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SUMMARY:CEO Thought Leadership Dialogues: Courageous Leadership | Woolworths Inclusive Justice Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with Woolworths\, under the NBI’s Social Transformation Bold and Transformative Leadership Pathway\, is hosting our fifth CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue\, as we explore Courageous Leadership in Driving Transformation. \nThe NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue Series is an influential virtual engagement platform for business leaders. It provides an opportunity to explore the challenges\, opportunities\, lessons and best practices essential to our economic recovery\, transformation within workplaces and a just and inclusive culture\, whilst strengthening business’ role in society. \nIn this dialogue with Zyda Rylands (Woolworths Food’s CEO)\, Chantal Butler (People Director for Woolworths SA) and Zinzi Mgolodela (Woolworths Director of Corporate Affairs)\, we will explore Woolworths Inclusive Justice Initiative (IJI) journey. This includes understanding how the journey began\, Woolworths’s approach to addressing systemic inequality in tangible ways and the importance of evolving and accelerating efforts to make a sustainable\, meaningful difference for people and communities – “doing good as we do business.” \nIn conversation with NBI’s Gugu McLaren-Ushewokunze (Head: Social Transformation) and Bridgette Mdangayi (Programme Manager: Social Transformation)\, Zyda Rylands\, Chantal Butler and Zinzi Mgolodela will detail how the Inclusive Justice Initiative is a natural next step in the evolution of Woolworths’s Good Business Journey. They will discusss how the Inclusive Justice Initiative aims to build Woolworths into an organisation that not only embraces diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, but uses its influence and reach to help build a society where more people feel they can embrace their individuality\, be accepted\, participate and belong. \nCall to Action: \nThe NBI aims to galvanise CEO’s & thought leaders to drive and champion collective action through implementable and innovative approaches for transformation\, whilst also taking action to prioritise workplace inclusion so as to drive business commitment and advance transformation as a normative culture\, both in the workplace and more broadly in society.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogues-courageous-leadership-woolworths-inclusive-justice-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
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SUMMARY:Co-creating Opportunity Dialogue: Public and Private Sector Collaboration in a Post Local Government Election Context
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Sanlam Group\, is hosting an important dialogue\, which will explore innovative  opportunities for value co-creation\, post the November 2021 Local government elections. \nThis event is the first NBI C-Suite Dialogue\, a series of high-level conversations where executives can offer advice and gain key insights on a range of important topics\, through sharing best practice with their peers. This dialogue will focus on unpacking the concept of servant leadership; defining a democratic and functional society and the impact on our  economy of achieving these outcomes; the interplay between social cohesion (including service delivery) and business; as well as highlighting opportunities for collaboration and co-creation between the public and private sectors. \nOur esteemed panel of speakers\, from both the Public and Private sectors\, are as follows: \n\nMs Avril Williamson\, Director General: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)\nMr Xolile George\, Chief Executive Officer (CEO): South African Local Government Association (SALGA)\nMr Leon Camphor\, Chief Executive Officer: The Association for Savings and Investments South Africa (ASISA)\nMr Mzila Mthenjane\, Executive Head: Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement\, Exxaro\nMs Joanne Yawitch\, Chief Executive Officer: National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMr Karl Socikwa\, Group Executive: Marketing Development and Sustainability\, Sanlam Group
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/co-creating-opportunity-dialogue-public-and-private-sector-collaboration-in-a-post-local-government-election-context/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20211103T111126Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Water Stewardship Conference - Online
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URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/7th-annual-water-stewardship-conference-online/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20211014T133855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091303Z
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SUMMARY:Just Transition Pathways Report Launch: AFOLU Sector Decarbonisation and The Role of Gas for a Just Transition Reports
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the release of the next two report chapters from the Just Transition Pathways research project: \n\nThe AFOLU Sector Decarbonisation Pathway Report\nThe Role of Gas for a Just Transition Report\n\nThis project is a partnership between the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). These chapters form part of the broader series focussed on developing decarbonisation pathways for sectors of the South African economy. \nThe Agriculture\, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) chapter explores measures and impacts of the transition to a low-carbon\, climate resilient AFOLU sector\, while the Gas report focuses on understanding the role of gas in South Africa’s decarbonisation journey. \nLike many developing countries\, South Africa has the task of balancing the urgent need for a just economic transition and growth with ensuring environmental resources are sustainably used and consumed\, while also responding to the physical impacts of climate change. These sectors play a critical role in responding to these challenges. \nKey findings from each of these reports: \n\nThe South African AFOLU sector is at significant climate risk and requires the development of a climate resilient AFOLU sector. This will ensure food security\,  sustainable healthy diets for all South Africans and maintain the sector’s socio-economic contribution.\nIf affordably supplied\, gas can play a key transition role by enabling variability management in the power sector and substitute coal feedstock in industry and particularly in the synfuels sector.\n\nBackground: \nSouth Africa is extremely vulnerable to the physical risk of climate change and the transition risk presented by a rapid global trend to a zero-carbon future. There is a pressing need to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change globally. We also need to consider green industrialisation as an opportunity to address South Africa’s economic stagnation and to respond to the global economic crisis triggered by the devastating COVID-19 Pandemic. To enable our economic recovery\, ensure long term competitiveness and social resilience in the face of future climate and transition risk\, South Africa needs a Just Transition plan to avoid getting left behind. We therefore need to work toward a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. \nJoin the webinar on Tuesday\, 2 November 2021\, to learn more about the results and consider implications and opportunities for South Africa with our multistakeholder panel.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/just-transition-pathways-report-launch-afolu-sector-decarbonisation-and-the-role-of-gas-for-a-just-transition-reports/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211013T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
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SUMMARY:CEO Dialogues: Nation Building in the Time of a Crisis | How Deliberate & Conscious Leadership is Driving the Social State of the Nation
