ESG Supply Chain Gathering Cape Town

Date: 2 October 2025
Time: 08:00 – 15:30
Venue: Workshop 17 at the Watershed, Cape Town
Participants: South African SME exporters (20–30 participants)
Price: R950 (Discounted member price: R850)

Is your SME ready for the future of sustainable trade?

Are you an SME exporter committed to sustainable business practices? Do you want to integrate ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles along your value chain? Are you looking to turn corporate responsibility into an opportunity for innovation?

This interactive workshop is designed for South African exporters who want to stay ahead of the curve on emerging EU sustainability regulations and learn practical ways to implement human rights and environmental due diligence effectively.

Why attend?

The EU is the world’s second-largest single market, offering great potential for South African exporters. But growing ESG requirements are changing the rules of trade. While suppliers outside the EU are not directly bound by regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), European buyers are increasingly demanding transparent and sustainable supply chains.

The ESG Supply Chain Gathering will:

• Unpack EU regulations and what they mean for South African exporters.
• Provide tools, strategies, and peer learning opportunities to strengthen ESG performance.
• Create a platform for dialogue and needs assessment to support exporters in preparing for ESG requirements.

What to expect

✅ Expert insights: Learn the latest developments in EU supply chain regulations and implications for South African exporters.
✅ Peer learning: Hear from local businesses on their ESG journey – successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
✅ Practical tools & resources: Explore easy-to-use ESG management and supply chain sustainability tools.
✅ Actionable steps: Participate in activities designed to kick-start your ESG strategy.
✅ Needs assessment: Contribute to discussions around ESG and human rights challenges in South Africa and help shape future support initiatives.

Partners & Implementation

The ESG Supply Chain Gathering is supported by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) in cooperation with:

Partners in Transformation Business and Development Network

Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA)

👉 Secure your place today!
Seats are limited to 30 SME exporters.