https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/348.html South Africa Corporate Social Investment news 15 ESG news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/348.html en-us Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:41:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowered-women-are-essential-to-a-resilient-circular-economy-631911a Women have long played a vital role in South Africa’s economy, yet their contributions are not always recognised, protected or fairly rewarded. This is especially evident in the waste and recycling sector, where women waste reclaimers help recover an estimated 60%–80% of South Africa’s post-consumer recyclables. 1-271081 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uber-eats-and-citipods-pilot-courier-hub-to-improve-urban-space-in-cape-town-967724a Uber Eats and urban infrastructure provider CitiPods have launched a pilot urban hub for delivery couriers at Constantia Village in Cape Town, combining courier amenities with efforts to improve the management of public space. 1-270994 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/coca-cola-peninsula-beverages-expands-womens-roles-across-its-workforce-412289a Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages (CCPB) is using Women’s Month to highlight the changing role of women across its workforce, from manual production roles to technical, operational and senior leadership positions. 1-270905 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-gugubygugu-to-foodforward-sa-meet-the-2026-eco-logic-award-finalists-745972a Now in its 15th year, the Eco-Logic Awards recognise the tremendous efforts made by South Africa’s green leaders. The year’s finalists are no exception and include luxury sustainable fashion brand GuguByGugu, FreeMe Wildlife, Project 90 by 2030, Nature Connect’s Sustainable Schools Online Hub, FoodForward SA, Wessa, and Reforest Fest by Greenpop. 1-270812 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/horticultural-tunnels-turn-classroom-lessons-into-farming-opportunities-856023a Two horticultural tunnels at Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School in Reiger Park, east of Johannesburg, are producing more than vegetables. They are giving learners practical experience in crop production while introducing them to farming, entrepreneurship and opportunities across the agricultural value chain. 1-270809 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mondelez-south-africa-juliet-tshele-on-what-it-takes-to-lead-as-a-woman-634791a Juliet Tshele’s leadership philosophy is rooted in a simple principle: understand people, understand the business, and never lose sight of the bigger picture. 1-270791 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/impact-is-not-just-a-word-for-sab-foundations-sarah-mthintso-967064a Sarah Mthintso knows a thing or two about making a meaningful impact. She’s made her mark on South Africa — across the NGO, government, and corporate sectors — through a collaborative spirit, clarity of purpose, and a passion for equity. 1-270754 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/empowering-people-to-prosper-inside-empacts-first-sustainability-report-290367a Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey indicates that the country’s unemployment rate stands at a staggering 33.6%. At the heart of any business are its people, and many South Africans are confronting a difficult reality. This is why Empact Group, a food services and support solutions company, focused on its employees in its first sustainability report. 1-270700 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanbwa-charlotte-metcalf-on-why-purpose-proof-and-persistence-matter-in-water-stewardship-078455a For Charlotte Metcalf, CEO of the South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA), leadership was not a destination she set out to reach. It was something she arrived at through a growing conviction that one of South Africa’s most precious resources needs to be protected through practical action, accountability and evidence. 1-270687 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa