Who We Are
Strategic ESG and Impact Advisory for a Resilient Future
Echelon ESG Partners (Pty) Ltd is a premier Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) impact advisory firm, headquartered in Sandton with operations on the African continent. We support forward-looking institutions with strategic ESG frameworks, reporting structures, and impact measurement tools aligned to both global standards and local development realities. We specialise in ESG strategy, reporting, climate risk, and transformation advisory services.
Vision
Our vision is to be Africa’s most respected ESG consultancy, synonymous with transformation, trust, technical excellence, and social relevance. We aspire to set the benchmark for how businesses integrate sustainability into their DNA, helping organisations navigate complex challenges with clarity and impact. By combining global best practices with deep local insight, we envision a future where African enterprises are globally competitive, socially responsible, and environmentally conscious.
Echelon ESG Partners seeks to shape this future by inspiring organisations to not only do well; but to do good, building a legacy of prosperity, fairness, and resilience for generations to come.
Mission
At Echelon ESG Partners, our mission is to empower institutions to lead boldly and sustainably in an ever-changing global landscape. We deliver forward-thinking ESG advisory services that go beyond compliance - creating long-term value, strengthening governance, and fostering resilience.
Our approach is designed to build stakeholder trust, attract responsible investment, and unlock inclusive growth opportunities across Africa. By aligning business strategies with environmental stewardship, social equity, and ethical governance, we position our clients as leaders of positive change, ensuring that their success contributes to thriving communities and a sustainable continent.
Philosophy
We operate in a green environment that mirrors the very principles we advocate: respect for natural resources, accountability in how we work, and a commitment to creating long-term value for our clients and society.
At the heart of Echelon ESG Partners lies a philosophy grounded in professionalism, intergrity, support, and passion. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we deliver. With professionalism, we approach every engagement with discipline, precision, and technical excellence, ensuring that our clients receive solutions that meet the highest standards.
Integrity defines our actions, we are committed to honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct, building trust that endures with every stakeholder. Through unwavering support, we stand beside our clients, guiding them through challenges with insight, empathy, and resilience. And above all, passion fuels our work, a deep commitment to sustainability and positive transformation that drives us to inspire change, unlock potential, and create impact that lasts for generations.
Our Focus Areas
Environmental
- Carbon footprint assessments & reporting
- Climate risk advisory
- ESG data & reporting frameworks e.g: Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) & Formerly the Carbon Disclosure K Project (CDP)
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency audits
- Circular economy & waste management
Social & Community
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategies
- Stakeholder engagement & social impact assessments
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) F compliance
- Human rights & labour practice audits
- Community investment strategy & Social Return On F Investment (SROI)
Governance
- ESG-aligned board governance
- Ethics, compliance, anti-corruption frameworks
- ESG risk management
- Integrated reporting
- ESG policy development and training
Our Leadership

Londiwe Mkhize
Director

Aileen Blignaut
Advisor| Legal, Compliance & Governance

Tsepiso Mofokeng
Chief Operating Officer

Phillip Paterson
Executive | Sustainable Finance & ESG Accounting

ERIKA VAN DER LINDE
Senior Environmental Practitioner | ESG & Sustainability Strategist | Lead Auditor