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with Shell\, under the NBI’s Social Transformation Bold and Transformative Leadership Pathway\, is hosting a second CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue\, as we explore How Deliberate & Conscious Leadership is Driving the Social State of the Nation. \nThe NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue Series is an influential virtual engagement platform for business leaders. It provides an opportunity to explore the challenges\, opportunities\, lessons and best practice essential to our economic recovery and transformation within workplaces\, whilst strengthening the role of business in society. \nIn this dialogue with Shell South Africa\, Country Chair\, Mr Hloniphizwe Mtolo\, will provide insights on managing and leading during a crisis\, underlined by deliberate and conscious leadership\, as well as the crucial interplay between governance and nation building. \nIn conversation with NBI CEO\, Joanne Yawitch\, Mr Mtolo will explore the leadership culture in a multi-national and how this influences the concept of the role of Business in national development in the South Africa context. Joanne will also explore Nation Building\, through a transformation lens\, by interrogating Hloniphizwe’s role as a empathetic and accountable leader in a multi-national organisation. \nThrough Hloniphizwe’s first-hand experience\, the discussion aims to understand the importance of being driven by the commitment to enable change while remaining a conscious leader. \nCall to Action: \nThe NBI calls on CEOs to take action by prioritising Nation-building\, by deliberately constructing and structuring initiatives and programmes to develop innovative leadership and drive transformation through business commitments. These commitments are driven by the realisation that we must use participation and the transfer of ideas to develop democratic institutions that promote economic and social welfare. \nPlease click here to register for this Zoom event.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-dialogues-nation-building-in-the-time-of-a-crisis-how-deliberate-conscious-leadership-is-driving-the-social-state-of-the-nation/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211012T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091252Z
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SUMMARY:Just Transition Pathways Project: Public release of the mining sector and the petrochemicals and chemicals sector decarbonisation reports
DESCRIPTION:The decarbonisation report chapters for both the mining as well as the petrochemicals and chemicals sectors are now ready to be shared! We are excited for you to join us as we release these findings as part of the broader NBI-BUSA-BCG Just Transition Pathways project for public consultation. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) launched the Just Transition Pathways research project in 2020 in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Together\, with a broad range of stakeholders\, including business\, government\, civil society and academia\, we sought to identify decarbonisation pathways for key sectors of the South African economy\, aligned with the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. This was done to show that it is indeed possible to decarbonise our economy and to ensure a Just Transition. \nA Just Transition is an opportunity for South Africa to manage both physical climate and transition risks\, effectively contributing to global climate response efforts and addressing our current socio-economic challenges. In the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic\, a Just Transition offers a way to foster an inclusive and equitable economic recovery and growth\, unlocking green investment opportunities and economic competitiveness for key sectors. This part of our Just Transitions project seeks to identify techno-economic decarbonisation pathways for key sectors of our economy and highlight what critical decisions and actions are necessary to enable a Just Transition for South Africa. \nThese report chapters summarise the results from the development of both the mining as well as petrochemicals and chemicals sector decarbonisation pathways towards net zero emissions by 2050. \nJoin the webinar on 12th October 2021 as we highlight what the possible decarbonisation pathways could look like for each of these sectors and consider their implications and opportunities for South Africa.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/just-transition-pathways-project-public-release-of-the-mining-sector-and-the-petrochemicals-and-chemicals-sector-decarbonisation-reports/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210908T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210819T120234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091249Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue - Cultivating Bold Young Leadership for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Why is it important to cultivate bold young leaders? \nThe innovative energy and leadership vision of young people is an important contributing factor in driving transformation and equity in the workplace. Young leaders play a critical role in translating aspirations for inclusive and sustainable economies into practical actions. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) developed the Intergenerational Leadership Dialogues as a platform to critically explore how different workplaces engage different generations as an important component of transformation and equity. \nThese discussions are intended to elevate the voices of young people at work\, facilitate innovative thinking and reimagine leadership. This dialogue will focus on Cultivating Bold Young Leadership for the Future through an exploration of leadership approaches across industries. \nTo provide a voice for young leaders in the workplace requires intergenerational dialogue and support. Through knowledge sharing from experts in different sectors\, this event will unpack the value of professional support\, mentorship\, upskilling\, access\, development\, learning and growth. This particular dialogue will discuss the intricacies of engaging a bold young leadership in working towards a future that is gender transformative\, reskilled for new economies and environmentally sustainable.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-cultivating-bold-young-leadership-for-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210817T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210817T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210802T123818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091245Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Dialogue: Gender Diversity and Women Empowerment in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Imperial in partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, under the NBI’s Social Transformation: Bold and Transformative Leadership Pathway are hosting a CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue as we unpack Gender Diversity and Women Empowerment in the Workplace. \nThe NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue Series is an important virtual engagement for business leaders. It is an opportunity to explore both challenges and opportunities\, lessons and best practice vital to our economic recovery\, as well as co-created approaches and interventions that drive transformation within workplaces and strengthen the role of business in society. \nIn this dialogue with Imperial CEO\, Mohammed Akoojee and Executive Vice President: Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations\, Esha Mansingh\, we will explore the importance of gender diversity and the advancement of women in the workplace and why it is both necessary and pivotal for organisations to grow\, succeed and be sustainable in challenging economic circumstances. \nThe discussion aims to understand the importance of gender equity being driven from the top\, in order to ensure commitment and create an enabling environment for change. We also examine the role of mentorship in supporting growth and empowerment. We aim to understand first-hand the experience of Esha Mansingh being a young woman in leadership and what the guidance of having a visionary leader meant in spearheading her career and success. By exploring the impact thereof\, we can understand how it has shaped women’s empowerment within Imperial and what she has been able to achieve as a result. \nThis thought leadership discussion will also enable conversation around best practice and the commitment to gender equality. \nCall to Action: \nWe call on CEOs to take action and prioritise transformation and equity as a key focal area in driving business commitment to advance transformation as a normative culture in the workplace. This commitment should be driven by a realisation that addressing gender equity and inclusion is not a competitive issue\, but a societal imperative.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-dialogue-gender-diversity-and-women-empowerment-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210811T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210722T130547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T075952Z
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SUMMARY:The public release of the Power Sector Decarbonisation Report from the NBI Just Transition Pathways project - Our future is renewable
