BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Business Initiative 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:20250708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250708T120000 DTSTAMP:20250701T063108Z CREATED:20250701T061419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T063108Z UID:24558-1751967000-1751976000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Launch of the RE100-NBI South African Policy Recommendations on Renewable Electricity DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Climate Group’s RE100 campaign are pleased to invite you to attend an in-person launch of the South African Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity (SAPRs). \nWhy Should You Attend?\nThe advancement of South Africa’s power sector is a critical national priority. In particular\, the rapid ramp up of renewable energy is paramount for energy security\, economic competitiveness and achieving the country’s climate goals. \nThe South African Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity (SAPRs)\, developed in collaboration with business and with inputs from cities\, provinces\, industry bodies and policymakers\, aims to align energy policy with climate ambition\, ensure electricity security and enable cost-effective procurement and generation of renewable electricity. \nThis work forms part of the expanded Renewable Ambition in South African Electricity (RAiSE) project\, and is focused on developing localised policy recommendations to fast-track the deployment of renewable electricity in South Africa. \nJoin us as we discuss how to unlock enhanced investment and access to renewable electricity in South Africa and explore how business can play a leading role in our renewable energy future. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nOpening Address – South Africa’s electricity landscape and opportunities for public private collaboration\nOfficial Launch of the SAPRs – A presentation on how the key barriers to renewable electricity procurement and generation can be overcome in South Africa\nPanel Discussion – Insights from financiers\, cities and leading businesses on advancing renewable electricity implementation and collaboration\nPolicy Engagement Plan – An outline of the next steps for engaging decision-makers to support an enabling environment for business-led clean energy investment\nNetworking Lunch – An opportunity to continue discussions and foster strategic partnerships\n\nA detailed agenda will be shared in the coming weeks. We look forward to your participation in this important conversation in advancing South Africa’s power sector. \nFor more information contact: Bhavna Deonarain (bhavnad@nbi.org.za) and Ayabulela\nManjezi (ayabulelam@nbi.org.za) \nRead More \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/launch-of-the-re100-nbi-south-african-policy-recommendations-on-renewable-electricity/ LOCATION:The Venue\, Green Park\, 20th Floor\, Corner West Road South and Lower Road\, Morningside\, Johannesburg\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Reports-Insights-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:bhavnad@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR