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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
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SUMMARY:UWASP Partners Platform Meeting: Richards Bay
DESCRIPTION:The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) serves as a coordination hub for collective action on water security across the uMhlathuze region. UWASP’s approach is collaborative\, with all partners working collectively to identify focus areas and implement projects across industry\, agriculture and communities. \nAs the year draws to an end\, it is opportune to meet and reflect on the progress made thus far and plan for the year ahead. As such\, this Partners Platform meeting will focus on: \n\nAn overview of UWASP’s progress during the year and current transitional arrangements;\nAn update on the current status of the uMhlathuze catchment;\nUWASP’s envisaged plan for 2020; and\nOpportunities for collaboration with UWASP in the year ahead.\n\nKindly RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/uwasp-partners-platform-meeting-richards-bay/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191121T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20191108T133355Z
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SUMMARY:SANBI/NBI Partnership to Build a Pipeline for GCF Adaptation Funding
DESCRIPTION:Event 1: An update on the latest climate science with Professor Bob Scholes and Professor Francois Engelbrecht \nGiven our vulnerability to climate change and the international challenge of agreeing appropriate ambition amongst countries\, it is a strategic priority for stakeholders to work together to build the resilience of South Africa. A recent press statement by the Whitehouse reemphasised the US view of the Paris agreement\, “The President announced he is pulling the United States out of the fraudulent\, ineffective\, and one-sided Paris Climate Accord.” If this kind of leadership persists globally\, we will have to plan for a significantly different (hotter and dryer) climate in South Africa. \nPlease join us as we kick off our new partnership to build a pipeline for GCF Adaptation Funding for South Africa with a comprehensive update on the status of climate science with two of South Africa’s leading climate scientists. \nContext: \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) has been working on sustainable finance projects for several years. We have worked with public and private finance institutions\, aid organisations\, major international donor organisations\, the World Bank and finance research organisations (like the Bertha Centre). We hear repeatedly that there isn’t a shortage of money\, there are just not the right projects for funding. \nThis shortage of projects is particularly acute in adaptation\, and even more so when considering the need for biodiversity-based adaptation. It is for this reason that the NBI is partnering with South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) to develop a pipeline of adaptation and biodiversity-based adaptation projects for funding by the Green Climate Fund.  SANBI are an accredited entity for adaptation funding in South Africa and the shortage of projects locally and globally represent a significant chance to enhance our national resilience to climate change. \nThe NBI and SANBI are therefore launching a 3 phase project designed to help identify areas of vulnerability\, areas where our member companies are working on adaptation projects already and where\, through collaboration\, we can scale-up these projects to enhance impact and to attract up to US$50 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Phase 1 grounds us all in the latest information on the climate science\, adaptation and finance. Phase 2 will look at specific project identification\, and Phase 3 will shortlist to a few high promise projects with which we can approach the GCF. \nThe first event of phase 1 is an update of the status of the science of climate change. It has been a busy year for the IPCC.  Since the release of the 5th assessment report\, that summarises all the available science\, they have released a few other key reports. The October 2018 1.5-degree report looks at the differences between 1.5-degree and 2-degree world and concludes to avoid crossing critical thresholds we should aim for 1.5-degrees of warming. The special reports on climate\, land and oceans\, drill down to new levels of insight. \nFuture events in phase 1 will include the following topics: \n\nAn introduction to and the state of climate finance;\nAdaptation finance examples and best practice; and\nThe role of biodiversity and ecosystem-based finance.\n\nWe therefore invite you to join the NBI and SANBI for a discussion on the outputs of the latest science with some of South Africa’s leading Scientists. \nPlease RSVP here should you wish to attend this event.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sanbi-nbi-partnership-to-build-a-pipeline-for-gcf-adaptation-funding/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191031T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20191004T132600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T132600Z
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SUMMARY:Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development\, with key implications for the South African business landscape. The world is changing fast\, and we risk getting left behind. \nJoin us for an exclusive member feedback session on the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. \nUpdates and insights will be shared from our participation at these events\, as well as a translation of their relevance to the South African context through key programmes and projects run by the National Business Initiative\, including the Alliances for Climate Action\, uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security project. \nRSVP here for Cape Town.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191030T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20191024T103950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T103950Z
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SUMMARY:Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - KwaZulu-Natal  
