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- [Opinion: Thirty years later, South Africa still needs collective leadership](https://www.nbi.org.za/opinion-thirty-years-later-south-africa-still-needs-collective-leadership/) - As the National Business Initiative (NBI) marks 30 years, CEO Shameela Soobramoney has found herself reflecting on how closely the organisation’s journey mirrors that of South Africa itself. She writes here about the importance of working collectively to create broader access, greater dignity and more meaningful economic participation for all. Read More
- [After SONA 2026: Turning Reform into Delivery Will Define South Africa’s Next Decade](https://www.nbi.org.za/after-sona-2026-turning-reform-into-delivery-will-define-south-africas-next-decade/) - The global economy has moved into a far more demanding phase of competition. Countries are no longer judged primarily on ambition, policy frameworks or long-term plans. Their success depends on execution, strategic partnerships in a world where the rules-based order has lost footing, on how quickly they can build infrastructure, unlock investment and turn reform into projects that
- [NBI joins Operation Vulindlela implementation drive to reform local government](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-joins-operation-vulindlela-implementation-drive-to-reform-local-government/) - As South Africa enters the implementation phase of its most ambitious economic reform programme, the National Business Initiative (NBI) confirms that its Technical Assistance and Mentorship Development (TAMDEV) unit will play an important role in the implementation of Operation Vulindlela Phase 2, focusing on strengthening municipal electricity, water and trading services – long recognised as binding constraints on economic growth, investment and service delivery. More
- [Municipal empowerment and public-private partnerships emerge as key drivers of climate adaptations](https://www.nbi.org.za/municipal-empowerment-and-public-private-partnerships-emerge-as-key-drivers-of-climate-adaptations/) - As South Africa transitions to a low-carbon economy, independent business movement The National Business Initiative (NBI) says multiple opportunities exist for strengthening localisation, public transport and the use of renewable More Info
- [SA’s NDC crossroads — is the climate plan ambitious enough, and where do we go from here?](https://www.nbi.org.za/sas-ndc-crossroads-is-the-climate-plan-ambitious-enough-and-where-do-we-go-from-here/) - Over the past week, the G20 and B20 summits put South Africa at the centre of global climate talks. The multinational discussions have concluded, but the climate debate continued at the National Business Initiative’s inaugural South Africa Climate Summit. More Info
- [UK's CFA calls for sustainability project proposals in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/uks-cfa-calls-for-sustainability-project-proposals-in-south-africa/) - The UK-funded technical climate assistance programme Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa has launched a fourth call for proposals for low-carbon businesses seeking investment for projects in the energy, transport, waste management, water and sustainable agriculture sectors. More Info
- [An economic and environmental imperative: Mzansi moves from climate debate to delivery](https://www.nbi.org.za/an-economic-and-environmental-imperative-mzansi-moves-from-climate-debate-to-delivery/) - NBI’s inaugural SA Climate Summit highlighted the country’s progress towards a just, competitive, and resilient future — and what’s needed to accelerate it More Info
- [Empowering Women in Climate Action in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/empowering-women-in-climate-action-in-south-africa/) - Speaking on CNBC Africa’s Power Lunch, Gugu McLaren-Ushewokunze, NBI’s Economic Inclusion Head and Acting Social Transformation Head, shared her insights on the critical role of women in shaping climate solutions. Watch Here
- [Role of gas in SA’s future energy mix under intense scrutiny](https://www.nbi.org.za/role-of-gas-in-sas-future-energy-mix-under-intense-scrutiny/) - Given South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, there remains much debate around whether gas should be included in the future energy mix and, if so, how much. Engineering News, 5 April 2024.
