ESG & Sustainability
We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible advisory and commercial activities — not merely generating fees, but contributing to the long-term economic, social and environmental health of the markets we serve.
Environmental Responsibility
Lycia is committed to minimising the environmental footprint of its own operations and to ensuring that the advisory and commercial activities we support are consistent with responsible environmental stewardship.
Responsible Resource Development
In our mining and natural resources practice, we apply internationally recognised standards for responsible resource development, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Trade facilitation and sourcing engagements are assessed against sustainability criteria covering environmental impact, certification standards and supply chain transparency.
Social Impact
Lycia believes that responsible commercial and advisory activity in African markets should generate positive social outcomes — supporting job creation, income generation and skills development in local communities.
Community Engagement
Where client engagements affect local communities, we encourage and support meaningful community engagement processes that identify and address community interests and concerns.
Workforce Development
Lycia prioritises the development of local African talent across its network, including through mentorship, capacity building and the preference for local expertise in market intelligence and advisory delivery.
Ethical Business Practices
Lycia's governance standards apply across all engagements and relationships. We will not facilitate transactions or advise on activities that violate our ethical standards, regardless of commercial consequence.
Governance Standards
We support and encourage the adoption of internationally recognised governance standards by the African businesses, governments and institutions we advise, recognising that strong governance is a prerequisite for sustainable development.
Transparency & Accountability
Our own governance is characterised by transparency and accountability — to our clients, our partners and our stakeholders — and we seek to model the governance standards we advocate in our advisory practice.
ESG Integration Across Our Practice Areas
We integrate ESG considerations into advisory across all nine practice areas. Our approach recognises that ESG is not a standalone compliance exercise but an integral component of sound strategic and commercial decision-making in African markets.
Mining & Natural Resources
Responsible minerals sourcing, OECD due diligence, tailings management, community benefit agreements, licence-to-operate risk assessment.
Government Advisory
Transparent procurement, revenue transparency, governance reform, anti-corruption programme design, public financial management.
Trade & Sourcing
EUDR compliance, Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade certification, supply chain traceability, forced labour screening.
Construction & Infrastructure
Environmental impact assessment, community resettlement standards, local content policy, health & safety frameworks.
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Access to medicine, counterfeit prevention, cold chain integrity, healthcare system strengthening.
Investment Facilitation
ESG due diligence, impact investment structuring, IFC Performance Standards alignment, SDG mapping.
Our Sustainability Goals
Carbon-Conscious Advisory
Progressively reduce the carbon footprint of our travel-intensive advisory operations through the use of technology, local networks and sustainable travel practices.
Responsible Minerals Supply Chains
Support the development of transparent, responsible mineral supply chains in the markets where we operate, contributing to the global effort to eliminate conflict minerals from supply chains.
Local Talent Development
Increase the proportion of local African professionals engaged across our network, building institutional capacity that benefits Lycia and the markets it serves.
Sustainable Investment Facilitation
Prioritise investment and trade facilitation that demonstrates measurable economic and social returns for host countries and communities, not merely financial returns for international investors.
Community Value Creation
Support community development initiatives in markets where Lycia operates, focusing on education, skills development and economic empowerment.
ESG Integration in Advisory
Embed ESG assessment as a standard component of the advisory process across all practice areas, ensuring clients receive ESG intelligence as part of their broader market and investment analysis.
ESG Advisory Enquiries
To discuss how we integrate ESG considerations into your Africa strategy, contact our advisory team.