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development\, with key implications for the South African business landscape. The world is changing fast\, and we risk getting left behind. Join us for an exclusive member feedback session on the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. RSVP: KwaZulu-Natal: Square Boutique Hotel\, uMhlanga\,
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-kwazulu-natal-2/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191029T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20191004T132302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T132302Z
UID:6819-1572346800-1572354000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development\, with key implications for the South African business landscape. The world is changing fast\, and we risk getting left behind. \nJoin us for an exclusive member feedback session on the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. \nUpdates and insights will be shared from our participation at these events\, as well as a translation of their relevance to the South African context through key programmes and projects run by the National Business Initiative\, including the Alliances for Climate Action\, uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security project. \nRSVP here for Johannesburg
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191018T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20191001T121741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T121741Z
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SUMMARY:NBI TLS: Enabling Economic Inclusion | Measuring the Impact - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:In our South African context of high inequality\, poverty and increasing unemployment\, the ability to create an inclusive economy is fundamental in driving social and economic transformation. We urgently need collaborative responses and action to change the trajectory towards a more stable\, equitable and sustainable society. This requires a real commitment to the development\, support and growth of the SME sector that continues to face major challenges in our economy. \nThe purpose of this Thought Leadership dialogue is to grapple with these challenges\, and to explore practical and implementable solutions through a case study. Growthpoint’s initiative Property Point recently released a Development Impact Report that assesses the economic impact of programmes in supporting and growing SMEs over 10 years of operating. The insights from the report highlight the importance of measuring and evaluating interventions to ensure real impact and change. \nClick here to RSVP for this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-tls-enabling-economic-inclusion-measuring-the-impact-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190917T134934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T134934Z
UID:6678-1571389200-1571418000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:5th Annual Water Stewardship Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘Strengthening the water value chain through partnership’ is the topic for this year’s by invitation-only event\, which brings together representatives from the public and private sector\, municipalities\, banking institutions and civil society. No value chain is stronger than its weakest link. But can a weak link be strengthened through partnerships? This is the question that will guide the cross learning during the day’s events\, which will feature dynamic examples of collaborative governance through partnerships and practical case studies and success stories. The learning event will also provide a platform for dialogue amongst relevant partners from public\, private and civil society sectors where alternative water and sanitation service solutions can be fostered\, lessons shared and scalability in the South African context explored. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/5th-annual-water-stewardship-conference/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190919T132859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T132859Z
UID:6682-1570617000-1570626000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Exploring opportunities offered by low carbon economic transition scenarios in response to climate change and related global economic trends
DESCRIPTION:The transition to global net-zero economies by 2050 is underway and accelerating. Business needs to engage in these conversations or risk undermining their competitiveness. We need to understand the risk\, how planning is done by government and what role business could or should play. \nJoin us for an exclusive\, member only event where we share an update on the NBI’s (National Business Initiative’s) research and an overview of government’s planning processes. In addition\, we will deal with the complexity of a Just Transition in the context of transition ambition as well as discuss the need to support government in enhancing the detail and ambition in the NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) and LEDS (Low Emissions Development Strategy)\, in the build up to COP26 in 2020. The NDCs encapsulate each country’s contribution to reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate change\, as required by Article 4 of the Paris Agreement. While the NDC sets a country’s ambition\, the LEDS document should lay out the plan for how the NDC goals will be reached. \nThis will be a highly interactive session where you will be given the opportunity to guide our research. We look forward to your participation. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/exploring-opportunities-offered-by-low-carbon-economic-transition-scenarios-in-response-to-climate-change-and-related-global-economic-trends/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191004T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20191004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20191004T133005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T133005Z
UID:6824-1570194000-1570201200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - KwaZulu-Natal
