ONYINYECHI NWAIGBA 
From the awards ceremony and the Nigeria CSR Impact Ranking unveiling to the Sustainability Summit, here’s your guide to what awaits you at SISA 2026.
You’ve heard about SISA 2026. You’ve seen the countdown, the announcements and the conversations building around the event. But perhaps you’re wondering: What exactly happens at SISA? Who should attend? What will I gain from being there?
If this is your first time attending, we’ve got you covered.
The Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA) 2026 is more than an awards ceremony. It is a gathering of business leaders, sustainability professionals, development organisations, government representatives and other stakeholders committed to making responsible business and sustainable development count.
Scheduled for November 29, 2026, in Lagos, the event will bring together three major experiences: the SISA Awards, the unveiling of the Nigeria CSR Impact Ranking and the Sustainability Summit.
Here’s what you should know before you show up.
1. First, What Exactly Is SISA?
SISA stands for Social Impact and Sustainability Awards. It is an annual platform organized by CSR Reporters to recognize organisations and individuals making meaningful contributions to corporate responsibility, sustainability and social impact.
The awards celebrate efforts that go beyond promises and publicity to create measurable improvements in people’s lives and communities.
Whether it is improving access to education, supporting healthcare, empowering communities, protecting the environment or promoting responsible business practices, SISA provides an opportunity to recognize initiatives making a difference.
In simple terms, it is where meaningful impact gets the recognition it deserves.
2. It’s More Than an Awards Ceremony
If you think SISA is just about walking onto a stage to receive an award, there is more to look forward to.
The 2026 edition brings together three important components:
The Social Impact and Sustainability Awards: This is where organisations and individuals whose work demonstrates meaningful contributions to society and sustainable development receive recognition.
The Nigeria CSR Impact Ranking 2026 Unveiling: This will introduce a ranking designed to spotlight corporate responsibility, measurable impact and accountability among companies operating in Nigeria.
The Sustainability Summit: A platform for conversations around sustainability, responsible business, social impact and the challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable development.
So, whether you are attending for recognition, learning, industry conversations or networking, there is something to take away.
3. What Is the Nigeria CSR Impact Ranking All About?
One of the major highlights of SISA 2026 is the unveiling of the Nigeria CSR Impact Ranking.
But what exactly does it mean?
For years, companies have announced CSR projects, community donations and sustainability initiatives. However, an important question remains: how much difference are these activities actually making?
The Nigeria CSR Impact Ranking seeks to move the conversation beyond what companies say they do to the evidence behind their impact.
It considers key areas including impact, strategic alignment, measurement and evaluation, sustainability and scale, as well as transparency and accountability.
The goal is to encourage more credible, measurable and responsible corporate action in Nigeria.
For businesses, sustainability professionals and development stakeholders, this is an important conversation to be part of.
4. Who Should Attend SISA 2026?
You don’t have to be nominated for an award to attend SISA.
The event is relevant to anyone interested in the future of responsible business and sustainable development.
This includes:
- Business owners and corporate executives.
- CSR and ESG professionals.
- Sustainability practitioners and consultants.
- Government officials and policymakers.
- Development organisations and NGOs.
- Social entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses.
- Researchers, academics and students interested in sustainability.
- Individuals passionate about social impact and community development.
Whether you work in the corporate sector, development space or are simply interested in how businesses can contribute to a better society, SISA offers an opportunity to learn, connect and participate in important conversations.
5. Who Is Supporting This Year’s Event?
SISA 2026 is headlined by Access Bank Plc and Dangote Cement Plc, with IHS Towers Plc and TotalEnergies Marketing Plc as supporting sponsors.
Their support reflects the importance of bringing businesses and stakeholders together to promote responsible corporate practices and sustainable development.
6. Come Ready to Meet People and Have Conversations
Some of the most valuable moments at an event happen outside the formal programme.
SISA 2026 offers an opportunity to meet people working across different sectors, exchange ideas, discover shared interests and build relationships that could lead to future collaborations.
You could meet a business leader exploring new sustainability approaches, a development professional working on community impact or someone whose work gives you a fresh perspective on responsible business.
So, don’t just attend and leave. Be ready to introduce yourself, ask questions, share ideas and make meaningful connections.
7. When and Where Is SISA 2026 Happening?
Here are the event details to keep handy:
Event: Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA) 2026
Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Organiser: CSR Reporters
8. Why Should You Be There?
Because the future of sustainability and responsible business cannot be shaped by conversations happening in isolation.
It requires businesses willing to take responsibility, professionals committed to better practices, organisations creating measurable impact and individuals ready to contribute to meaningful change.
SISA 2026 brings these conversations and people into one space.
You will witness organisations and individuals being recognised for their contributions, gain insights into the state of corporate responsibility in Nigeria and connect with stakeholders working to make sustainable development a reality.
And who knows? You might leave with a new idea, a valuable connection or an opportunity to collaborate.
So, whether this is your first SISA experience or you have been part of previous editions, November 29 is a date worth looking forward to.
Join us at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, as we celebrate impact, encourage accountability and recognize those making a difference.
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