- [JET Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)](https://www.nbi.org.za/jet-skilling-for-employment-programme-jet-sep/) - We are thrilled to announce the launch of JET Skilling for Employment Programme's (JET SEP) publication – "Powering Futures – The Green Skilling Opportunity." This local, industry-endorsed and demand-led report outlines the scale of job opportunity in seven renewable and emerging green sectors, as prioritised in the JET Implementation Plan. Access the report
- [COP27 Roadshow Launched](https://www.nbi.org.za/cop27-roadshow-launched/) - National Business Initiative members were invited to be a part of #COP27 at the launch of the COP27 Roadshow today. The last UN Climate Conference (COP26) was highly successful for South Africa, showcasing the country's enhanced climate ambition, enabled by collaborative action between government, business, and other key actors. #COP26 laid the foundation, #COP27 presents
- [Impumelelo: Top Empowerment publication celebrates 30 years of democracy in 23rd annual edition](https://www.nbi.org.za/impumelelo-top-empowerment-publication-celebrates-30-years-of-democracy-in-23rd-annual-edition/) - Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, remarked, “Endorsed by four of the five democratically elected presidents and supported by key partnerships with entities like Nedbank, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), and Old Mutual, the Top Empowerment publication stands as the country’s most esteemed and comprehensive Black Empowerment business directory. We are proud to play a
- [Topco Media sets the stage for robust dialogue at the Future of Sustainability Conference 2024 ](https://www.nbi.org.za/topco-media-sets-the-stage-for-robust-dialogue-at-the-future-of-sustainability-conference-2024/) - This year is set to be pivotal for global sustainability initiatives across all industries, and Topco Media is committed to fostering robust dialogue at the Future of Sustainability Conference scheduled for 19 and 20 March 2024, in Johannesburg. According to Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media: “It’s not an easy task to ensure that sustainable
- [SAPOA and NBI launch second phase of their Installation, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/sapoa-and-nbi-launch-second-phase-of-their-installation-repair-and-maintenance-irm-programme/) - The programme, which began in 2022, assists with deploying learning, employment opportunities, and infrastructure maintenance for unemployed technical and vocational education and training college learners – and it is bearing fruit with 85 unemployed learners placed with employment in various sectors across Gauteng and Cape Town by 2023. In March 2024, the programme will place
- [Why hydrogen motoring is a real prospect for South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/why-hydrogen-motoring-is-a-real-prospect-for-south-africa/) - At the beginning of 2013 BMW South Africa hosted a local event at which it showcased two electric trial cars. These were the Mini E and Active E prototypes, the former based on the R56 Cooper and the latter on the stylish E82 coupé. Both wielded battery electric vehicle (BEV) power trains and offered a
- [City of Cape Town, NBI partner on artisan skills development programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/city-of-cape-town-nbi-partner-on-artisan-skills-development-programme/) - The City of Cape Town’s Facilities Management Department has partnered with the National Business Initiative (NBI) on an artisan development programme, with the first cohort of 31 learners having started work with the city. Engineering News, 19 March 2024.
- [Skills development is needed in municipalities to properly maintain systems](https://www.nbi.org.za/skills-development-is-needed-in-municipalities-to-properly-maintain-systems/) - The water crisis appears to be growing, although it is difficult to get a grip on the extent of delivery failure across the country. That is because water services are a local government responsibility and the degree to which municipalities are meeting their constitutional duty to provide water varies widely. IOL, 18 March 2024.
- [South African projects seize opportunity to tackle climate crisis and create jobs](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-african-projects-seize-opportunity-to-tackle-climate-crisis-and-create-jobs/) - The businesses were chosen from 173 applications following a rigorous selection process. The chosen projects come from the energy, transportation, agriculture, forestry and other land uses, circular economy and water sectors. Social News XYZ, 27 March 2024.
