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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190531
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Carbon Markets
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Environmental Affairs\, The World Bank and the National Business Initiative are hosting a two-day capacity building event\, focusing on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and global trends on carbon pricing. The two days will cover the work that the World Bank has been doing on carbon pricing and competitiveness\, and will describe the importance of article 6 and its implications for business. It will also share experiences in carbon offset schemes and deal with the key political issues and expectations that could influence article 6. This is a by invitation only event for NBI Member companies and will take place over 2 days – 29 to 30 May 2019. Please contact Gillian Hutchings for further details or should you wish to request an invitation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-on-carbon-markets/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20190510T131527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T131527Z
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SUMMARY:TLS: The Task Force On Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Transition Risk - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Since its publication in 2017\, the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) have attracted significant local and international interest\, with their recommendations incorporated into key disclosure platforms. The Task Force’s recommendations represent a significant step in enabling markets to support the transition to a low-carbon economy\, by identifying the information needed to appropriately assess and price climate-related risks and opportunities. The National Business Initiative (NBI) and University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) are hosting a half-day roundtable focused on: an introduction to TCFD and transition risk\, the implications of the TCFD’s recommendations for South African organisations and their key stakeholders\, current company approaches as well as practices and future engagement; and work areas in relation to TCFD. Kindly click here to RSVP. For NBI member companies only.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-and-transition-risk-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20190510T130127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T130127Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking National Water Investment - Kopano ya Metsi Launch: Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Over a period of 18 months\, the NBI’s Kopano ya Metsi project has engaged with hundreds of water experts in South Africa to understand how we unlock national water investment. Please join us as we launch the project findings in Johannesburg where we will discuss: where the main opportunities for private sector involvement lie\, the key barriers to Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and how these can be addressed\, how municipal water management can be strengthened; and the future of water financing in South Africa. The Cape Town launch will be taking place next week on Tuesday\, during African Utility Week. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-national-water-investment-kopano-ya-metsi-launch-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190301T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20190206T083113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T083113Z
UID:4647-1551434400-1551447000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Kopano ya Metsi: Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and South African Local Government Association (SALGA) invite are hosting an expert roundtable on how we transform the wastewater sector in South Africa into an economic success story. The roundtable will focus on understanding how wastewater can be tackled in a system-wide approach\, and how we can build on our existing efforts. The session will be limited to key role-players in the water\, wastewater and municipal space. Please contact Mmaphefo Twala for further details: MmaphefoT@nbi.org.za
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsi-municipal-wastewater-treatment-and-reuse-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190213T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20190215T095455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T095455Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Cop24 Feedback - Key Outcomes Agreed at the UN Climate Talks in Katowice\, Poland
DESCRIPTION:This session will unpack the meaning and significance of COP24\, both globally and for South African business\, focusing on the following key questions: What are the key outcomes of COP24? What are the implications of the Paris Rulebook for business\, and in particular\, for South African companies? What does the science say and are we getting there? What is the economic opportunity of bold climate action through We Mean Business? We will also showcase our Augmented Reality Infographic which demonstrates the impact of climate change in South Africa. If you are an NBI member company and would like to attend this session\, please RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-cop24-feedback-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-katowice-poland/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181108T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20181016T124752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T124752Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the following link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this session:  Cape Town: Thursday\, 8 November 2018 – Southern Sun Waterfront.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20181016T100023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T100023Z
UID:4035-1541422800-1541430000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the following link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this session: Johannesburg: Monday\, 5 November 2018 – FutureSpace\, Sandton
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181030T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20181015T095753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T095753Z
UID:4023-1540904400-1540915200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Durban
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the relevant link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend one of these sessions. Durban: Tuesday\, 30 October 2018 –  Garden Court Umhlanga.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-durban/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20181005T080306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T080306Z
