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planting for tomorrow at vergelegen

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is renowned for multiple sustainability initiatives and during Arbor Week first week of September staff from all divisions from pastry chefs to vineyard workers gathered to plant 200 trees. The estate is committed to planting 1000 trees every year

sola group introduces revolutionary energy service to slash business costs and carbon footprints

In a move set to reshape South Africas energy landscape independent power producer SOLA Group has unveiled a new energy service designed to save businesses up to R60m over a five year period An initial 52 MW of clean energy produced by the company will be available via Eskoms grid. It repres

south african energy sector gets a boost as open access energy secures $750,000, launching $1.5 mill

Open Access Energy a South African software company focused on optimising energy transactions has secured a 750 000 investment from Factor E Ventures. The funding marks the initial tranche of a 1.5m seed round for the company which is developing software solutions to address South Africas chr

sa is living on borrowed ecological resources

20 June 2024 Earth Overshoot Day Today 20 June marks South Africas Earth Overshoot Day the day when our consumption of ecological resources exceeds the planet s capacity to regenerate them for that year. Jako Volschenk Associate Professor in Strategy and Sustainability at Stellenb

what role can you play this world environment day? 5 june 2024

Our everyday activities as humans are so significant that they affect the worlds environment atmosphere landscape ecology and climate on a global and often disruptive scale. Dr Lize Barclay senior Lecturer in Systems Thinking and Futures Studies Stellenbosch Business School says all of

discover nature's luxury at century homeshow 2024: a harmonious blend of living and ecology

A connection to nature in the city is not easy to make. Finding a residential estate just 15kms from the centre of Sandton CBD seems like an impossible find. Yet Helderfontein Residential Estate in Fourways opposite Dainfern Shopping Centre offers a unique living experience that harmonises luxur

4sight @sustainable electric mine simulation

As the mining industry confronts the imperative of reducing its environmental impact while maintaining economic viability equipment electrification has emerged as a game changing alternative to diesel powered operations. The road to zero emissions requires vehicles and machinery powered by r

enhancing esg through financial reporting

Environmental Social and Governance ESG objectives are increasingly imperative in the corporate sector as investors executive teams and the public at large expect more accountability and transparency from corporates regarding their sustainability footprints. As such financial reporting h

navigating the twin challenges facing sa's renewable energy programme

By Conway Williams Head of Credit at Prescient Investment Management South Africa has taken great strides in deploying private sector capital into renewable energy projects giving the country its best chance at improving energy resilience and combatting climate change. But 2024s twin chall

erinvale estate hotel & spa celebrates earth hour and its efforts towards sustainable tourism

Erinvale Estate Hotel Spa nestled in the Heart of the Helderberg proudly embraces its commitment to sustainability as it joins the global celebration of Earth Hour. As lights dim around the world on March 23rd 2024 Erinvale Hotel will showcase its dedication to environmental stewardship and

a second life for your used nespresso capsule this global recycling day and every day

Johannesburg South Africa Global Recycling Day is celebrated on the 18th of March every year. Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognise and celebrate the important role that recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is

protection of water resources key; private sector must consider pitching in

Johannesburg Business must consider pitching in to ensure community water security said Malcolm Curror Chief Executive of United Manganese of Kalahari UMK . The company said water preservation and equitable distribution is critical in the near medium and long term. Access to water and sa

outgrow the system set to spark sustainability debate

At a time when urgent action is needed on issues like climate change resource depletion and social upliftment the insightful Swedish documentary Outgrow the System gives voice to innovative ideas and on the ground experiments that question the economic status quo. The thought provoking film ex

woodlands dairy unveils new sustainability campaign

THE TRUTH TASTES GOOD Woodlands Dairy a trailblazer in sustainability within the dairy industry has launched a campaign aimed at demystifying sustainability across the Environmental Social and Corporate Governance ESG realms. The initiative seeks to communicate in straightforward langu

south africa's record-breaking canola harvest expected to exceed 220,000 tons

As the annual canola harvest begins to wind down across various regions in South Africa Southern Oil SOILL anticipates an impressive total yield of over 220 000 tons of canola seeds marking the highest record to date. You may have seen the vibrant yellow canola flowers that graced fields

global conflict threatens local war on hunger warns development group

Agripreneurship a solution to enhance food security as global conflict proves a recurring threat to SA s vulnerable food supply chain. 19 October 2023 Recent global conflicts such as the Ukraine Russia War continue to send shockwaves throughout the world. Their impact has laid bare the crit

avani windhoek inspired by guests & takes action on world cup day 2023

In commemoration of World Clean Up Day on Saturday 16 September Avani Windhoek Hotel Casino part of the Minor Hotels group proudly announced its enthusiastic participation in a collective effort to follow in the footsteps of its esteemed guests aiming to ensure a pristine environment for th

samsung expands wildlife watch programme to help protect against animal poaching in the south africa

Coinciding with World Animal Day Samsung has announced the expansion of its Wildlife Watch pilot in partnership with Africam and The Black Mamba Anti Poaching Unit to protect against animal poaching in the South African bush. Launched in 2021 the programme uses Samsung technology as a liv

unlocking the power of records management: crown records management leads the way

By Pieter Nienaber Compliance Africa at Crown Records Management South Africa Crown Records Management a global leader in information management proudly marked the recent National Recycling Day by underlining its commitment to helping businesses embrace digitisation and reduce their relia

global rowing regatta breathing new life into roodeplaat dam

The World Rowing Masters Regatta 2023 has already made a lasting impact on Roodeplaat Dam and its surroundings before the start of the global showpiece on 21 September. The infrastructure investment into the venue for the four day global event will not only bring the water quality and the fac