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share the first in a series of report chapters on the decarbonisation pathways for the South African economy. Join us on 11th August 2021 as we release the findings of the NBI Just Transition Pathways project for the South African power sector as a draft chapter for public consultation. \nBackground: \nSouth Africa and her people are extremely vulnerable to the physical risk of climate change and our economy is vulnerable to the transition risk presented by a rapid global trend to a low-carbon future. This trend is driven by the dire need to cut greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change globally. We also need to consider green industrialisation as an opportunity to get us out of the global economic crisis triggered by the devastating COVID-19 Pandemic. To support our economic recovery and ensure long term competitiveness and social resilience in the face of future climate and transition risk\, South Africa needs a Just Transition plan or we will risk getting left behind. We therefore need to work toward a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. \nIt is also essential that the South African business community is able to contribute constructively to conversations around what a just transition looks like in South Africa.  Our future must be ecologically and economically sustainable and just to ensure no one is left behind. \nIn response to the above imperatives\, the NBI launched the Just Transition Pathways research project in 2020 in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Together with participation from a broad range of stakeholders from business\, government\, civil society\, and academia\, we sought to identify decarbonisation pathways for key sectors of the South African economy aligned with net zero emissions by 2050. This was done to show that it is indeed possible to decarbonise our economy and to ensure a just transition. \nThis report chapter summarises the results from the power sector study and charts the technical and socio-economic pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. Two key findings of this report are: \n\nBy leveraging its world class renewable energy sources\, South Africa can fully decarbonise its power sector\, while unlocking the opportunity to stimulate economic growth and job creation.\nThe transformation of South Africa’s power system can result in net-positive job creation\, if South Africa can successfully localise elements of the renewable energy value chain and effectively re-skill the workforce.\n\nJoin the webinar on 11 August 2021 to learn more about the results and consider implications and opportunities for South Africa with our multistakeholder panel.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-public-release-of-the-power-sector-decarbonisation-report-from-the-nbi-just-transition-pathways-project-our-future-is-renewable/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210701T141520Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of WBCSD’s Vision 2050: Time to Transform
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are hosting the South African launch of Vision 2050: Time to Transform. We’ll be asking how business can lead the transformations needed for 9+ billion people to live well\, within planetary boundaries by 2050. \nThe world faces three critical challenges: the climate emergency\, nature loss and mounting inequality. Only collaboration at unprecedented levels between business\, government and civil society\, will create the impact and scale required to transform our systems to achieve our goal by 2050. WBCSD has not only imagined that future\, they have been putting proactive steps in place to make this vision a reality. \nVision 2050: Time to Transform provides a framework to guide business action in line with the urgency of these challenges. As the local implementation partner of the WBCSD\, NBI has participated in the co-creation of this vision. We want to see sustainable societies around the world and a South Africa that is thriving and inclusive economically\, environmentally and socially. Vision 2050 can contribute to our thinking and help accelerate our members efforts towards achieving this transformation. \nJoin us on Thursday 15 July for the South African launch of WBCSD’s Vision 2050 update to find out more about this comprehensive framework for business action. We will discuss the nine transformation pathways and provide new perspectives on the mindset shifts required for real transformation. \nKeryn James\, Group Chief Executive Officer of ERM and Vice-Chair of WBCSD’s Executive Committee\, will provide a keynote speech exploring how Vision 2050 guides companies on their transformation journeys to 2050. \nThe event will include company representatives from a range of key economic sectors as well as the following speakers: \n\nKeryn James (Keynote Speaker): Group CEO\, ERM and Vice-Chair\, WBCSD Executive Committee\nJoanne Yawitch: CEO\, NBI\nFilippo Veglio: Managing Director & Senior Management Team\, WBCSD\n\nTogether with the WBCSD\, we aim to journey on this transformation trajectory with business to 2050. Will you join us?
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-wbcsds-vision-2050-time-to-transform/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
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SUMMARY:Collectively Growing Township Economies: An opportunity to create bridges between the formal and township economy
DESCRIPTION:Persistent and increasingly high levels of youth unemployment in South Africa present one of the greatest obstacles to achieving equitable and inclusive economic growth. Given the scale of the challenges and the current economic context\, youth unemployment will not be solved through labour absorption in the formal sector alone. Growing our Township Economies is vital for creating entry-level learning and employment opportunities for young people where they live\, and also to upskill marginalised youth who lack formal post-school education\, with the skills that will enhance employability. \nThe Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative seeks to expand learning and employment opportunities for young people in a variety of artisanal fields. In order to achieve this\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) has focussed on identifying and growing entrepreneurial artisanal enterprises in township communities\, through enterprise development\, skills development and market access\, on the proviso that they train and employ young skilled IRM workers. The scope of IRM enterprises could include Manufacturers\, Plumbers\, Electricians\, General Maintenance\, Domestic Appliance Repairers\, Autobody Repairers\, Cellphone Repairers and others. \nThe NBI invites you to attend a virtual event where we will present our IRM Township Hub Programme through which companies in the formal sector can derive value and engage with township-based IRM enterprises to increase opportunities for enterprise growth and employment. \nThe first two hubs are being established in Ekurhuleni\, Gauteng and iLembe\, KZN with the aim to roll these out in township communities across the country\, over the next 5 years. \nWe look forward to your attendance\, as well as to your valuable input. \nPlease click here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/collectively-growing-township-economies-an-opportunity-to-create-bridges-between-the-formal-and-township-economy/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210604T123024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T080001Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Solidarity in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Why are Intergenerational Leadership Dialogues crucial for achieving solidarity in the workplace? \nAchieving solidarity in the workplace is a nuanced and complex journey with intergenerational dialogues as one of the most important vehicles to transport us there. Enhanced solidarity creates more inclusive work cultures and therefore more cohesive workplaces. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) has recognised that intergenerational leadership is an important aspect of transformation and equity and have created a platform to critically explore how workplaces engage around generational differences. These discussions intend to elevate the voices of young people at work\, facilitating innovative thinking and reimagining leadership. This particular discussion in the Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue series will look at the importance of Solidarity in the Workplace. \nAchieving  solidarity requires workplace cultures that are rooted in empathy\, belonging and community. The workplace is a space with varying power structures\, systems and processes\, all of which intercept to either enhance or diminish solidarity amongst employees. During this dialogue\, the discussion will focus on how solidarity is built across generations\, both at work and society at large\, as a vehicle of transformation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-solidarity-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210525T142125Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa Launch
