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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181108T130000
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the following link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this session:  Cape Town: Thursday\, 8 November 2018 – Southern Sun Waterfront.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181107T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20181105T115634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T115634Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20181016T100023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T100023Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:World Water Week\, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop\, updates and insights will be shared from our local collective action partnerships between industry\, government and civil society\, including the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership and the Western Cape Water Task Force. Finally\, our Durban seminar will conclude with an introduction to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its implications for South African companies. Click on the following link if you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this session: Johannesburg: Monday\, 5 November 2018 – FutureSpace\, Sandton
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181030T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20181015T095753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T095753Z
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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:20260423T001128
CREATED:20181005T075659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T075659Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20181005T080306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T080306Z
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SUMMARY:Consultation on the Second Biennial Report on Climate Change Research and Development
DESCRIPTION:The National Government Performance Management Framework requires the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) are jointly conducting an assessment of climate change research and development in South Africa every two years\, for reporting to Cabinet. The second assessment is currently underway. Join us in understanding and influencing the national research and development agenda on climate change. The purpose of the assessment is to help ensure that South Africa has the necessary knowledge\, skills\, technologies and capacities to thrive in the 21st century\, with all its changes and uncertainties. You are encouraged to participate in this assessment by attending the consultation on the 16th of October 2018. For more information please contact: Nadia Algera or Verushka Singh and click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/consultation-on-the-second-biennial-report-on-climate-change-research-and-development/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180927T132832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T132832Z
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SUMMARY:Agile Response to Disruptive Forces
DESCRIPTION:The South African Energy Association (SANEA) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a joint workshop to do a deep dive on the pivot risk on agile responses to disruptive forces. This risk has been defined as “Agile response to rapidly changing technological\, market\, social and environmental drivers and trends leading to modified business models and markets”. The workshop will be attended by Energy Experts Group set up by SANEA to provide input into the 2019 report. If you are an NBI member company\, we invite you to be a part of this process by preparing some thoughts to this risk and attending the workshop. Enquiries can be directed to: Verushka Singh or please click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/agile-response-to-disruptive-forces/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181009T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20181009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20181005T083557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T083557Z
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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:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180912T135724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T135724Z
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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:20260423T001128
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:20260423T001128
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:20260423T001128
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:20260423T001128
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:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180912T134046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T134046Z
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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:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180912T141508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T141508Z
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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:20260423T001128
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:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180720T140511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T140511Z
UID:3419-1533283200-1533301200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Durban
DESCRIPTION:National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice\, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give you the opportunity to participate in the South African process. The Talanoa Dialogue represents an opening up of the UN Climate Negotiations because non-state actors are able to actively participate and submit their ideas for how national governments can improve their emission reduction targets. If you an NBI Member company and would like to attend the Durban roadshow then please click on the following link to RSVP:  Durban – Friday\, 3 August 2018.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-durban/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180719T145207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T145207Z
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SUMMARY:Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice\, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give you the opportunity to participate in the South African process. The Talanoa Dialogue represents an opening up of the UN Climate Negotiations because non-state actors are able to actively participate and submit their ideas for how national governments can improve their emission reduction targets. If you an NBI Member company and would like to attend the Cape Town roadshow then please click on the following link to RSVP: Cape Town – Wednesday\, 1 August 2018.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180713T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180712T144143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T144143Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a vision of an equal and just South Africa - Workshop 2 in Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION: If you are an NBI member company we invite you to join us in collectively crafting a vision of a South Africa where business has transformed by meaningfully and actively addressing inequality and inequity through its value chain to create a thriving society. Over the past few months the National Business Initiative (NBI) and its members have collaboratively worked towards creating a vision for an equal and just South Africa via a number of national workshops. Through in-depth discussion and critical reflection\, the workshops have highlighted key barriers to achieving transformation and social cohesion and have identified areas of focus to reduce these barriers and drive inclusion. For further information please contact Gugu Mclaren-Ushewokunze or click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/creating-a-vision-of-an-equal-and-just-south-africa-workshop-2-in-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Brian-2-1
CATEGORIES:CEOs Office
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180712T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180712T144649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T144649Z
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SUMMARY:TLS: Mastering Water and Energy Facilities Management - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION: Resource efficiency\, whether related to energy\, carbon\, waste or water\, has become the new normal and the required standard in a water scarce and carbon constrained world. For companies\, ensuring the innovative and efficient use of energy and water in buildings and equipment is often the key step in this journey. This process of strengthened facilities management supports improved technical understanding\, enhances credibility when engaging with external stakeholders\, reduces operating costs and supports business continuity. If you an NBI Member company\, please join us for a TLS seminar focused on the art and science of facilities management by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-mastering-water-and-energy-facilities-management/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180706T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180622T145149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T145149Z
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SUMMARY:Information session on the requirements for the implementation of the Youth Employment Service and implications for companies
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s unemployment rate is among the highest in the world at 26.7% in the first quarter of 2018\, with the unemployment rate among youth (15 to 34) at 38\,2% (Quarterly Labour Force Survey\, Q1:2018). \nPresident Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Youth Employment Service (YES) on 27th March 2018 as a joint effort between business\, government and labour aimed at placing unemployed black youth aged 18 to 29 in companies for twelve months to gain access to work-readiness training and work experience. By creating job opportunities and delivering training for youth\, YES seeks to contribute towards achieving social and economic transformation. \nThe incentive package for companies hosting the YES candidates includes government’s Employment Tax Incentive and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) recognition. On 29th March 2018\, the Department of Trade and Industry published for public comment a Gazette (Vol. 633\, No. 41546) to amend the Draft Statement 000\, Code Series 000 of 2018 in terms of section 9 (5) of the B-BBEE Amendment Act 2003\, (Act No.53 of 2003) as amended by the B-BBEE Act of 2013. Whilst we await the outcome of public comments on the Gazette\, it is important nonetheless for National Business Initiative (NBI) member companies to recognise the implications of the proposed amendements in relation to YES. \nThe NBI cordially invites you to attend an information session which will include inputs on: \n\nThe requirements\, processes and protocols for companies wanting to participate in the YES initiative and the implications thereof.\nThe proposed amendments to the B-BBEE codes with respect to the introduction of YES and the implications for companies wanting to host the YES candidates.\n\nRSVP by clicking here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/information-session-on-the-requirements-for-the-implementation-of-the-youth-employment-service-and-implications-for-companies/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180703T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180619T143026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T143026Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Creating a Vision of an Equal and Just South Africa - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The NBI’s Transformation Programme explores how we can find effective ways to contribute towards creating an equal and just South African society within and outside of the workplace. The programme engages with both the role of business in addressing our core socio-economic challenges of inequality\, poverty and unemployment and will also address key internal transformation issues in corporates\, including inter alia issues of equity in relation to race\, gender\, age and leadership. Via a series of national workshops\, we aim to collectively explore and rethink a future where all people have access to the economy\, and equality in society. If you are an NBI Member company we would value your input and experience in this important and timely recommitment to changing South African society.Click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-creating-a-vision-of-an-equal-and-just-south-africa-cape-town/