- [New Report Will Address Corporate Corruption In Sa, Using Eoh As A Case Study](https://www.nbi.org.za/new-report-will-address-corporate-corruption-in-sa-using-eoh-as-a-case-study/) - We invite members of the media to join a webinar on Tuesday, 29 August 2023, launching a report highlighting corporate corruption in South Africa. Hosted in partnership by the National Business Initiative (NBI), Corruption Watch, and ODI, an independent global affairs think tank, the report documents research conducted by the three organisations that provides insight into the social behaviours
- [ESG: Do you have the policies in place to protect your company from Shareholder Activists?](https://www.nbi.org.za/esg-do-you-have-the-policies-in-place-to-protect-your-company-from-shareholder-activists/) - Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) is becoming increasingly important as stakeholders place greater pressure on companies to ensure their business model is resilient and sustainable. Steve Nicholls, NBI’s Head of Environment participated in a panel discussion on Tuesday at FTI Consulting’s ESG engagement held in Johannesburg, along with other panel experts, Martin Porter, Dr Adrian
- [News from the NBI’S Transformation Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/news-from-the-nbis-transformation-programme/) - Companies that have more balanced representation of women in management, senior leadership and the board have better financial performance, show increased organisational efficiency and higher employee job satisfaction, according to Accenture. Despite this, women’s representation at these levels remain alarmingly low. In addition, women are paid less, according to StatsSA in South Africa, 23% less
- [Decarbonising the Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use (AFOLU) Sector in South Africa Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/decarbonising-the-agriculture-forestry-and-land-use-afolu-sector-in-south-africa-report/) - Decarbonising the Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use (AFOLU) Sector in South Africa Report Released today, this report focuses on the decarbonisation pathway for the South African agriculture, forestry and land use sector to net-zero by 2050 and is the fourth in a series of sector level decarbonisation reports to be released under the Just Transition Pathways study.
- [Decarbonising South Africa’s Mining as well as Petrochemicals and Chemicals sectors](https://www.nbi.org.za/decarbonising-south-africas-mining-as-well-as-petrochemicals-and-chemicals-sectors/) - Decarbonising South Africa’s Mining as well as Petrochemicals and Chemicals sectors Today the National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), released two new Reports on the decarbonisation pathways for South Africa’s Mining as well as Petrochemicals and Chemicals sectors, showing that it is possible to decarbonise key economic sectors as well
- [Decarbonising the South African Mining Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/decarbonising-the-south-african-mining-sector/) - The report “Decarbonising the South African Mining Sector“ was released today. This research was conducted by the National Business Initiative (NBI), Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as part of a comprehensive and consultative process to show that it is possible to decarbonise key sectors of the South African economy.
- [Public release of the Power Sector Decarbonisation Report from the NBI Just Transition Pathways project - Our future is renewable](https://www.nbi.org.za/public-release-of-the-power-sector-decarbonisation-report-from-the-nbi-just-transition-pathways-project-our-future-is-renewable/)
- [Latest Technical Assistance, Mentorship and Development (TAMDEV)  News from the NBI](https://www.nbi.org.za/latest-tamdev-news/) - A donation of 200 newly foot-engineered standpipes and 8 hand wash units, sponsored by The Grundfos Foundation, will be distributed in the Enoch Mgijima (Chris Hani District) and Amahlathi (Amatole District) Municipalities in the Eastern Cape on Friday, 20 November 2020, by the National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with COGTA, BLSA, DBSA & DWS.
- [NBI Social Cohesion & Transformation Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-social-cohesion-transformation-programme/) - The NBI Social Transformation Programme aims to challenge and support our member companies to collectively work towards transforming to become an equal, equitable and inclusive society. Please click here to view further details and to see how your company can participate in this programme.
- [The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP)](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-umhlathuze-water-stewardship-partnership-uwasp/) - The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) convenes key government, private sector and civil society stakeholders to actively collaborate on water security solutions for the uMhlathuze catchment in KwaZulu-Natal. Two people are employed full time (by the NBI and WWF-SA respectively), with further support and funding provided by GIZ’s International Water Stewardship Programme and additional funding
- [Building the Capacity of TVET Colleges to Develop Green Skills: The Nedbank/NBI Solar Water Heaters Installation and Maintenance Project: Nedbank Foundation extends SWH Project by a further 6 Months](https://www.nbi.org.za/building-the-capacity-of-tvet-colleges-to-develop-green-skills-the-nedbank-nbi-solar-water-heaters-installation-and-maintenance-project-nedbank-foundation-extends-swh-project-by-a-further-6-months/) - The Nedbank Foundation agreed to a request to extend the solar water heater installation and maintenance project by a further 6 months, using left over funds that were still available at the end of the placement period. The 10 candidates who did not get absorbed into the work place have been taken by Burgess and
- [ Talanoa Dialogue](https://www.nbi.org.za/talanoa-dialogue/) - Launched at COP23 in 2017 and previously known as the facilitative dialogue, it aims at collectively assessing the progress made on climate action and increase action to reach the Paris Agreement goals. Talanoa is a traditional word in Fijian to refer to telling a story, or having a conversation. It's an inclusive, participatory and transparent
- [Letter published in Business Day: Media underplays positive role of business](https://www.nbi.org.za/letter-published-in-business-day-media-underplays-positive-role-of-business/) - Focus on corruption and financial malaise has dimmed the overall importance of capitalism - Bertus Coetzee, Owner & MD of Dolphin Bay, 16 November 2018.
