Michelle Wanjiru is an accomplished ESG and global sustainable development expert. As our Sustainability Advisor, she brings close to a decade of invaluable experience to our sustainable corporate development. Her expertise spans a comprehensive range of ESG standards & reporting frameworks, encompassing SASB, ILO, WB EHS, IFC, ERSR, IFRS, CDSB, CRSD, GRI, CDSP, TCFD, UNGC, SDGs, CDP, ISO, ISSB, SBTi & GHG Protocol. At the forefront of emerging trends, Michelle's forward-thinking approach ensures that our community gains access to cutting-edge insights, enabling them to identify and position themselves as leaders in responsible business practices.

Michelle is currently strategically integrating and implementing ESG practices that adhere to international standards and frameworks within the manufacturing sector across Africa. Her leadership in ESG support as part of the FCDO’s Manufacturing Africa program is aligned with the program's objectives of attracting £1.2 billion of foreign direct investment & driving economic transformation by generating 90,000 jobs across new production facilities & supply chains.

Furthermore, Michelle has played a pivotal role in various impactful initiatives, such as crafting a Sustainability Report for the African Development Bank & orchestrating CSR endeavours for Salesforce France in Kenya. Recognized for her adeptness in simplifying intricate ESG concepts into actionable plans, Michelle instils a culture of sustainability within organizations by championing corporate social investments that transcend traditional aid projects. She has spearheaded successful sustainable rural & urban development projects in renewable energy, urban design & sustainable education initiatives.

Michelle's extensive expertise encompasses risk identification & management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy development, climate change mitigation & adaptation, social & environmental management systems, assessing scope emissions, impact assessment, human rights due diligence, sustainable finance, ethical leadership, biodiversity conservation, responsible supply chain management, resource optimization, circular economy approaches, lifecycle assessment, gender mainstreaming, adaptive management, climate finance & policy analysis.