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CATEGORIES:CEOs Office
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180613T112202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T112202Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Setting Meaningful Water Targets - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the CEO Water Mandate are excited to announce the hosting of a public workshop focused on the setting of meaningful\, context specific water targets by South African companies. \nMain topics to be covered in the workshop: \n\nAn introduction to Context Based Water Targets (CBWTs)\nAn overview of the planned South Africa CBWT pilot\nCurrent company practice in catchment level engagement and target setting\nThe latest international theory and practice in water stewardship\nThe role of NBI’s informal partnerships in supporting water resilience in the Gauteng and Western Cape Provinces\n\nKey speakers at the workshop will include: \n\nJoanne Yawitch\, CEO: NBI\nJason Morrison\, Head: CEO Water Mandate and President: Pacific Institute\nTien Shiao\, Senior Research Associate: Pacific Institute and Advisor: CEO Water Mandate\nFeroz Koor\, Group Head of Sustainability: Woolworths\nRivash Panday\, Specialist\, Sustainable Water: Sasol\nAlex McNamara\, Programme Manager: Climate Change and Water: NBI\n\nPlease join us as we consider the importance of effective target setting and collaboration in supporting a water secure future in South Africa. \nRSVP:Cape Town – Wednesday\, 27 June 2018 at The Hilton Cape Town City Centre.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-setting-meaningful-water-targets-cape-town/
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CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180613T145513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T145513Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Creating a Vision of an Equal and Just South Africa - Durban
DESCRIPTION: The NBI’s Transformation Programme explores how we can find effective ways to contribute towards creating an equal and just South African society within and outside of the workplace. The programme engages with both the role of business in addressing our core socio-economic challenges of inequality\, poverty and unemployment and will also address key internal transformation issues in corporates\, including inter alia issues of equity in relation to race\, gender\, age and leadership. Via a series of national workshops\, we aim to collectively explore and rethink a future where all people have access to the economy\, and equality in society. If you are an NBI Member company we would value your input and experience in this important and timely recommitment to changing South African society. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-creating-a-vision-of-an-equal-and-just-south-africa-durban/
CATEGORIES:CEOs Office
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180613T111024Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Setting Meaningful Water Targets - Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the CEO Water Mandate are excited to announce the hosting of a public workshop focused on the setting of meaningful\, context specific water targets by South African companies. Please join us as we consider the importance of effective target setting and collaboration in supporting a water secure future in South Africa. \nMain topics to be covered in the workshop: \n\nAn introduction to Context Based Water Targets (CBWTs)\nAn overview of the planned South Africa CBWT pilot\nCurrent company practice in catchment level engagement and target setting\nThe latest international theory and practice in water stewardship\nThe role of NBI’s informal partnerships in supporting water resilience in the Gauteng and Western Cape Provinces\n\nKey speakers at the workshop will include: \n\nJoanne Yawitch\, CEO: NBI\nJason Morrison\, Head: CEO Water Mandate and President: Pacific Institute\nTien Shiao\, Senior Research Associate: Pacific Institute and Advisor: CEO Water Mandate\nFeroz Koor\, Group Head of Sustainability: Woolworths\nRivash Panday\, Specialist\, Sustainable Water: Sasol\nAlex McNamara\, Programme Manager: Climate Change and Water: NBI\n\nPlease join us as we consider the importance of effective target setting and collaboration in supporting a water secure future in South Africa. \nRSVP as follows:  Johannesburg – Monday\, 25 June 2018 at Sasol\, Sandton.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-setting-meaningful-water-targets-johannesburg/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180528T123833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T123833Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: The 4th Industrial Revolution and The Future of Work in SA
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Adcorp\, hosted by Barloworld Limited are holding the second thought leadership series that has 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). This follows the first dialogue session at which subject matter experts shared their views of the trends which are foreshadowed to impact the new world of work. \nThe focus of this second dialogue\, will reflect on the nature of work and the debate around what constitutes decent work both in South Africa and worldwide and opportunities for South Africa within the 4th Industrial Revolution\, drawing on work done by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE)\, which is the employer representative body at the ILO. The timing of this dialogue is particularly relevant given the fact that President Ramaphosa is now the co-chair of the ILO Global Commission on the Future of Work. It further reinforces the relevance of this topic and the possibility of an NBI collective action work stream\, through membership engagement\, evolving out of the dialogue series. \nWe are therefore delighted and honoured to confirm Dr Joni Musabayana\, ILO\, Director\, Decent Work Team for Eastern and Southern Africa Country Office for Botswana\, Lesotho\, South Africa and Swaziland and Mthunzi Mdwaba\, IOE VP to the ILO\, Vice Chairman of the ILO and Commissioner of the Global Commission on the Future of Work\, as keynote inputs at this event. \nPlease click here to RSVP. \nPresentations: \nThe 4th Industrial Revolution Future of Work in South \nBy Dr Joni Musabayan \nThe 4th Industrial Revolution Future of Work in South \nBy Mr Mthunzi Mdwaba
