Thought Leadership Articles

By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at Schneider Electric Climate change and sustainability are intrinsically linked; the former causes devastation and the latter provides feasible solutions for generations come.  According to the UN. climate change leads to disasters such as flooding and drought, displacing millions of people, sinking them into poverty and hunger. “By …

How sustainable practices can keep climate change at bay Read More »

November 17, 2023

By Greg Griffith, Senior Product Manager Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa The world is at a critical juncture where environmental concerns and sustainable practices are at the forefront of global consciousness. Businesses across sectors are increasingly recognising the importance of striking a balance between profitability and environmental responsibility. Amid this backdrop, the print industry, traditionally …

Innovations in eco-friendly toners Read More »

October 31, 2023

By David Welters, Solutions Architect, Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa In today’s rapidly changing world, the call for sustainability is more prominent than ever before. The business landscape is shifting towards environmental responsibility, and industries are seeking innovative ways to balance profit with planet. The print industry, often overlooked in discussions of sustainability, has emerged …

Printing’s role in sustainable business Read More »

October 26, 2023

By Yershen Pillay, CHIETA CEO South Africa has demonstrated its desire to develop a green economy as calls for nations to manage their natural resources sustainably reach a crescendo. Mindful of this need, the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) recently commissioned a comprehensive study of hydrogen power and the hydrogen economy in South …

CHIETA backs SA’s green hydrogen economic drive Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Hennie Colyn, Direct Sales Executive: Process Automation at Schneider Electric Process automation plays a vital role in making the mining industry more sustainable. It enhances operational efficiency whilst reducing environmental impact. By leveraging advanced automation systems, mining companies can optimise resource utilisation, minimise energy consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Process automation contributes to …

Process Automation – an important driver in creating a sustainable future for mining Read More »

October 4, 2023

By James Cumming, GM of African Clean Energy Developments On many occasions, while on a Teams or Zoom conference call, negotiating construction contracts or funding agreements for renewable energy plants, the meeting has ironically been cut off due to load shedding. When the call resumes (for those lucky enough to have an alternate power supply), …

Solving the power crisis in SA Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Sasha Cook, Standard Bank Head of Sustainable Finance Financial institutions, as lenders and asset managers, have a significant role to play in the transition to a greener economy. Committing to achieving net zero within their operations is valuable, but where they have the most significant impact is in the assets or businesses they choose …

Financial institutions have the power to fight climate change Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Kyle Durham, Head of Sustainable Finance and ESG Solutions at FNB There’s a widely held misperception that sustainable development and climate action are the exclusive domain of governments and large businesses. It’s not hard to see why this misperception exists. The sheer enormity of the task of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, …

Sustainability is a big deal for small business Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Nicole Martens, Head of Stewardship at Old Mutual Investment Group The slow progress made by countries towards their net-zero carbon emissions targets has left us questioning government and private sector commitments to combating climate change. However, at COP26 and COP27, we finally saw a shift from talk to action. The world finally realised that …

Institutional investors must play their part in driving real world decarbonisation Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Teboho Makhabane, Head of ESG and Impact at Sanlam Investments An article in the Financial Times in June 2022 suggested that ESG investing is at a reckoning. Some even claim that the term environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is misleading and, at times, even contradictory. The war in Ukraine is a case in …

Despite its challenges, ESG investing is here to stay Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Tshidi Ramogase, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s Chief Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Officer Reliable access to good, safe water is essential to life, nature, and the health of communities. Approximately 2.1 billion people around the world live in potentially water-scarce areas. Globally, over 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into the environment …

Partnerships key to driving water sustainability initiatives across Africa Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Jan Fourie, Executive Vice President, Sub Saharan Africa, Scatec The year 2023 will be the year of the private power purchase agreement (PPA) – a culmination of events that have been in the works for a long time. Firstly, the Eskom situation is not improving and will require much focus to get it back …

2023 Renewables Outlook: The year of the private PPA Read More »

October 4, 2023