Global Citizen Partner Harith shares a vision for a greener Africa at the Global Citizen Festival in Accra

During the 2022 Global Citizen Festival that took place in Accra, Ghana, GC’s investment partner Harith announced that it has officially joined the United Nations framework convention on climate change’s race to net zero. Over the next two years, Harith will work closely with GC to develop near-term and long-term climate change targets. Harith CEO Sipho Makhubela and founder, group executive director, and GC patron, Tshepo Mahloele called on African governments and business leaders to join this critical endeavour. The Harith team stressed the importance of taking collective action to build a sustainable future for Africans for generations to come.

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