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, 07 Jul 2026 20:04:09 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kuhle-phumzile-zondo-weaves-african-storytelling-into-fashion-286607a Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into her sustainable fashion brand, E_mania, inspired by an African proverb: “Everything comes from nature, so even the most beautiful flower withers with time.” 1-269640 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ecovado-named-food-lovers-market-seeds-of-change-2026-winner-953444a Ecovado, a rural avocado oil company from Dovheni village in Limpopo, has been named the winner of Food Lover's Market's Seeds of Change 2026 enterprise development initiative. 1-269584 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/amazon-backed-spekboom-carbon-removal-programme-to-create-11000-jobs-842393a Amazon is backing a major nature-based carbon removal programme in the Eastern Cape, set to create 11,000 jobs by 2030. 1-269529 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/i-love-coffee-turns-10-celebrates-500000-deaf-working-hours-and-a-decade-of-impact-953894a I Love Coffee's 10-year milestone is a testament to business resilience, sustained social impact and the enduring partnerships with like-minded corporates that have enabled their business model to grow, create opportunities and scale their impact. 1-269414 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mosa-hope-mapheto-is-using-agriculture-to-create-opportunities-in-rural-limpopo-731382a As South Africa continues to grapple with high youth unemployment, young entrepreneurs are finding innovative ways to create opportunities within their communities. 1-269222 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-circular-economy-champs-clean-up-at-the-2026-petco-awards-408419a Petco recently announced the winners of its annual awards, celebrating South Africa’s circular economy champions. 1-269155 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-skeptical-of-aluminum-recyclability-despite-industry-advantage-953914a As societal and regulatory momentum towards promoting sustainability and the creation of effective circular economies continues to grow, the aluminum packaging industry has some distinct advantages, not least the effectively infinite recyclability of aluminum itself. 1-269134 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/avocado-playbook-shows-fresh-produce-must-align-with-gen-z-values-175136a As Sustainable Gastronomy Day is marked on 18 June, attention is increasingly turning to the factors shaping food choices beyond taste and nutrition. For fresh produce marketers, one of the most significant shifts is the growing influence of Generation Z, a consumer group placing greater emphasis on sustainability, affordability, authenticity and ethical production. 1-269138 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tanzanian-duo-win-hm-foundations-2026-global-change-award-286227a KelTex, the Tanzanian duo transforming seaweed into biodegradable leather alternatives, is among 10 winners of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award (GCA) 2026. Their groundbreaking work offers an eco-friendly, innovative solution that is shaping the sustainable future of fashion. 1-269110 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/plascon-and-hood-youth-development-project-revitalise-neighbourhoods-397698a Patty Mulauzi, resident colour expert at Kansai Plascon, talks about how youth-led initiatives are transforming South Africa's neighbourhoods. 1-269063 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa