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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Carbon Markets
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Environmental Affairs\, The World Bank and the National Business Initiative are hosting a two-day capacity building event\, focusing on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and global trends on carbon pricing. The two days will cover the work that the World Bank has been doing on carbon pricing and competitiveness\, and will describe the importance of article 6 and its implications for business. It will also share experiences in carbon offset schemes and deal with the key political issues and expectations that could influence article 6. This is a by invitation only event for NBI Member companies and will take place over 2 days – 29 to 30 May 2019. Please contact Gillian Hutchings for further details or should you wish to request an invitation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-on-carbon-markets/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190416T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20190327T083021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T083021Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190410T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190308T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20190215T100146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T100146Z
UID:4810-1552050000-1552057200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Understanding the Gender Pay-Gap in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a roundtable discussion to unpack the gender pay-gap in South African workplaces. It 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 roundtable is aimed at human resources\, sustainability 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”\nWomen in Management: Gatekeepers or Trailblazers?\n\nThis 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 aim 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. \nClick here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-understanding-the-gender-pay-gap-in-south-africa/
LOCATION:Brian-2-1
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190301T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20190206T083113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T083113Z
UID:4647-1551434400-1551447000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Kopano ya Metsi: Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and South African Local Government Association (SALGA) invite are hosting an expert roundtable on how we transform the wastewater sector in South Africa into an economic success story. The roundtable will focus on understanding how wastewater can be tackled in a system-wide approach\, and how we can build on our existing efforts. The session will be limited to key role-players in the water\, wastewater and municipal space. Please contact Mmaphefo Twala for further details: MmaphefoT@nbi.org.za
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsi-municipal-wastewater-treatment-and-reuse-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190227T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20190215T110459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T110459Z
UID:4815-1551261600-1551270600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI/Brand South Africa: An Investor’s Perspective on South Africa’s Investment Context
DESCRIPTION:The events of 2018 cemented the year as one of reckoning both locally and globally. Geopolitical and global dynamics continued to point towards increasing global uncertainty as a result of brewing trade wars\, Brexit\, increased trade protectionism and challenges to global free trade. These trends of uncertainty\, self-interest and greed played out locally in the form of the insidious elements of state capture and corporate fraud. \nIf the previous year was for reckoning\, 2019 is predicted to be one of reflection as various institutions galvanise support for scaled up efforts to move the economy forward. It is in this spirit that the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Brand South Africa invite you to a jointly-hosted event to consider in depth South Africa’s investment projections given the current state of the country. \nPlease 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. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-brand-south-africa-an-investors-perspective-on-south-africas-investment-context/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190213T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20190215T095455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T095455Z
UID:4805-1550059200-1550066400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Cop24 Feedback - Key Outcomes Agreed at the UN Climate Talks in Katowice\, Poland
DESCRIPTION:This session will unpack the meaning and significance of COP24\, both globally and for South African business\, focusing on the following key questions: What are the key outcomes of COP24? What are the implications of the Paris Rulebook for business\, and in particular\, for South African companies? What does the science say and are we getting there? What is the economic opportunity of bold climate action through We Mean Business? We will also showcase our Augmented Reality Infographic which demonstrates the impact of climate change in South Africa. If you are an NBI member company and would like to attend this session\, please RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-cop24-feedback-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-katowice-poland/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181128T150800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T150800Z
UID:4174-1543413600-1543422600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series - The 4th Industrial Revolution and The Future of Work in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Adcorp\, are hosting the fourth in a series of thought leadership dialogues that have begun to explore the 4th Industrial Revolution from the perspective of what it might mean for our economy and how we can engage with it to create new opportunities and jobs that support the vision of the National Development Plan (NDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  The final dialogue for 2018 will focus on the role and impact of the Future of Work and the 4th Industrial Revolution on youth. Please click here to RSVP if you are an NBI member company.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-4th-industrial-revolution-and-the-future-of-work-in-south-africa-2/
CATEGORIES:CEOs Office
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181128T151532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T151532Z
