few precious weeks of summer left. Either way, we have one recommendation: Keep learning. ESG is changing too quickly for sustainability knowledge to stand still.And this summer, we reached an important milestone of our own.We are very proud to announce that the ESG Academy trademark has now officially been registered.What began as an idea to make complex ESG knowledge practical and understandable has developed into a growing education business delivering training for companies, professionals and teams navigating sustainability in practice.From European ESG regulation and sustainable procurement to aviation, carbon, reporting and international market access, ESG Academy is designed around one principle:People should leave knowing what to do differently — not simply knowing more terminology.🎓<a data-mce-href="http://www.esgacademy.education" href="http://www.esgacademy.education"> Discover ESG Academy</a> <figure id="figure-3tyo1siprnmtijktic"><img id="3tyo1siprnmtijktic" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1cVTpr7Hn6JKuY9MZl0tF8V8LWltxD4Af9DGWk0g2GgsdsUQ8Rgu1eEqz6T6mlEA.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 0%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="0%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1cVTpr7Hn6JKuY9MZl0tF8V8LWltxD4Af9DGWk0g2GgsdsUQ8Rgu1eEqz6T6mlEA.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 0%;"></figure>Our International Expert Network Is GrowingWe are also continuing to expand our international network of freelance ESG specialists.As our projects become increasingly international and specialized, we are looking for experienced, independent professionals to join us on assignments across markets and ESG disciplines.We are particularly interested in specialists across sustainability reporting, carbon, climate, sustainable finance, supply chains, aviation, mining, social sustainability, GHG calculators, airport carbon verifiers, ESG regulation, and related technical areas.Freelancers must be able to work independently and invoice professionally, including holding the appropriate VAT/tax registration for their jurisdiction. Interested in joining our international project network?📩 Send your CV and area of expertise: esgemployment@hello@esg-consultancy.be&nbsp; <figure id="figure-b0ngoxp2imtijlift"><img id="b0ngoxp2imtijlift" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/aX6fC69QRhWjfJ5qcLxtg0uLhf70yAvtj2xmFkjcVx9jnnfnNn9PhpP5eHugCo3N.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/aX6fC69QRhWjfJ5qcLxtg0uLhf70yAvtj2xmFkjcVx9jnnfnNn9PhpP5eHugCo3N.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>From Services to a GroupPerhaps the biggest development this summer is one that has been taking shape quietly for some time.Over the years, many of our businesses started in exactly the same way:First as ideas. Then as services. And eventually as businesses in their own right.To serve our clients better and make the growing range of expertise easier to navigate, we have now brought these businesses together under Carron ESG Group.The Group creates one home for our growing ecosystem of specialist businesses, while allowing each company to retain its own focus and expertise.For clients, the principle is simple: one group, access to a much broader sustainability ecosystem.Whether the need is ESG advisory, specialist talent, professional education, responsible sourcing, sustainable fuels, carbon markets or international trade, we can increasingly bring the right expertise together around the same client challenge.🌍 <a data-mce-href="http://www.carronesggroup.com" href="http://www.carronesggroup.com">Discover Carron ESG Group</a><figure id="figure-bpx1o6tnomtijo2hg"><img id="bpx1o6tnomtijo2hg" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bprCnz7xz4dRkglub2e5Gdc5tViIyuhxqaxc6cmSLJFyzVG8QqwdYFF6sdNeLH5T.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bprCnz7xz4dRkglub2e5Gdc5tViIyuhxqaxc6cmSLJFyzVG8QqwdYFF6sdNeLH5T.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Next Stop: Shanghai — Air Cargo, Logistics &amp; SustainabilitySeptember will take us back into aviation.We are preparing for <a data-mce-href="https://www.wernosa.com/nd.jsp?id=192" href="https://www.wernosa.com/nd.jsp?id=192">Air Cargo &amp; Logistics in Shanghai, </a>where sustainability, global trade and logistics will once again come together.Air cargo is facing some of the most interesting sustainability questions in aviation: emissions, SAF, customer expectations, supply-chain transparency, and the increasing demand for credible ESG performance.It is also an area where our work is expanding.If you will be in Shanghai and would like to discuss air cargo ESG, sustainability maturity, SAF, or international ESG requirements, reach out to us before the event.📩 Meeting us in Shanghai? hello@esg-consultancy.be<figure id="figure-95tn2do2tmtijum17"><img id="95tn2do2tmtijum17" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1Aj60UU2hawuOmc3eqLkqCThIgBHLgh1DmhPUUatSzJfxPjwOX955nNgsXeW0jPA.