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SUMMARY:Consultation on the Second Biennial Report on Climate Change Research and Development
DESCRIPTION:The National Government Performance Management Framework requires the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) are jointly conducting an assessment of climate change research and development in South Africa every two years\, for reporting to Cabinet. The second assessment is currently underway. Join us in understanding and influencing the national research and development agenda on climate change. The purpose of the assessment is to help ensure that South Africa has the necessary knowledge\, skills\, technologies and capacities to thrive in the 21st century\, with all its changes and uncertainties. You are encouraged to participate in this assessment by attending the consultation on the 16th of October 2018. For more information please contact: Nadia Algera or Verushka Singh and click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/consultation-on-the-second-biennial-report-on-climate-change-research-and-development/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180927T132832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T132832Z
UID:3828-1539682200-1539689400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Agile Response to Disruptive Forces
DESCRIPTION:The South African Energy Association (SANEA) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a joint workshop to do a deep dive on the pivot risk on agile responses to disruptive forces. This risk has been defined as “Agile response to rapidly changing technological\, market\, social and environmental drivers and trends leading to modified business models and markets”. The workshop will be attended by Energy Experts Group set up by SANEA to provide input into the 2019 report. If you are an NBI member company\, we invite you to be a part of this process by preparing some thoughts to this risk and attending the workshop. Enquiries can be directed to: Verushka Singh or please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/agile-response-to-disruptive-forces/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181001T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180912T135724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T135724Z
UID:3644-1538395200-1538400600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Our Energy Context and the Energy Efficiency Guide Launch
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with Nedbank and Carbon Trust is hosting the launch of The Energy Efficiency Guide. This is a practical guide for improved business competiveness through energy efficiency and energy management. We will explore the macroeconomic energy environment in South Africa with Nedbank’s Chief Economist\, Dennis Dykes\, illustrate the NBI’s plan for energy and energy efficiency over the next year\, and introduce a practical guide to energy efficiency produced by Nedbank\, NBI and Carbon Trust. Enquiries can be directed to: Verushka Singh or click here should you wish to attend this launch.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/our-energy-context-and-the-energy-efficiency-guide-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180912T135427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T135427Z
UID:3641-1538125200-1538150400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy – Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:In response to social\, economic and environmental pressures\, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social\, economic\, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability. Those that can demonstrate their commitment and contribution towards the achievement of the SDGs increase their chances of remaining relevant and competitive in future. Join us at our interactive and informative SDG Roadshow designed to help you identify the strong business case for adopting and aligning your company’s strategy and core business activities to the SDGs by clicking on the following link: Johannesburg – Friday\, 28 September 2018. Should you require further information\, please contact: Geeta Morar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180912T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T135150Z
UID:3637-1538038800-1538064000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:In response to social\, economic and environmental pressures\, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social\, economic\, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability. Those that can demonstrate their commitment and contribution towards the achievement of the SDGs increase their chances of remaining relevant and competitive in future. Join us at our interactive and informative SDG Roadshow designed to help you identify the strong business case for adopting and aligning your company’s strategy and core business activities to the SDGs by clicking on the following link: Cape Town – Thursday\, 27 September 2018. Should you require further information\, please contact: Geeta Morar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180926T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180912T134825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T134825Z
UID:3632-1537952400-1537977600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy – KZN
DESCRIPTION:In response to social\, economic and environmental pressures\, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social\, economic\, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability. Those that can demonstrate their commitment and contribution towards the achievement of the SDGs increase their chances of remaining relevant and competitive in future. Join us at our interactive and informative SDG Roadshow designed to help you identify the strong business case for adopting and aligning your company’s strategy and core business activities to the SDGs by clicking on the following link: Durban –  Wednesday\, 26 September 2018. Should you require further information\, please contact: Geeta Morar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-kzn/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180920T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180912T134354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T134354Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: South Africa’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2018
