A recent undercover investigation in an Amazon warehouse in Dunfermline, Scotland, reported the disposal of more than 130,000 "new or lightly used" objects in a single week in just that one location. 7 Jul 2021
The Clicks Group is expanding its incubation support for local Black-owned businesses with the launch of a new SMME supplier listing portal. 30 Jun 2021
Despite Johannesburg being known as the concrete jungle of Africa, the city is encouraging greener living for its citizens with a number of initiatives and environmental projects. The proudly South African Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky, and twice awarded as the World's Best Grain Whisky, has joined the movement by creating the Bain's Urban Forest in the heart of Johannesburg at the Modderfontein Nature Reserve. 28 Jun 2021
As the international community, health experts and governments take stock of the impact of the WHO-led Hand Hygiene for All (HH4A) initiative launched a year ago on 25 June, the private sector has come to the fore by ramping up its support to Covid-19 efforts in developing countries. 28 Jun 2021
French fashion house Chanel is backing a new climate adaptation fund that aims to raise $100m by 2025 to invest in projects to promote sustainable agriculture, protect forests and support small-scale farmers in developing countries. 11 Jun 2021
In a bid to highlight the plight of members of the LGBTQI+ community who face wanton discrimination, beauty company Avon will commemorate Pride Month during a virtual event on Wednesday, 9 June where Judge Edwin Cameron, an HIV/Aids and gay rights activist, will deliver the keynote address. 4 Jun 2021
The Shoprite Group has a fundraising drive in an effort to combat stunting - an issue which impacts 1,5m South African children, with three out of 10 children suffering from chronic malnutrition. There are 764 Shoprite, Checkers, and Checkers Hyper supermarkets countrywide joining the cause. 25 May 2021
The largest vaccine operation in history is underway, and Cotton On is rallying to help. The Cotton On Group is proud to be the first global retailer to partner with Unicef in helping to deliver one million Covid-19 vaccines to the world's most vulnerable. 20 May 2021
South African Breweries (SAB) will be launching a new B-BBEE scheme, called SAB Zenzele Kabili, later this month. This will be replacing the old SAB Zenzele scheme, which reaches maturity this May. 5 May 2021
Fashion retailer H&M has introduced a new global initiative to identify and support young role models who are making progress on social equality, sustainability, education, and other important civic matters. 4 May 2021
Food Lover’s Market CEO Brian Coppin with TVMA founder Mmabatho Portia Morudi
The Village Market Africa is the winner of Food Lover's Market's Seeds of Change Supplier Development Partnership, an initiative launched in February to create an opportunity for social enterprises to join the fresh produce retailer's network as a supplier. 28 Apr 2021
Heineken raises the bar with new commitments on the environment, social sustainability and responsible consumption on a path to a net zero, fairer and healthier world 26 Apr 2021
With climate change on the rise and our planet's finite resources in the spotlight, sustainability is an issue that should be on everyone's mind. Finding ways to look after the Earth and solutions to ensure a brighter future for generations to come is becoming more of a concern for ordinary people and businesses. 22 Apr 2021
Earlier this year, popular confectionery brand Nestlé Smarties globally announced its switch to 100% recyclable paper packaging. The sustainable packaging solution was introduced in South Africa in March, and to celebrate this milestone, Nestlé South Africa has collaborated with contemporary recycling artist, Mbongeni Buthelezi on a #SmartiesCreateWithPurpose campaign. 16 Apr 2021
Cola-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Africa's largest Coca-Cola bottling partner, has released audited results of the Coca-Cola system's 5by20 women empowerment programme, which revealed that 2 million women in Africa have been equipped through the initiative to succeed as entrepreneurs. 15 Apr 2021
Brewing giant Heineken has stated a new ambition to decarbonise its production by 2030 and its full value chain by 2040. The announcement marks the first in a series of refreshed Brew a Better World ambitious, which forms part of the company's new EverGreen growth strategy. 15 Apr 2021
Woolworths is expanding its 'plastic shopping bag free' policy to 52 more stores around the country by the end of April and has announced the replacement of plastic packaging with kraft packaging in 'Ripe and Ready' avocados, equating to an annual plastic saving of 35 to 40 tonnes, according to the retailer. 13 Apr 2021
Iconic premium gin will be first major brand made with 100% sustainably-sourced botanicals
9 Apr 2021
US retail giant Target has committed to spending more than $2bn with Black-owned businesses by the end of 2025. 8 Apr 2021
With the spotlight on World Water Day this March, Levi Strauss & Co is drawing attention to the environmental challenge of water pollution and how the company is actively trying to be part of the solution. 29 Mar 2021
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