Nurturing leaders to champion the sustainability agenda
Welcome to Linkit Sustainability Initiative – We are a team of experts passionate about sustainability and ESG In Africa. Our focus spans across sectors that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We pride ourselves in generating evidenced based Solutions and Innovations that respond to Client Goals aimed at advancing Sustainability.
What we stand for.
Our Core Values
Our core values serve as the guiding principles that shape our approach and decision-making at Linkit Sustainability Initiative.
Collaboration
Promoting teamwork and synergy to achieve collective goals.
Innovation
Embracing creative solutions and pioneering ideas for positive change
Integrity
Adhering to ethical principles and maintaining transparency in all endeavors.
Professionalism
Delivering excellence through expertise & discipline
Supporting Businesses for Impact and Value Creation
We nurture leaders to champion the sustainability agenda within their context. We also support
Governments to align with commitments to the SDGS and other global and national
agreements. We also deliver our work through strategic partnerships and collaborations.
Our Approach
LSI uses evidence based and systems thinking approaches to create holistic sustainability solutions. It believes that through partnerships, collaborations and sharing knowledge and best practice, relevant sustainability solutions can be found. It also recognizes that meaningful and lasting sustainable change can only be achieved through a balanced integration of social equity, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality. This is a core principle to its approach.
Evidence-based and systems thinking
LSI uses evidence-based and systems thinking approaches to create holistic sustainability solutions. Our solutions are grounded in data and analysis that considers the interconnected nature of issues.
Partnerships and Collaborations
It believes that through partnerships, collaborations, and sharing knowledge and best practices, relevant sustainability solutions can be found.
Social Equity & Environmental Stewardship
It recognizes that meaningful and lasting sustainable change can only be achieved through a balanced integration of Social equity, environmental stewardship and economic vitality
Our Offering
We offer support that enables organisations/government department to incorporate sustainability in their strategies; and offer technical and practical support that helps them to address real sustainability challenges they encounter. We are also positioned to work with relevant partners to identify sustainability challenges, design creative solutions and deliver projects/programs that deliver relevant impact. We offer sustainability policy advice and technical support to governments
Incorporating Sustainability in Business strategy & Leadership Development
We help organizations integrate sustainability into strategies and develop sustainable leaders through training, coaching, and aligning goals with environmental/social responsibilities.
Circular Economy Strategies
Supporting circular economy transition through circularity assessments, product redesign, reverse logistics, and cross-industry collaboration for resource productivity.
Sustainable AgriBusiness
Promoting sustainable farming, optimizing resource efficiency, enhancing smallholder livelihoods, and developing resilient agri-business models across the value chain.
Sustainable Finance & Investment
Guiding financial decisions aligned with ESG principles, sustainable investment strategies, ESG risk assessments, and innovative green finance products.
ESG Reporting Standards & Disclosures
Developing robust ESG reporting frameworks, aligning with standards, data collection/verification, and transparent sustainability reporting for stakeholders.
Developing Sustainable Supply chains
Mapping supply chains, identifying risks, implementing sustainable procurement, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting ethical sourcing practices.
Our Key Strategic Priorities
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Our Methodology
At Linkit Sustainability Initiative, we follow a comprehensive and structured methodology to guide our clients through the entire sustainability journey. Our approach is tailored to each organization’s unique context, aspirations, and maturity level in sustainability. We believe that a systematic and well-defined process is crucial for effective integration of sustainability principles into business strategies, operations, and decision-making frameworks. Our methodology ensures a seamless transition, from setting the strategic direction and developing robust sustainability strategies to implementing actionable initiatives and continually refining approaches through stakeholder engagement and performance monitoring.
Set Direction
We work closely with organizations to align their purpose, strategies, and operational models with sustainability principles. This involves conducting assessments, facilitated workshops, and stakeholder engagement to define a clear vision and direction that integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations.
Develop Strategy
Based on the organization's context and priorities, we support the development of evidence-based sustainability strategies and targets. Our approach involves benchmarking, materiality assessments, scenario planning, and co-creating actionable roadmaps to embed sustainability into core business strategies.
Implement Strategy
We provide implementation support to help organizations translate their sustainability strategies into practice. This includes redesigning processes, policies, and governance structures, building internal capabilities through training and change management, and integrating sustainability criteria into decision-making frameworks.
Engage & Refine
Sustainability is an ongoing journey that requires continuous improvement. We facilitate stakeholder engagement, collaborations, and advocacy efforts to drive sustainable change. Additionally, we support clients in monitoring and reporting their sustainability performance, enabling them to refine their strategies and approaches iteratively.
Our Clients
We work with clients across a diverse range of sectors including financial services, consumer products, manufacturing, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and legal services. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts brings deep industry knowledge and tailored solutions to help organizations in these sectors integrate sustainability into their core strategies, operations, and value chains. By collaborating closely with businesses, we drive positive environmental and social impact while creating long-term value for our clients spanning the financial, consumer, industrial, agricultural, entrepreneurial, and professional services domains.
How we work
As part of addressing the world’s urgent challenges today, including climate change and biodiversity depletion, we play a vital role in promoting sustainable development and helping organizations transition towards more Environmentally and Socially responsible practices