NBI Press Releases: 2024
NBI Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes: 2024
NBI Thought Leadership
27 November 2024
Breaking the Chains:
How South Africa’s Private Sector is Mobilising to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)
NBI Thought Leadership
12 September 2024
Tackling the Gender Pay Gap:
A Key Priority for South Africa’s Future Beyond Women’s Month
NBI Thought Leadership
3 July 2024
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM): Implications for the South African Export Market
NBI Quick Brief
13 June 2024
Unlocking Opportunities: NBI-Sappi’s Impactful Partnership Through the Installation, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) Hubs
NBI Notification
7 June 2024
South Africa’s Draft Sectoral Emissions Targets (SETs) Report Now Open for Comments
NBI Notification
6 June 2024
UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Consultation and Comments Open Until 13 June 2024
NBI NewsFlash
10 May 2024
Roundtable Discussion on Empowering Business Leaders Against GBV GIBS| WE DARE Network
NBI NewsFlash
18 April 2024
Activating Collective Change: Government & Business Thought Leadership Dialogue
NBI Quick Brief
16 April 2024
World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Innovative Wastewater Impact Assessment Tool (WIAT)
NBI Thought Leadership
12 April 2024
Business Igniting Equity: Forging Progress by Bridging the Gender Pay Gap
NBI Thought Leadership
23 February 2024
The Global Goal on Adaptation Adopted at COP28 Dubai (UAE)
NBI Press Releases: 2023
Press Release
29 August 2023
Addressing Corporate Corruption in South Africa: The EOH Experience
Press Release
22 March 2023
Decarbonising the transport sector will require shifting to more efficient modes of transport
Press Release
24 January 2023
Post COP27 Outlook- South Africa needs to get going on the transition to a low-carbon economy
NBI Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes: 2023
NBI NewsFlash
14 November 2023
Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa launches new call for proposals and takes steps to embed for the long term
NBI Quick Brief
2 November 2023
Conscientizing A Culture of Ethical Leadership Amongst the Youth: Mirroring Mandela’s Leadership Values
NBI Quick Brief
27 October 2023
Pride Significance, the Pink Economy, and the Private Sector – The role of the private sector in ensuring the social and economic participation of the LGBTQIA+ community in South Africa
NBI NewsFlash
20 October 2023
Moral Money Summit Africa. Unlocking capital to drive sustainable growth.
NBI NewsFlash
24 August 2023
NBI Wins NPO Awards – “Social Transformation Initiative of the Year 2023”
NBI NewsFlash
23 August 2023
NBI Welcomes New Co-Chair for Advisory Committee for Environment and Society (ACES)
NBI Quick Brief
18 August 2023
Gender Equity is at the Core of Achieving an Inclusive and Sustainable Economy
NBI Thought Leadership
7 July 2023
Supporting International Women’s Day – Embracing Equity Campaign 2023: Female Business Leader’s Stories of Hope
NBI Quick Brief
8 June 2023
Standard Bank CEO Dialogue on Yesterday’s Lessons, Today’s Leadership, and Tomorrow’s Impact
NBI Quick Brief
2 May 2023
Just Transition Report: Decarbonising South Africa’s Heavy Manufacturing Sector
Quick Brief
27 March 2023
Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion
NBI COP27 OP-ED Series
22 March 2023
National Business Initiative (NBI) Announces New CEO, Shameela Soobramoney
NBI Quick Brief
2 February 2023
Release of the Just Transition Project’s Finance and Integration Reports
NBI Press Releases: 2022
Press Release
22 July 2022
It All Hinges on Renewables – The Massive and Urgent Energy Transformation South Africa Needs
Press Release
16 February 2022
The role of gas as a transition fuel in South Africa’s path to net-zero
NBI Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes: 2022
NBI NewsFlash
1 December 2022
Innovative New Projects Join Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa
NBI NewsFlash
20 October 2022
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Africa conference: Empowering Leaders in Africa to Drive a more Sustainable Future
NBI Quick Brief
22 September 2022
Climate Week New York 2022 (CWNYC): 19 – 25 September 2022
NBI TLS
13 September 2022
The Shadow Pandemic of GBV | Galvanising the Private Sector’s Commitment to Change in South Africa
NBI Quick Brief
30 August 2022
Addressing Gender (in)Equity in the Artisanal Industry | Insights from the IRM Initiative
NBI Quick Brief
23 August 2022
Sappi becomes the 5th South African company to receive approval of Science Based Targets in pursuit of its decarbonisation goals
NBI Thought Leadership
10 August 2022
Building Localised Climate Resilience in KwaZulu-Natal: the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership
NBI Thought Leadership
2 August 2022
Reflecting on the Zondo Commission of Inquiry – Lessons for the Private Sector from Mandela Month
NBI NewsFlash
23 June 2022
NBI Welcomes New Co-Chair for Advisory Committee for Environment and Society (ACES)
NBI Quick Brief
15 June 2022
An ambitious South African Business voice is needed at COP27: Be part of the South Africa Pavilion at the UN Climate Conference in Egypt
NBI NewsFlash
13 June 2022
Installation, Repair & Maintenance Covid-19 Response: Creating Jobs While Saving Lives
NBI NewsFlash
6 June 2022
World Environment Day 2022: Sustainable Finance in Support of Only One Earth
NBI Quick Brief
17 May 2022
Companies must do more in the fight against Homophobia, Biphob
NBI NewsFlash
8 April 2022
NOMINATE EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH: Call for Mail and Guardian (M&G) 200 Young South Africans
Thought Leadership
1 April 2022
Economic Inclusion – Action is Required to Address Current Unemployment
NBI Quick Brief
31 March 2022
CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue – A Journey into Courageous Leadership with Woolworths Inclusive Justice Initiative
NBI Quick Brief
22 March 2022
Business and government partner in honour of World Water Day
NBI Quick Brief
March 2022
How can we co-create opportunities through strategic public and private sector collaboration?
