A partnership between Wetility, a local renewable energy fintech company specialising in solar-as-a-service solutions, and A2Pay, a fintech company focused on empowering informal retailers, is set to make sustainable energy independence and financial resilience a reality for these small but crucial businesses. 23 Aug 2024
In the last year, Mr Price Foundation has created 6,500 retail jobs for unemployed youth, developed 154 entrepreneurs and supported 25,000 primary school learners in KwaZulu-Natal. 15 Aug 2024
Rainbow Chicken is more than a supplier of quality poultry; it catalyses positive transformation in SA. Rooted in a legacy of care and dedication, Rainbow has nourished families and communities for over 60 years, shaping a sustainable future where every individual can thrive. 8 Aug 2024
Woolworths has confirmed a further investment of over R17.5m in renewable energy projects in key locations across the country. 8 Aug 2024
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Breadline Africa will once again be teaming up with arts and stationery retailer, PNA for the Funky Socks Day campaign, aimed at raising funds to provide educational resources and stationery packs to pre-schools in vulnerable communities across the country. 1 Aug 2024
Sustainability is now a global priority. Organisations are under pressure from investors, regulators and consumers to reduce their carbon footprint. PwC’s Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey (February 2023) indicates that 80% of consumers around the world would pay up to 5% more for sustainably produced goods. 29 Jul 2024
Shoprite and Checkers' Eastern Highlands bottled water is being sold at the lowest feasible price at supermarkets nationwide, with a portion of the proceeds going toward the KwaZulu-Natal's water relief efforts. 24 Jul 2024
Massmart acknowledges the dedication of its CSI partners who make it their mission to make a difference in the lives of others, not just Mandela Day, but 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 19 Jul 2024
Pick n Pay has donated R100,000 in immediate aid to assist those communities affected by the devastating storms impacting the Western Cape. 11 Jul 2024
Shoprite has once again acted immediately to assit community members affected by the extreme weather in parts of the Western Cape since the weekend. 9 Jul 2024
The V&A Waterfront recently launched the "Our Better Nature" (OBN) platform. Nisha Maharaj, V&A Waterfront senior marketing manager, explains, “OBN is the V&A’s platform that speaks to our commitment to sustainability and an invitation to our community to join the journey as we believe every little act of good culminates in big changes. We encourage conscious consumption as a way to reduce reliance on landfill and inspire our community to be more responsible consumers.” 8 Jul 2024
Woolworths has extended its partnership with FoodForward SA (FFSA) for an additional three years, committing further funding of R3.45m to support the organisation's crucial work in alleviating hunger across South Africa. 3 Jul 2024
In Central and West Africa, Nestlé aims to provide children and adults alike with the essential nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. 1 Jul 2024
In the lead up to Mandela Day 2024, Liberty Promenade is taking an unconventional, ingenious approach to ensuring that support lands in the hands of those who need it most. The mall in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town is putting its weight behind eight local charities doing much-needed work in its surrounding community. 27 Jun 2024
Tiger Brands is expected to recruit unemployed youth and People living with a Disability from local communities to support the company’s drive to increase its presence in South Africa’s informal sector, which includes spaza stores. 20 Jun 2024
Pure Folk Fermented Food, a fermented foods business dedicated to enhancing gut health, after a stringent boot camp and a day of pitching to senior Food Lover's Market executives at Workshop 17 in Cape Town, on Friday, 14 June 2024, was named as the top social enterprise supplier to Food Lover's Market. 18 Jun 2024
The Future Supplier Initiative, facilitated by The Fashion Pact in partnership with Apparel Impact Institute, Guidehouse, and DBS Bank, offers a collective financing model to support deep decarbonisation in the apparel sector. 14 Jun 2024
Pick n Pay is tackling the global issue of e-waste by introducing e-waste recycling bins at its stores. 13 Jun 2024
Known for its changemaking initiatives for planet, people and customers, The Body Shop is celebrating World Environment Month by embarking on a campaign to positively change consumer behaviour around refills. 11 Jun 2024
With World Environment Day being celebrated on 5 June, Massmart has shared its ongoing commitment to saving water in its operations. Massmart early leak detection technology saved approximately 15 million litres of water in 2023. 5 Jun 2024
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