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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
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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
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T134956Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201119T120500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201119T125500
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
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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
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201104T131432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081256Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201030T074935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081308Z
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SUMMARY:Gauteng Water Alliance 2020 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic\, adequate risk preparedness is critical for economic development\, including in the South African water sector. Based on growing urban water demand and delays in water augmentation\, the Gauteng province runs the risk of significant water restrictions in the near future\, including running out of water to meet demand. This risk could be disastrous for the country\, given the critical importance of Gauteng for the national economy. \nThe work of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, alongside its partners and members in the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership\, Western Cape Drought Task Force and recent Gauteng COVID-19 Water Response\, demonstrate that effective public-private sector collaboration does make a difference in risk mitigation and crisis aversion. \nPlease join us for the upcoming engagement of the Gauteng Water Alliance\, which will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding the current state and vulnerabilities of the Vaal System\nProviding an update on work undertaken within the Alliance to date\, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic\nOutlining the findings of research conducted on industry water risk mitigation in the Province\, as well as additional measures companies would like to implement\nProviding an overview of some of the financing options available for industrial water efficiency\n\nThis meeting of the Alliance will have an industrial and company focus.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gauteng-water-alliance-2020-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201102T135031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081304Z
UID:9968-1605175200-1605182400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Insights into the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) by Cas Coovadia
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to join Cas Coovadia\, National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Chairperson and Business Unity South Africa’s (BUSA) CEO\, on Thursday the 12th of November at 10:00 to learn about and get insight into the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) that has been put forward by Business for South Africa (B4SA); within the context of the announcement by President Ramaphosa of the South African Recovery and Reconstruction Plan. \nCas will give an overview on how the plan intends to save existing jobs and accelerate creation of new jobs\, including economic growth\, country competitiveness and a sustainable effective state. \nHe will also focus on the role of business\, and how\, together with leaders of Government\, organised communities and labour will harmonise and fast-track the implementation of the common areas of intervention of the ERP and the Jobs Summit in 2018\, leading to an accelerated and inclusive economic recovery in South Africa. \nThe dialogue will be hosted by Joanne Yawitch\, NBI CEO.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/insights-into-the-economic-recovery-plan-erp-by-cas-coovadia/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201111T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201030T074125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T074125Z
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SUMMARY:Consultation on the City of Johannesburg’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) with Business Stakeholders and the Alliance for Climate Action South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The City of Johannesburg has committed to a green economy transition as indicated in their growth and development strategy for 2040 and beyond. Outcome 2 in particular states that “The City plans to lead in the establishment of sustainable\, eco-efficient infrastructure solutions and to create a landscape that is liveable\, resilient\, sustainable and supports low carbon initiatives”. The City has made a net zero by 2050 commitment through the C40 Cities Network where it has reinforced its plan to show it will adapt and improve its resilience to climate hazards. With this commitment in place\, the City is in the process of developing their Climate Action Plan and with the support of the Alliance for Climate Action of which C40\, WWF and NBI are partners. \nDeveloping an ambitious CAP is a vital step for cities to respond to the climate crisis and engage with stakeholders in making informed decisions. It does this through enabling cities to identify and respond to socio-economic challenges while managing their climate risks such as GHG emissions and addressing their adaptation needs. \nThe City has engaged internally with other city stakeholders as well as stakeholders from civil society and is now ready to share their CAP priority actions with business for further feedback. Please join us for a workshop with the City of Joburg\, convened by the Alliance for Climate Action\, where the City will share the preliminary CAP with business stakeholders and start exploring opportunities for collaboration for implementation of the plan. The online workshop will take place on Wednesday 11 November 14:00 – 16:00 via MS Teams. This work is a collective initiative of the Alliance for Climate Action (C40\, NBI and WWF) to assist in connecting cities and businesses to find opportunities with CAP implementation. \nKindly click Accept should you wish to attend this session.