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development\, with key implications for the South African business landscape. The world is changing fast\, and we risk getting left behind. \nJoin us for an exclusive member feedback session on the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. \nUpdates and insights will be shared from our participation at these events\, as well as a translation of their relevance to the South African context through key programmes and projects run by the National Business Initiative\, including the Alliances for Climate Action\, uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security project. \nRSVP here for Kwa-Zulu Natal.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-kwazulu-natal/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190827T142135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T142135Z
UID:6387-1568206800-1568215800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:TLS: The Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Transition Risk
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 National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a half-day roundtable focussing 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 and practices and future engagement and work areas in relation to TCFD. If you are an NBI Member company\, please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-and-transition-risk/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190822T144520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T144520Z
UID:6213-1567764000-1567771200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:TAMDEV: Technical Assistance\, Mentorship\, Development - Improving Service Delivery
DESCRIPTION:A sustainable and functional government is critical in our pursuit of building the economy and creating jobs within the communities of South Africa. We urgently need collaborative action between business and government to address the barriers to service delivery in order to create stable and functional organs of State through the building of capacity and improvement of skills. The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting an Awareness Session in the Western Cape where we will share with business Tamdev’s mandate and approach in creating opportunities for the building of parity in knowledge\, understanding and capacity across partners enhancing\, potential success of collective projects. The insights from business are an important component in the measuring and evaluating of sustainable and critical interventions to ensure improved capacity in service delivery. Kindly click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tamdev-technical-assistance-mentorship-development-improving-service-delivery/
CATEGORIES:TAMDEV
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190830T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190802T123919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T123919Z
UID:6035-1567170000-1567177200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Enabling Economic Inclusion | Measuring the impact
DESCRIPTION:In our South African context of high inequality\, poverty and increasing unemployment\, the ability to create an inclusive economy is fundamental in driving social and economic transformation. We urgently need collaborative responses and action to change the trajectory towards a more stable\, equitable and sustainable society. This requires a real commitment to the development\, support and growth of the SME sector that continues to face major challenges in our economy. \nThe purpose of this Thought Leadership dialogue is to grapple with these challenges\, and to explore practical and implementable solutions through a case study. Growthpoint’s initiative Property Point recently released a Development Impact Report that assesses the economic impact of programmes in supporting and growing SMEs over 10 years of operating. The insights from the report highlight the importance of measuring and evaluating interventions to ensure real impact and change. \nKindly RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-enabling-economic-inclusion-measuring-the-impact/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190625T132325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T132325Z
UID:5771-1561642200-1561649400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:More than a foot in the door: A reflective session on the Swiss South African Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme
DESCRIPTION: The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the Swiss Embassy in South Africa and their implementing partners; the Hyatt Regency hotel\, Park Inn hotel\, the Hilton hotel and the Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (Switzerland) have embarked on a six-month pilot; the Swiss South African Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme (SSHAP!) to equip apprentices with the appropriate technical skills and work-readiness to increase their likelihood of success in the identified occupational roles and ultimately enhance their employability. We invite you to participate in an exciting reflective panel discussion comprising representatives from the SSHAP! apprentices and SSHAP! Kindly RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/more-than-a-foot-in-the-door-a-reflective-session-on-the-swiss-south-african-hospitality-apprenticeship-programme/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190620T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190528T085147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T085147Z
