The Responsible Business Summit in March 2025 will challenge businesses to move beyond awareness and translate intentions into tangible outcomes. More than just lofty goals, it is about addressing the urgent challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Mauritius, including climate change, resource scarcity and the pressing need for sustainable development. The summit’s focus on “Activating projects” is a rallying cry for organisations to transform sustainability aspirations into impactful, real-world initiatives.

The Responsible Business Summit Mauritius, taking place in March 2025, will serve as a platform for transformative dialogue, inspiring leadership and actionable strategies to redefine business impact. Among the key themes under discussion, “Driving the impact” highlights the critical importance of incorporating impact as a core dimension in corporate decision-making, alongside risk and return.

The transition to a sustainable global economy is no longer optional – it is essential. Climate change, social inequities and resource scarcity pose increasingly significant challenges, compelling businesses to redefine their roles and align their strategies with the planet's boundaries. This pivotal shift is embodied in the theme “Pioneering a Sustainable Thinking,” which will be a key talking point of the upcoming Responsible Business Summit Mauritius in March 2025.