The Development Gold Ghana (DGG) Performance Standard supports small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) in meeting best-practice ESG standards. However, we cannot engage with enterprises that persistently operate outside acceptable standards, including enterprises or operations that:

❌ Are linked to conflict zones or are affected by conflict, terrorism, or human rights abuses
❌ Degrade protected ecological areas
❌ Have no potential for meaningful improvement
❌ Engage in illegal or illicit activities
❌ Are linked to conflict zones
❌ Operate in high-biodiversity areas without authorization

That said, we believe that most small-scale enterprises can improve their ESG performance, creating opportunities for positive change. Our entry requirements are as inclusive as possible, and our standards follow a progressive approach.

DGG works with SMMEs that demonstrate a good faith commitment to continual improvement, supporting them through structured performance plans to help them meet ESG best practices over time.