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Pouring It Forward: Glenfiddich’s commitment to water sustainability

Community & Impact, Environment, In the News / admin

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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Eskom uplifts with its largest battery storage project in Africa

Environment / admin

Eskom has unveiled the first of its kind largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project not only in South Africa but in the African continent by officially opening the Hex BESS site at Worcester in the Western Cape. The Hex BESS is the first project to be completed under Eskom’s flagship BESS project announced in

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Green Economy will deliver jobs, hope to SA’s youth

Change Makers, Environment, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

Speaking at the inaugural Climate Action Youth Seminar at the CSIR, Executive Head for Nedbank Foundation, Poovi Pillay, called on South Africa’s youth to take advantage of the opportunities created by the emerging green economy. Pillay described the green economy as an economic model that combines growth and sustainability. “Environmental stewardship does not mean lower

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Are SA’s green entrepreneurs ready for the green hydrogen economy?

Environment, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

Green hydrogen has been heralded as the key to meeting South Africa’s decarbonisation targets and finally leading the country away from its dependence on fossil fuels for energy. By Billy Bokako – Senior Manager: CICSA However, the country continues to lag significantly behind international counterparts in making the transition. Green investment Developing and integrating green

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Considering livelihood opportunities in the Green Economy

CSI Initiatives, Environment / Chris Buchanan

The global climate, is undeniably becoming more volatile, posing increasing threats to lives and livelihoods across the globe. Humanity’s culpability in the causes of this volatility is now generally accepted: by emitting carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide (amongst many other pollutants) at an exponentially industrial scale over the past two centuries, the planet’s overall temperature

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Managing risk by investing in sustainable ESG strategies

Environment, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

For decades the business sector has recognised its corporate social responsibility and has invested in sustainability programmes aimed at supporting, amongst others, community health, access to quality education, infrastructure, and enterprise development initiatives. Tshikululu Social Investments The philosophy that the success of a business is directly linked to the stability and growth of the country

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Plant seeds of literary love: support Exclusive Book’s Book Tree Project

CSI Initiatives, Environment / Chris Buchanan

With your help, three SA schools will receive a mini library of children’s books and a playground full of trees Exclusive Books There is a Chinese proverb that states: “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” With this in mind, Exclusive Books has unveiled an exciting

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ESG: Social impact is the true measure

Environment, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

“Businesses must reconnect company success with social progress. Shared value is not social responsibility, philanthropy, or even sustainability, but a new way to achieve economic success. It is not on the margin of what companies do but at the centre. We believe that it can give rise to the next major transformation of business thinking.” By:

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Half of SA’s people are food insecure

Environment, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

For several years prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa had already been in a food security crisis, with an estimated 14 million people experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity. Andy du Plessis – Managing Director FoodForward SA For several years prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa had already been in a food security

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Corporate social investment comes of age with CSI 3.0

Environment, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

Despite the challenges — or because of them — CSI continues to strive for transformational change in SA. By Nick Rockey for Business Day Corporate social investment (CSI) has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, from the pre-democratic era through political transition and economic transformation, to the “lost decade” under former president Jacob Zuma,

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