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-4th-industrial-revolution-and-the-future-of-work-in-sa/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180608T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180522T144140Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: Internal Carbon Price
DESCRIPTION:A growing group of forward-looking companies are using an internal carbon price to help manage climate risk and align themselves with the low-carbon transition. \nInternal carbon pricing can not only help companies effectively combat climate change and meet bold emissions reduction targets\, but can also encourage innovation\, drive down costs and help ensure sustained economic competitiveness. \nLeading businesses recognise this and are building a carbon price into their operations and investment decisions\, as an effective way to future-proof profitability and help shape the evolving regulatory framework. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) is partnering with the global collation We Mean Business (WMB) to help enhance ambition in the response to climate change. One of the key action items under the We Mean Business commitments\, that we focus on\, is carbon pricing.  This commitment requires companies to: \n\nSet an internal carbon price high enough to materially affect investment decisions to drive down greenhouse gas emissions; and benchmark against peers;\nPublicly advocate the importance of carbon pricing through policy mechanisms that take into account country specific economies and policy contexts; and the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC); and\nCommunicate on progress over time on the two criteria above in public corporate reports.\n\nPlease join us for a TLS “working session” where we interactively unpack the practicalities of fulfilling these requirements\, in particular how one would set and use an internal price. \nSpeakers: \n\nDave Collins: Executive\, MAC Consulting\n\n\nMandy Rambharos: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Manager\, Eskom\n\n\nShamini Harrington: Principal SHE Policy and Sustainability Advisor\, Sasol\n\n\nSteve Nicholls: Head: Environmental Sustainability\, NBI\n\n  \n\n\n\nIf you are an NBI Member company and would like to attend this TLS please RSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-internal-carbon-price/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T092751Z
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SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Series: The Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
DESCRIPTION:Published in June 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 such as CDP. \nThe Task Force’s recommendations represent an important step in enabling market forces to support a smooth transition to a low-carbon economy\, by identifying the information needed to appropriately assess and price climate-related risks and opportunities. These recommended disclosures should be included in Corporates’ financial reports and the recommendations include practical and illustrative methods on how to do so. \nThe Task Force further recommends addressing future climate-related risks through a forward-looking scenario development process\, undertaken at company level. This process includes formulating a business scenario that is based on an emissions trajectory that gives the highest likelihood of limiting the average global temperature increase to 2⁰ C. \nIf you are an NBI Member company\, please join us for a TLS “working session” where we interactively unpack the TCFD and its implications for companies in South Africa\, as well as consider the ways in which the TCFD recommendations relate to key disclosure platforms and sustainability metrics. \nPlease click here if you wish to ACCEPT this TLS.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180521T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20180521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T001128
CREATED:20180509T091555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T091555Z
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SUMMARY:Kopano ya Metsi’s Municipal Water Infrastructure Investment Dialogue
DESCRIPTION: Municipalities are the service delivery arm of government. Theirs in an important mandate upon which hinges key areas of South Africa’s social and economic development. At present\, most municipalities face immense challenges relating to the development and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. It is therefore key to understand the challenges municipalities face\, what infrastructure projects they are prioritising and how best to strengthen their water business for social and economic prosperity. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with SALGA\, are hosting to a unique dialogue being held in collaboration with two South African municipalities. The dialogue will serve as a pilot and will bring together two municipalities with a panel of experts to consider each municipality’s specific challenges and water infrastructure needs\, and how these needs might be addressed. The panel will be composed of public and private experts with varying expertise. \nThe roundtable will focus on: \n\nThe current state of each municipality’s water and sanitation business: this includes challenges experienced in water financing and investment and the day to day running of a water service authority (WSA)\,\nThe envisaged water and sanitation project pipeline at the two municipalities\,\nFeedback and recommendations from the expert panel on possible methods and approaches\,\nPotential areas for collaboration; and\nNetworking and relationship building.\n\nPlease click here if you wish to ATTEND this dialogue.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsis-municipal-water-infrastructure-investment-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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