- [Entrepreneur builds a lasting legacy](https://www.nbi.org.za/entrepreneur-builds-a-lasting-legacy/) - The road to success is always under construction” − These are the words of Vandy Cloete, co-founder and director of WVC Konstruksie. Vandy is an entrepreneur whose journey is a reflection of resilience, tenacity and embodying a strong will to learn and put in the work, in order to achieve success. As part of my
- [Buildings, construction sector requires two-pronged approach to decarbonise – report](https://www.nbi.org.za/buildings-construction-sector-requires-two-pronged-approach-to-decarbonise-report/) - South Africa’s buildings and construction sector, which includes the operation of residential and commercial buildings, in addition to construction, accounts for about 7% of South Africa’s direct emissions. To achieve net zero, the sector will need to decarbonise. However, the sector also faces the dual challenges of ensuring physical resilience, as South Africa is forecasted to be one of the region’s most
- [SAB in partnership with ESG Africa events launches the Beyond Awards](https://www.nbi.org.za/sab-in-partnership-with-esg-africa-events-launches-the-beyond-awards/) - The South African Breweries (SAB) will host its first ever Beyond Awards, a sustainability recognition platform, in partnership with ESG Africa events, taking place on 3 October 2023. In addition to this, the brewer will also be a gold sponsor of the ESG Africa Conference taking place from 4-5 October at the Sandton Convention Centre.
- [How to bridge SA’s growing youth skills and unemployment divide](https://www.nbi.org.za/how-to-bridge-sas-growing-youth-skills-and-unemployment-divide/) - South Africa’s growing youth skills and unemployment divide can be bridged by employability and SME incubator initiatives, but we need more corporate and government programmes that provide school leavers with a platform to learn, make mistakes and grow. South Africa can improve its youth unemployment crisis by creating awareness of available employability training opportunities and
- [First South African Order Received To Build, Own And Operate Up To 30 Gigawatts Of Green Electricity](https://www.nbi.org.za/first-south-african-order-received-to-build-own-and-operate-up-to-30-gigawatts-of-green-electricity/) - First South African Order Received To Build, Own And Operate Up To 30 Gigawatts Of Green Electricity. BioPower Operations Corporation as HYFI Corp., announced that its Joint Venture with POWGEX ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA, POWGEX-HYFI, has secured its first significant green electricity generating facilities order for up to 30 Gigawatts (GW). The venture is invited to
- [Public engagement in energy planning is not spoiling the broth; it’s making it richer](https://www.nbi.org.za/public-engagement-in-energy-planning-is-not-spoiling-the-broth-its-making-it-richer/) - The presidential climate commission (PCC) released its recommendations on electricity planning in early June. These were based on a critical review of studies on energy planning in SA, (for example, by the University of Cape Town-Energy Systems Research Group, the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research and Meridian, and the business community through the National
- [Salga appoints Sithole Mbanga as CEO](https://www.nbi.org.za/salga-appoints-sithole-mbanga-as-ceo/) - The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has appointed Sithole Mbanga CEO, effective July 1. Mbanga brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in many areas, including operations and strategic planning, and has extensive executive-level experience in public sector governance, Salga says. He most recently served as the South African Cities Network CEO, which is a network of South
- [Leveraging Opportunities For Inclusive Growth In Socio-Economic Transitions](https://www.nbi.org.za/leveraging-opportunities-for-inclusive-growth-in-socio-economic-transitions/) - Socio-economic transitions have the potential to exacerbate existing inequalities. Without deliberate efforts to ensure inclusivity, marginalised groups and vulnerable communities may bear a disproportionate burden, facing economic hardships and social disadvantages. A just transition approach aims to mitigate this risk by prioritising equity, fairness, and the protection of livelihoods. This was the subject of a