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/consultation-on-the-city-of-johannesburgs-climate-action-plan-cap-with-business-stakeholders-and-the-alliance-for-climate-action-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201021T084631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081322Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: Gender-Based Violence – How Leadership Can Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:The global COVID-19 pandemic has not only compounded the effects of existing gender inequalities but also increased instances of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Many countries enforced lockdown protocols to curb the spread of the virus\, with community-based and civil society organisations endeavouring to ensure continued support and services to survivors and victims of GBV\, in the face of escalating reports of violence within homes. \nDuring these uncertain times of working within a ‘new normal’\, this National Business Initiative (NBI) CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue webinar will reflect on the various responses of organisations to GBV during the COVID-19 period. The objective is to share knowledge and best practice in co-creating solutions and exploring practical responses/interventions. \nThe NBI is hosting the CEO Dialogue Series as an important virtual engagement for business leaders to explore both the challenges and opportunities which are central to an economic recovery from COVID-19.   \nWe are proud to invite you to attend the first CEO Dialogue scheduled for the 5th of November 2020. \nPurpose:  \nThe purpose of this discussion is to draw on experiences from different sectors around the concept of leadership in the private sector\, translating commitments into tangible organisational aspects of behaviour within institutions. This executive discussion will focus on GBV and how leadership can make a significant difference through key practical responses. \nThought Leader: \nMr Graham O’Connor | Spar Group\, CEO \nModerated by: \nMs Vumile Msweli |Hesed Consulting \n  \nOn behalf of the National Business Initiative\, we would like to invite you to join our virtual event in discussing Gender Based Violence – How Leadership can make a difference (Exploring Practical Responses). Please forward this invite to other relevant people within your organisation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-gender-based-violence-how-leadership-can-make-a-difference/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201104T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201022T120254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081313Z
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SUMMARY:Business Leadership for a Sustainable Future: WBCSD Vision 2050 Refresh Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, as the local network partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)\, is excited to invite you to attend an update from the WBCSD on the refresh of Vision 2050.  \nVision 2050 was a landmark report issued a decade ago\, focused on opportunities for business to help unlock the transformations required to allow over 9 billion people to live well\, within the boundaries of the planet\, by mid-century. Vision 2050 is a blueprint of the unprecedented opportunities available to businesses who understand that we can no longer operate in business-as-usual mode. \nThe core principles of Vision 2050 are the key attributes of successful business planning\, which include understanding the current situation\, identifying the obstacles to success\, and creating pathways to overcome those obstacles. These key tenets are more necessary than ever under the current operating context of COVID-19. \nAt the beginning of 2020\, with over three dozen leading companies\, the WBCSD launched a collective\, business-led effort to revisit its Vision 2050. The NBI and member companies participated in a key engagement workshop as part of a global roadshow across key geographies including: Africa; Australia; Brazil; China; Europe; India; Japan; Latin America; North America and Southeast Asia. This process was completed by October 2020. \nThe key findings from this first phase include the necessary social\, economic and political shifts required to build back better as we recover from COVID-19\, including the new critical elements that have emerged over the past months with the pandemic changing the way we live and work. Importantly\, these developments help us to understand and shape the necessary systems transformations and also establish what the role of business needs to be. \nThe NBI would like to invite you to a feed-back session with the WBCSD to understand the key trends that will most likely shape the business operating environment over the next decade. Participants will also be given insights into the positive\, opportunity-based\, action agenda needed for the decade to come\, in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-leadership-for-a-sustainable-future-wbcsd-vision-2050-refresh-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201103T103000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201021T133134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081316Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa – Phase 2 Launch
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are hosting the Phase 2 Launch of Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa.   \nThis NBI-SANBI collaboration is designed to help identify areas of vulnerability\, areas where our companies are working on adaptation projects already and where\, through collaboration\, we can scale up these projects to enhance impact and to attract climate finance; providing an opportunity for the private sector to define the role that business can play in South Africa’s GCF projects. \nPhase 2 of this SANBI-NBI partnership aims to identify specific projects that can contribute towards a national pipeline of adaptation\, biodiversity and ecosystem-based adaptation actions to alleviate the acute shortage of adaption projects locally; and to attract up to US$50 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). \nPhase 1 convened business in a series of rich capacity building sessions covering the latest information on a range of biodiversity\, climate resilience\, adaptation finance and ecosystem-based adaptation topics. A recording of each of the four capacity building events is available on the NBI’s YouTube channel and can be accessed here. Phase 3 will shortlist to a few high promise projects with which we can approach the GCF.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-private-sector-involvement-in-the-green-climate-fund-projects-in-south-africa-phase-2-launch/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201027T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20201005T152551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T152551Z