DESCRIPTION:The year 2021 is pivotal in the race to tackle climate change\, and countries have a limited amount of time for action. Responding effectively to this global challenge involves a massive transformation in financial markets. The scale of financial and other resources needed to achieve this transformation is in the order of hundreds of billions of US dollars.   \nThis transformation must involve a country-driven shift toward policies and technologies that catalyse new investments and mainstream climate change into existing systems\, as articulated in countries’ climate commitments. South Africa requires a clear pathway to financing and implementing its climate targets as part of achieving a just transition for the country. \nA key barrier to climate action is the shortage of projects able to attract the finance and investment necessary for large-scale implementation. The financing available and the capacities to absorb such resources vary across different countries\, something which the National Business Initiative (NBI) and GreenCape have worked to address in South Africa over the past few years. \nNBI in partnership with GreenCape have recently been appointed as the delivery partners for the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) in South Africa. The CFA is a technical assistance programme funded by UK International Climate Finance\, globally led by PwC\, in collaboration with Ricardo. \nThe main objective of the CFA programme is to improve the flow of climate finance in South Africa which will support the implementation of South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)\, thereby delivering emissions reductions and raising overall climate ambition. \nThe CFA: \n\nOffers opportunities for project developers\, financiers and policy makers to work together to identify funding options to get capital flowing to low carbon projects\, with the aim of enabling the development of a pipeline of low carbon projects.\nWill help to turn potential investment opportunities into fully funded projects. It aims to unlock great ideas and transformative technologies by enabling projects that would otherwise remain on the drawing board to be financed.\nWill also contribute to embedding a permanent CFA process in South Africa which will create a sustainable model for leveraging private capital to help fund the NDC and reduce emissions.\n\nThe NBI\, GreenCape\, the British High Commission Pretoria\, the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the CFA team are pleased to invite you to attend the launch of CFA South Africa to provide targeted support for expanding South Africa’s pipeline of climate projects able to attract finance.   \nThe objectives of the launch event are threefold: \n\nDetail the scope of the CFA in South Africa\, the expected benefits\, and the opportunities for stakeholder engagement and involvement;\nProvide a high-level overview of the key findings from the climate finance landscape mapping\, including gaps in the climate finance supply chain; and\nDiscuss investment barriers and opportunities in relevant low carbon sectors in South Africa.\n\nPlease click here to register for this Zoom event.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
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UID:11353-1622026800-1622032200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Launch of Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies
DESCRIPTION:Why is it important to develop a Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies? \nRecent shifts in socio-political and economic systems mean that businesses have had to respond to workplace dynamics by taking into consideration various identities and how these collectively impact the world of work. These shifts have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 global pandemic\, which has had extensive implications on inclusivity and transformation in the workplace. \nTo respond to these issues\, the National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Inclusion Working Group set out to build innovative and collaborative approaches amongst member companies in response to transformation challenges\, with the aim of ensuring diverse and productive workforces. \nThe Transformation Blueprint is the culmination of the Working Group’s interest and engagements on a range of topics linked to inclusion and belonging that build on best practice. Additionally\, the Blueprint reflects current social complexities and indicates how these complexities will impact businesses in their transformation agendas\, now and in the future\, from behavioural changes to policy amendments. The Transformation Blueprint Report is intended to be used as a guide for organisations as they map their transformation journeys. \nWe invite you to join us as we officially launch our Transformation Blueprint\, unpack key terms and explore important insights from both employee experiences as well as organisational reviews. These outputs provide a deeper understanding of the process required to create a Blueprint that is context specific\, yet adaptable to continuous social changes. Furthermore\, we will detail the opportunities for how different perspectives can impact company values and transformation structures. \nPlease join us online on 26 May 2021 to officially launch our Transformation Blueprint Report and discuss important findings from the process of developing our Transformation Blueprint. \nClick  here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-transformation-blueprint-for-south-african-companies/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210519T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210507T144314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T080007Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Decarbonisation Pathways for Industry to Inform a Just Transition in South Africa Aligned to Net Zero by 2050
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships between government and business are crucial to build solutions that meet global\, national\, sectoral and corporate-level climate change commitments. Global industry is critically appraising future options and transformation needs and an increasing number of corporations are proposing their own net zero targets and plans. \nThe NBI and IDDRI are working to support individual businesses and sectors in exploring what deep decarbonisation pathways could look like for heavy emitting industries and value chains in South Africa and globally. As part of our research and engagement\, we are facilitating a South Africa-EU dialogue on long-term industrial pathways in collaboration with business and policymakers. \nThis event is the first in a series of engagements that will form part of the South Africa-EU dialogue on just industrial transitions. The series aims to promote constructive discussions about decarbonisation pathways\, investment opportunities and policy-related enablers for effective transitions from a business perspective. \nThis first dialogue\, to be held on the 19th May\, will begin with a plenary session for the South African and EU policy and decision- makers to frame technical decarbinisation pathways for a Just Transition to a carbon neutral economy and the role industry and international cooperation are expected to play. \nKey speakers include: \n\nMs. Joanne Yawitch\, CEO NBI\nDr. Riina Kionka\, EU Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa\nMs. Nomfundo Tshabalala\, Director-General of the Department of Forestry\, Fisheries and Environment\nDr. Chrispian Olver\, Executive Director Presidential Climate Change Coordination Commission\nMr. Sébastien Treyer\,  Executive Director of IDDRI\n\nWe will then have the opportunity to unpack concrete challenges\, enablers across value chains and emerging opportunities for collaboration between South Africa and the EU\, specifically for steel. We will also  take a deep dive into understanding what examples of South African and European private sector-driven decarbonisation pathways look like for specific industries including chemicals (incl. petrochemicals) and cement as part of a Just Transition. \nEach sector-level breakout session will include the following: \n\nSector decarbonisation pathway in South Africa\nSector decarbonisation pathway in Europe\nSA & EU Business facilitated Q&A session on international value chains and trade\, technology development and cooperation and country-wide visions implication\nFacilitated discussion on bilateral collaboration opportunities\, identification  of opportunities for investment\, foster knowledge/ solution exchange and identify key enabling policy options\n\nThe NBI and IDDRI invite you to participate in this interactive session and knowledge sharing between South African and EU experts.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/developing-decarbonisation-pathways-for-industry-to-inform-a-just-transition-in-south-africa-aligned-to-net-zero-by-2050/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210512T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210421T143922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T080014Z
UID:11310-1620824400-1620828000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:COP26 South African Pavilion Roadshow Launch
