As SA prepares to host the G20 Summit for the first time on African soil in Johannesburg this November, Sanlam, in partnership with Business Day, convened a pivotal event spotlighting Africa’s role in shaping global policy.
The Sanlam ESG Barometer: B20 Policy Impact Special Report was launched in Johannesburg on October 7 — watch the recording above. This exclusive event brought together business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the continent and beyond.
This special edition of the Sanlam ESG Barometer marks a strategic evolution in the Barometer’s mission. Historically focused on ESG performance among JSE- and Kenyan-listed companies, the 2025 edition expands its scope to evaluate the real-world affect of B20 policy recommendations from the past three cycles (2022 to 2024). The report traces how these proposals transition from boardroom recommendations to G20 adoption and ultimately to tangible government action.
The event came at a critical moment for SA and the continent. With the G20 Summit placing Africa at the heart of global decision-making, the B20 Summit — the official business engagement forum of the G20 — offers a unique opportunity to elevate African priorities such as financial inclusion, green industrialisation, infrastructure resilience, and long-term value creation.
Krutham, a leading research and strategy firm, had been appointed to deliver the analytical depth behind the B20 Policy Impact Report, ensuring the insights are both rigorous and actionable.
The Sanlam ESG Barometer’s B20 Policy Impact Special Report is a bold step in demonstrating how African business can drive sustainable development and influence global priorities
— Abel Sakhau, chief sustainability officer at Sanlam
“Africa is no longer on the sidelines of global policy — we are shaping it. The Sanlam ESG Barometer’s B20 Policy Impact Special Report is a bold step in demonstrating how African business can drive sustainable development and influence global priorities. This event is not just about reflection; it’s about action, affect, and Africa’s voice in the future of global governance,” says Abel Sakhau, chief sustainability officer at Sanlam.
The event featured dynamic panel discussions with leaders from business, civil society, and academia, exploring how B20 recommendations have been implemented across G20 nations and what lessons can be drawn for Africa’s development trajectory.
Watch the recording above.
This article was sponsored by Sanlam.