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SUMMARY:NBI Membership Council Meeting October 2020
DESCRIPTION:After a year unlike any other\, it is with pleasure that we invite you to a meeting of the NBI Membership Council for key insights into what the 2021 NBI Strategy has in store for you as our members. We are excited to use this opportunity to share with you how the NBI 2021 Strategy (adopted by the Board on 30th of June 2020) has been developed and aligned to meet the requirements of our current context. The NBI strategy considers the COVID-19 operating context\, the responses required to drive innovative economic recovery and the courageous steps needed to address the deep structural weaknesses and inequalities that pervade our society. As always\, these solutions showcase the appropriate leadership role for the NBI and our members. \nTo launch our meeting\, Mr Andile Sangqu (Executive in Residence at GIBS) will be providing a dose of inspiration as our thought leader – giving key insights into the role of business and why bold and courageous leadership is necessary to steer us through the current crisis. \nOur Chairperson\, Cas Coovadia will lead the programme and encourage engagement and feedback from you\, our valued NBI members\, on both the NBI Strategy and your thoughts on the pivotal role of business in society. \nKindly contact Jo-Anne Stanford should you wish to attend this meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-membership-council-meeting-october-2020/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201023T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201023T153000
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SUMMARY:TLS: Organisational Culture Driven by a Values-Based Leadership
DESCRIPTION:“VALUES-BASED LEADERS CREATE AND LEAD VALUES-DRIVEN COMPANIES THAT ARE ENERGIZED\, EQUIPPED AND ORGANIZED TO ACHIEVE POWERFUL GOALS.’’ \n Context:  \nSouth Africa is growing increasingly impatient with the status quo\, as expectations from society that corruption in both the private and public sectors will be dealt with decisively are not met. Ethics\, Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption Initiatives have never been more relevant and needed in South Africa. Organisational cultures that are driven by a Values-based Leadership are fundamental in creating and promoting an ethical business environment. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) published a benchmark study in May 2020\, Understanding the Private Sectors’ Approach to Anti-Corruption. Corruption in the private sector is often presented in subtle ways but has corrosive impacts on companies. The multi-divisional structure of corporations\, the ways that remuneration and reward are structured and the approaches of middle and senior leadership\, often  result in constant conflict between\, ‘’doing what is right” and “the current way of doing things” in business practice. This dichotomy in behaviour across both informal and formal structures\, systems and even networks perpetuates corruption in organisations\, through habituation and thus is often integral to the culture of organisations. \nPurpose:  \nThe purpose of this Thought Leadership Series (TLS) is to draw on experiences from different sectors around the concept of a Values-Based Leadership and how this translates into tangible organisational aspects of behaviour. Finally the TLS will to examine how the wrong values can manifest into unethical corporate behaviours. \nSpeakers: \n\nEOH I Stephen Van Coller I CEO\nABSA Group I Masego (Mabyane) Haile Solomon I Head of Ethics\nPublic Service Commission | Advocate Richard Sizani | Chairperson of the Public Service Commission\nProtected by Artificial Intelligence Africa | Macfarlane Moleli | CEO\n\n“CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR LUNCH’’ \n– RICHARD CLARK: CEO\, MERCK \nOn behalf of the Social Transformation Team\, we would like to invite you to join our virtual event in discussing Organisational Culture Driven by a Values-Based Leadership. Please forward this invite to other relevant people within your organisation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-organisational-culture-driven-by-a-values-based-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201106T130000
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UID:9864-1602495000-1604667600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:6 Online Workshops in October/November 2020: Developing a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa
DESCRIPTION:“Stakeholder engagements to inform the development of a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa” \nUnder the leadership of National Treasury\, and with support from IFC (part of the World Bank Group)\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Carbon Trust are working to develop a national Green Finance Taxonomy. This is one of the key  recommendations of the Financing a Sustainable Economy draft technical paper\, recently published by National Treasury.  \nBuilding on complementary initiatives and expertise in the South African market\, the first national Taxonomy will be developed iteratively\, informed by a series of targeted and focused stakeholder engagements.   \nWe have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a user-group specific workshops to inform the development of a Green Finance Taxonomy.    \nThe objective of this consultation process is to collect your viewpoints and preferences as representatives of your respective organisations\, networks\, and communities of practice to inform the design\, priorities and development of a first version of a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa. \nDetails of the 6 workshops are as follows: \n\nWorkshop 1: (Monday\, 12 October 2020) will be focusing on Policy Makers and Government Agencies as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.