DESCRIPTION:Demonstrating government and business ambition and credibility\, as well as positioning South Africa as an attractive low-carbon investment destination \nClimate change is one of the biggest threats to our global economy and tackling it is also one of the world’s big economic opportunities. The 26th International Climate Change Conference (COP26)\, to be held in Glasgow\, UK  in November 2021\, will be a pivotal moment for governments and business across the globe to make ambitious commitments to tackle climate change and achieve a Just Transition. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified calls for a green recovery and building back better. \nIn order to achieve a green recovery and greater economic competitiveness in the future\, South Africa will have to develop not only robust net-zero plans but also position itself as preferred low-carbon and climate resilient investment destination in a manner that balances economic\, social and environmental priorities. \nSouth Africa’s key trade partners have already committed to deep carbon cuts. To access these new markets and capital\, South Africa needs to position itself as a credible market. Backed by an enhanced country level contribution to global climate efforts\, South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will enable South Africa to access trade and finance opportunities fundamental to transitioning our economy and maintaining its competitiveness. \nCOP26 is an opportunity for government and business to jointly develop and affirm South Africa’s long-term commitments towards net-zero emissions by 2050 and a climate resilient future\, underpinned by a Just Transition. South Africa’s transition is an opportunity to stimulate an economic recovery that is just: meaning that it reduces inequality\, maintains and strengthens social cohesion\, eradicates poverty\, ensures participation in a new economy for all\, and creates a socio-economic context which is resilient to the physical impacts of climate change. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Department of Forestry\, Fisheries\, and Environment (DFFE) take pleasure in inviting NBI members to attend this COP26 South African Pavilion Roadshow Launch that will highlight how the business community can support South Africa’s presence at COP26 and partner to deliver a successful Pavilion that will demonstrate and promote South Africa as a low-carbon and climate resilient trade investment destination.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cop26-south-african-pavilion-roadshow-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210415T111453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T080019Z
UID:11252-1619604000-1619611200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Enhancing NDC Ambition and the Importance of Private Sector Participation
DESCRIPTION:The latest science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that more urgent and rapid reductions in emissions are required by all countries. A failure to limit emissions to 1.5 degrees leaves us vulnerable to the impacts of severe climate change. Although some real progress has been made\, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has indicated that current individual level contributions are not adequate to prevent dangerous global warming this century. \nCalls are mounting for countries to enhance their climate ambition or Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Climate Agreement\, in the run up to 26th International Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be held in Glasgow\, Scotland\, in November 2021. \nBold and fearless leadership will be essential in ensuring a successful ‘Just Transition’ to a net-zero economy. A ‘Just Transition’ incorporates socio-economic and historic considerations with the principles of equity and inclusiveness. Countries like Indonesia\, for example\, have been able to reduce fossil fuel subsidies allowing for larger portions of the fiscus to go towards their infrastructure and social development. \nThe South African Cabinet has released the country’s revised NDC for public comment. An ambitious NDC for South Africa is necessary for triggering the structural changes and building the trust required to achieve a ‘Just Transition’. In the eyes of the international community it demonstrates our commitment to making a fair share contribution to global climate response measures. Credibility based on an ambitious NDC will enhance our access to investment\, markets and climate finance. If this ambition is shared across geographies\, it will smooth the path for international cooperative approaches\, including between industries. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and IDDRI invite you to join us as we discuss perspectives on\, and approaches toward raising NDC globally and at national level in developing country contexts. We will hear from countries like Indonesia\, India\, Mexico and South Africa and talk about NDC ambition in relation to key elements relevant to developing country contexts such as jobs\, the ‘Just Transition’\, competitiveness and inclusive growth.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/enhancing-ndc-ambition-and-the-importance-of-private-sector-participation/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210422T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210325T094540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T074929Z
UID:11113-1619083800-1619092800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:UWASP: Virtual Partners Platform Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2021 marks the 5th anniversary of the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP)\, a collaboration that works to improve water security across the uMhlathuze region of KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa. \nThis 5 year milestone affords us the opportunity to reflect on our efforts to date\, share our current activities and progress\, and to discuss envisaged projects that could further enhance the region’s water security. \nIn particular\, this meeting will focus on: \n\nA reflection on UWASP’s efforts over the past 5 years;\nAn overview of UWASP’s current activities;\nAn input from Mhlathuze Water regarding their current projects and plans; and\nA consultation on the proposed online water balance tool envisaged for use in the catchment.\n\nWith the meeting being held virtually\, we invite stakeholders less familiar with the partnership to join us remotely in celebrating our 5th year and to learn more about the work of UWASP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/uwasp-virtual-partners-platform-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210419T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210331T123933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081212Z
UID:11130-1618826400-1618831800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unpacking the Just Transition in developed and developing country contexts from the perspectives of business and labour
DESCRIPTION:In light of the global climate crisis\, and more recently\, due to the need to rebuild their economies following the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic\, forward thinking countries are taking the opportunity to transition towards low carbon development pathways. The European Union\, China and the United Kingdom\, to name a few\, have made public commitments to reduce their carbon emissions to net-zero. \nAs some of our major trading partners progress towards net-zero\, we need to set ourselves on a path towards sustainable\, equitable\, resilient\, and economy-wide transitions to ensure we remain globally competitive in the long-term as well as play our part in mitigating the worst impacts of climate change. \nThe ‘Just Transition’ process captures the need to achieve the global goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050\, and limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees\, in a way that is fair and equitable and which leaves no one behind. \nJoin us for an exciting new event hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with The B Team as we unpack and compare interpretations and understandings of the ‘Just Transition’ in developed and developing country contexts. We will also explore how this may impact business conducted\, with speakers representing business and labour. \nAs part of this discussion we will explore the roles and responsibilities of labour and business and how these differ in developing and developed country contexts as well as issues of inequality and ownership. Overall\, we will seek to highlight shared and differing characteristics of the respective transitions. We will also be looking at examples of best practice by business in these different contexts and talking broadly about the extent to which country contexts influence the structure and nature of future investment opportunities. \nThis engagement aims to develop more nuanced understandings of the ‘Just Transition’ in developing country contexts when compared to that of a developed country. Through dialogue between developed and developing country stakeholders\, we hope to achieve and communicate these understandings to relevant stakeholders in the public\, private and civil society sectors to ultimately ensure greater success in its conception and implementation over time.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unpacking-the-just-transition-from-developed-and-developing-country-perspectives-with-orsted-and-exxaro-together-with-representatives-from-the-ituc-and-cosatu/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210329T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210312T130403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081229Z
