Carbon credits are proving to be a game-changer for Africa, balancing environmental responsibility with economic growth. From South Africa’s clean energy investments to Kenya’s agricultural projects, African nations are pioneering innovative ways to tackle emissions while enhancing financial resilience.

The real estate industry in South Africa stands to gain substantially from carbon credits, offering a sustainable revenue model while meeting regulatory requirements. By implementing renewable energy and energy-efficient measures, property owners can generate both financial returns through the sale of carbon credits.

The ability to claim retrospective carbon credits further enhances the value of past investments, making carbon credits an attractive tool for real estate companies looking to stay ahead of the curve in sustainability and regulatory compliance.

The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces rigorous sustainability reporting requirements for companies operating within and exporting to the EU. Countries that trade in the EU will need to start gathering the supplier information and start mapping emission data as the regulations require Scope 3 data to be included in CSRD reporting.