Why ESG Data Reporting Must Evolve Beyond Compliance in 2025
As global markets face significant policy changes, shifts in investor priorities, and increasing stakeholder expectations, organisations have come to a realisation: their data reporting must evolve or they risk falling behind. For years, sustainability disclosures were seen mostly as compliance tasks. Companies submitted reports and moved on. But moving forward, that is not enough. Stakeholders now expect more than standard sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports. They want evidence, clear impact, and accurate information; they demand transparency. In this article, we explain why ESG data must go beyond compliance and how businesses, particularly in Africa, can adapt reporting mechanisms that support their operations and decision-making. The Shift from Obligation to Practical Value Initially, ESG reporting was seen as a responsibility or image...