Since 2023 it has united businesses institutions, and changemakers to share solutions for sustainable growth. Organized by the KB Empower Foundation and Roots & Suits Empower the annual event showcases best practices, builds capacity, and fosters partnerships that align business success with social and environmental impact.
Driven by the KB Empower Foundation (KBEF) and the Roots & Suits Empower (RSEF), ICF has become a must-attend annual event for those seeking to make CSR / ESG a genuine lever for business transformation and inclusive growth.
International CSR Forum (ICF)
Leading the global dialogue on corporate responsibility and sustainable impact
Linda TATABOD has led the ICF with purpose, foresight, and an unwavering commitment to excellence — positioning it as a premier platform for CSR, Sustainability, and ESG leadership across Africa and beyond.
As President & Executive Chair, Linda provides strategic direction and drives high-impact partnerships that strengthen corporate accountability and advance inclusive, sustainable growth. Under her leadership, the Forum has become a catalyst for dialogue, innovation, and measurable action — bridging business, government, and civil society toward a more responsible and prosperous Africa.
A respected CSR and Sustainability Strategist, Linda also serves as Executive Director of ROOTS & SUITS EMPOWER Consulting Firm, supporting organizations across sectors to integrate sustainability into governance and performance. She is the Director of CSR Plug Magazine, a leading quarterly publication spotlighting Africa’s CSR and sustainability ecosystem, and also, the Secretary General of the Association of CSR & Sustainability Professionals (ACSP).
Renowned for her visionary leadership and transformative initiatives, Linda TATABOD continues to inspire a new generation of responsible leaders — driving the shift from intention to impact, and from growth to shared prosperity.
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The International CSR Forum (ICF)
At ICF, our mission is to inspire responsible leadership and empower businesses to create lasting value for society and the environment. We aim to:
• Raise awareness on CSR as a lever for performance and sustainability
• Encourage dialogue and knowledge-sharing on responsible business practices
• Foster collaboration between public, private, academic, and civil society actors
• Drive concrete action by integrating climate, social, and environmental priorities into African business strategies.
To make the International CSR Forum (ICF) Africa’s leading platform for Corporate Social Responsibility, and a catalyst for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development that meets the continent’s economic, social, and environmental challenges.
- Responsibility – We promote a corporate culture conscious of its social and environmental footprint.
- Innovation – We encourage creative and forward-thinking approaches to sustainability challenges.
- Collaboration – We unite businesses, institutions, and citizens around shared objectives for a better Africa.
- Commitment – We turn ambition into measurable, lasting action for a sustainable future.
- Equity – We champion inclusive growth that reflects African realities and empowers future generations.