UID:4177-1542364200-1542371400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Sharing the Transformation Vision of a Just and Equal South Africa - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:Over the past six months\, the NBI has worked collectively with our member companies to critically reflect on transformation in South Africa. The programme aims to meaningfully contribute to the corporate sector’s transformation journey – in a way that goes beyond compliance. Instead\, it is about contributing in a deep and meaningful way to eradicate discrimination\, inequity and inequality and in so doing building social cohesion\, common purpose and harmonious relationships in the workplace as well as between business and the broader society. \nThe process and outcomes of this engagement have been consolidated in a concise report\, which also highlights the themes that will guide the work going forward. This event will share these outcomes and detail the way forward. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an open and engaging dialogue and to learn more about how you can be involved in creating a more inclusive and equal South Africa. RSVP here.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sharing-the-transformation-vision-of-a-just-and-equal-south-africa-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181108T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181016T124752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T124752Z
UID:4042-1541682000-1541689200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the following link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this session:  Cape Town: Thursday\, 8 November 2018 – Southern Sun Waterfront.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181107T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181105T115634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T115634Z
UID:4086-1541599200-1541608200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:The Future of Work and the 4th Industrial Revolution - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Adcorp\, are delighted to invite you to the third and fourth of a series of thought leadership dialogues that have begun to explore the 4th Industrial Revolution from the perspective of what it might mean for our economy and how we can engage with it to create new opportunities and jobs that support the vision of the National Development Plan (NDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nPlease click here if you are an NBI member company and wish to attend this dialogue. \n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-future-of-work-and-the-4th-industrial-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181016T100023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T100023Z
UID:4035-1541422800-1541430000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the following link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this session: Johannesburg: Monday\, 5 November 2018 – FutureSpace\, Sandton
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181030T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181015T095753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T095753Z
UID:4023-1540904400-1540915200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Durban
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the relevant link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend one of these sessions. Durban: Tuesday\, 30 October 2018 –  Garden Court Umhlanga.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-durban/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181005T075659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T075659Z
UID:3932-1540558800-1540566000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Sharing the Transformation Vision of a Just and Equal South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Over the past six months\, the NBI has worked collectively with our member companies to critically reflect on transformation in South Africa. The programme aims to meaningfully contribute to the corporate sector’s transformation journey – in a way that goes beyond compliance. Instead\, it is about contributing in a deep and meaningful way to eradicate discrimination\, inequity and inequality and in so doing building social cohesion\, common purpose and harmonious relationships in the workplace as well as between business and the broader society. The process and outcomes of this engagement have been consolidated in a concise report\, which also highlights the themes that will guide the work going forward. This event will share these outcomes and detail the way forward. \nPlease contact: Khule Duma should you wish to attend this session or for further details on NBI’s Transformation Programme.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sharing-the-transformation-vision-of-a-just-and-equal-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Transformation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181005T080306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T080306Z
UID:3938-1539694800-1539702000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Consultation on the Second Biennial Report on Climate Change Research and Development
DESCRIPTION:The National Government Performance Management Framework requires the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) are jointly conducting an assessment of climate change research and development in South Africa every two years\, for reporting to Cabinet. The second assessment is currently underway. Join us in understanding and influencing the national research and development agenda on climate change. The purpose of the assessment is to help ensure that South Africa has the necessary knowledge\, skills\, technologies and capacities to thrive in the 21st century\, with all its changes and uncertainties. You are encouraged to participate in this assessment by attending the consultation on the 16th of October 2018. For more information please contact: Nadia Algera or Verushka Singh and click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/consultation-on-the-second-biennial-report-on-climate-change-research-and-development/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180927T132832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T132832Z
UID:3828-1539682200-1539689400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Agile Response to Disruptive Forces