\nWorkshop 2: (Friday\, 16 October 2020) will be focusing on Financial Market Practitioners as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.\nWorkshop 3: (Friday\, 6 November 2020) will be focusing on Companies and Project Developers as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event. \nWorkshop 4: (Monday\, 19 October 2020) will be focusing on the Land-Use\, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Sector as a critical user group. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.\nWorkshop 5: (Tuesday\, 13 October 2020) will be focusing on realising cooperation/collaboration opportunities with programmes and policy development activities with which this project could align. Please click here to register for this Zoom event.  \nWorkshop 6: (Wednesday\, 21 October 2020) will be focusing on Multilateral Development Institutions as a critical user group. Please note that we have changed the commencement time of this session to 13:30.     \n\nFor further information on the 6 workshops\, kindly contact: Reitumetse Molotsoane. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-workshop-developing-a-green-finance-taxonomy-for-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200916T090706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081815Z
UID:9725-1602165600-1602172800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Online NBI Thought Leadership Series: Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security
DESCRIPTION:In late 2019 the National Business Initiative (NBI) conducted research on the ways in which South African businesses think about and support nature-based solutions\, based on interviews with a range of companies and financial institutions. \nIn this work we set out to understand how businesses currently engage with the natural infrastructure that underpins their water security\, what would enable further company action\, and what data and evidence is needed to encourage internal buy-in. \nThe results were fascinating and we look forward to sharing and debating the findings with you. The findings will also inform the NBI’s involvement in this field for the next 3 years\, so we welcome your further guidance and inputs. \nPlease join us for an NBI member seminar focused on: \n\nAn introduction to nature-based solutions and the concept of ecological infrastructure;\nA review of the enablers of corporate action on nature-based solutions;\nAn overview of current South African company efforts and approaches;\nCompany responses on key data and evidence needs in this field;\nThe latest thinking on the financing of ecological infrastructure in South Africa; and\nAn outline of the NBI’s future work on the Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security project.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nSteve Nicholls\, Head: Environmental Sustainability\, NBI\nAlex McNamara\, Programme Manager: Climate & Water\, NBI\nMmaphefo Thwala\, Project Manager: Water\, NBI
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-nbi-thought-leadership-series-nature-based-solutions-for-water-security/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200930T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200930T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) recently concluded research on Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace. By understanding the experiences of LGBTQI+ employees\, companies are in a better position to formulate transformative policies and create inclusive cultures which recognise inclusion as a human right. \nTransformation efforts are multifaceted as they require systemic and behavioural changes. Some of the key findings reflected in the research Report emphasise the complexities of belonging in the workplace. Affirmation and inclusion extend to addressing stereotypes\, microaggressions and biases which negatively affect how LGBTQI+ employees are able to navigate and succeed at work. \nThis discussion intends to unpack key findings from the NBI’s research Report\, including understanding the importance of social behaviours and attitudes as well as exploring the transformation interventions needed to prioritise LGBTQI+ employees’ belonging in the workplace. \nOn behalf of the Social Transformation Team\, we would like to invite you to join our online event\, discussing The Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/understanding-the-experiences-of-lgbtqi-employees-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200813T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200723T111732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081820Z
UID:9494-1597318200-1597330800@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Online Event: ACA SA - Innovative collaborations to drive our climate-smart economic recovery
DESCRIPTION:Countries globally are facing the unprecedented challenge of stimulating their economies in the short-and medium-term in response to COVID-19. For a robust economic recovery\, it is crucial that they ensure their economies are competitive and sustainable in the long-term. This event aims to build the capacity of city representatives as well as private sector stakeholders to engage on what a post-COVID green economic recovery could look like for South Africa and to share insight into what different stakeholders are doing in the space. \nAn increased ratio of debt to GDP along with a stagnant economy and the impact of COVID-19 have exacerbated socio-economic challenges of inequality\, poverty\, and unemployment in South Africa. This leaves South African business\, communities and municipalities struggling. To secure finance for immediate relief stimulus and long-term investment at an affordable price\, South Africa must demonstrate that we are working to address various forms of climate risk\, such as physical and transition risk. We are poised at a unique moment for South Africa to attract investment and financial relief packages that can stimulate a just transition towards a net zero carbon\, socially equal\, climate-resilient\, thriving and sustainable economy. \nWe invite you to join the Alliances for Climate Action South Africa (a partnership Initiative convened by C40\, NBI and WWF)\, as well as the South African Local Government Association (SALGA)\, to unpack: \n\nWhy a post-COVID economic recovery plan for the country needs to be climate smart to ensure South Africa’s long-term economic wellbeing.\nHow local governments are thinking about post-COVID economic stimulus.