UID:11072-1617026400-1617033600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unlocking Corporate Procurement to Drive South Africa’s Renewable Electricity Transition Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)\, The Climate Group\, CDP and supported by We Mean Business\, to accelerate corporate renewable electricity procurement in South Africa. \nA renewable electricity revolution is underway across the globe. This transition to renewable based electricity is a gamechanger for sustainable growth and global efforts to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement. \nCompanies in South Africa are the largest consumers of electricity and therefore play a critical role in unlocking the widespread systemic change needed to achieve a carbon-neutral future. To this end\, more than 50 companies with operations in South Africa have embarked on plans to procure 100% renewable power by 2050 or sooner\, through RE100\, led by the Climate Group and CDP\, or the WBCSD’s REscale initiative. \nTo unlock opportunities for corporate renewable procurement\, the NBI\, WBCSD\, The Climate Group\, CDP and We Mean Business coalition will be hosting a multi-stakeholder online workshop on the 29th of March 2021\, to discuss how businesses\, renewable electricity suppliers and municipalities can best realise the opportunities for corporate renewable electricity procurement in South Africa. \nThis Launch will kickstart a broader stream of work aiming to: \n\nUnlock opportunities for local companies committed to reaching net-zero emissions by facilitating discussions with renewable electricity suppliers\, local government\, and cities;\nBring together electricity buyers and producers to understand common challenges; and\nUnderstand how companies can accelerate the renewable electricity transition in South Africa.\n\nRE100 is a global initiative bringing together over 270 of the world’s most influential businesses driving the transition to 100% renewable electricity. WBCSD’s REscale members share the ambition to scale up renewable deployment beyond average growth to achieve 3.5 TW of capacity by 2025.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-corporate-procurement-to-drive-south-africas-renewable-electricity-transition-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210326T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210315T130340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081224Z
UID:11068-1616756400-1616763600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Building climate leadership and action in the lead up to UN Climate Change Conference\, COP26 in Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:The British High Commissioner to South Africa\, Nigel Casey MVO\, Chief Executive Officer of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, Joanne Yawitch and Charles Perry of the COP26 Climate Champions Team are hosting a discussion for NBI Member Companies\, on building climate ambition and private sector leadership in the lead up to COP26.  \nThe year 2021 is a pivotal moment in the race to tackle climate change. Countries only have a limited amount of time in which to act if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change. \nThe United Kingdom was the first major economy in the world to make a legally binding net zero commitment\, followed by the European Union in March 2020. The Chinese President\, Xi Jinping\, announced that China aimed to go carbon neutral by 2060. Since then\, Japan and South Korea have joined what the UN estimates is now a total of over 110 countries that have set a net zero target by 2050. Together\, these countries represent more than 65% of global emissions and more than 70% of the world economy. \nSouth Africa’s key trade partners are already signing up to deep carbon cuts. To access these new markets and capital\, South Africa needs to position itself as a credible market. In order to be credible South Africa needs to demonstrate similar levels of ambition and demonstrate what needs to be done (and what international support is needed)\, to get there. \nBusiness has a pivotal role to play in transforming economies to to achieve net zero by 2050. The South African business community will need to consolidate efforts across whole sectors and value chains to enable this goal. To enhance business credibility we need to make similarly bold commitments and back them up with clear action. \nThe NBI\, in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is leading work together with the South African business community to develop an ambitious\, fact-based\, and unified business view ahead of COP26 on what a ‘Just Transition’ could look like for South Africa. This work will support sectors and companies to develop long-term low-carbon pathways and identify ways to finance and implement them. \nThe COP26 Summit will bring parties together\, including business\, to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This is a major opportunity to present South Africa’s long term plan and ambition and therefore position South Africa as a major investment destination.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/building-climate-leadership-and-action-in-the-lead-up-to-un-climate-change-conference-cop26-in-glasgow/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210317T153000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210308T081536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T081536Z
UID:11027-1615995000-1615998600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Envisioning South Africa’s Just Transition and Climate Pathways - Realising opportunities for the Youth
DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s economy is highly carbon and energy intensive and is also extremely vulnerable to both the transition and physical risks from climate change. We are also an acutely unequal society\, marked by gross levels of economic exclusion. South Africa must achieve a just and inclusive transition to realise economic opportunities and competitiveness\, to enhance social cohesion and to address intergenerational climate impacts and justice for country’s youth in generations to follow.  \nMeaningful engagement with South Africa’s youth\, who constitute almost a third of the population\, is crucial for ensuring that climate action is ambitious\, inclusive\, and timely. \nIn recognition of the key role that South Africa’s young people must play in order to achieve a just\, inclusive\, and economically competitive transition\, the NBI and SAIIA (South African Institute of International Affairs) are pleased to host a series of Business-Youth engagements on transition issues and climate pathways for key sectors in South Africa’s economy\, providing a platform for a strong youth voice in guiding this transition. \nAn initial closed roundtable session is proposed with the following objectives: \n\nTo present South African business voices on climate change mitigation advocacy and action\nTo hear and understand youth perspectives on climate change mitigation and their expectations from business\nTo understand how the youth envisions businesses of the future to look like in the context of an achieved Just Transition in South Africa\n\nThis roundtable discussion will take place online on Wednesday\, 17th March 2021\, from 15:00 to 16:30. \nKindly click here to RSVP for this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/envisioning-south-africas-just-transition-and-climate-pathways-realising-opportunities-for-the-youth/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210312T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20210217T120618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T120618Z
UID:10919-1615546800-1615554000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Gender Pay Gap Report Launch 2021
DESCRIPTION:What would it mean to pay women fairly for the value of their work? \nThis is a question the National Business Initiative (NBI) has set out to answer together with the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at the University of Witwatersrand and with the support of the South African Rewards Association (SARA). The gender pay gap is a symptom of structural societal and economic inequity that not only detrimentally impacts women\, but affects whole economies. \nClosing the gender pay gap is about more than just equal pay for equal work. Fundamentally\, it is about addressing gender inequality\, which has far-reaching implications for building a sustainable and inclusive society. Gender pay parity is recognised as a crucial step in this regard and when addressed\, has the potential to fundamentally transform both economies and societies. \nIn partnership with the SCIS and SARA\, the NBI conducted the Gender Pay Gap Pilot to develop a methodology\, guided by economic models which leverage available company data\, to measure the pay gap within South African companies. The next step is to test methodologies for the calculation of gender pay disparities within companies. This involves developing a tool over the next few months\, which will allow companies to securely submit their datasets and measure their income discrepancies. \nThe results of the pilot process included a standardised methodology that can be applied across sectors. The solutions proposed for correcting the wage gap are available in our latest report\, which will be launched on 12 March 2021. Please join us online as we launch the Gender Pay Gap Report and discuss important findings from the pilot study. \nClick here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gender-pay-gap-report-launch-2021/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
