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ESG: the Brussels Effect at a crossroads

18 Jun - 20 Jun 2025

Crowne Plaza Paris Republique, Paris, France

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Naa Atswei Koney

Biography

I am a sustainability consultant with over 15+ years of experience advising organisations across the private and public sectors on ESG strategy, compliance and performance. With an interdisciplinary background, in zoology, environmental science, and law, I am enabled to bridge scientific, regulatory, and commercial interests in addressing complex sustainability challenges my clients face. My practice focuses on ESG regulatory compliance, ESG strategy development and operationalisation, ESG reporting amongst others, supporting clients to understand evolving global standards and integrate sustainability into core business operations. I have led and contributed to projects involving and regularly engage with international frameworks and policy developments shaping the ESG landscape. I am passionate about advancing responsible business conduct, nature-positive strategies, and sustainable development. I am a founding member of the Institute of Sustainability Professionals, Ghana and serve as an ad hoc member of the National Sustainability Reporting Implementation Committee, overseeing the implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Standards, in Ghana.