https://www.bizcommunity.com/ESG-Sustainability South Africa ESG & Sustainability news 15 ESG & Sustainability news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/ESG-Sustainability en-us Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:54:52 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uct-develops-worlds-first-early-biodiversity-heat-warning-system-842873a The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) joined a global team of scientists to develop the world’s first early warning system capable of predicting unprecedented heat exposure for species up to nine months in advance. 1-269179 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-injects-r123bn-to-tackle-water-crisis-and-boost-infrastructure-286217a Government is stepping up efforts to tackle South Africa’s deepening water and sanitation challenges, with the Department of Water and Sanitation allocating R12.3bn in infrastructure grants to municipalities this financial year. 1-269170 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/growthpoint-reaches-milestone-of-12-net-zero-carbon-certifications-175176a Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has reached a significant sustainability milestone with 12 net-zero carbon certification projects across its South African office and logistics and industrial portfolios, reflecting the company’s continued progress towards its long-term environmental and decarbonisation goals. 1-269168 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/diners-help-fund-coding-education-for-young-learners-through-panarottis-coding-futures-842853a Every topping ordered at Panarottis is helping young learners take their first steps into the digital world. Through its Coding Futures initiative, Panarottis customers are funding technology education for children aged seven to 12 at under-resourced primary schools across South Africa. 1-269159 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:53:00 +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/south-africa-cannot-prepare-young-people-for-an-economy-that-no-longer-exists-620641a South Africa is home to one of the youngest populations in the world, yet millions of young people are entering adulthood without access to work, opportunity, or meaningful economic inclusion. That contradiction should concern all of us. 1-269141 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +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/trialogue-invites-entries-for-the-2026-strategic-csi-award-397668a Corporate social investment (CSI) research and thought leadership organisation Trialogue has opened entries for the 2026 Trialogue Strategic CSI Award. This prestigious annual award recognises corporate social investment programmes that deliver shared value for business and society. Companies with qualifying CSI programmes are invited to submit their entries from May 2026. 1-269093 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-vodacom-eco-warriors-sas-gen-zs-solving-the-countrys-sustainability-challenges-175466a Following Youth Day in South Africa, which celebrates the power of young people, Vodacom has announced the winners of its 2026 Eco-Warrior Sustainability competition. 1-269088 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity ESG & Sustainability South Africa