Risk Insights is a data science company that pioneered the first artificial intelligence AI-powered Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data disclosure tool for the African continent. An Innovative Pioneer in ESG data disclosure and ESG ratings the company applies advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to data analysis and risk modelling, with a focus on evaluating ESG performance across listed companies, privately owned institutions, state-owned enterprises, and supply chains.

Risk Insights is a female-owned data science boutique that supports sustainability reporting and climate governance initiatives across Africa. The company is recognized as an innovator in ESG data disclosure and ratings, contributing to the development of Africa-native solutions for corporate transparency and sustainable finance.

The company was pioneer in the Africa ESG space with the launch of its ESG GPS AI-powered rating tool for all listed companies on Johannesburg Stock Exchange and later on other 8 major Africa exchanges, launch of various ESG Data and Ratings products. Risk Insights was founded in 2009 in South Africa by Anushka Bogdanov www.weforum.org/people/anushka-bogdanov/, an award-winning risk management specialist with senior management experience across African and international companies. The company’s vision is to integrate data science with sustainable risk management practices. In its formative years, Risk Insights developed expertise in risk management, which laid the foundation for its later innovations in ESG analytics. The company launched ESG GPS, the first AI-powered ESG disclosure and ratings tool for Africa, initially covering all companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The tool was subsequently expanded accross the continent. Bogdanov is a member of the Advisory Board of the World Economic Forum’s New Champions.