UID:5528-1561026600-1561033800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Understanding the Gender Pay-Gap in South Africa – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to attend a roundtable discussion to unpack the gender pay-gap in South African workplaces. \nIt is estimated that women in South Africa earn 23% less than men. The gender pay-gap reinforces inequality in the most unequal society in the world. Given that most South African households are headed by women\, the pay-gap between men and women has far-reaching consequences\, including in the workplace. Companies can unlock higher levels of productivity\, morale and retention by taking active steps to address the gender-pay gap. \nThis session is aimed at human resources\, sustainability\, finance and transformation professionals. Points of discussion will include: \n\nThe Motherhood Penalty;\nReligion\, Culture and Education as Drivers of Inequality;\nThe Evolution of the “Boys Club”; and\nWomen in Management: Gatekeepers or Trailblazers?\n\nThe roundtable discussion is an integral part of a gender pay-gap study that forms part of the Presidential Jobs Summit Framework Agreement. The aim of the study is to develop a methodology for standardized and simplified calculation of the gender pay-gap in South Africa\, with the goal of addressing and improving pay disparities. \nThe intention of the roundtable and gender pay-gap study is for organisations to begin to unpack and understand the complex nature gender equity manifests within the workplace and the implications it has on our economy and society.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-understanding-the-gender-pay-gap-in-south-africa-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190619T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190527T131710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T131710Z
UID:5522-1560936600-1560949200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: The Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Transition Risk – Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Since its publication in 2017\, the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) (www.tcfdhub.org) have attracted significant local and international interest\, with their recommendations incorporated into key disclosure platforms. \nThe 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. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to attend a half-day roundtable focused on: \n\nAn introduction to TCFD and transition risk\nThe implications of the TCFD’s recommendations for South African organisations and their key stakeholders\nCurrent company approaches and practices\nFuture engagement and work areas in relation to TCFD\n\nIf you an NBI Member Company\, kindly click ACCEPT to RSVP.futuFuture
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-and-transition-risk-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190614T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190527T102224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T102224Z
UID:5511-1560517200-1560528000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change 2018 Soft Launch – KwaZulu-Natal
DESCRIPTION:CDP Climate Change 2018 Soft Launch – KwaZulu-Natal \nJoin us at the launch of the NBI’s 2018 CDP South Africa report in KwaZulu-Natal where we will use CDP data to track the progress by companies in South Africa in scaling up climate action and ambition.    \nClimate change is an economic issue. Building on the momentous Paris Agreement\, nations\, states and cities around the world are firmly transitioning towards a low carbon economy. In addition\, the world’s largest companies (through We Mean Business) are independently transforming their business models to support this low carbon transition. These economic changes will have a profound impact on the competitiveness of South African businesses. \nCompanies have been responding to CDP in South Africa for over ten years. The data has shown South African responding companies to be global leaders\, thus enhancing their competitiveness\, but in 2016 CDP data hinted at early warning signs that South African companies may be faltering. In 2018\, with changes to CDP scoring methodology and questionnaires\, we have seen a drop in CDP scores\, with little improvement made to increase climate ambition and enhance target setting. In order for South Africa to be competitive in a global economy we need to ensure that our strong climate leadership (that we have maintained over the years) translates to ambitious actions that result in “required by science” emissions reductions. \nJoin us at the KZN soft launch of the NBI’s 2018 CDP South Africa report for new insights that the updated questionnaire and inclusion of the TCFD reporting framework has provided\, by clicking on the following: uMhlanga\, 14 June: The Square\, Boutique Hotel. \nFor more information kindly contact Geeta Morar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2018-soft-launch-kwazulu-natal/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190614T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190529T102521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T102521Z
UID:5549-1560502800-1560517200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP and Science Based Targets (SBTs) Workshop: KwaZulu-Natal
DESCRIPTION:The CDP Climate Change and CDP Water 2019 workshop will be convened by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with CDP. Both Nicolette Bartlett\, Head of Climate Strategy at CDP\, as well as Alberto Carrillo Pineda\, a CDP and SBTs expert\, will be joining us. \nThe session will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2018 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2019. It will also focus on: \n\nThe past performance of CDP responding companies;\nUpdates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding;\nAn update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and\n Setting Science based targets with CDP and SBTs experts.\n\nYour feedback on previous reporting rounds and recommendations for improvement are most welcome. Both seasoned reporters as well as newcomers will gain value from attending these workshops. \nPlease extend this invitation to consulting companies who assist with your CDP disclosures.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-and-science-based-targets-sbt-workshops-kwazulu-natal/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190527T101322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T101322Z