DESCRIPTION:The South African Energy Association (SANEA) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a joint workshop to do a deep dive on the pivot risk on agile responses to disruptive forces. This risk has been defined as “Agile response to rapidly changing technological\, market\, social and environmental drivers and trends leading to modified business models and markets”. The workshop will be attended by Energy Experts Group set up by SANEA to provide input into the 2019 report. If you are an NBI member company\, we invite you to be a part of this process by preparing some thoughts to this risk and attending the workshop. Enquiries can be directed to: Verushka Singh or please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/agile-response-to-disruptive-forces/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181009T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20181005T083557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T083557Z
UID:3957-1539086400-1539093600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Green Skills Colloquium Event
DESCRIPTION:JET Education Services\, in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, is convening a Green Skills Colloquium to support the development of the skills pipeline and strengthen the pathways for youth in the Green Economy. The Colloquium is being convened under the auspices of the New Skills for Youth (NS4Y) programme of the JP Morgan Chase Foundation\, and forms part of the shared objective of the convening organisations to find scalable solutions to the challenge of youth unemployment. This colloquium operates within an emerging social compact around job creation through the work of JET\, Harambee and the NBI in strengthening youth pathways to employment. The Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, being led by Harambee in partnership with the NBI\, is a broad partnership which seeks to achieve employment and self-employment opportunities for 7\,500 youth over the next three years\, including in the Green Economy. RSVP TO GREEN SKILLS COLLOQUIUM.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-skills-colloquium-event/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181001T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T135724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T135724Z
UID:3644-1538395200-1538400600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Our Energy Context and the Energy Efficiency Guide Launch
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with Nedbank and Carbon Trust is hosting the launch of The Energy Efficiency Guide. This is a practical guide for improved business competiveness through energy efficiency and energy management. We will explore the macroeconomic energy environment in South Africa with Nedbank’s Chief Economist\, Dennis Dykes\, illustrate the NBI’s plan for energy and energy efficiency over the next year\, and introduce a practical guide to energy efficiency produced by Nedbank\, NBI and Carbon Trust. Enquiries can be directed to: Verushka Singh or click here should you wish to attend this launch.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/our-energy-context-and-the-energy-efficiency-guide-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T135427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T135427Z
UID:3641-1538125200-1538150400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy – Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:In response to social\, economic and environmental pressures\, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social\, economic\, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability. Those that can demonstrate their commitment and contribution towards the achievement of the SDGs increase their chances of remaining relevant and competitive in future. Join us at our interactive and informative SDG Roadshow designed to help you identify the strong business case for adopting and aligning your company’s strategy and core business activities to the SDGs by clicking on the following link: Johannesburg – Friday\, 28 September 2018. Should you require further information\, please contact: Geeta Morar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T135150Z
UID:3637-1538038800-1538064000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:In response to social\, economic and environmental pressures\, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social\, economic\, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability. Those that can demonstrate their commitment and contribution towards the achievement of the SDGs increase their chances of remaining relevant and competitive in future. Join us at our interactive and informative SDG Roadshow designed to help you identify the strong business case for adopting and aligning your company’s strategy and core business activities to the SDGs by clicking on the following link: Cape Town – Thursday\, 27 September 2018. Should you require further information\, please contact: Geeta Morar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180926T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T134825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T134825Z
UID:3632-1537952400-1537977600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy – KZN
DESCRIPTION:In response to social\, economic and environmental pressures\, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social\, economic\, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability. Those that can demonstrate their commitment and contribution towards the achievement of the SDGs increase their chances of remaining relevant and competitive in future. Join us at our interactive and informative SDG Roadshow designed to help you identify the strong business case for adopting and aligning your company’s strategy and core business activities to the SDGs by clicking on the following link: Durban –  Wednesday\, 26 September 2018. Should you require further information\, please contact: Geeta Morar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-kzn/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180920T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T134354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T134354Z
UID:3629-1537441200-1537448400@www.nbi.org.za
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:20180918T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T134046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T134046Z
UID:3627-1537272000-1537279200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Strengthening the Capacity of TVET Colleges to Deliver Green Skills: Enabling Youth Transitions into the Green Economy
DESCRIPTION:The South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have the potential to deliver at scale\, innovative programmes that respond to industry needs. However\, to realise this potential fully\, colleges and industry must find new and meaningful ways in which to work together to prepare youth for the ever-changing world of work. In the past few years\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and its partners: Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, Central Johannesburg College\, the Nedbank Foundation’s Eyethu Community Trust and the Institute of Plumbing South Africa\, have invested resources and expertise to inform the development of a TVET college intervention for Green Skills underpinned by quality\, responsiveness to industry demand and enhancing youth employability.The NBI together with its partners are hosting to a Thought Leadership Session (TLS) which will include a panel\, comprising representatives from: TVET colleges\, companies\, an industry body and candidates who took part in the project\, who will share their reflections at this TLS. Please RSVP here should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/strengthening-the-capacity-of-tvet-colleges-to-deliver-green-skills-enabling-youth-transitions-into-the-green-economy/
LOCATION:ERM
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T141508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T141508Z
UID:3651-1536753600-1536760800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Lunch with Cas Coovadia – Making Land\, Rand and Sense of South Africa (KZN)
DESCRIPTION:An invitation to an intimate reflection on recent developments in the country over lunch with Cas Coovadia (Chairman\, The Banking Association of South Africa)\, Xolani Magojo (Chairperson\, NBI KZN Regional Advisory Committee) and Joanne Yawitch (CEO:  The National Business Initiative). \nWe invite you to join us to reflect on recent developments in the country and make sense of what these mean for business in the short to medium-term.  The 1H2018 started off under a romantic haze of nostalgia following leadership change within the ruling party. \nBe that as it may\, challenges facing the country abound:  inequality\, unemployment and poverty levels remain stubbornly high.  We are also not addressing\, in a way that produces results\, the low levels of investment and economic growth\, which are critical to addressing inequality\, poverty and unemployment.  The fresh attack on emerging market currencies including the Rand\, imminent legislative changes on land ownership and the approaching national elections continue to collectively nurture uncomfortable levels of market insecurity. \nIn spite of the outlook\, the NBI stands firm in the belief that business has a strong and meaningful role to play in successfully steering and influencing the country through choppy waters.  Join Cas\, Xolani and Joanne and a select group of KwaZulu-Natal business people for an intimate and stimulating discussion on emergent political and economic trends\, and what these mean for business in the region. \n Please note that this is a by invitation only event.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/lunch-with-cas-coovadia-making-land-rand-and-sense-of-south-africa-kzn/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180829T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180912T141009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T141009Z
UID:3648-1535544000-1535551200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Information Session on Initiative to Expand Labour Market Opportunities for Youth in Technical Fields
DESCRIPTION:South African youths continue to face a number of challenges in their attempts to make a successful transition to the labour market. Those who embark on technical pathways have limited options in the post-school learning environment and their access to workplace learning opportunities\, is severely restricted. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, together with Government and implementing partners\, have established an Initiative to facilitate entry pathways into technical occupations for large numbers of youths who show potential\, but face numerous barriers. The Initiative will seek to unlock entry level opportunities in the areas of Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) across a range of sectors. \nThe programme will act as a catalyst for scaling up demand for IRM skills and work together with employer associations\, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges and training providers to bridge the technical skills and work readiness gaps and place candidates in appropriate\, on the job training. Through innovative models of delivery\, the programme will assist employers to optimise their talent pipeline while contributing to the development of effective and sustainable employment in IRM occupations. \nThe NBI and Harambee are hosting an information session which will: \n\nIntroduce the IRM Initiative and illustrate how employers can benefit.\nOutline the strategy for expanding and sustaining these technical pathways over the next 3 years.\n\nClick here to ACCEPT.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/information-session-on-initiative-to-expand-labour-market-opportunities-for-youth-in-technical-fields/
LOCATION:Kopano ya metsi
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180803T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180720T140511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T140511Z
UID:3419-1533283200-1533301200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Durban
DESCRIPTION:National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice\, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give you the opportunity to participate in the South African process. The Talanoa Dialogue represents an opening up of the UN Climate Negotiations because non-state actors are able to actively participate and submit their ideas for how national governments can improve their emission reduction targets. If you an NBI Member company and would like to attend the Durban roadshow then please click on the following link to RSVP:  Durban – Friday\, 3 August 2018.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-durban/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002128
CREATED:20180720T140225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T140225Z
UID:3414-1533207600-1533214800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice\, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give you the opportunity to participate in the South African process. The Talanoa Dialogue represents an opening up of the UN Climate Negotiations because non-state actors are able to actively participate and submit their ideas for how national governments can improve their emission reduction targets. If you an NBI Member company and would like to attend the JOhannesburg roadshow then please click on the following link: Johannesburg – Thursday\, 2 August 2018.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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