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October 2020
6 Online Workshops in October/November 2020: Developing a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa
“Stakeholder engagements to inform the development of a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa” Under the leadership of National Treasury, and with support from IFC (part of the World Bank Group), the National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Carbon Trust are working to develop a national Green Finance Taxonomy. This is one of the key recommendations of the Financing a Sustainable Economy draft technical paper, recently published by National Treasury. Building on complementary initiatives and expertise in the South African…
Find out more »TLS: Organisational Culture Driven by a Values-Based Leadership
“VALUES-BASED LEADERS CREATE AND LEAD VALUES-DRIVEN COMPANIES THAT ARE ENERGIZED, EQUIPPED AND ORGANIZED TO ACHIEVE POWERFUL GOALS.’’ Context: South Africa is growing increasingly impatient with the status quo, as expectations from society that corruption in both the private and public sectors will be dealt with decisively are not met. Ethics, Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption Initiatives have never been more relevant and needed in South Africa. Organisational cultures that are driven by a Values-based Leadership are fundamental in creating and promoting…
Find out more »NBI Membership Council Meeting October 2020
After a year unlike any other, it is with pleasure that we invite you to a meeting of the NBI Membership Council for key insights into what the 2021 NBI Strategy has in store for you as our members. We are excited to use this opportunity to share with you how the NBI 2021 Strategy (adopted by the Board on 30th of June 2020) has been developed and aligned to meet the requirements of our current context. The NBI strategy…
Find out more »November 2020
Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa – Phase 2 Launch
The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are hosting the Phase 2 Launch of Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa. This NBI-SANBI collaboration is designed to help identify areas of vulnerability, areas where our companies are working on adaptation projects already and where, through collaboration, we can scale up these projects to enhance impact and to attract climate finance; providing an opportunity for the private sector to…
Find out more »CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: Gender-Based Violence – How Leadership Can Make a Difference
The global COVID-19 pandemic has not only compounded the effects of existing gender inequalities but also increased instances of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Many countries enforced lockdown protocols to curb the spread of the virus, with community-based and civil society organisations endeavouring to ensure continued support and services to survivors and victims of GBV, in the face of escalating reports of violence within homes. During these uncertain times of working within a ‘new normal’, this National Business Initiative (NBI) CEO Thought…
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