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Dan Marokane, group chief executive, Eskom and Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources. the two organisations have signed a MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Sustainability

Exxaro, Eskom MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just energy transition

15 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Robin van Wyk, head of LnP Beyond Legal’s Environmental Practice says limited exemptions granted to Eskom reflect a complex balancing act between environmental responsibility and energy security and gives some practical steps going forward

Energy

Eskom’s limited emissions exemptions: A complex balancing act, practical steps going forward

Robin van Wyk 11 Apr 2025

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Supply Chain

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Njabulo Mthethwa 10 Apr 2025

The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, 9 May 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Climate Change

South Africa grants Eskom coal plants limited emissions exemptions

Wendell Roelf 1 Apr 2025

Environment & Natural Resources

Pick n Pay works to further reduce emissions with help of WWF South Africa

Issued by WWF South Africa 10 Oct 2023

Climate Change

The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Anglo pivots to Sasol biodiesel for emissions gains

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#MiningIndaba: Anglo pivots to Sasol biodiesel for emissions gains

Lindsey Schutters 4 Feb 2025

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Climate Change

A hot and troubled world of work: How South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Debbie Collier 29 Jan 2025

Mining enters its AI era

Mining

Mining enters its AI era

17 Dec 2024

Nestlé’s commitment to sustainable packaging

Packaging

Nestlé’s commitment to sustainable packaging

22 Oct 2024

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Climate Change

Carbon pricing poses threat to economies of developing countries

11 Oct 2024

#Windaba2024: Ramaphosa’s climate commission head confirms renewables push

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2024: Ramaphosa’s climate commission head confirms renewables push

Lindsey Schutters 3 Oct 2024

A loader is seen at the Klipfontein Colliery near Balmoral, in the Mpumalanga province, South Africa, 11 September 2023. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Focus on coal miners, power grid as South Africa spends just 6th of climate aid

Tim Cocks 27 Sep 2024

Advertising

Brand safety, signal loss dominate concerns as Warc releases The future of programmatic 2024 report

14 Aug 2024

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

ESG

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

Sarwar Khan 29 Jul 2024

Climate Change

South Africa aims for net zero emissions by 2050

15 Jul 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

Sectoral emission targets: What it means for business

Garyn Rapson, Nonhlanhla Mnengi, Sabeeha Loonat & Sinalo Matubatuba 13 May 2024

South Africa's energy and construction industry under heavy scrutiny in Draft Sectoral Emissions Target Report. Source: Meta AI

Sustainable Development

Draft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

Aviation

Iata collaborates on aviation, unveils net-zero CO2 roadmaps report

17 Apr 2024

AutoTrader joins global conversation on emissions reduction

Dealers

AutoTrader joins global conversation on emissions reduction

Issued by AutoTrader 20 Dec 2023

Eco-friendly deliveries: Uber rolls out electric delivery fleet in SA

Distribution

Eco-friendly deliveries: Uber rolls out electric delivery fleet in SA

Robin Fredericks 10 Nov 2023

The WWF and Pick n Pay partnership team

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Pick n Pay expands carbon emission reduction efforts with help from WWF SA

12 Oct 2023

EU has established its own infrastructure fund for African sustainable aviation fuel. Source: Reuters/Yves Herman

Energy

EU scouts African clean jet fuel projects with 'Belt and Road' type fund

Wendell Roelf 29 Aug 2023

SA can keep coal-fired plants running longer, climate committee says

Energy

SA can keep coal-fired plants running longer, climate committee says

Carien du Plessis and Bhargav Acharya 15 May 2023

Image source: Getty Images

ESG & Sustainability

How working from home can increase sustainability

Natalie Scott and Janice Geel 20 Mar 2023

Momentum builds for corporate ESG reporting and assurance, yet disclosure inconsistencies linger, study finds

Accounting & Auditing

Momentum builds for corporate ESG reporting and assurance, yet disclosure inconsistencies linger, study finds

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 8 Mar 2023

Opportunity for early-movers to commercialise sustainability as green-market demand grows

Logistics & Transport

Opportunity for early-movers to commercialise sustainability as green-market demand grows

18 Jan 2023

VW says SA must end coal dependence for EVs to make sense

Fuel & Energy

VW says SA must end coal dependence for EVs to make sense

9 Dec 2022

Source: World Economic Forum.

Banking

Are asset owners ready to finance a transition to net zero?

17 Oct 2022

Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon

Sustainability

Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon

Helen Reid 17 Oct 2022

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

Fashion & Homeware

Fast fashion giant Shein commits to cutting emissions

13 Oct 2022

SBTi approves Balwin Properties' emissions reduction targets

Residential Property

SBTi approves Balwin Properties' emissions reduction targets

15 Sep 2022

The best of Kimberly-Clark Professional's global quality and innovation is now proudly made in South Africa!

Design & Manufacturing

The best of Kimberly-Clark Professional's global quality and innovation is now proudly made in South Africa!

Issued by Stone 14 Sep 2022

Partnerships, collaboration key to going green across the media supply chain

ESG & Sustainability

Partnerships, collaboration key to going green across the media supply chain

Sindy Peters 29 Jul 2022

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

Sindy Peters 12 Jul 2022

Communications Service Providers' critical role in the race to net-zero

Climate Change

Communications Service Providers' critical role in the race to net-zero

Nitesh Singh, Issued by Stone 22 Jun 2022

Unlocking the golden opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturing in South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Unlocking the golden opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturing in South Africa

Viren Sookhun 28 Jun 2022

Addressing cybersecurity and climate change for a sustainable society

Climate Change

Addressing cybersecurity and climate change for a sustainable society

Barbara Maigret 27 May 2022

A world first, Anglo American launches 2MW nuGen hydrogen-powered haul truck

Mining

A world first, Anglo American launches 2MW nuGen hydrogen-powered haul truck

Sindy Peters 9 May 2022

Logistics & Transport

Forum spotlights RTMS, ISO standards as drivers of sustainability

4 Mar 2022

Finance

CEO optimism hits 10-year high

17 Jan 2022

Aviation

Blue-sky thinking: net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy

Emma Rachel Whittlesea and Tim Ryley 3 Jan 2022

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

Energy

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

12 Nov 2021

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Climate Change

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Dion Shango 3 Nov 2021

Dentsu International one of first companies in the world to have net-zero target validated

Environment & Natural Resources

Dentsu International one of first companies in the world to have net-zero target validated

Issued by Dentsu 29 Oct 2021

Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future - not skyscrapers

Sustainable Development

Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future - not skyscrapers

Ruth Saint and Francesco Pomponi 28 Oct 2021

Source: ©Seriti Resources Khutala Colliery

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Exxaro, Seriti and Eskom MOU for a just energy transition

25 Oct 2021

Africans call on global community to honour commitment to 'just, inclusive' energy transition

Energy

Africans call on global community to honour commitment to 'just, inclusive' energy transition

NJ Ayuk 25 Oct 2021

SA seeks over R400bn of finance for shift from coal

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

SA seeks over R400bn of finance for shift from coal

Alexander Winning 22 Oct 2021