UID:5505-1560420000-1560430800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change 2018 Launch – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2018 CDP South Africa report in Cape Town where we will use CDP data to track the progress by companies in South Africa in scaling up climate action and ambition.    \nClimate change is an economic issue. Building on the momentous Paris Agreement\, nations\, states and cities around the world are firmly transitioning towards a low carbon economy. In addition\, the world’s largest companies (through We Mean Business) are independently transforming their business models to support this low carbon transition. These economic changes will have a profound impact on the competitiveness of South African businesses. \nCompanies have been responding to CDP in South Africa for over ten years. The data has shown South African responding companies to be global leaders\, thus enhancing their competitiveness\, but in 2016 CDP data hinted at early warning signs that South African companies may be faltering. In 2018\, with changes to CDP scoring methodology and questionnaires\, we have seen a drop in CDP scores\, with little improvement made to increase climate ambition and enhance target setting. In order for South Africa to be competitive in a global economy we need to ensure that our strong climate leadership (that we have maintained over the years) translates to ambitious actions that result in “required by science” emissions reductions. \nFor more information\, kindly contact Geeta Morar or RSVP as follows: Cape Town: The Vineyard Hotel\, 13 June 2019.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2018-launch-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190529T101850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T101850Z
UID:5547-1560333600-1560355200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP and Science Based Targets (SBTs) Workshop: Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The CDP Climate Change and CDP Water 2019 workshop will be convened by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with CDP. Both Nicolette Bartlett\, Head of Climate Strategy at CDP\, as well as Alberto Carrillo Pineda\, a CDP and SBTs expert\, will be joining us. \nThe session will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2018 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2019. It will also focus on: \n\nThe past performance of CDP responding companies;\nUpdates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding;\nAn update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and\n Setting Science based targets with CDP and SBTs experts.\n\nYour feedback on previous reporting rounds and recommendations for improvement are most welcome. Both seasoned reporters as well as newcomers will gain value from attending these workshops. \nPlease extend this invitation to consulting companies who assist with your CDP disclosures.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-and-science-based-targets-sbt-workshops-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190527T100540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T100540Z
UID:5501-1560247200-1560258000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Climate Change 2018 Launch - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2018 CDP South Africa report where we will use CDP data to track the progress by companies in South Africa in scaling up climate action and ambition.    \nClimate change is an economic issue. Building on the momentous Paris Agreement\, nations\, states and cities around the world are firmly transitioning towards a low carbon economy. In addition\, the world’s largest companies (through We Mean Business) are independently transforming their business models to support this low carbon transition. These economic changes will have a profound impact on the competitiveness of South African businesses. \nCompanies have been responding to CDP in South Africa for over ten years. The data has shown South African responding companies to be global leaders\, thus enhancing their competitiveness\, but in 2016 CDP data hinted at early warning signs that South African companies may be faltering. In 2018\, with changes to CDP scoring methodology and questionnaires\, we have seen a drop in CDP scores\, with little improvement made to increase climate ambition and enhance target setting. In order for South Africa to be competitive in a global economy we need to ensure that our strong climate leadership (that we have maintained over the years) translates to ambitious actions that result in “required by science” emissions reductions. \nFor more information please contact Geeta Morar or RSVP as follows: Johannesburg\, 11 June: Capital on the Park Hotel\, Sandton.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2018-launch-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190529T101506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T101506Z
UID:5536-1560160800-1560182400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CDP Week: CDP and Science Based Targets (SBTs) Workshop: Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The CDP Climate Change and CDP Water 2019 workshop will be convened by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with CDP. Both Nicolette Bartlett\, Head of Climate Strategy at CDP\, as well as Alberto Carrillo Pineda\, a CDP and SBTs expert\, will be joining us. \nThe session will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2018 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2019. It will also focus on: \n\nThe past performance of CDP responding companies;\nUpdates on the CDP process this year\, including the scoring methodology and common errors in responding;\nAn update on Science Based Targets and TCFD requirements; and\n Setting Science based targets with CDP and SBTs experts.\n\nYour feedback on previous reporting rounds and recommendations for improvement are most welcome. Both seasoned reporters as well as newcomers will gain value from attending these workshops. \nPlease extend this invitation to consulting companies who assist with your CDP disclosures.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-week-cdp-and-science-based-targets-sbt-workshop-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190606T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190510T132926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T132926Z
UID:5407-1559829600-1559840400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unlocking Water Investment - Kopano ya Metsi Launch: Johannesburg: Johannesburg
