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CMOs called to lead on sustainability at Cannes Lions

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At this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the United Nations Global Compact spotlighted a bold new agenda for corporate marketers: drive sustainability from the C-suite. By PR Newswire Unveiled during a panel titled “CMOs Leading for Sustainable Growth”, the UN Global Compact introduced its CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth, urging Chief Marketing Officers […]

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10x climate ROI

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Investing in climate adaptation and resilience offers a return more than ten times the original outlay, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI). By Karolina Adamkiewicz – Impact Investor The study reveals that funding projects aimed at mitigating climate impacts—such as flood prevention, drought preparedness, and sustainable infrastructure—can generate significant social,

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Small business participation in South Africa’s IPP market

Community & Impact, Environment, In the News, Small Business Development & ESD /

By Victor Kgomoeswana – ESD Handbook “It is your thinking that needs an upgrade, not your technology.” This wise reminder from a friend in the 1990s still holds true — especially when applied to how governments approach power generation and independent power producers (IPPs) in Africa. Despite growing awareness of the benefits of liberalising energy

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A unique partnership turned invasive fish into a lifeline

Community & Impact, CSI Initiatives, Environment, Programmes /

In the depths of the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, an unexpected collaboration sparked a powerful solution to two urgent challenges: ecological imbalance in the Garden Route’s freshwater lakes and growing hunger in vulnerable communities. By CSI The Human Face of Business The partnership began at Groenvlei Lake near Sedgefield, where Gift of the Givers, CapeNature, and

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Corporate responsibility and human rights essential for a just energy transition

Environment, Thought Leadership /

The climate emergency poses a huge threat to human rights. In order to address this emergency, a transition to an economy in harmony with the planet is an urgent necessity. As part of this transition, and for the energy transition to contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals and human rights, the renewable

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Pouring It Forward: Glenfiddich’s commitment to water sustainability

Community & Impact, Environment, In the News /

Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, is proud to announce its renewed commitment to social impact through its latest Challenger Club film in the search for untouched water. This fresh approach embodies the brand’s dedication to sustainability, responsibility, and innovation, building on its long-standing efforts to make a positive difference in the

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2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund winners revealed

Community & Impact, Environment, Programmes /

Xero, the global small business platform, has announced the 28 small business and non-profit winners of the 2024 Xero Beautiful Business Fund, each winning a share of a R8,000,000 global prize pool. The winners represent a diverse group of organisations committed to driving meaningful change and redefining what’s possible in the field they operate in.

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The weight is over for heavy wine bottles

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Bottling Hope: Radford Dale has further committed to sustainability and continued ethical practices throughout the brand’s value chain, emphasising a philosophy of care.  Part of this is sister label, The Winery of Good Hope’s planet friendly lightweight bottle re-launch.  “This is no mere greenwashing exercise,” asserts founder and co-owner of Radford Dale, Alex Dale on

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New study finds that elephants call each other by name

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Elephants have long captivated us with their sheer size, intelligence, and complex social structures. These majestic creatures with their remarkable memory, emotional depth, and problem-solving abilities have now been found to be even more fascinating. Recent findings, published last month in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, have brought us one step closer to understanding,

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