Roy Bagattini, CEO of Woolworths Holdings, joined CEOs from 15 other corporations in signing the UN Global Compact World Water Day pledge on 22 March. Bagattini was the only signatory representing a South African organisation. 25 Mar 2021
At its core, the brand we grew up loving has proven to be a fundamental part of our heritage and bringing people together. Following a much talked about and highly successful Heritage Month campaign called TasticXLaduma, the Tastic brand has once again brought to the fore the true spirit of ubuntu and generosity through an educational fund that is driven by the need to support students across South Africa by giving them access to higher education and paving the way for future leaders. This fund is set to kick off in March 2021. 16 Mar 2021
Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, is calling on South African food producers to help drive awareness that food and beverage cartons are recyclable. 15 Mar 2021
Food service brands Marvello and Meadowland, owned by Siqalo Foods, have partnered with RCL Foods, Your Food Partners and Bidfood to launch the Sekela Hospitality Support Programme. The initiative aims to bring relief to struggling Black-owned restaurants, catering and accommodation establishments that have been hit hard by the impact of Covid-19. 4 Mar 2021
The past few years have given rise to a different kind of ostracism, one that targets everything and everyone. This practice is called 'cancel culture' and its original intent was to demand greater accountability from those in power, according to Merriam-Webster. However, arguably, it's gone off course. 3 Mar 2021
Diageo South Africa has launched its #WeChoose campaign, which will help on-premise liquor traders rebuild their businesses affected by the Covid-19 lockdowns and related bans. 1 Mar 2021
South African organisation Inmed Aquaponics Social Enterprise (ASE) is among the first to receive capital through Mondelez International's new impact investing platform Sustainable Futures. The global snack company announced the launch of the platform last week, which is designed to incubate, finance and support self-sustaining ventures that address key challenges in the world. 25 Feb 2021
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Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced new declarations aimed to propel gender equality across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, at its third annual #WeSeeEqual summit for the region which took place on 17 February 2021. 22 Feb 2021
The Shoprite Group now generates enough electricity to power over 1,100 households (12,300 MWh of electricity) a year from solar energy, following the installation of rooftop PV (photovoltaic) panels at 19 sites in South Africa and Namibia. 18 Feb 2021
Diageo South Africa has teamed up with the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Soweto (Sanca Soweto) and local comedian and broadcaster, Felix Hlophe, to challenge South Africans to make more responsible drinking choices by offering a free bank of evidence-based information on alcohol consumption and professional advice. 9 Feb 2021
Converse has launched a #KicktheDebt campaign that will see the sneaker and apparel brand dedicate R1m towards relieving South African youths of student debt. 8 Feb 2021
Food Lover's Market has launched its Seeds Of Change Supplier Development Partnership to create opportunities for social enterprises to join the fresh produce retailer's network as a supplier. 3 Feb 2021
The Arctic has long proven to be a barometer of the health of our planet. This remote part of the world faces unprecedented environmental assaults, as climate change and industrial chemicals threaten a way of life for Inuit and other Indigenous and northern communities that rely heavily on seafood and marine mammals for food. 1 Feb 2021
Citing new data on the growing plastic pollution problem, California-based not-for-profit group As You Sow has filed shareholder proposals with 10 leading consumer goods companies and retailers, calling for commitments to absolute cuts in the use of plastic packaging. 15 Jan 2021
Spar's Rural Hub business initiative aims to help address the food insecurity, unemployment and skills shortfalls that continue to plague rural areas across South Africa. The Rural Hub model forms part of the retailer's drive to support and empower small-scale local farmers, create jobs and sustain local economies by creating an ecosystem that provides affordable, nutritious food for all. 5 Jan 2021
The South African alcohol industry has stepped up its efforts to assist in curbing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in recently identified hot spots in the Eastern Cape province, by committing to purchasing or sponsoring medical supplies worth R30m. 26 Nov 2020
For its inaugural investment in Sub-Saharan Africa, the PepsiCo Foundation will introduce programmes to improve access to water and sanitation for thousands of people in South Africa. Currently, over three million people do not have access to a basic water supply service, and 14.1 million people do not have access to safe sanitation*. 24 Nov 2020
Thanks to the generosity of loyal Spar shoppers, Spar Western Cape was able to hand over a cheque of R412,500 to the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children. 20 Nov 2020
Jik assists SA government in making public clinics safer. 19 Nov 2020
Luyanda Hlatashwayo, reclaimer with the African Reclaimers Organisation, and Luc-Olivier Marquet, EVP Unilever South Africa.
By teaming up with expert partners to reward South Africa's most underappreciated recycling community and developing sustainable plastic packaging on some of their most well-known products, Unilever has taken its first steps in South Africa to help address society's damaging throwaway culture. 6 Nov 2020
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