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1Aj60UU2hawuOmc3eqLkqCThIgBHLgh1DmhPUUatSzJfxPjwOX955nNgsXeW0jPA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>For ANSPs: Have You Seen the New GreenATM Questionnaire?For our ANSP readers, there is another important development.Have you already reviewed the new GreenATM questionnaire?If you are wondering how the new questionnaire differs from the previous version — or what those changes could mean for your next assessment — speak to us.We support ANSPs with:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;" data-mce-style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>GreenATM gap analyses</li><li>GreenATM submission preparation and support</li><li>Evidence structuring and maturity assessments</li><li>Progression towards higher GreenATM maturity levels</li><li>Broader ESG frameworks for air navigation service providers</li><li>The objective is not simply to complete another questionnaire.</li></ul>It is to understand where your organization stands, to identify gaps early, and to build the evidence and governance needed for a strong submission.Unsure what the new GreenATM requirements mean for your ANSP? We can help you work through them.📩 Request GreenATM support: <a href="mailto:hello@esg-consultancy.be" data-mce-href="mailto:hello@esg-consultancy.be">hello@esg-consultancy.be&nbsp;</a> <figure id="figure-jbpbclwov9mtijvviu"><img id="jbpbclwov9mtijvviu" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17k20Rr8vvW9CJldddyqSZJJGuxPUZXpd1S4JHtmy7UKYWbRtlTk8QLzM8L94ZiF.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/17k20Rr8vvW9CJldddyqSZJJGuxPUZXpd1S4JHtmy7UKYWbRtlTk8QLzM8L94ZiF.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure> And If ESG Is Starting to Feel Complicated…Between changing European regulations, customer questionnaires, EcoVadis, carbon requirements, supply-chain expectations, and sector-specific programs, organizations are understandably asking:What actually applies to us?That is exactly the question we like answering.If your organization is struggling to understand the ESG market, changing regulations, buyer requirements, or where to start, reach out.No vague sustainability language.We explain what matters to your business, why it matters, and what you actually need to do next.<a data-mce-href="http://www.esg-consultancy.be" href="http://www.esg-consultancy.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener">📩 Talk to ESG Consultancy</a>As summer draws to a close, we are looking forward to a very busy final part of 2026 — with new projects, new markets and plenty more to share.Thank you, as always, for following our journey.Warm Regards,&nbsp;ESG Employment&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/esg-employment_end-of-summer-newsletter-activity-7500509566892191744-tFPP?utm_medium=ios_app&amp;rcm=ACoAAARvSQEB9WA67KimgDSrcvrWfOE7J5FxHg0&amp;utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_campaign=copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/esg-employment_end-of-summer-newsletter-activity-7500509566892191744-tFPP?utm_medium=ios_app&amp;rcm=ACoAAARvSQEB9WA67KimgDSrcvrWfOE7J5FxHg0&amp;utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_campaign=copy_link">Read more on Linkedin</a>

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What started with<a data-mce-href="http://www.esg-consultancy.be" href="http://www.esg-consultancy.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ESG Consultancy</a> has kept growing.New ideas became services. Services became businesses. And suddenly, we had reached the point where we needed one place to bring everything together.So we created <a data-mce-href="http://www.carronesggroup.com" href="http://www.carronesggroup.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carron ESG Group</a>.One group connecting our specialist businesses:🌿 <a data-mce-href="http://www.esg-consultancy.be" href="http://www.esg-consultancy.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESG Consultancy</a> — ESG strategy, implementation &amp; market access 👥 <a data-mce-href="http://www.esgemployment.com" href="http://www.esgemployment.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESG Employment</a> — executive search &amp; specialist ESG talent 🎓 <a data-mce-href="http://www.esgacademy.education" href="http://www.esgacademy.education" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESG Academy</a> — practical ESG training &amp; capability building 🌍 ESG Sourcing — sustainable sourcing &amp; responsible supply chains ✈️ ESG Fuels — sustainable fuels &amp; clean-energy transition 🤝 Conshire — international trade, sourcing &amp; market access 🌱 Premium Carbon Credits — high-integrity carbon-market solutionsEach business has its own expertise and purpose, but they are increasingly connected by the same clients, markets, knowledge and international network.The new group website makes that structure much clearer — and gives us room for whatever comes next.Our work now connects Europe, Asia and Africa, and I am incredibly excited to see where the next stage takes us.Welcome to<a data-mce-href="http://www.carronesggroup.com" href="http://www.carronesggroup.com"> Carron® ESG Group</a>.One Group. Sustainable Solutions. Global Impact.<a data-mce-href="http://www.carronesggroup.com" href="http://www.carronesggroup.