Our Work

At the RUN Global, we collaborate with private-sector leaders, investors, and global organisations to drive sustainable, ESG-aligned business solutions in emerging markets. Below you will find a sample of our work.

ESG & Sustainability Advisory

We provide strategic guidance to businesses and development partners to integrate ESG frameworks, improve climate resilience, and align with sustainability goals.

Examples from our work:

Designed a private-sector engagement framework for a trade organisation that integrated ESG-aligned value chains across regional trade portfolios.
Supported Ugandan firms in adopting green business approaches to meet emerging environmental standards.
Advised UNDP on impact investing strategies that prioritised biodiversity and environmental performance.

Sustainable Supply Chains

We help companies build inclusive and climate-smart supply chains, conducting due diligence and improving procurement models.

Examples of our work:

Led sourcing strategies in Uganda and Rwanda that connected thousands of farmers to responsible agribusiness models, while mobilising significant private capital.
Developed sourcing strategies for agricultural commodity and export crops to align with sustainability and ethical standards.
Conducted supply chain risk assessments for companies, improving procurement performance and sustainability alignment.

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Private Sector Engagement & Market Entry

We support companies looking to enter or expand within African markets, offering strategic advice on how to build locally relevant, sustainable business models and navigate complex ecosystems.

Examples from your work:

Helped international firms and UN agencies develop market-entry strategies in Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC.
Supported the development of inclusive trade and investment frameworks for private-sector growth in refugee-hosting and frontier markets.
Facilitated regional linkages for companies seeking to expand responsible sourcing operations in East Africa.

Trade & Market Development

We enable businesses to scale through inclusive and climate-positive trade strategies, access to climate finance, and integration into regional and global markets.

Examples:

Supported efforst to led efforts to mobilise £75M in private investment for climate-adaptive agribusiness models, helping businesses tap into climate finance opportunities.
Designed and implemented trade strategies that strengthened export capacity and market readiness for SMEs in high-potential sectors.
Developed cross-border trade programmes that connected sustainable African producers with UK and EU buyers.
Integrated climate finance mechanisms to support businesses transitioning to low-carbon operations and participating in green trade.