- [First-of-its-kind vessel travelling the globe on renewable energy docks in Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/first-of-its-kind-vessel-travelling-the-globe-on-renewable-energy-docks-in-cape-town/) - The Energy Observer is a vessel powered by renewable energy and has now made its 80th stop in Cape Town as it travels across the world. The vessel was repurposed from a racing catamaran that was built in 1983. The idea of the Energy Observer project was founded in 2013 by Victorien Erussard, a merchant
- [How to change the trajectory for SA’s youth](https://www.nbi.org.za/how-to-change-the-trajectory-for-sas-youth/) - Children should be seen and not heard, the adage goes. While we have fortunately left behind the notion that the voices and fortunes of the youth are less important than those of their senior counterparts, unfortunately in this Youth Month, statistics that quantify the reality of the SA youth scream louder than words: we are failing
- [AECOM to showcase its ESG legacy on World Environment Day](https://www.nbi.org.za/aecom-to-showcase-its-esg-legacy-on-world-environment-day/) - The Middle East has a strong drive for renewable energy, smart cities and sustainability, while South Africa is looking at how best to bring about its Just Energy Transition (JET) and find effective solutions to move away from coal as a power source. The fact that globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM is active in both the African
- [SA needs gas, but 20-year power ship contracts are 'ill-conceived' - Olver](https://www.nbi.org.za/sa-needs-gas-but-20-year-power-ship-contracts-are-ill-conceived-olver/) - While the country could potentially use power ships to provide electricity to address the energy crisis urgently, there are concerns about the costs and potential for corruption associated with 20-year contracts, said Crispian Olver. Olver, who is executive director of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), made his remark in a personal capacity at Daily Maverick's
- [ESG Africa Conference: Unlocking sustainable growth for Africa’s future](https://www.nbi.org.za/esg-africa-conference-unlocking-sustainable-growth-for-africas-future/) - The highly anticipated second edition of the ESG Africa Conference is scheduled to take place from 4-5 October 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre. This groundbreaking event aims to explore how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles can drive sustainable growth and development throughout the African continent. With an impressive lineup of renowned speakers, engaging
- [Partnership between the PepsiCo Foundation and WaterAid provides safe water access in Ethiopia](https://www.nbi.org.za/partnership-between-the-pepsico-foundation-and-wateraid-provides-safe-water-access-in-ethiopia/) - The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of food and beverage giant PepsiCo, has partnered with WaterAid to bring clean water to more than 10,000 people in two rural towns in the North Mecha District of Ethiopia. This is part of the company’s pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) agenda – a strategic end-to-end transformation with sustainability at the center of how it will create growth
- [Building sustainable logistics to cut carbon: Supply chain's role in climate action](https://www.nbi.org.za/building-sustainable-logistics-to-cut-carbon-supply-chains-role-in-climate-action/) - Following a difficult and tumultuous few years for the warehousing and logistics industry, there is hope on the horizon. Global supply chain pressures have gradually begun to ease, prompting many to adopt an optimistic outlook on the progress of the sector as it navigates its post-pandemic response. However, due to the enormous impact of the
- [Net-zero vehicles and efficient transport key to decarbonising sector by 2050](https://www.nbi.org.za/net-zero-vehicles-and-efficient-transport-key-to-decarbonising-sector-by-2050/) - Decarbonising South Africa's Transport Sector is the latest report to be released as part of the series of publications from the Climate Pathways and Just Transition Project. The report is run by the National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Globally, the transport sector is
- [National Business Initiative (NBI) Announces New CEO, Shameela Soobramoney ](https://www.nbi.org.za/national-business-initiative-nbi-announces-new-ceo-shameela-soobramoney/) - South Africa’s National Business Initiative (NBI) is delighted to announce Shameela Soobramoney as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Shameela joins us from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) where she has been the Chief Sustainability Officer, commencing her duties as NBI CEO on 11 April 2023. Sustainable Stock Exchanges, 3 April 2023.
