BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T120000 DTSTAMP:20250505T101229Z CREATED:20250505T101229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T101229Z UID:23397-1746698400-1746705600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Achieving Water Resilience through Water Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Water is increasingly recognised as a critical resource for business continuity\, community well-being\, and ecosystem health. Yet\, with the mounting pressure from climate change\, water scarcity and quality challenges\, many organisations still face difficulties in managing their water use sustainably. \nHow Can Organisations Not Only Mitigate Risks but also Become Leaders in Water Resilience and Sustainability? \nJoin us for an inspiring thought leadership session on Achieving Water Resilience and Leadership through Water Stewardship. This event will explore two groundbreaking global frameworks: the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition\, while also hearing from a leading company committed to the NPWI ambition to move beyond water neutrality and improve water resilience at a basin/catchment level. \nDiscover how these frameworks can guide your organisation towards measurable positive water impacts\, long-term resilience\, and leadership in sustainable water management. \nWhy should you attend? \n• Gain insights from global experts on water stewardship and its critical role in business continuity and community well-being. \n• Learn how to move beyond compliance and water neutrality to achieve net positive water impacts. \n• Explore a real-world case study that explores water stewardship and its integration into your corporate and ESG strategies. \n• Connect with industry leaders\, sustainability professionals\, and stakeholders committed to shaping a water-resilient future. \nThis session is designed for CEOs\, sustainability managers\, investors\, NGOs\, and academics who are ready to take bold steps toward sustainable water management. \nExpert Panelists: \n• Paul Collingridge: Centre of Excellence: Sustainability Manager\, PepsiCo South Africa\n• Faith Lawrence: Head: Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard\n• Klaudia Schachtschneider: Senior Researcher and Senior Advisor\, CEO Water Mandate \nClick here to rsvp for this Zoom webinar. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n As a valued member of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, you are invited to attend the next NBI Membership Council Meeting in-person on Friday\, 02 October 2026. This engagement provides members with a strategic opportunity to engage with the NBI’s leadership\, governance\, strategic direction and future impact. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Meet our Keynote Speaker: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Busisiwe Mavuso\, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA)\, is a prominent voice on business leadership\, governance and South Africa’s development. She brings extensive experience and a strong track record of advocating for accountability\, ethical leadership and meaningful business action. \nUnder the theme of “The Age of Accountability: Leadership\, Trust and South Africa’s Future”\, Busisiwe will explore the evolving nature of accountability in the South African context and its implications for business and systemic change. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the NBI Leadership to reflect on the progress made within the Organisation since the February 2026 Membership Council and outline the NBI’s strategic priorities for 2027\, as endorsed by the NBI Board at its June 2026 meeting. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Meeting Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Friday\, 02 October 2026\nRegistration from: 09:30 for 10:00 to 12:00 followed by a networking lunch\nVenue: Auditorium\, SAB-ABinBev Head Office\, 56 Grosvenor Road\, Bryanston\, Johannesburg\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n We look forward to welcoming you and to your participation and engagement in exploring how South African business is co-creating a just\, inclusive and sustainable future through meaningful collaboration; embodying the collective action for systemic change\, impact and shared purpose that defines the NBI. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Resources from the Previous Meeting held on 26 February 2026 \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Minutes - February 2026 \n \n \n \n Presentation - February 2026 URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/achieving-water-resilience-through-water-stewardship/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UWASP-Water-security-website-ADOBE-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR