These markets incentivise companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and invest in carbon offsetting projects.

Agroecology promotes practices that enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and conserve water.

Investing in green building practices can also enhance a company’s reputation and marketability. 

To address these challenges and maximise the benefits of mesh drains, Zimbabwe can adopt a phased approach.

Insurance companies can collaborate with meteorological agencies, universities and environmental organisations to build data systems that support green underwriting.

Companies that treat ESG as a tick-box exercise or a marketing strategy will likely find themselves marginalised.