IBIS Consulting is now part of the SLR Group, further building one of the largest global ESG and Impact advisory teams.

    WHO WE ARE

    THE EMERGING MARKET’S LEADING ESG AND IMPACT ADVISORY FIRM

    To successfully operate and invest in emerging markets, insights into trends, policies and standards regulating ESG and Impact, combined with a depth of understanding of local socio-economic complexities, sensitive natural environments and cultural diversity is needed. Award-winning, trusted and globally recognised, IBIS combines executive advisory and on-the-ground management expertise with over 200 years of leadership experience to guide financial institutions and their underlying investments to a more sustainable future.

    OUR PURPOSE

    Inspired by the sacred ibis, an African bird associated with Thoth, the mythological god of wisdom, justice and knowledge. Illustrative of efficiency and teamwork, our logo mark depicts the classic V-shaped flight formation of the ibis, whilst acknowledging the symbiotic relationship with clients, colleagues and the environment

    OUR MISSION

    To support our clients with their transition to a more sustainable future

    OUR VISION

    To be the leading emerging market ESG and Impact advisory firm

    VALUES

    Integrity: Committed to the highest levels of accountability, honesty and ethics
    Excellence: Continuously strive to be the best at what we do
    Inclusion: Building a diverse, respectful and collaborative culture
    Passion: Driven by fun, inspiring and purposeful work

    Our Leadership Team

    WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE, LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

    What we do

    STRATEGY

    ESG, Impact and Corporate Sustainability Strategy | Materiality Assessment | Executive Awareness and Capacity Building

    POLICY AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

    Policy | Management Systems for Financial Institutions | Management Systems for Assets and Portfolio Companies | Capacity Building and Training | Retainer Support

    DUE DILIGENCE AND TRANSACTION SUPPORT

    Regulatory Reviews | New Country-Entry Assessments | ESG and Impact Screening | ESG and Impact Due Diligence | ESG and Impact Corrective Action Plans | Preparation and Management of Data Rooms | Pre-Divestiture Exit Strategies and Vendor Due Diligence

    PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT

    ESG and Impact Key Performance Indicators | Monitoring and Reporting | Gap Assessments | Corrective Action Plans | Internal and External Data Assurance

    ANNUAL REPORT PREPARATION

    ESG and Impact Reporting l Report Standards and Frameworks Advisory l Data Management and Systems Development l Materiality Assessment

    ASSURANCE AND Verification

    Independent Report Assurance (ISAE3000 and AA1000AS) l IFC OPIM Assurance l CDP Reporting Assurance l CBI Certification l Green and Sustainability-Linked Bonds Second Party Opinion

    Impact

    Strategy | Theory of Change | Policy & Framework Development | Measurement and Management Systems | Monitoring and Evaluation | Reporting, Assurance and Verification | Impact Due Diligence

    Net zero

    Net Zero Carbon and Energy Management Plans l Resource Efficiency Audits l Science-Based Targets l Implementation of Energy and Carbon Reduction Projects l Alignment with EU Taxonomy

    ADAPTATION

    Climate Change Physical Risk and Vulnerability Assessments​ l Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Development​ l Physical Climate Change Risk Integration l ​Monitoring and Evaluation of Adaptation and Resilience Measures​

    CLIMATE STRATEGY AND TCFD

    TCFD Gap Analysis and Implementation​ l Climate Change Transition Risk and Opportunity Development​ l Climate Change Scenario Analysis ​ l Carbon Pricing and Policy Support​ l ​Operational Climate Change Integration​

    CARBON REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE

    Carbon Footprint Development (GHG Protocol – Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions)​ l Carbon Tax, Budgets and Mandatory GHG Reporting Support​ l Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Reporting​ l GHG Data Verification​

    SOCIAL RISK AND VALUE ADD

    Social Strategy and Management Systems l Social Due Diligence and Audits l Stakeholder Mapping and Risk Assessments l Stakeholder Engagement Planning l Grievance Mechanisms

    DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND GENDER

    Gender Smart Strategy and Policy Design, Implementation and Performance Measurement l Gender Landscape Assessments, Due Diligence and Audits l Gender Integration Training, Capacity Building, Technical Assistance and Tools l Gender Equity Diagnostics and Reporting

    HUMAN RESOURCES AND JOB QUALITY

    Strategy and Policy l Human Resources and Job Quality Diagnostics, Gap Analysis and Risk Assessments l Labour Action Plans and Human Resource Management Systems l Labour Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Industrial Relations Advisory Services l Organisational Culture, Surveys and Action Plans

    HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUPPLY CHAIN

    Risk Assessment and Advisory l Due Diligence and Human Rights Impact Assessments l Human Rights-Centered Management Systems l Investigations and Fact-Finding Missions (Gender-Based Violence and Harassment, Legacy Land, Displacement, Free Prior Informed Consent and Indigenous People) l Supply Chain Audit and Risk Assessment (Human Rights Lens)

    LAND ACCESS, ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT

    Land Acquisition and Advisory l Site Screening and Risk Assessment including Historical Land Reviews l IFC PS5 Gap Analysis l Resettlement Action Plan and Livelihood Restoration Plan Review and Monitoring

    B-BBEE

    IBIS is committed to meaningful black empowerment and transformation in line with the South African Government’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act of 2003 and the Constitution of South Africa.

    We’re committed to promote B-BBEE in a broad based and holistic way through employment equity, corporate social investment, preferential procurement, treatment of suppliers, training and ownership.

    IBIS South Africa is proudly a Level 2 B-BBEE supplier.

    Achieving a Level 2 rating allows our South African clients to recognise 125% of our fees as procurement spend which assists them in maintaining their own B-BBEE levels.