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. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-water-investment-kopano-ya-metsi-launch-johannesburg-johannesburg/
LOCATION:COP27-South-Africa-Pavilion-Events
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190516T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T145750Z
UID:5439-1559826000-1559833200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Understanding the Gender Pay-Gap in South Africa - KZN
DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion is an integral part of a gender pay-gap study that forms part of the Presidential Jobs Summit Framework Agreement. The aim of the study is to develop a methodology for standardized and simplified calculation of the gender pay-gap in South Africa\, with the goal of addressing and improving pay disparities. The objective of the discussion and gender pay-gap study is for organisations to begin to unpack and understand the complex nature gender equity manifests within the workplace and the implications it has on our economy and society. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-understanding-the-gender-pay-gap-in-south-africa-kzn/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190530T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190510T132431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T132431Z
UID:5402-1559221200-1559228400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI TLS: A Culture Of Inclusion To Drive Transformation and Unlock Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The NBI is hosting a Thought Leadership Dialogue to unpack how inclusive work environments are key to driving transformation and enhancing innovation. The aim of this roundtable is to: unpack the experiences and impact of exclusionary workplace cultures\, explore the opportunities that inclusive workplaces unlock; and share thoughts on what is required to change organisational cultures Please contact: Khule Duma for further information or to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-tls-a-culture-of-inclusion-to-drive-transformation-and-unlock-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190527T095713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T095713Z
UID:5499-1559088000-1559260799@www.nbi.org.za
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190510T131059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T131059Z
UID:5391-1558522800-1558530000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI/Brand South Africa - An Investor’s Perspective On South Africa’s Investment Context: KwaZulu-Natal
DESCRIPTION:If you are an NBI Member Company please join us for this engagement as we explore and take stock of the economy through the eyes of the investor and to gather information on the on-the-ground experiences of doing business in South Africa. Brand South Africa will share findings from its International Investor Perceptions Research and the implications thereof for the South African business community. The Nation Brand Performance\, a product curated by Brand South Africa\, will provide rich content on industry highlights from 2018 and industry prospects for 2019. Please click to RSVP: The Capital Pearls Hotel\, uMhlanga\, 22 May 2019.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-brand-south-africa-an-investors-perspective-on-south-africas-investment-context-kwazulu-natal/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190510T131527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T131527Z
UID:5398-1558515600-1558530000@www.nbi.org.za
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190510T130127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T130127Z
UID:5387-1557842400-1557849600@www.nbi.org.za
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190416T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190327T083021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T083021Z
UID:5049-1555416000-1555430400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Inclusion Innovation Working Group
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to participate in the innovation working group focused on creating a culture of inclusion and belonging\, which is interested in how organisations unlock value and innovation through improving representation and diversity. \nThe Innovation Working Group aims to create a space where member companies can build innovative and collaborative approaches to transformation challenges that will ensure diverse and productive workforces with improved retention. \nThe objectives of the working group are to: \n\nShare and learn approaches and strategies across sectors and industries;\nIntroduce new and different perspectives to stimulate thinking;\nCreate innovative solutions and actions;\nCollectively test and scale innovative solutions; and\nDevelop content and stories on businesses’ contribution.\n\nThis Group meets quarterly to continuously build on and develop approaches to solving these challenges. \nKindly click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/creating-a-culture-of-inclusion-innovation-working-group/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190410T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T000856
CREATED:20190312T120917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T120917Z
UID:4977-1554904800-1554913800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Membership Council Meeting April 2019
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) wishes to notify you of the upcoming Membership Council Meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday\, 10 April 2019\, from 13:30 for 14:00 to 16:30.  Please note that at this meeting\, given that the current NBI Board term comes to an end in April\, a new Board is to be appointed. We will also report back on the NBI’s impact over the last year and an exciting keynote input. Please contact: Jo-Anne Stanford for further details.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/save-the-date-nbi-membership-council-meeting-april-2019/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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