A dynamic plenary session held during the Ghana Green Finance Workshop brought together leading voices in climate policy, corporate finance, and sustainability to explore Ghana’s transition toward a greener industrial future. Hosted by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), the workshop took place on April 29, 2025, at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra.
The session, titled “Towards Green Industrialization in Ghana: Perspectives,” featured a distinguished panel of experts, including Charles G. Ofori, Policy Lead for Climate Change and Energy Transition at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP); Ebenezer Asumang, Sustainability Consultant and ESG Specialist; and Abena K. Baidoo, Chief Financial Officer of Wahu, a rising enterprise focused on sustainable innovation. The discussion was moderated by Sylvia Sinkari, a Research Fellow at ACCPA.
Panelists addressed the critical policy, financial, and operational challenges facing Ghana’s ambition to industrialize in a climate-responsible manner. Drawing from policy experience, private sector realities, and sustainability frameworks, the speakers emphasized the need for cross-sectoral alignment and bold reforms to make green industrialization viable and scalable.
“Ghana’s green industrialization must be built on a foundation of policy consistency, accessible finance, and intentional investment in renewable technologies,” said Charles Ofori of ACEP.
Abena Baidoo brought a private sector lens to the discussion, highlighting the importance of internal ESG compliance, investor confidence, and the need for innovative financing models to support sustainable business growth.
“Green industrialization is not just an environmental priority—it’s a business imperative,” she stressed. “For companies like Wahu, aligning sustainability with financial performance is key to long-term growth and impact.”
Ebenezer Asumang echoed the importance of ESG principles, noting that sustainable industrialization can enhance resilience and market competitiveness.
“Businesses that integrate ESG not only attract investment—they lead the future,” he remarked.
The session concluded with a strong call for targeted policies, blended finance models, capacity building, and public-private collaboration to drive Ghana’s transition from fossil-dependent growth models to low-carbon, inclusive industrialization.