DESCRIPTION:The draft Integrated Resource Plan 2018 (IRP) was released for public comment on the 27th of August 2018. Stakeholders are invited to submit written comments within 60 days of release. The draft IRP maps out how Government intends to manage electricity demand up until 2030. Companies spend a significant portion on electricity each year\, and this is an opportunity to engage on the energy mix of the South African electricity sector\, instead of considering electricity as merely a cost to be managed. It is extremely positive that Government is willing to engage with the public for input on the IRP. The National Business Initiative (NBI) would like to enable a broader capacity amongst business to engage in political processes on the energy transition and to do this\, we will be hosting an IRP event for NBI Member Companies. RSVP by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-south-africas-draft-integrated-resource-plan-2018/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180803T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180720T140511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T140511Z
UID:3419-1533283200-1533301200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Durban
DESCRIPTION:National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice\, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give you the opportunity to participate in the South African process. The Talanoa Dialogue represents an opening up of the UN Climate Negotiations because non-state actors are able to actively participate and submit their ideas for how national governments can improve their emission reduction targets. If you an NBI Member company and would like to attend the Durban roadshow then please click on the following link to RSVP:  Durban – Friday\, 3 August 2018.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-durban/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180720T140225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T140225Z
UID:3414-1533207600-1533214800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice\, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give you the opportunity to participate in the South African process. The Talanoa Dialogue represents an opening up of the UN Climate Negotiations because non-state actors are able to actively participate and submit their ideas for how national governments can improve their emission reduction targets. If you an NBI Member company and would like to attend the JOhannesburg roadshow then please click on the following link: Johannesburg – Thursday\, 2 August 2018.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Website.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180719T145207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T145207Z
UID:3406-1533121200-1533128400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice\, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give you the opportunity to participate in the South African process. The Talanoa Dialogue represents an opening up of the UN Climate Negotiations because non-state actors are able to actively participate and submit their ideas for how national governments can improve their emission reduction targets. If you an NBI Member company and would like to attend the Cape Town roadshow then please click on the following link to RSVP: Cape Town – Wednesday\, 1 August 2018.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180712T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180712T144649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T144649Z
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SUMMARY:TLS: Mastering Water and Energy Facilities Management - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION: Resource efficiency\, whether related to energy\, carbon\, waste or water\, has become the new normal and the required standard in a water scarce and carbon constrained world. For companies\, ensuring the innovative and efficient use of energy and water in buildings and equipment is often the key step in this journey. This process of strengthened facilities management supports improved technical understanding\, enhances credibility when engaging with external stakeholders\, reduces operating costs and supports business continuity. If you an NBI Member company\, please join us for a TLS seminar focused on the art and science of facilities management by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-mastering-water-and-energy-facilities-management/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180613T112202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T112202Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Setting Meaningful Water Targets - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the CEO Water Mandate are excited to announce the hosting of a public workshop focused on the setting of meaningful\, context specific water targets by South African companies. \nMain topics to be covered in the workshop: \n\nAn introduction to Context Based Water Targets (CBWTs)\nAn overview of the planned South Africa CBWT pilot\nCurrent company practice in catchment level engagement and target setting\nThe latest international theory and practice in water stewardship\nThe role of NBI’s informal partnerships in supporting water resilience in the Gauteng and Western Cape Provinces\n\nKey speakers at the workshop will include: \n\nJoanne Yawitch\, CEO: NBI\nJason Morrison\, Head: CEO Water Mandate and President: Pacific Institute\nTien Shiao\, Senior Research Associate: Pacific Institute and Advisor: CEO Water Mandate\nFeroz Koor\, Group Head of Sustainability: Woolworths\nRivash Panday\, Specialist\, Sustainable Water: Sasol\nAlex McNamara\, Programme Manager: Climate Change and Water: NBI\n\nPlease join us as we consider the importance of effective target setting and collaboration in supporting a water secure future in South Africa. \nRSVP:Cape Town – Wednesday\, 27 June 2018 at The Hilton Cape Town City Centre.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-setting-meaningful-water-targets-cape-town/
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CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Setting Meaningful Water Targets - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the CEO Water Mandate are excited to announce the hosting of a public workshop focused on the setting of meaningful\, context specific water targets by South African companies. Please join us as we consider the importance of effective target setting and collaboration in supporting a water secure future in South Africa. \nMain topics to be covered in the workshop: \n\nAn introduction to Context Based Water Targets (CBWTs)\nAn overview of the planned South Africa CBWT pilot\nCurrent company practice in catchment level engagement and target setting\nThe latest international theory and practice in water stewardship\nThe role of NBI’s informal partnerships in supporting water resilience in the Gauteng and Western Cape Provinces\n\nKey speakers at the workshop will include: \n\nJoanne Yawitch\, CEO: NBI\nJason Morrison\, Head: CEO Water Mandate and President: Pacific Institute\nTien Shiao\, Senior Research Associate: Pacific Institute and Advisor: CEO Water Mandate\nFeroz Koor\, Group Head of Sustainability: Woolworths\nRivash Panday\, Specialist\, Sustainable Water: Sasol\nAlex McNamara\, Programme Manager: Climate Change and Water: NBI\n\nPlease join us as we consider the importance of effective target setting and collaboration in supporting a water secure future in South Africa. \nRSVP as follows:  Johannesburg – Monday\, 25 June 2018 at Sasol\, Sandton.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-setting-meaningful-water-targets-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Internal Carbon Price