- [The South African logistics sector continued to improve during February](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-south-african-logistics-sector-continued-to-improve-during-february/) - The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) increased by 1.7% in February compared to the previous month, following a revised monthly increase of 1.4% in January (and declines in the preceding four months). On an annual basis, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index increased by 2.5%, which is a welcome improvement even though the
- [‘Net zero isn’t feasible for agriculture sector’](https://www.nbi.org.za/net-zero-isnt-feasible-for-agriculture-sector/) - The study, conducted by the National Business Initiative, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), and the Boston Consulting Group in the US, assessed what it would take for South Africa to reach net zero by 2050 and to ensure a ‘just transition’. It stated that for the country, responding to climate change was fundamentally about ensuring
- [Germany to pump R300m into green industries in coal-heavy Mpumalanga](https://www.nbi.org.za/germany-to-pump-r300m-into-green-industries-in-coal-heavy-mpumalanga/) - A new five-year project has been launched to support the just transition in Mpumalanga, where jobs and livelihoods are heavily reliant on coal-value chains. JUST SA, as it has been dubbed, is a collaboration by the German government and its agencies GIZ, the International Climate Initiative and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. Other
- [New business fund will help end power crisis by securing expertise](https://www.nbi.org.za/new-business-fund-will-help-end-power-crisis-by-securing-expertise/) - It's generally known and understood that partnerships between business and government can be difficult. Globally, however, these alliances are happening more often, largely because of the significant benefit achievable through collaboration, with research showing that common purpose is the single most important factor towards fostering partnership success. News24,14 March 2023.
- [U.S. Department of State, Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation Convene Energy Transition Accelerator High-Level Consultative Group](https://www.nbi.org.za/u-s-department-of-state-bezos-earth-fund-and-the-rockefeller-foundation-convene-energy-transition-accelerator-high-level-consultative-group/) - The U.S. Department of State, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund today held the first meeting of the High-Level Consultative Group (HLCG) providing input on the design of the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA), a joint initiative to catalyze private capital to accelerate the transition from fossil fuel to clean power in developing countries.
- [Let’s talk about the just energy transition in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/lets-talk-about-the-just-energy-transition-in-south-africa/) - First of all, what does it mean for South Africa? The International Partners Group, made up of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United States and the European Union, agreed to give South Africa $8.5 billion. The money “aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of South Africa’s economy to help it achieve the ambitious goals set
- [EU carbon border tariffs could knock $16bn off Africa’s yearly GDP](https://www.nbi.org.za/eu-carbon-border-tariffs-could-knock-16bn-off-africas-yearly-gdp/) - Concern is growing in South Africa and across Africa about the implications of the European Union’s (EU’s) decision to proceed with the implementation of a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) as a way of preventing so-called ‘carbon leakage’ by imposing a tariff on imports equivalent to the carbon prices being paid by European companies. Engineering News, 15 February 2023.
