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A Strategic Imperative for Trade-Focused Organizations

Global trade is undergoing rapid transformation. ESG expectations from buyers, regulators, investors, and financial institutions are no longer optional — they directly affect market access, risk exposure, and competitive positioning.

The Leadership Masterclass: ESG in Global Trade is designed to help organizations move beyond basic compliance and build ESG capability as a strategic advantage.

About the Host

Janet is an international trade and sustainability specialist with over 20 years of experience across banking, structured trade finance, and ESG advisory. She works at the intersection of global trade, finance, and sustainability strategy, supporting financial institutions, trade associations, and private sector organisations to embed ESG principles into trade operations and governance frameworks.

She serves as Trade Advisor on Social Innovation with CBWN, a Commonwealth-accredited institution promoting inclusive and responsible trade systems. As Founder & CEO of ImpacTower, she leads advisory work accelerating commercially viable and sustainability-aligned UK–Africa trade. A regular conference speaker and producer of webinars and podcasts, Janet is a recognised voice championing sustainable and ethical trade practices globally.

She holds an MSc in International Trade & Finance, an MBA in Export & Institutional Finance, and is an accredited International Trade Specialist (ITS) and a B-Leader ( B Corp ESG certification consultant)

Lead Trainer

Janet Mulu ITS

impacTower

Why This Matters for Your Organization

ESG now influences:

● Access to international markets

● Supplier eligibility and procurement decisions

● Trade transaction approvals

● Reputational and regulatory risk exposure

● Long-term business resilience

Organizations that fail to adapt face higher costs, restricted market access, and increased scrutiny. Those that act strategically unlock new growth opportunities.

What This Masterclass Delivers

This workshop provides your trade, supply chain, and risk teams with:

✔ A clear understanding of how ESG affects global trade flows
✔ Practical tools to identify and manage ESG risk in transactions
✔ Insight into supply chain exposure and due diligence expectations
✔ Understanding of global standards such as the ask Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, and the Equator Principles
✔ Strategies to strengthen competitiveness in ESG-sensitive markets

Designed For

● Trade and supply chain leaders

● ESG and sustainability managers

● Export and international business units

● Financial institutions supporting trade clients

The Business Outcome

By the end of this masterclass, your organization will be better positioned to:

● Reduce ESG-related trade risk

● Protect and expand international market access

● Strengthen governance and accountability

● Respond confidently to evolving global requirements

● Position ESG as a value driver — not just a reporting obligation

ESG is reshaping global trade.

This masterclass ensures your organization is prepared to lead — not react.

We look forward to seeing you at this Masterclass.

Course fee: USD250