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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180927T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180926T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T134825Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180920T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180803T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180720T140225Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180719T145207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T145207Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180712T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180712T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
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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:20260527T003050
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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:20260527T003050
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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:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180509T091555Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260527T003050
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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:20260527T003050
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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:20260527T003050
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:20260527T003050
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
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:20260527T003050
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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180417T125426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T125426Z
UID:3159-1524045600-1524056400@www.nbi.org.za
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180417T125003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T125003Z
UID:3157-1523959200-1523970000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 – Johannesburg
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-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180319T010000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180319T030000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180223T132129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180223T132129Z
UID:2994-1521421200-1521428400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Electric Vehicles on the Rise - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The electric vehicle (EV) market has also been steadily growing. In 2016\, the cumulative sale of electric passenger cars and utility vans passed 1 million units\, and in January 2017\, the monthly sale of passenger EVs (including plug-in hybrids\, all-electric cars and conventional hybrids) surpassed conventional car sales for the first time. But what does this global momentum on EVs mean for South Africa\, if at all? To what extent will this affect local car manufacturers and the local market\, both now and in the future? And is this a sustainable mobility solution for the country? If you an NBI Member company Join us in our next TLS seminar as we tackle these key questions by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-electric-vehicles-on-the-rise/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180301T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180220T121542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T121542Z
UID:2991-1519909200-1519916400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Carbon Regulation in South Africa - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The regulation of carbon emissions in South Africa has become increasingly advanced and multi-faceted. This includes the publication of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regulations in April 2017\, the publication of the Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations in July 2017 (and the associated declaration of greenhouse gases as priority pollutants)\, and more recently\, the release of the Carbon Tax Bill for public comment in December 2017. Linked to these existing efforts to manage domestic carbon emissions is the associated process of agreeing carbon budgets for specific companies\, as well as further plans to introduce dedicated climate change legislation in South Africa. This TLS seminar will focus on assisting member companies to understand the current state of domestic carbon regulation\, focusing on the key salient points in each of the major regulations or initiatives underway. Click here should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-carbon-regulation-in-south-africa/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180227T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180202T132900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T132900Z
UID:2850-1519723800-1519736400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Kopano Ya Metsi 2nd Expert Roundtable: Water Infrastructure Financing In South Africa - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Kopano Ya Metsi 2nd Expert Roundtable: Water Infrastructure Financing In South Africa At this expert roundtable we will focus on how the water sector can meaningfully attract investment and address the water financing gap\, which now stands at R890 billion. Please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsi-2nd-expert-roundtable-water-infrastructure-financing-in-south-africa-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20180202T131146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T131146Z
UID:2845-1519210800-1519218000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA)\, 2nd Edition - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Science and Technology (DST)\, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). First 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). \n\n\n\nPlease click here if you wish to attend the launch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-sarva-2nd-edition-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20171110T131843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T131843Z
UID:2749-1512576000-1512583200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:A visual display of the South African CDP Water Report 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2017 CDP South Africa Water report\, where we will consider the status of corporate water resilience in South Africa in the context of significant national water security challenges \n\n\n\nWater scarcity is a global challenge\, but the implications for South Africa are significant. In South Africa it is estimated that by 2030 water demand will exceed supply. Companies have already felt water impacts on their business in a variety of provinces\, with last year’s CDP results listing higher operating costs and production disruptions as the leading impacts to businesses from water-related issues. We will also use CDP data to track the development of South African companies with respect to water risk management\, governance and resilience. We will report on the progress of South African responding companies in the context of global CDP findings and we will also recognise South African companies forming part of the global CDP A List. Please RSVP here should you wish to attend this launch.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-visual-display-of-the-south-african-cdp-water-report-2017/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171101T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20171009T123650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T123650Z
UID:2689-1509541200-1509548400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Contextualising Science Based Targets - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a practical seminar where we will explore case studies of international businesses that have set Science Based Targets (SBTs).  \nSetting a Science Based Target for greenhouse gases is the most important thing businesses can do this year. The way that companies approach setting targets needs to be scientific and aligned with a climate-safe path. SBTs provide business with approaches for setting industry appropriate and meaningful corporate GHG reduction targets that are consistent with the Paris Agreement and the goal of limiting climate change to well below 2°C. \nSpeakers: \n\nJohn Newton: Associate Director: Certification and Assurance\, The Carbon Trust\n\nJoining us from London for the seminar\, John provides advisory services to businesses in areas including Science Based Targets (SBTs)\, the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)\, Supply Chain\, the GHG Protocol\, the GHG Protocol Product Standard\, ISO14064\, PAS2050\, PAS2060\, ISO50001\, ISAE3000 and Climate Bonds. \n\nRobbie Louw: Director\, Promethium Carbon\n\nIf you are an NBI Member Company and would lie to attend this event please click on ACCEPT.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-contextualising-science-based-targets-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171024T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20171009T122859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T122859Z
UID:2687-1508860800-1508868000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change 2017 Launch - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:CDP CLIMATE CHANGE 2017 LAUNCH NBI’s 2017 CDP South Africa report will use CDP data to track the potential for South African companies to maintain their leading momentum and hear from new voices on economic transition. At the launch\, we will report on the progress of South African responding companies in the context of global CDP findings as well as recognise South African companies who have been profiled on the CDP A-List. Kindly click on ACCEPT should you wish to attend this launch. Enquiries can be directed to: Naseema Elias
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2017-launch-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20170919T134121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T134121Z
UID:2679-1508324400-1508331600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Business and Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch\, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls\, who attended the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week respectively\, will provide feedback on the key messages and main actions emerging from these global conferences to NBI member companies. RSVP as follows: ACCEPT: Cape Town (PwC)\, 18 October 2017.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20170919T133517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T133517Z
UID:2677-1508245200-1508252400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Durban
DESCRIPTION:The Business and Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch\, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls\, who attended the Business & Climate Summit\, World Water Week and Climate Week respectively\, will provide feedback on the key messages and main actions emerging from these global conferences to NBI member companies. RSVP as follows: ACCEPT: Durban (Grindrod)\, 17 October 2017.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-durban/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20171009T124539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T124539Z
UID:2691-1507885200-1507899600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Connecting Research and Practice for Sustainable Business - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Managers and researchers are collaborating to address knowledge needs associated with sustainable business. What are we learning from these partnerships\, and how do we make them more effective? \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss what we are learning from and about partnerships between researchers and managers. Such partnerships are becoming increasingly prominent as managers face important questions when integrating sustainability into business strategies and practices. \nPlease click ACCEPT should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/connecting-research-and-practice-for-sustainable-business-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20171013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T003050
CREATED:20170919T125241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T125241Z
UID:2668-1507885200-1507899600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI/NBS-SA Workshop: Connecting Research and Practice for Sustainable Business
DESCRIPTION:Managers and researchers are collaborating to address knowledge needs associated with sustainable business. What are we learning from these partnerships\, and how do we make them more effective? The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss what we are learning from and about partnerships between researchers and managers. Such partnerships are becoming increasingly prominent as managers face important questions when integrating sustainability into business strategies and practices. Kindly click here if you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbinbs-sa-workshop-connecting-research-and-practice-for-sustainable-business/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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