ESG Advisory: US-AFRICA Focus

At USK Consulting, our ESG Advisory practice is a boutique service line within a multidisciplinary environmental sciences and engineering firm. We specialise in delivering high-impact, context-driven ESG solutions that bridge global standards with African realities. With a strategic presence in Washington, DC and deep operational insight across Africa, we support mining, energy, and infrastructure clients—particularly those operating in the critical and rare earth minerals (CREM) sector—to navigate complex ESG risks, unlock sustainable investment, and build resilient stakeholder relationships. Our US-Africa ESG platform is designed to meet the growing demand for traceable, ethical, and climate-aligned development across the continent’s most strategic sectors.

Our ESG Advisory Services: What We Deliver

At USK Consulting, we offer a focused suite of ESG services tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the US-Africa critical minerals and infrastructure landscape. Our offerings are designed to support clients across the full project lifecycle—from early-stage due diligence to post-investment monitoring and sustainability reporting.

• ESG Due Diligence & Risk Screening\ We provide rapid, investor-grade ESG diagnostics aligned with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and ISSB frameworks. Our assessments help clients de-risk projects, meet lender requirements, and prepare for capital mobilisation.
  
• Environmental & Social Impact Advisory\ Our team delivers high-quality ESIAs, ESMPs, RAPs, and climate risk assessments for mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. We support clients in meeting both national regulatory obligations and international best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Community Development\ We design and facilitate Community Development Agreements (CDAs), stakeholder engagement strategies, and grievance mechanisms that build trust, secure social licence, and ensure inclusive development outcomes.
• Traceability & Supply Chain Integrity\ We help clients implement traceability systems for cobalt, lithium, and rare earths, and conduct ESG audits to meet EU Battery Regulation, US sourcing standards, and offtaker expectations for ethical and transparent supply chains.
• Embedded ESG Advisory & Retainer Services\ Our “Fractional ESG Officer” model provides junior and mid-tier companies with on-demand ESG expertise—supporting permitting, compliance, investor engagement, and operational readiness.
• ASM Formalisation & ESG Integration\ We support the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) through ESG integration, traceability, and community engagement—helping clients and governments align with responsible sourcing frameworks.
• Sustainability Reporting & Assurance\ We prepare GRI, SASB, and ISSB-aligned ESG reports, develop ESG data systems, and provide independent verification to support investor confidence and regulatory compliance.
• Training & Capacity Building\ We deliver tailored ESG training for mining companies, regulators, and community stakeholders—building local capacity and embedding ESG excellence across the value chain.