ESG & Sustainability Wallpost South Africa

Gisela Kruger
#BizTrends2024: FMCGs to prioritise packaging in 2024 or run the risk of losing customers

#BizTrends2024: FMCGs to prioritise packaging in 2024 or run the risk of losing customers
[Gisela Kruger] Packaging is not merely essential for ensuring safe access to food and beverages, but can help minimise food waste, and preserve the quality of our natural resources...

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Kate Stubbs
#BizTrends2024: Wastewater management is a critical pillar to preserving our water - and environment

Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste
Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste
[Kate Stubbs] It’s no secret that South Africa struggles with water scarcity, and many believe that the country will face a major water crisis in the coming decade...

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Katja Hamilton
McGregor in crisis: Gift of the Givers races against time to provide urgent aid

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Source: Katja Hamilton.
[Katja Hamilton] McGregor isolated by damaged bridge, Urgent aid needed as food, water, and supplies dwindle amidst severe weather fallout...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
South African Human Rights Commission addresses grant payment delays

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[Katja Hamilton] The South African Human Rights Commission is addressing grant payment delays, meeting with Sassa and Postbank to resolve issues and assess future impacts...

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Shan Radcliffe
#WomensMonth: Sabrina Khoosal on the sustainable beauty industry - because the earth is worth it

Sabrina Khoosal, hair development scientist in the research and innovation department at L’Oréal South Africa
Sabrina Khoosal, hair development scientist in the research and innovation department at L’Oréal South Africa
[Shan Radcliffe] Driven by a passion for green chemistry, Sabrina Khoosal is pioneering environmentally conscious products in the beauty industry...

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Chris Blair
How decentralised digital currencies can empower sustainable finance

Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century
Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century
[Chris Blair] Digital currencies, particularly decentralised ones, can play a transformative role in promoting sustainable finance and economic inclusion, key aspects of ESG...

Posted 7 months ago | Like
Chris Blair
How AI and blockchain can shape sustainability

Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century
Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century
[Chris Blair] The convergence of technological advancements such as AI, blockchain technologies, and digital currencies with the global shift towards decentralisation presents a powerful opportunity to drive positive ESG impact...

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Jean-Paul Rudd
The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

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[Jean-Paul Rudd] The global business community is undergoing a transition towards a green economy driven by a shared recognition of the urgent need to address climate change, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable development...

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Graeme Palmer
Keep donors happy by ensuring section 18A receipts are compliant

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[Graeme Palmer] Public benefit organisations that carry out certain qualifying public benefit activities may register with the Sars under section 18A of the Income Tax Act. A PBO registered under section 18A must issue a receipt to any person making a donation in cash or property in kind...

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Shan Radcliffe
Afri-Plastics Summit 2023: Ensuring gender empowerment for women in waste management

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[Shan Radcliffe] Speaking during her keynote address at the Afri-Plastics Summit and Awards 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, Jocelyne Landry Tsonang of the African Circular Economy Network, put the spotlight on the gender roles in waste management...

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Glenn Gillis
How gaming is helping protect our oceans

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[Glenn Gillis] When it comes to things like training, games have proven themselves time and time again...

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Shan Radcliffe
Africa Impact Investment Awards: Interview with Dr Graunt Kruger, MD of Intellidex

Intellidex MD, Dr Graunt Kruger
Intellidex MD, Dr Graunt Kruger
[Shan Radcliffe] Following the announcement of the inaugural Africa Impact Investment Awards by Intellidex earlier this month, Bizcommunity caught up with the company's MD, Dr Graunt Kruger, to find out more about the initiative...

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Abigél Sheridan
#BizTrends2023: Every business should commit to a circular economy

#BizTrends2023: Every business should commit to a circular economy
[Abigél Sheridan] According to Gartner, by 2030, the circular economy will not only be mainstream but also the only economy...

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Rendani Nenguda
#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance

#BizTrends2023: Changing the narrative and language used around climate finance
[Rendani Nenguda] Why is climate funding not aligning with Africa's needs, asks Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation's Rendani Nenguda...

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Cathy Duff
#BizTrends2023: Businesses to increasingly integrate sustainability within company strategy

#BizTrends2023: Businesses to increasingly integrate sustainability within company strategy
[Cathy Duff] We foresee a greater shift from reactive reporting to proactive efforts to embed sustainability within company strategy, says Trialogue's Cathy Duff...

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Lullu Krugel
#BizTrends2023: South Africa's just energy transition - moving from planning to action in 2023

#BizTrends2023: South Africa's just energy transition - moving from planning to action in 2023
[Lullu Krugel] South Africa is still the most carbon-intensive economy within the Group of 20, notes PwC's Lullu Krugel...

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Tshego Bokaba
#BizTrends2023: Companies expected to play increasingly significant role in making the world a better place

#BizTrends2023: Companies expected to play increasingly significant role in making the world a better place
[Tshego Bokaba] Effective CSI programmes are constantly evolving - businesses must do the same...

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Ravi Naidoo
#BizTrends2023: The road to ESG - how SA can use 'social impact' to make environmental progress

#BizTrends2023: The road to ESG - how SA can use 'social impact' to make environmental progress
[Ravi Naidoo] COP27 put the spotlight firmly on SA and the 'E' in ESG, says YES CEO, Ravi Naidoo...

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Sindy Peters
2022 Lesedi Award winner Faeeza Marshman on what drives her giving spirit

2022 Lesedi Award winner Faeeza Marshman on what drives her giving spirit
[Sindy Peters] Faeeza Marshman's vision is to drive positive change in society and create a safe and secure community...

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Sindy Peters
#ESGAfricaConference: ESG an opportunity for purposeful shareholder engagement

#ESGAfricaConference: ESG an opportunity for purposeful shareholder engagement
[Sindy Peters] In order for corporate boards to really understand the ESG issues at hand, they need to include those equipped the right expertise...

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