DESCRIPTION:A growing group of forward-looking companies are using an internal carbon price to help manage climate risk and align themselves with the low-carbon transition. \nInternal carbon pricing can not only help companies effectively combat climate change and meet bold emissions reduction targets\, but can also encourage innovation\, drive down costs and help ensure sustained economic competitiveness. \nLeading businesses recognise this and are building a carbon price into their operations and investment decisions\, as an effective way to future-proof profitability and help shape the evolving regulatory framework. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) is partnering with the global collation We Mean Business (WMB) to help enhance ambition in the response to climate change. One of the key action items under the We Mean Business commitments\, that we focus on\, is carbon pricing.  This commitment requires companies to: \n\nSet an internal carbon price high enough to materially affect investment decisions to drive down greenhouse gas emissions; and benchmark against peers;\nPublicly advocate the importance of carbon pricing through policy mechanisms that take into account country specific economies and policy contexts; and the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC); and\nCommunicate on progress over time on the two criteria above in public corporate reports.\n\nPlease join us for a TLS “working session” where we interactively unpack the practicalities of fulfilling these requirements\, in particular how one would set and use an internal price. \nSpeakers: \n\nDave Collins: Executive\, MAC Consulting\n\n\nMandy Rambharos: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Manager\, Eskom\n\n\nShamini Harrington: Principal SHE Policy and Sustainability Advisor\, Sasol\n\n\nSteve Nicholls: Head: Environmental Sustainability\, NBI\n\n  \n\n\n\nIf you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this TLS please RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-internal-carbon-price/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180521T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180509T091555Z
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SUMMARY:Kopano ya Metsi’s Municipal Water Infrastructure Investment Dialogue
DESCRIPTION: Municipalities are the service delivery arm of government. Theirs in an important mandate upon which hinges key areas of South Africa’s social and economic development. At present\, most municipalities face immense challenges relating to the development and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. It is therefore key to understand the challenges municipalities face\, what infrastructure projects they are prioritising and how best to strengthen their water business for social and economic prosperity. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with SALGA\, are hosting to a unique dialogue being held in collaboration with two South African municipalities. The dialogue will serve as a pilot and will bring together two municipalities with a panel of experts to consider each municipality’s specific challenges and water infrastructure needs\, and how these needs might be addressed. The panel will be composed of public and private experts with varying expertise. \nThe roundtable will focus on: \n\nThe current state of each municipality’s water and sanitation business: this includes challenges experienced in water financing and investment and the day to day running of a water service authority (WSA)\,\nThe envisaged water and sanitation project pipeline at the two municipalities\,\nFeedback and recommendations from the expert panel on possible methods and approaches\,\nPotential areas for collaboration; and\nNetworking and relationship building.\n\nPlease click here if you wish to ATTEND this dialogue.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsis-municipal-water-infrastructure-investment-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180504T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231611
CREATED:20180417T103641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T103641Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Business Resilience through Context-Based Strategy and Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss how we ensure that companies and communities are resilient in the face of increasingly frequent and severe disruptions\, such as the Western Cape drought? We will focus on two key dimensions: how companies are contextualising their strategy to enhance resilience and how they are partnering with municipalities and others to enhance the resilience of their companies and the communities in which they operate. \n\n\n\nThe NBI will outline the private sector’s collective response to the severe droughts that have impacted both the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces\, including the work undertaken to date\, challenges overcome and key lessons learnt in the process. \nThe Embedding Project will consider why and how companies are going beyond traditional materiality assessments to ‘contextualise’ their sustainability performance. This shift helps companies to more effectively manage disruptive risks\, enhance societal acceptance and set clear and credible limits to their involvement in key issues. The Embedding Project will also report on how companies are collaborating with local governments and other role players to enhance local resilience to ensure business success in the medium and long term. \nPlease click here to RSVP for this workshop.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/enhancing-business-resilience-through-context-based-strategy-and-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231612
CREATED:20180329T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T134036Z
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SUMMARY:Applying a Science-Based Target Methodology in the South African Context - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with WWF and We Mean Business\, is hosting an exclusive seminar that will assist South African companies in implementing science based targets. The Science Based Targets initiative is a partnership between CDP\, the UN Global Compact\, WWF and World Resources Institute that aims to provide companies with a platform to set emissions reduction targets that are in line with the level of decarbonisation required to keep the global temperature increase below 2⁰ C. Whilst the content of this seminar will be largely technical in nature\, the introduction will include a quick refresher on the rationale behind setting science based targets and the methodologies available. This is an NBI member only event. Click here if you wish to attend the Johannesburg workshop.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/applying-a-science-based-target-methodology-in-the-south-african-context/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231612