- [Twenty-one Journalists to Attend EJN Net Zero Workshops in Johannesburg and Kolkata](https://www.nbi.org.za/twenty-one-journalists-to-attend-ejn-net-zero-workshops-in-johannesburg-and-kolkata/) - As countries make ambitious pledges to reach net zero in the next few decades, robust media coverage of government’s actions to achieve their climate goals will be key. How quickly are countries like India and South Africa shifting away from fossil fuels? To what extent are they expanding protection of carbon sinks such as the ocean
- [R6 trillion is required for the net zero clean renewable energy transition in South Africa, says new report](https://www.nbi.org.za/r6-trillion-is-required-for-the-net-zero-clean-renewable-energy-transition-in-south-africa-says-new-report/) - South Africa’s transition to net zero by 2050 could cost almost R6 trillion, according to a report by the National Business Initiative (NBI), in collaboration with Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). According to the Financing South Africa’s Just Transition report, the power sector offers the greatest opportunity for affordable
- [Transition to low-carbon economy needed in SA](https://www.nbi.org.za/transition-to-low-carbon-economy-needed-in-sa/) - Two more reports from the NBI-BUSA-BCG Just Transition and Climate Pathways study focusing on Financing South Africa’s Just Transition and developing an integrated, cross-sectoral, view of South Africa’s Net-Zero Transition, were launched last month. These reports form part of the series of Climate Pathways and Just Transition publications by the National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with Business
- [COP27: Mitigation Work Programme to oversee emissions from key sectors in 'Critical Decade'](https://www.nbi.org.za/cop27-mitigation-work-programme-to-oversee-emissions-from-key-sectors-in-critical-decade/) - The final outcomes of the COP27 conference reflect the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to keep the 1.5-degree temperature target alive during what the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls the “Critical Decade”, including providing a clear programme to advance the mitigation agenda from now to 2026. IOL, 16 December 2022.
- [Investing in a green transition could be cheaper in the long term than maintaining Eskom](https://www.nbi.org.za/investing-in-a-green-transition-could-be-cheaper-in-the-long-term-than-maintaining-eskom/) - A Just Transition and Climate Pathways study by the National Business Initiative, in partnership with Business Unity South Africa and Boston Consulting Group, shows that South Africa will be among the countries at greatest physical risk from climate change. This is because it is already a semi-arid country, and a global average temperature increase of
- [Minister Blade Nzimande: Launch of the Science Diplomacy for Economic Development](https://www.nbi.org.za/minister-blade-nzimande-launch-of-the-science-diplomacy-for-economic-development/) - As always, collaboration and partnerships are essential for success. I am pleased to note the collaboration of CHIETA and the Department of Science and Innovation with partners such as Impact Hydrogen from the Netherlands, the South African National Energy Institute, Durban University of Technology, the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies at Stellenbosch University
- [Electric minibus taxis, recycled coal: 15 SA low-carbon projects get UK-funded technical support](https://www.nbi.org.za/electric-minibus-taxis-recycled-coal-15-sa-low-carbon-projects-get-uk-funded-technical-support/) - Fifteen innovative projects, which focus on reducing carbon emissions, have been selected to receive technical support from a UK-funded programme. The projects are part of the second phase of the UK's Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme, which provides technical assistance for startups with climate-focused solutions. The CFA was set up to support developing countries to
- [GSB Collaboration 'A Champion of Change'](https://www.nbi.org.za/gsb-collaboration-a-champion-of-change/) - The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Graduate School of Business (GSB), through its involvement in the Embedding Project, has been recognised in the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International’s (AACSB) annual 2019 Innovations That Inspire challenge. UCT News, 4 July 2019.
- [Project launched to define role of finance in South Africa and India’s ‘just transitions’](https://www.nbi.org.za/project-launched-to-define-role-of-finance-in-south-africa-and-indias-just-transitions/)
- [NBI Launch of the Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-launch-of-the-transformation-blueprint-for-south-africa-companies/) - Why is it important to develop a Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies? In response to the need for accelerated transformation across the South African private sector, the National Business Initiative (NBI) today, 26 May 2021, launched our Transformation Blueprint as a Guide for Organisations as they map their transformation journeys. Click here to download
- [Closing the gap of gender inequality in the SA labour market](https://www.nbi.org.za/closing-the-gap-of-gender-inequality-in-the-sa-labour-market/) - A recent study by the National Business Initiative highlighted the persisting levels of gender inequality, not only in South Africa but around the world. Bryden Morton & Cris Blair, Moneyweb, 11 September 2021.
- [UK-funded low carbon technology programme calling for proposals in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/uk-funded-low-carbon-technology-programme-calling-for-proposals-in-south-africa/) - The UK government-funded Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme’s South African operation is calling for investment proposals from local low-carbon projects that would fight climate change but need funding. Funded by the UK government's Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the CFA in South Africa is implemented by the National Business Initiative (NBI) and GreenCape. Engineering News, 6 July 2022.
