Heirs Holdings partners GIVO Africa to drive plastic waste solutions
Onome Amuge
L-R: Nimiweremi Selekere, Heirs Insurance Group communications executive; Chukwunonso Okafor, Properties head of brand, marketing and corporate communications; Victor Boyle-Komolafe, GIVO Africa CEO; Clari Green, Heirs Holdings Group sustainability officer; Tairat Bashorun, GIVO Africa operations lead ; Akindamola Akintola, Heirs Holdings Group communications executive.
Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company with diverse portfolio interests, has announced a partnership with climate technology and recycling company GIVO Africa.
The alliance is set to harness the combined strengths of Heirs Holdings’ expertise across a broad range of sectors, including power, energy, financial services, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, and technology, and GIVO Africa’s innovative approach to climate technology and recycling, creating opportunities for sustainable, impactful initiatives across the African continent.
The initiative, as highlighted by Heirs Holdings’, will boost efforts in promoting a circular economy in Africa, fostering sustainable practices that minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency.
Over the past 15 years, Heirs Holdings’ impact-driven approach has been instrumental in shaping Africa’s business landscape, underscoring its commitment to long-term, sustainable development.
Guided by its Africapitalism philosophy, Heirs Holdings has championed inclusive growth by investing in businesses that drive economic transformation, generate employment, and uplift communities across the continent.
Speaking on the partnership, Clari Green, Group Sustainability Officer at Heirs Holdings, said: “At Heirs Holdings, we believe in a shared destiny with our local communities—businesses have a responsibility to drive sustainable solutions that create lasting economic and environmental impact. This initiative reinforces our commitment, improving lives and driving meaningful transformation across our continent.”
Victor Boyle-Komolafe, CEO of GIVO Africa,expressed excitement over joining forces with Heirs Holdings in tackling plastic waste and promoting a circular economy in Africa.
“By leveraging our expertise in climate technology and community engagement, we are confident that this partnership will contribute significantly to environmental conservation while fostering economic opportunities,” Boyle-Komolafe said.