CREATED:20201125T091115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081234Z
UID:10086-1606906800-1606914000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Transparency in Corporate Reporting 2020: Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Corruption Watch (the South African chapter of Transparency International) and ODI (an international development thinktank in London)\, in partnership with the Ethical Leadership & Anti-Corruption Programme of the  National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are hosting the launch of Transparency in Corporate Reporting: Assessing South African Companies 2020.  \nThis important benchmarking study used an objective questionnaire to score and rank 100 corporations in South Africa on the transparency of their reporting on: \n\nAnti-corruption programmes;\nSubsidiary and associated companies; and\nOperations outside South Africa.\n\nThe Report is based on a close examination of annual reports and other publicly available documentation on corporate websites. The sample includes nearly 70 companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)\, as well as large privately-owned corporations\, state-owned enterprises and foreign multinationals. The average score of 59.5% for the sample reflects some positive signs\, but our analysis of the results also suggests some ‘red flags’ which corporates need to address. \nThe Transparency in Corporate Reporting (TRAC) study will enhance ethics\, integrity and transparency in the business sector and strengthen anti-corruption programmes. Transparency of business activities is crucial for good corporate governance\, which in turn contributes to improved corporate performance across all dimensions. We believe that peer pressure and competition linked to the TRAC rankings will reinforce better governance. This project builds upon Corruption Watch’s 2016 work on Transparency in Corporate Reporting\, which covered 50 companies. \nThe event will include a panel discussion as well as insights from: \n\nNicky Newton-King: former CEO of the JSE\nNonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita: CEO of IchorCoal & Chair of the JSE Board\nCas Coovadia: CEO of BUSA & Chair of the NBI Board\n\nPlease join us for this online Launch on Wednesday\, 2 December 2020 at 11:00 to hear key insights from the research\, as well as lessons for companies for their corporate reporting in future.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/transparency-in-corporate-reporting-2020-report-launch/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211551
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UID:10022-1606816800-1606822200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Unlocking a Just Transition for South Africa - Opportunities for Green Jobs\, Industries and Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The South African economy is highly energy and carbon intensive and also extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The country is also an acutely unequal society\, marked by gross levels of unemployment and poverty. South Africa must achieve a Just Transition to avoid exacerbating inequality\, maintain social cohesion\, eradicate poverty and plan for the physical impacts of climate change.  \nThe Department of Environment\, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) and the Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (former Economic Development Department)\, jointly commissioned Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) to undertake a National Employment Vulnerability Assessment (NEVA) to delve into the climate-change related impacts on businesses\, workers and communities in key value chains\, namely: \n\nThe coal value chain\nThe metals value chain\nPetroleum-based transport value chain\nAgriculture value chain\nTourism value chain\n\nComplementary to NEVA is the development of a set of Sector Job Resilience Plans (SJRPs) for the aforementioned value chains. The SJRP assess the opportunities for green jobs and industries; and climate resilience interventions to anchor and drive South Africa’s transition to a low carbon\, climate resilient and inclusive economy and society. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with  DEFF\, is pleased to invite you to attend an online interactive session\, as a critical next step to the development of  NEVA and SJRPs\, to identify viable and effective programmes that could be implemented from these SJRPs in order to contribute to a Just Transition for South Africa. Core to this session\, is a collaborative engagement on how business can best enable and realise the opportunities presented by a transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy and; to respond to the economic risks of climate change as a key stakeholder in South Africa’s climate response. The event will concentrate on SJRPs areas that can assist sectors and companies in key value chains to realise the green economy opportunities. \nBusiness leadership is key to a successful transition: one that is just and equitable\, driving economic growth and competitiveness with tangible social benefits. Business-led engagements with Government and civil society on transition issues for key sectors present a real opportunity for a strong business leadership voice in guiding this transition both in response to climate change and other global trends.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-a-just-transition-for-south-africa-opportunities-for-green-jobs-industries-and-climate-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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UID:10020-1606384800-1606390200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: How Inclusive Organisations Drive a High Performance Culture
DESCRIPTION:African Bank in partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, under the NBI’s Social Transformation Bold and Transformative Leadership Pathway invite you to attend the CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue on How inclusive organisations drive a high performance culture. \nThe NBI’s CEO Dialogue Series is an important virtual engagement for business leaders. It is an opportunity to explore both challenges and opportunities\, lessons\, and best practice vital to our economic recovery. \nDuring this dialogue with African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke\, we will investigate the importance of inclusive organisational cultures in helping organisations grow\, succeed and be sustainable in challenging economic circumstances. \nWith the global pandemic exacerbating economic challenges\, it is even more critical that organisations redefine their values\, whilst translating their visions in the organisation and adjusting to transformative policies and cultures. The purpose of this discussion is to draw on experiences from African Bank’s CEO: Basani Maluleke in conversation with Change and Transformational Professional Nene Molefe\, around the concept of leadership in the financial services sector\, the challenges of changing organisational cultures and the necessity of inclusion and transformation. \nThought Leaders: \nBasani Maluleke | African Bank\, CEO  \nNene Molefe | Mandate Molefi\, Owner and Managing Director \nModerated by:  \nGugu McLaren-Ushewokunze | NBI\, Head of Social Transformation  \nOn behalf of the NBI\, we would like to invite you to join our virtual event\, discussing how organisations can create high performance cultures by being inclusive and transformative. Please forward this invite to other relevant people within your organisation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-how-inclusive-organisations-drive-a-high-performance-culture/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201125T160000
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UID:10017-1606312800-1606320000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Addressing Economic Inclusion through Skills Development and Youth Employability in the Township Economy