\nThe work cities are doing to update their Climate Action Plans aligned to net zero emissions targets by 2050.\nHow the private sector can collaborate at sector level and with local government\, through the Alliances for Climate Action South Africa (ACA SA)\, to unlock low-carbon and climate-resilient opportunities for collaboration and investment.\n\nCity and business participants in the ACA SA are standing up for a net carbon neutral economy by 2050\, taking their own action to get there\, and collaborating to do more than they could alone\, in order to unlock opportunities to transition our economy. This is one of several Alliances in countries around the world www.alliancesforclimateaction.org.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/canbi-online-event-aca-sa-innovative-collaborations-to-drive-our-climate-smart-economic-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200806T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
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UID:9472-1596715200-1596812400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI’s SDGs Online Roadshow 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global framework for sustainable development that call for business involvement in their implementation at global\, national and local scales. \nThe current COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the deep interdependencies between business and economic sustainability as well as social and environmental wellbeing. The SDGs are specifically formulated to provide a guideline for how to build\, transition and maintain businesses and economies that promote social equality and wellbeing as well as environmental resilience and regeneration. Had the global community progressed further in SDG implementation\, COVID-19 would not have resulted in the far reaching and devastating social and economic impacts\, that have occurred to date. \nTwo years ago\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Danish Industry (DI)\, held an SDGs roadshow with business stakeholders in Johannesburg\, Cape Town and Durban\, sharing knowledge and tools to encourage South African companies to incorporate the SDGs into core business. Much has changed since then. The COVID pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis each represent a unique opportunity for business to reflect on the benefits of using the SDGs as a robust framework to analyse risk and opportunity\, thereby informing a roadmap for building durable businesses and a resilient society and environment. \nThis year\, the NBI will again team up with DI to hold the SDGs Roadshow 2020 online. This event will take place over 2 engaging online sessions\, spread over two days. Each session will be 3 hours long and the overall roadshow aims to build the capacity of participants in order to: \n\nUnderstand why the SDGs are important in the creation of resilient\, thriving\, and sustainable societies and economies\nUnderstand the business case for mainstreaming the implementation of the SDGs into your business\nUse a selection of tools developed\, piloted and proven by both DI and the NBI to integrate the SDGs into your core business\n\nJoin us online on the 6th and 7th of August for two engaging sessions designed to help you take your company’s SDGs process to the next level\, with key insights provided from experts in the field and case studies presented by other leading companies\, who have made significant progress. \nWe recommend that attendees join both sessions for maximum benefit. Our events team will share calendar invitations for both days to all those who RSVP by clicking the “accept” button below. Attendees will then be free to accept both the calendar invites (one for each session) or to choose whether to join one of the sessions only. \nAccept SDGs Online Roadshow.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbis-sdgs-online-roadshow-2020/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200805T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200714T140354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081832Z
UID:9467-1596636000-1596641400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Online Event: Energy Management\, Crises and Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:Energy efficiency is the basis for competitiveness\, long-term resilience and a vital part of a business’ crisis management toolkit. Integrating ambitious energy targets into a business strategy therefore allows leading companies to drive innovation in energy efficiency; achieving significant long-term value and increased reliability by: \n\nReducing individual utility bills;\nDecreasing backup generation needs and up-front capital costs;\nHelping to stabilise electricity prices and volatility;\nGenerating revenue and supporting the grid of the future; and\nDecreasing life-cycle costs and increasing value.\n\nYou will hear from Woolworths and Sasol\, two leading South African companies who are EP100 members\, as they reflect on their individual energy productivity journey\, commitments to double energy productivity and actions they have taken in support of this goal. They will cover how resilience planning\, implementing new energy technology and decreasing energy demand in facilities\, have benefitted their business\, increased overall resilience\, contributed to sustainability targets and minimised vulnerabilities to climate-related impacts. You will also hear from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy\, speaking on South Africa’s efficiency strategy and programmes landscape and the Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings and Infrastructure Programme.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-online-event-energy-management-crises-and-competitiveness/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200728T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200722T102831Z
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UID:9490-1595926800-1595934000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Online Launch of the NBI Just Transitions Pathways Project
DESCRIPTION:Countries globally are facing the unprecedented challenge of stimulating their economies in the short and medium-term in response to COVID-19 and climate change in the long-term. Climate change and its impacts\, is a significant threat to South Africa’s economy. It is crucial that we ensure our economy is competitive and sustainable in the long-term. This is especially true for South Africa where it is possible that a key element of any post COVID-19 economic stimulus is green stimulus. Increasingly finance conditionalities require addressing climate risk and economic transition. \nIt is essential that the South African business community can lead in directing how we should transition our economy to one that\, in 2050\, is low-carbon and competitive. This requires us making critical decisions now. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is leading work that will support sectors and companies to develop long-term low-carbon pathways and identify ways to finance and implement them. \nThe project has 2 key objectives: \n\nExpediting a Green Stimulus strategy as part of South Africa’s COVID-19 response; and\nDeveloping an ambitious\, fact-based\, and unified business view ahead of COP26 on what a ‘Just Transition’ could look like for South Africa.\n\nPlease join leading South African CEOs including Andre de Ruyter of Eskom\, Fleetwood Grobler of Sasol\, Cas Coovadia of BUSA and Joanne Yawitch of the NBI as we launch the NBI Just Transition Pathways project. We will provide detail on our project and explain opportunities for you and your CEOs to get involved.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-launch-of-the-nbi-just-transitions-pathways-project/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200709T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200709T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200625T112432Z
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UID:9414-1594303200-1594308600@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Online Event: Green Recovery: Stimulating Post-COVID Economic Competitiveness in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:South Africa is severely exposed to climate risk\, which in turn amplifies the effects of other environmental and social challenges\, including the current COVID-19 pandemic. As a result\, we need to embrace and carefully consider transitioning our economy to one that is green\, low-carbon\, socially inclusive\, and more resilient. Doing so will bring its own challenges in terms of ensuring a just transition for all sectors of society. We also face the immediate need of rebuilding the economy post this current COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa’s GDP is expected to contract at least by 4% to 10%\, with up to 1 million jobs and 1600 businesses at risk. Rather than adding to Government’s burden\, green and sustainable finance offer a way to address South Africa’s social and economic priorities and to create new investment opportunities\, attracting local as well as international capital. The time is right to unlock alternative forms of funding and channel these to sustainable projects and sectors that build South Africa’s long-term competitiveness and resilience. \nGreen Stimulus is the key to fast-tracking job creation\, improving liquidity\, and to putting South Africa on a path to economic recovery without compromising long-term competitiveness. \nIt provides four strategic advantages to South Africa: \n\nAccess to more funding | Up to $83bn additional funding available\nAccess to cheaper funding | On average up to 18bps cheaper bonds\nPositive job impact | Up to 500k direct jobs unlocked in green investments\nEconomic prosperity in the long term | Mitigates up to R1.8Tr in transition risks and enhancing competitiveness\n\nLeading nations and lending institutions are already voicing the importance and benefits of a ‘Green Recovery’ – multiple countries have indicated that stimulus packages will be ‘Green’ stimulus packages. If South Africa does not invest in a similar way\, we risk trade pressure\, limited access to ODA and entrenching structural challenges in our economy\, threatening long-term competitiveness. \nThe primary challenge is defining what projects and sectors qualify as green\, sustainable\, and inclusive. Internationally\, a number of leading initiatives have paved the way\, including the European Union Taxonomy on Sustainable Activities\, the Climate Bonds Taxonomy\, the International Capital Markets Association Green Project Mapping\, and the Joint MDB (multilateral development banks) Methodology for Climate Finance Tracking. These offer a sound starting point for South Africa to develop its own Green Taxonomy that both supports policy development and asset level investment. Under the leadership of National Treasury\, and with support from IFC (part of the World Bank Group)\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Carbon Trust are working to develop such a taxonomy\, building on complementary initiatives and expertise in the South African market. \nJoin expert speakers from National Treasury\, IFC/World Bank\, the Climate Bonds Initiative and local financial sector practitioners\, to discuss the opportunities and priorities for a green stimulus response to COVID-19\, and help inform the development of a South African Green Finance Taxonomy. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-online-event-green-recovery-stimulating-post-covid-economic-competitiveness-in-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200703T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200624T140528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T140528Z
UID:9410-1593788400-1593792000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Online Event: Core indicators for implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
