The axiom that business cannot succeed in a society that fails is particularly relevant in a developing country like South Africa. The role of business in sustainable development is becoming increasingly important especially if they want to strengthen their competitive edge for the future. Through constructive engagement and strategic collective action business can shape the economic and social environments within which they operate.
During a year in which companies have had to take careful stock of their financial commitments, NBI members have remained steadfast in their support for our organisation and the sustainable development agenda we are developing and implementing with them.