Spear Capital has appointed specialist, Brondwyn Douglas, as the company’s ESG officer, providing critical attention and oversight of sustainable business practices in emerging markets for its assets. 

Global ESG assets are on track to exceed $50trn by 2025, and companies readily able to meet ESG requirements will be prioritised over those that cannot.

Brondwyn brings over 18 years’ experience of reviewing and developing ESG strategy, as well as extensive experience supporting organisations and their respective portfolio companies to meet investor requirements and adhere to performance standards.

Brondwyn has previously developed ESG strategies across Africa, the UK and America, affording her invaluable insight into ESG strategies in varied markets.

“I am thrilled to be joining Spear Capital as the first full-time ESG specialist. It is encouraging to be a part of a company that is bringing a stronger focus on sustainability into its business practices,” said Brondwyn.

“The world is growing ever more aware of the impact business is having on sustainability, and I look forward to working with Spear’s portfolio companies to maximise their ESG outputs and build a better future for Africa.”

Shaw Mabuto , Partner at Spear Capital, added: “Given the exponential growth in environment, social and governance-led investing in recent years, we are confident that by expanding Spear’s ESG team with someone adept not only at managing ESG opportunities, but who is able to develop metrics and targets to ensure that sustainability objectives are being met, will be an essential benefit for Spear and our portfolio investments and so position us as a leader in this sphere.”

Spear Capital provides growth capital in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), local manufacturing and processing operations, and healthcare for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as partners with leading entrepreneurs across the southern African region.

With offices in Harare, Zimbabwe, and Cape Town, South Africa, along with a fundraising office in Oslo, Norway, Spear provides partnerships that leverage strong business ethics and local African knowledge to develop mutually beneficial opportunities with local businesses.