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) manages the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, a broad partnership between TVET Colleges\, industry and Government to expand artisanal skills development and employment across the broad industrial economy. The IRM Initiative forms part of the Presidential Jobs Summit Framework Agreement and has two broad objectives: \n\nUnlock opportunities in IRM enterprises across the formal and informal/Township Economy for the training and employment of young people\nCreate an enabling environment for the provision of recognised IRM skills for workers\, unemployed and new entrants in IRM enterprises\n\nThe IRM Initiative recognises that youth unemployment will not be solved through labour absorption in the formal sector alone\, and that township youth in particular face significant barriers in accessing and sustaining employment opportunities. Therefore\, it is critical to support and develop township enterprises so as to grow economic activity and unlock the demand for skills and jobs. \nWe invite you to attend an online Thought Leadership Dialogue on Wednesday\, 25 November 2020 from 14:00 to 16:00. \nThe Dialogue seeks to: \n\nPresent the strategic vision and implementation plan for the IRM Township Economy Programme;\nInterrogate the potential of the IRM Initiative for unlocking jobs for young people in the Township Economy through enterprise development\, skills development and increased market linkages;\nExplore how companies in the formal sector can collaborate and participate in this programme and the benefits and impact thereof for participating companies in terms of ESD and SED strategies; and\nCritically reflect on the role public TVET colleges can play in providing the necessary skills for young people to enter into employment and entrepreneurship in the Township Economy context.\n\nWe look forward to your attendance. If you feel you are not the correct person to attend\, kindly forward this invite to the appropriate person in your organisation. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/addressing-economic-inclusion-through-skills-development-and-youth-employability-in-the-township-economy/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201124T120000
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UID:10072-1606212000-1606219200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Construction Action Lab: Enterprise Development\, Skills Development and Youth Employability in the Township Economy
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) is managing the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, a national programme to expand skills and employment opportunities across the industrial economy\, with a particular focus on the green economy. The IRM Initiative forms part of the Presidential Jobs Summit Framework and aligns with the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative\, operating across the formal and township economy. Working with Government and industry\, the NBI is building a model to unlock real demand for skills and jobs in township communities\, through enterprise development\, skills development and market linkages into formal sector supply and value chains. \nThe NBI and the Gauteng Office of the Premier\, together with the Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator will be convening a Construction Action Lab linked to the significant investment in infrastructure development in Gauteng\, over the next few years. \nThe Action Lab will provide a platform for conducive engagement around leveraging off this investment to ensure that meaningful opportunities are created for the development and growth of township contractors\, and simultaneously create scalable training and employment opportunities for local youth. \nIn order to achieve this\, the Action Lab will seek to: \n\nUnderstand what is already in place\, what is working and can be complemented or further developed\, and what is not working and provides important lessons;\nExplore innovative\, effective and scalable mechanisms and options for inclusive enterprise development and job creation in township communities;\nDevelop a common and actionable approach amongst key stakeholders around how to meaningfully support and enable agreed interventions\, including roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder; and\nProvide practical steps for taking the agreed approach forward.\n\nOn behalf of the NBI\, the Gauteng Office of the Premier\, the Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator\, we would like to invite you to participate in the virtual Construction Action Lab. \nIf you feel you are not the correct person to attend\, please forward this invite to the appropriate person in your organisation. \nKindly click Accept should you wish to attend this online session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/construction-action-lab-enterprise-development-skills-development-and-youth-employability-in-the-township-economy/
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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UID:9976-1605787500-1605790500@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Race to Zero Dialogues: Finance Day
DESCRIPTION:“Market Mechanisms to Drive Transition in Developing Countries\, South Africa” \nWe are in a race. Unlike most races\, there is no one winner. In this race we all win\, or we all lose. Winning will mean a radical\, unprecedented level of collaboration from all corners of our world. \nThe High-Level Champions for Global Climate Action are convening the Race to Zero Dialogues\, in close collaboration with the Marrakech Partnership\, as a critical input to the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues to accelerate progress to meet the Paris Agreement. Race to Zero is a global campaign mobilizing leadership and support from businesses\, cities\, regions\, and investors for a healthy\, resilient\, zero-carbon future that creates decent jobs\, and unlocks inclusive and sustainable growth. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Race to Zero Coalition have the pleasure of inviting you to the upcoming NBI Race to Zero Dialogue: Finance Day event taking place on Thursday\, 19 November 2020. The NBI event\, entitled “Market Mechanisms to Drive Transition in Developing Countries\, South Africa” will position private sector leadership and action as a critical element of achieving a just and inclusive climate transition.   \nJoin the CEOs of South Africa’s leading companies and senior Government officials in a thought-provoking discussion on how to address the complexity of developing country transition pathways and market-led opportunities as part of broader socio-economic transformation critical to ensuring long-term competitiveness and\, developmental pathways that are equitable and just. \nThe NBI event will focus on three key aspects of achieving a just climate transition: \n\nEmbracing green finance opportunities and private sector action to advance low-carbon climate resilient growth  to drive South Africa’s transition;\nReflecting on the optimal suite of policies to facilitate and enable the transition for South Africa through market mechanisms; and\nDriving green structural change through the transformation and alignment of the national sustainable transition roadmaps and low carbon climate resilient growth.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/race-to-zero-dialogues-finance-day/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201118T153000
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UID:9973-1605708000-1605713400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Alliance for Climate Action Countdown Event
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor of Johannesburg speaks about the need for partnerships and innovation for a net-zero economy for South Africa by 2050: A TEDxACASouthAfrica Countdown Event \nThe Alliance for Climate Action South Africa is participating in the global Countdown Initiative created by TEDx in partnership with Future Stewards. Countdown aims to mobilise millions around the world to meet the goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030\, and working towards climate resilient pathways\, mitigation strategies and adaptation opportunities in the race to a net zero-carbon world by 2050. Our event will highlight discussions and actions taking place in our developing country context as part of the global Countdown Initiative. \nThe content of this online engagement is as follows: \n\nThe Mayor of Johannesburg\, Councillor Makhubo\, will set the scene on the city’s specific developmental challenges and share its experiences as well as its climate response;\nA panel of city and business professionals will unpack the potential for South African partnerships and innovations in response to the climate crisis and to highlight ideas\, solutions and actions that could be taken by cities and companies who have made the commitment to a net zero economy for South Africa by 2050; and\nIn order to understand global best practice on smart\, resilient and climate neutral cities in the local context\, a thought-provoking Countdown video will be screened for discussion.\n\nWe invite you to join this online session to find out why climate action must be taken urgently by all sectors of society\, to hear what South African cities and businesses are doing to honour their climate commitments\, and\, most importantly\, to find out how your organisation can help build a better future for our country. \nTo learn more about the Countdown and the ACA please click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/alliance-for-climate-action-countdown-event/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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