NBI NewsFlash
February 2022
Recent Climate Finance Landscape report shows mismatch between finance and availability of sufficiently large bankable projects in South Africa
NBI Press Releases: 2021
Press Release
30 November 2021
Water Stewardship Event Highlights the Journey to Economic Recovery and a Green Economy Post COVID
Press Release
15 November 2021
Decarbonising and building climate-resilience for South Africa’s Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector
Press Release
12 November 2021
UK Government Boosts Opportunities for Youth Employment In South Africa
Press Release
10 November 2021
COP26 South African Pavilion: A Testament to Government and Business Collaboration
Press Release
21 October 2021
Decarbonising South Africa’s Mining as well as Petrochemicals and Chemicals Sectors
Press Release
15 October 2021
Global Handwashing Day Bolstered by Collaborative Work in the Eastern Cape
Press Release
6 October 2021
Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa: First Cohort of Projects Announced
Press Release
11 August 2021
Business Statement on South Africa’s Climate Change and Decarbonisation Response and the Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
NBI Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes: 2021
NBI NewsFlash
December 2021
International Anti-Corruption Day 2021 – Your Right Your Role Say No to Corruption
NBI Quick Brief
November 2021
CEO Dialogues: Nation Building in the Time of a Crisis | How Deliberate & Conscious Leadership is Driving the Social State of the Nation
NBI Member Insight
November 2021
OP26 Business Toolkit [Sent on Behalf of the We Mean Business Coalition]
Member Insight
October 2021
Final COP26 Business Briefing [Sent on Behalf of the UK Government’s Cabinet Office COP26 Business Mailbox]
NBI Insights for Members
October 2021
What is South Africa’s Updated Mitigation Target in the Nationally Determined Contribution and Why is this Important?
NBI NewsFlash
October 2021
Reminder: Call for Nominations for The Mail and Guardian (M&G) Greening the Future Awards 2021
NBI Quick Brief
October 2021
Call for Nominations: The Mail and Guardian (M&G) Greening the Future Awards 2021
NBI Insights for Members
September 2021
On Now: Climate Week New York 2021 (20 – 26 September 2021)
NBI Insights for Members
September 2021
Insights from Young Leadership – Ethical Leaders are Key to South Africa’s Success
NBI Quick Brief
September 2021
The Imperative and Opportunity of Building Gender Diversity and Women Empowerment through Bold and Conscious Leadership in the Workplace
NBI: Insights for Members
August 2021
The Presidential Climate Commission’s Colloquium on the IPCC’s Working Group 1 Report
Thought Leadership
July 2021
Why Ethical Leadership is Essential for Achieving Economic Inclusion
NBI Member Update
July 2021
Message from the NBI: Supporting our Member Companies as we Recover and Rebuild
NBI Insights for Members
July 2021
The Presidential Climate Commission Submits their NDC Recommendations to the Presidency
NBI NewsFlash
July 2021
EXTENDED TO 9 JULY: Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Call for Proposals
NBI NewsFlash
June 2021
Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Solidarity in the Workplace
NBI Notification
June 2021
Ensuring the National Business Initiative (NBI) is POPIA Compliant
NBI Quick Brief
June 2021
Youth Day: An Opportunity to Reflect on the Future of South Africa
NBI NewsFlash
June 2021
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa Call for Proposals is Open
NBI NewsFlash
June 2021
Strategic Note: Expanding Inclusive Entry Pathways into the Green Economy
NBI Quick Brief
June 2021
British High Commission together with the NBI and GreenCape launch the Climate Finance Accelerator in South Africa and open the call for proposals
NBI Quick Brief
May 2021
Launch of the Transformation Blueprint for South Africa Companies
NBI Quick Brief
May 2021
Growing Township Economies: A Key Opportunity for Skills Development and Youth Employment
NBI Quick Brief
April 2021
South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution: The Opportunity for Enhanced Ambition
NBI Quick Brief Series
March 2021
COP26: Credibility and our Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
NBI NewsFlash
March 2021
Innovative Water Solutions: The PepsiCo Foundation is making a difference this World Water Day
NBI Quick Brief
March 2021
Gender Pay Gap Pilot Launch: Closing the Pay Gap in the South African Private Sector
