The PCAF Africa team is formed by all financial institutions with headquarters in Africa that participate in PCAF. The team is led by the regional chair, Justine Bolton, Carbon and Biodiversity Risk Specialist at FirstRand Group, and member of the PCAF Board of Directors. The PCAF Secretariat regional lead is Eslam Mahdy.
The PCAF Africa team enables peer-to-peer collaboration to share experiences and lessons learned among its members regarding the implementation of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting methods in their portfolios. Team members will adopt the Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard and eventually develop bespoke local guides to facilitate application in different national contexts.
By measuring emissions financed by their loans and investments, the PCAF Africa team takes the first step required to assess climate-related risks, set targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and develop effective strategies to decarbonize our society.
Provided the large size of the region, as well as its distinctive national contexts, the team would in due course work via national teams.
If your financial institution is interested in joining the PCAF Africa team, please contact the PCAF Secretariat.