DESCRIPTION:Leading companies around the world have taken steps to prioritise the SDGs and incorporate them into their core businesses. The PWC SDGs Challenge 2019 shows that 77% of responding South African companies mention the SDGs in their reporting in one form or another. The challenge is that while there are guidelines on how companies should report on the SDGs\, each company tends to develop their own approach based on the data they have available. \nSouth Africa\, along with other UN member states\, is encouraged to regularly submit their Voluntary National Review on the country’s progress and contribution towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Unfortunately\, the lack of SDG reporting standardisation in the private sector poses a significant challenge to any organisation’s attempts at compiling and disclosing company data to report in a consistent and comparable manner – until now. \nTo address this challenge\, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has developed SDG indicators that were identified based on key reporting principles\, selection criteria\, main reporting frameworks and company reporting practices around the world. These core indicators are intended as a common benchmark for sustainability and SDG reporting by enterprises\, and therefore\, represent the minimum disclosures that companies could do to be able to provide comparable baseline data on their contribution to the implementation of the SDGs. \nThe objective of this guidance is to provide practical information on how these indicators could be measured in a consistent manner and in alignment with countries’ needs on monitoring the attainment of the SDG agenda. \nIt is intended to serve as a tool to assist governments to assess private sector contribution to SDG implementation and to assist entities to provide baseline data on sustainability issues. \nYou are most welcome to join the NBI and the UNCTAD webinar if you are interested to learn more about the core indicators proposed by this guidance document and discover insights into how they align with what South African companies already report on. In addition\, we will cover how standardised data from the private sector can benefit national level reporting of the private sector contribution towards the implementation of the SDGs.   \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-event-core-indicators-for-implementation-of-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200612T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200612T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: NBI/Brand South Africa: COVID-19 Recovery Strategy - How to Navigate the Economic and Brand Reputation Risk Landscape During and After COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:The world and South Africa have changed dramatically since February 2020. In a short time\, the global COVID-19 pandemic has created conditions conducive for a perfect storm. This reality is the consequence of three converging crises: \n\nHealthcare – treatment and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic;\nEconomic instability – economic and financial market fallout; and\nSocial Inequality – societal crisis of universal proportions with stark global consequences.\n\nAgile reactions are required in response to the evolving domestic and international health and socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. \nIn response\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Brand South Africa will be exploring COVID-19 recovery strategies from a brand and reputational risk perspective. This will enable companies to navigate the complex landscape of the current pandemic\, recovery phase and new normal post the pandemic. \nThe webinar discussion and stakeholder engagement session will cover how to deal with brand reputational risk as well as priority recovery strategies in times of volatility. \nFor further context on the discussion\, please review the draft copy of the Research Update on key contributing factors in the domestic and global environments. \nThe National Business Initiative and Brand South Africa are excited to announce the following key speakers: \n\nDr Petrus de Kock: General Manager – Research at Brand SA\nCOVID-19 recovery strategies from a brand and reputational risk perspective\nVincent Magwenya: Founder and CEO at Conversations Media and Communications\nHow to deal with brand reputational risk post COVID-19\nNeil Franklin: AECI – Group Safety\, Health and Environment Manager\nNBI Member Company AECI’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Enhancing brand reputation with action\n\nPlease click here to register for this webinar.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/webinar-nbi-brand-south-africa-covid-19-recovery-strategy-how-to-navigate-the-economic-and-brand-reputation-risk-landscape-during-and-after-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200610T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200522T105407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T081847Z
UID:9176-1591794000-1591801200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI Webinar: Adaption Finance Event 2020 - Event 4: Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa” \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) have the pleasure of inviting you to attend a series of events towards building a pipeline of adaptation and biodiversity-based adaptation projects to alleviate the acute shortage of adaption projects locally; and to attract up to US$50 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). \nThe NBI and SANBI have launched this 3 phase project designed to help identify areas of vulnerability\, sectors where our member companies are working on adaptation projects already and where\, through collaboration\, we can scale up these projects to enhance impact and to attract climate finance. Phase 1 grounds us all in the latest information on the climate science\, adaptation and finance. Phase 2 will look at specific project identification. Phase 3 will shortlist to a few high potential projects with which we can approach the GCF. \nEvent 1 of the project took place on 21st November 2019 led by Prof Bob Scholes and Prof Francois Engelbrecht of the Wits Global Change and focused on the latest climate science\, scenarios\, and impacts. Event 2\, on climate and adaptation finance took place on the 12th February 2020 featured Zaheer Fakir\, Chief Director for International Governance and Resource Mobilization at the Department of Environment\, Forestry and Fisheries and also included a panel discussion the sources of finance for adaptation measures. Event 3 took place on 3rd March 2020 and featured the individual climate adaption and resilience journeys of some of the country’s most important companies\, told from their own perspective\, including Eskom and Transnet.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-webinar-adaption-finance-event-2020-event-4-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-based-adaptation/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200609T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200609T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
CREATED:20200601T142053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T142053Z