CREATED:20180329T133548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T133548Z
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SUMMARY:Applying a Science-Based Target Methodology in the South African Context - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with WWF and We Mean Business\, is hosting an exclusive seminar that will assist South African companies in implementing science based targets. The Science Based Targets initiative is a partnership between CDP\, the UN Global Compact\, WWF and World Resources Institute that aims to provide companies with a platform to set emissions reduction targets that are in line with the level of decarbonisation required to keep the global temperature increase below 2⁰ C. Whilst the content of this seminar will be largely technical in nature\, the introduction will include a quick refresher on the rationale behind setting science based targets and the methodologies available. This is an NBI member only event. Click here if you wish to attend the Cape Town workshop .
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/applying-a-science-based-target-methodology-in-the-south-african-context-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180420T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231612
CREATED:20180417T132357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T132357Z
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SUMMARY:Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas\, 2nd Edition – Durban
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Science and Technology (DST)\, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are launching the hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). \nFirst published in 2012\, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future climate change in South Africa and places greater emphasis on specific themes and case studies. The hard copy SARVA is complemented by an online portal\, managed by the South Africa Earth Observation Network (SAEON). \nThe Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) states the need for coordinated action to mitigate and adapt to climate change\, in order to address threats to economic development\, development priorities such as social equality and public health and to enable food\, water and energy security. \nSouth Africa has not been spared of the impacts of climate change. The Western Cape for example continues to experience one of its worst droughts in decades\, while the Free State and Northern Cape have suffered substantial depletion of livestock and crop failure. The Atlas presents findings of current research on the risk and vulnerability of key social and economic sectors to climate change. This information is essential to support informed decision-making for both the public and private sector in South Africa. \nCopies of the Atlas will be available at the launch. \nKindly click here should you wish to attend then Durban Launch.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-2nd-edition-durban/
LOCATION:Member-Exxaro-logo
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231612
CREATED:20180417T125735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T125735Z
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SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 - Durban
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies\, updates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding\, an update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and CDP’s ‘Reimagining Disclosure’ project\, including the introduction of sector-based questionnaires. You are welcome to attend both the CDP Climate Change and CDP Water workshops or to attend only the CDP Programme that is most relevant to you. \nShould you require further information on the workshops\, please contact: Hemal Bhana
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-durban/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231612
CREATED:20180417T131952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T131952Z
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SUMMARY:Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas\, 2nd Edition – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Science and Technology (DST)\, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are launching the hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). \nFirst published in 2012\, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future climate change in South Africa and places greater emphasis on specific themes and case studies. The hard copy SARVA is complemented by an online portal\, managed by the South Africa Earth Observation Network (SAEON). \nThe Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) states the need for coordinated action to mitigate and adapt to climate change\, in order to address threats to economic development\, development priorities such as social equality and public health and to enable food\, water and energy security. \nSouth Africa has not been spared of the impacts of climate change. The Western Cape for example continues to experience one of its worst droughts in decades\, while the Free State and Northern Cape have suffered substantial depletion of livestock and crop failure. The Atlas presents findings of current research on the risk and vulnerability of key social and economic sectors to climate change. This information is essential to support informed decision-making for both the public and private sector in South Africa. \nCopies of the Atlas will be available at the launch. \nRSVP by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-2nd-edition-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T231612
CREATED:20180417T125426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T125426Z
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SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies\, updates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding\, an update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and CDP’s ‘Reimagining Disclosure’ project\, including the introduction of sector-based questionnaires. You are welcome to attend both the CDP Climate Change and CDP Water workshops or to attend only the CDP Programme that is most relevant to you. \nShould you require further information on the workshops\, please contact: Hemal Bhana.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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