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Africa urged to seize aviation opportunities

Aviation

Africa urged to seize aviation opportunities

11 hours

Dealers

VW expands solar power investment, reducing carbon emissions by 7,500 tonnes annually

2 days

Source: Supplied. Joanne Solomon, chief executive officer of SA REIT Association.

Property

SA REIT and Nedbank lead sustainability drive in real-estate sector

8 Nov 2024

Source: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey.

Markets & Investment

Global investors overlook election uncertainties to double down on global equities and private equity

24 Oct 2024

Entries open for H&M Foundation Global Change Award

ESG

Entries open for H&M Foundation Global Change Award

23 Oct 2024

GoMetro secures R3m grant for EV transition in UK freight

Transport

GoMetro secures R3m grant for EV transition in UK freight

18 Oct 2024

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Climate Change

Carbon pricing poses threat to economies of developing countries

11 Oct 2024

#Windaba2024: Ramaphosa’s climate commission head confirms renewables push

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2024: Ramaphosa’s climate commission head confirms renewables push

Lindsey Schutters 3 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Tourism & Travel

Qatar Airways invests in Virgin Australia: A strategic $3bn boost to Aussie aviation

2 Oct 2024

Clinton Carter-Brown, head of technical at Enertrag South Africa, emphasises that South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its energy journey (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

4 advantages of the Combined Power Plant Mode

Dr Clinton Carter-Brown 25 Sep 2024

H&M leads the charge for a sustainable fashion future in SA

ESG

H&M leads the charge for a sustainable fashion future in SA

25 Sep 2024

Source: Reuters.

Banking

European, Southern African development banks to lend extra $220m to clean energy projects

Kopano Gumbi 16 Sep 2024

Pozzolanic materials can replace up to 30% of cement clinker and reduce energy consumption in cement production.

Materials & Equipment

New standards pave way for green cement

Lindsey Schutters 10 Sep 2024

President and CEO Jaehoon Chang

Manufacturing & Parts

Hyundai path to future paved with hydrogen, software, and digital twins

Lindsey Schutters 3 Sep 2024

Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars

Mining

Industry specialists to share expertise at Electra Mining Africa seminars

Issued by Electra Mining 30 Aug 2024

The just energy transition is a cornerstone project of the Ramaphosa administration.

Energy

Ramaphosa pitches SA's energy transition to municipalities

Lindsey Schutters 26 Aug 2024

Markets & Investment

FT Africa Summit 2024: Global leaders unite in London to drive Africa's sustainable growth and nnovation

19 Aug 2024

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Issued by CHANGECARS 13 Aug 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

Climate Change Act: Improve reporting or face the consequences

29 Jul 2024

Source: G20.org/Diogo Zacarias/MF. Brasil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during the signing of a landmark climate partnership agreement during the G20 Finance Track ministerial meeting in Rio de Janeiro.

Financial Services

G20 ministers spotlight $400m Emerging Markets Transition Debt scheme

29 Jul 2024

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

ESG

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

Sarwar Khan 29 Jul 2024

Climate Change

South Africa aims for net zero emissions by 2050

15 Jul 2024

Switching to polymer bearings across its 160 global sites could save 20 tonnes of lubricant and over R100m in personnel costs annually for Heineken Brasil

Materials & Equipment

Polymer bearings can decarbonise the beer industry

9 Jul 2024

BHP is moving straight to electric to bypass Anglo hydrogen development.

Markets & Investment

BHP skips hydrogen, turns to electric trucks after Anglo rejection

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf The Future Supplier Initiative offers a collective financing model to support decarbonisation in the apparel sector

ESG

Innovative collective financing model to decarbonise the fashion sector

14 Jun 2024

Fortinet releases its 2023 Sustainability Report

ESG & Sustainability

Fortinet releases its 2023 Sustainability Report

Issued by Fortinet 17 May 2024

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

Environment & Natural Resources

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

Issued by Sappi 8 May 2024

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

Higher Education

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

6 May 2024

The inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit is slated for Windhoek, Namibia from 3-5 September 2024

Energy

Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol

ESG

Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol

Issued by Sappi 29 Apr 2024

Aviation

Iata collaborates on aviation, unveils net-zero CO2 roadmaps report

17 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Gary Koetser, chief executive officer of Century City Conference Centre.

Property

Century City Conference Centre's WTM SA 2024 Silver makes Africa proud

16 Apr 2024

South African projects seize opportunity to tackle climate crisis and create jobs

Climate Change

South African projects seize opportunity to tackle climate crisis and create jobs

Issued by GreenCape 2 Apr 2024

Advancing sustainability across sectors in South Africa and the continent

Marketing

Advancing sustainability across sectors in South Africa and the continent

Issued by Topco Media 27 Mar 2024

Is South Africa ready for a sustainable transformation in last-mile delivery?

Distribution

Is South Africa ready for a sustainable transformation in last-mile delivery?

13 Mar 2024

Decoding the 2024 Budget Speech: Key takeaways and potential implications

Higher Education

Decoding the 2024 Budget Speech: Key takeaways and potential implications

Shaaira Sackoor & Hendrik Moropodi, Issued by Milpark Education 1 Mar 2024

EVs can be home backup power solutions and play a crucial role in the smart grid. Source: Priscilla du Preez/Unsplash

Fuel & Energy

EVs could be the heart of SA’s smart grid dreams

Lindsey Schutters 14 Feb 2024

Critical minerals are all the elements needed to produce the batteries and catalysts in the renewable energy value chain. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash.

Mining

Anglo diversifies into critical minerals with Finland battery deal

12 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Nils Rode, chief investment officer, private Aassets, at Schroders.

Economy

Private markets outlook – it’s time for optimism

Nils Rode 13 Feb 2024

Image source: Petr Malinak –

ESG & Sustainability

Investing in Africa's bright, green energy future

Angela Simpson and Matthew Martin 12 Feb 2024

The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

Energy

#MI24: Green hydrogen is not coming to save the PGM industry

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2024

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ESG & Sustainability

ESG and employment: Key dispute risks in the EMI sector in 2024

31 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: This is what the future holds for SA’s automotive sector

Trends

#BizTrends2024: This is what the future holds for SA’s automotive sector

George Mienie 29 Jan 2024

Andrew van Zyl, Managing Director, SRK Consulting

Trends

#BizTrends2024: The evolution and resilience of the mining industry

Andrew van Zyl 22 Jan 2024

Global air travel hits 99% of pre-pandemic levels in November

Travel

Global air travel hits 99% of pre-pandemic levels in November

12 Jan 2024

Banking

Central banks should be fighting the climate crisis – here’s why

Martin Sokol and Jennie C. Stephens 12 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

Materials & Equipment

BME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

Eni announces the introduction of gas into the Tango floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility moored in Congolese waters. Source: Eni

Coal, Oil & Gas

SA’s largest onshore LNG project shows forward momentum in gas sector for 2024

NJ Ayuk 3 Jan 2024