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SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Climate Finance for Transforming South Africa’s Energy Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:A research team at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is undertaking some exciting new research on climate finance for transforming our energy infrastructure as part of an international project on Strengthening National Climate Policy Finance Implementation (SNAPFI). \nThe UCT team and the National Business Initiative (NBI) have the pleasure of inviting you to attend the second workshop on climate finance for transforming our energy infrastructure\, to present findings of the South African case study for the first year of this international research initiative. \nThe first workshop which took place on 6th November 2019 kicked off a multi-stakeholder engagement on the transformation of the South African electricity infrastructure. The South African case study will be included in an international set of case studies and learning with teams in Brazil\, India\, Indonesia and Europe. \nWe would hope to get your feedback before we finalise this piece of research. Please feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues with an interest in climate-finance-policy issues. \nKindly click here for the project description and here for the draft case study. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-workshop-climate-finance-for-transforming-south-africas-energy-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200526T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Gender Based Violence (GBV) and the Private Sector
DESCRIPTION:The current context of a global COVID-19 pandemic casts a specific lens on what was already a key issue in our society – and renders the issue of Gender Based Violence (GBV) much more urgent. In a time where business is challenged to look beyond profit as to how it can support broader society through this crisis\, it should be borne in mind what business is doing with regards to GBV; particularly when it relates to their work force who will mostly be home-based for the foreseeable future. Join Shared Value Africa Initiative and the National Business Initiative (NBI) in a virtual roundtable discussion on gender-based violence and how business and society can collaborate to challenge\, capacitate\, and co-create solutions towards eradicating GBV. Please note that this webinar will also be held on Wednesday\, 27 and Friday 29 May 2020 at 14:00. \nGender Based Violence & The Private Sector Resource Document \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/webinar-gender-based-violence-gbv-and-the-private-sector/
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200312T153000
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SUMMARY:Business Leadership for a Sustainable Future: WBCSD Vision 2050 Refresh
DESCRIPTION:With over three dozen leading companies\, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is driving a collective\, business-led effort to revisit its Vision 2050 – a landmark report issued a decade ago which focused on the opportunity for business to help unlock the transformations that are needed to allow over 9 billion people to live well\, within the boundaries of the planet\, by mid-century. \nAs part of this exercise\, the WBCSD is working with its Global Network partners\, including the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, to realise an engagement programme in form of a global roadshow across key geographies including: Africa; Australia; Brazil; China; Europe; India; Japan; Latin America; North America and Southeast Asia. \nThe NBI and the WBCSD are therefore hosting a workshop in Johannesburg to give companies the opportunity to engage and provide input into this process\, which is due to be completed by October of 2020. Participants will also be given positive\, opportunity-based\, action agenda needed for the decade to come\, in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nDuring the session you will be given the chance to exchange and engage on the back of insights about the challenges and opportunities for business to catalyze transformation of major economic systems such as food\, energy\, mobility\, etc.\, and trends that will most likely shape the operating environment over the next decade. \nKindly click here should you wish to attend this engagement with the WBCSD.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-leadership-for-a-sustainable-future-wbcsd-vision-2050-refresh/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200303T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200303T130000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa: Event 3
DESCRIPTION:ADAPTATION FINANCE EVENTS 2020 “Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa” | Event 3: Adaptation Finance:  The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are hosting a series of events towards building a pipeline of adaptation and biodiversity-based adaptation projects to alleviate the acute shortage of adaption projects locally; and to attract up to US$50 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). View further details on the series of events\, here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-private-sector-involvement-in-the-green-climate-fund-projects-in-south-africa-event-3/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035203
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SUMMARY:NBI/Brand South Africa: An Investor’s Outlook on Brand South Africa - Cape Town
DESCRIPTION:What can the South African economy learn about South African brands? According to the latest Brand Finance South Africa annual report\, the growth of South African brands consistently outpace the South African GDP. It is a fascinating phenomenon that needs further analysis. Join us for this engagement as we explore and take stock of the economy through the eyes of the investor\, whilst also exchanging information on the on-the-ground experiences of doing business in South Africa. \nDr Petrus de Kock: General Manager – Research\, Brand South Africa: Nation Brand Performance
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-brand-south-africa-an-investors-outlook-on-brand-south-africa-cape-town/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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