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.carronesggroup.com⁠&nbsp;</a>Read more here: <a data-mce-href="https://carrongesggroup.com/blog/time-for-an-upgrade-welcome-to-carron-esg-group" href="https://carrongesggroup.com/blog/time-for-an-upgrade-welcome-to-carron-esg-group" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">https://carrongesggroup.com/blog/time-for-an-upgrade-welcome-to-carron-esg-group</a>or on<a data-mce-href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/carron-esg-group_time-for-an-upgrade-welcome-to-carron-esg-activity-7496148969341734912-VTC8?utm_medium=ios_app&amp;rcm=ACoAAARvSQEB9WA67KimgDSrcvrWfOE7J5FxHg0&amp;utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_campaign=copy_link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/carron-esg-group_time-for-an-upgrade-welcome-to-carron-esg-activity-7496148969341734912-VTC8?utm_medium=ios_app&amp;rcm=ACoAAARvSQEB9WA67KimgDSrcvrWfOE7J5FxHg0&amp;utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_campaign=copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> LinkedIn&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>#CarronESGGroup #ESG #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness #GlobalBusiness #MarketAccess<figure id="figure-fblrnhd57kmt1idfmo"><img id="fblrnhd57kmt1idfmo" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/392UK0PIPINqTyaEohhMuuSp1qKxoyaqtVUzooRsMk7R0Xfde8hzQezxAn153Hxw.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/392UK0PIPINqTyaEohhMuuSp1qKxoyaqtVUzooRsMk7R0Xfde8hzQezxAn153Hxw.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>

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Sustainable Tourism: How Rwanda Is Proving That Conservation and Communities Can Thrive TogetherWhen people think about sustainable tourism, they often picture eco-lodges, reusable water bottles, or offsetting carbon emissions. While these initiatives matter, truly sustainable tourism goes much further. At its best, tourism becomes a catalyst for protecting nature, strengthening local communities, and creating long-term economic opportunities.That was one of the central messages during my conversation with Innocent Twagiramukiza, Founder of Green Hills Ecotours in Rwanda, on the Fran ESG Podcast.His story demonstrates that tourism is not simply about visiting beautiful places; it can become a powerful force for sustainable development.Tourism as a Driver of Conservation Tourism is sometimes criticised for placing pressure on fragile ecosystems. However, Innocent argues that the opposite can also be true.When local communities directly benefit from tourism, protecting wildlife and natural resources becomes an economic opportunity rather than a restriction.Communities that once depended on activities such as poaching can instead build sustainable livelihoods through conservation, guiding visitors, hospitality, agriculture, and cultural experiences.Instead of asking communities to choose between nature and survival, responsible tourism aligns both objectives.Local Communities Must BenefitOne of the strongest messages from our discussion was simple:Sustainable tourism only works when local people benefit.For Innocent, this means ensuring that tourism revenue remains within the community.Visitors are encouraged to experience authentic Rwanda—not only through wildlife but also through local businesses, family-owned enterprises, coffee farms, tea plantations, culture and everyday life.When communities become partners rather than spectators, tourism creates ownership, pride and resilience.From Coffee Farm to Coffee CupOne particularly inspiring initiative is Better World Coffee, founded by Innocent to connect travellers directly with Rwanda’s coffee-growing communities.Rather than simply buying a bag of coffee, visitors experience the complete journey from growing and harvesting the beans to roasting and brewing them.The initiative creates a deeper appreciation for the people behind every cup while ensuring more value remains with local farmers.It is an excellent example of how tourism, agriculture and entrepreneurship can reinforce one another.Sustainable Tourism Is Good Business Sustainability is often viewed as a cost.In reality, Innocent demonstrates that it can become a competitive advantage.Responsible tourism creates:<ul><li>employment opportunities</li><li>stronger local economies</li><li>protection of biodiversity</li><li>preservation of culture</li><li>authentic visitor experiences</li><li>long-term destination resilience</li></ul>These outcomes are not mutually exclusive—they reinforce one another.A Lesson for Every IndustryAlthough our conversation focused on tourism, the broader lesson applies to every business.Whether you operate in manufacturing, aviation, logistics or hospitality, sustainability creates the greatest impact when environmental protection, economic development and social inclusion work together.Sustainability should never be viewed as choosing between people and the planet.It is about creating systems where both can flourish.Listen to the Full ConversationIn the latest episode of the Fran ESG Podcast, Innocent Twagiramukiza shares how Rwanda is demonstrating that tourism can become a driver of conservation, entrepreneurship and community development.If you’re interested in sustainable tourism, ESG, community engagement or responsible business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.🎧 Listen now on Spotify.<figure id="figure-443o9od75mshhg21n"><img id="443o9od75mshhg21n" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2e5x4R39CEuf7MsUW5dPauDKTp2exmK2LbhtYTHRNkOFEkS5sAeLbuEXUbt2XaHd.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2e5x4R39CEuf7MsUW5dPauDKTp2exmK2LbhtYTHRNkOFEkS5sAeLbuEXUbt2XaHd.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>

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