NBI NewsFlash
March 2021
Invitation – Participate in the Development of a Global Standard for Net-Zero Science-based Targets
NBI Quick Brief
February 2021
What does the Future of Energy for Africa look like? Join us at the 13th Africa Energy Indaba to Find Out
NBI Press Releases: 2020
Press Release
8 December 2020
Prestigious CDP A List Identifies Six South African Companies as Global Leaders
Press Release
2 December 2020
100 SA companies under scrutiny for transparency and implementation of anti-corruption programmes
Press Release
25 November 2020
The PepsiCo Foundation announces R6m investment to bring water access and sanitation projects to South Africa
Press Release
17 November 2020
Water stewardship event emphasizes good governance and sustainable investments for green recovery
Press Release
16 November 2020
Foot Operated Handwash Equipment Destined For Local Communities To Battle Covid 19 Pandemic
Press Release
15 October 2020
5 000 handwashing units to be rolled out in City of Cape Town COVID-19 hotspots
Press Release
11 June 2020
Ekurhuleni MMC for Water and Sanitation, Tiisetso Nketle, launches hand washing facilities to curb COVID-19
Press Release
19 May 2020
Future proofing heavy emitting industries in South Africa in response to climate change and transition risk
Press Release
15 April 2020
WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) is the first line of defence against the coronavirus
NBI Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes: 2020
NBI Quick Brief
December 2020
Exploring a Low Carbon Future for South Africa with the Launch of the Just Transition Pathways Project
NBI Quick Brief
November 2020
New Release: Financial Sector Science-Based Targets Guidance Toolkit to Achieve a Net-Zero Carbon Future
NBI Quick Brief
November 2020
New Release: Financial Sector Science-Based Targets Guidance Toolkit to Achieve a Net-Zero Carbon Future
NBI Quick Brief
November 2020
Climate Leadership Now: New We Mean Business Report Provides the “How” for a Net Zero-Carbon Transition
NBI Quick Brief
October 2020
5 000 handwashing units to be rolled out in City of Cape Town COVID-19 hotspots
NBI NewsFlash
October 2020
Don’t Miss the TED & Future Stewards Global Countdown Event – Live in 3 days!
NBI NewsFlash
September 2020
5 Reasons to Attend Climate Week New York (September 21-27, 2020)
NBI Quick Brief
September 2020
tate of Disaster: The Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities in the Workplace
NBI Quick Brief
September 2020
Climate Week New York 2020 (CWNYC) – Not to be Missed Online Event of the Year
NBI NewsFlash
September 2020
Funding the Future: Long-Term Solutions for Safe Water Access
NBI Quick Brief
August 2020
Shadow Pandemic: COVID-19, Gender Inequality & the Role of the Private Sector
NBI Quick Brief
August 2020
Key Lessons for the Private Sector on how to Address Gender-Based Violence
NewsFlash
August 2020
New Report: Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace
NBI Thought Leadership
August 2020
Piece: Tackling GBV this Women’s Month: The Role of the Private Sector
NBI Thought Leadership
July 2020
Building Social Cohesion Strategies in Response to COVID-19
NBI Quick Brief
July 2020
Ethical Return on Investments: COVID-19 Pandemic vs. Corporate South Africa
NBI Thought Leadership
July 2020
Climate Lessons from the COVID-19 Crisis: Forging a New Future (Part 2)
NBI NewsFlash
June 2020
ISAR Honours 2020: Best practices on sustainability and SDG reporting
NBI Quick Brief
June 2020
Reflections on systemic racism and inequality by NBI’s CEO, Joanne Yawitch
NBI Quick Brief
June 2020
Youth Employment: Finding Alternative Opportunities in the Township Economy
NBI NewsFlash
June 2020
Have you registered for the CDP Annual Update Workshops? (NOW ONLINE)
NBI NewsFlash
May 2020
The Key Reasons your Business Should be Paying Attention to Mental Health
NBI NewsFlash
May 2020
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia
NBI NewsFlash
May 2020
Report Launch: Understanding the Private Sector’s Approach to Anti-Corruption
NBI NewsFlash
April 2020
Update on the NBI and Business for South Africa COVID-19 Working Group on Water and Sanitation
NBI Quick Brief
April 2020
COVID-19: A Blueprint for Collaboration on an Unprecedented Scale
NBI Thought Leadership
April 2020
Water quality, sanitation and hygiene in light of COVID-19
NBI Quick Brief
January 2020
Sibanye-Stillwater is included in the prestigious CDP climate change A List for 2019