- [WATCH: Energy emergency faces political inertia](https://www.nbi.org.za/watch-energy-emergency-faces-political-inertia/) - While the country is in the grip of this 15-year-long energy crisis, there is another even slower-burning and longer-running crisis that we have committed to tackle: climate change. And we have committed to stimulating our moribund economy through infrastructure spending via the national infrastructure plan until 2050. Joining Michael Avery for this discussion is Joanne
- [With half of SA’s exports at carbon-tariff risk, new report calls for 190 GW renewables push](https://www.nbi.org.za/with-half-of-sas-exports-at-carbon-tariff-risk-new-report-calls-for-190-gw-renewables-push/) - With almost half of South Africa’s exports at risk as the country’s key trade partners prioritise imports from low-carbon economies, a new report urges South Africa to roll-out at least 190 GW of renewables by 2050 to sustain its economic competitiveness and lay the basis for employment creation. Titled ‘It all hinges on Renewables’, the report has been
- [Minister Barbara Creecy announces recipients of the Driving for Change II Youth Challenge](https://www.nbi.org.za/minister-barbara-creecy-announces-recipients-of-the-driving-for-change-ii-youth-challenge/) - Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, will announce 16 young green entrepreneurs in the Driving Force for Change (DFC) II Youth Challenge, during the award ceremony at Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on 2 August 2022. The DFC II Youth Challenge builds on the 2020 DFC Youth Initiative to create opportunities
- [South Africa must bridge the gap on labour force gender disparity](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-must-bridge-the-gap-on-labour-force-gender-disparity/) - The personal and social costs of the employment crisis are not gender neutral. Women experience disproportionately worse outcomes than men at every stage. In the search for work, barriers for young women are higher and harder to overcome. When they do find work, no matter which job type, women earn less. While we celebrate Women’s
- [How replacing coal with renewable energy could pay for itself](https://www.nbi.org.za/how-replacing-coal-with-renewable-energy-could-pay-for-itself/) - IMF working paper offsets the price of the energy transition against the benefits: the climate damage that is prevented. Business Day, 16 August 2022.
- [Let's all be part of building young people's future](https://www.nbi.org.za/lets-all-be-part-of-building-young-peoples-future/) - I was recently shown an inspiring and deeply touching post on a Facebook group for participants in the government's school assistant programme. At the end of this month, the second cohort of 245 000 young people will finish their 10-month placement in schools. They will join the ranks of approximately 600 000 young South Africans
- [SA-German-Swiss Transparency, Integrity and Accountability Programme launched](https://www.nbi.org.za/sa-german-swiss-transparency-integrity-and-accountability-programme-launched/) - The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) and the German and Swiss Embassies have launched the South African – German – Swiss Cooperation on the Transparency, Integrity and Accountability Programme (TIP), which will take a multi-sectoral approach to the prevention of corruption in South Africa. Engineering News, 24 June 2022.
- [BLSA and partners offer Nelson Mandela Bay drought solutions](https://www.nbi.org.za/blsa-and-partners-offer-nelson-mandela-bay-drought-solutions/) - Over the past several months Nelson Mandela Bay has been grappling with severe drought and water scarcity issues. The situation has since become critical and many residents are now at risk of not having any water. “Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) together with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through their Beyond Advocacy Fund
- [How can partnerships drive demand for skills development?](https://www.nbi.org.za/how-can-partnerships-drive-demand-for-skills-development/) - As the African Skills Portal for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (ASPYEE) continues to gather good practices across the continent that address the growing problem of youth unemployment and underemployment, the role of partnerships in demand responsive or driven vocational education is emerging as a key strategy. This is all the more urgent in light of the growing
- [Breaking the bias to forge gender equality and women empowerment – Mondelez](https://www.nbi.org.za/breaking-the-bias-to-forge-gender-equality-and-women-empowerment-mondelez/) - The fight for gender equality has been waged for well over a century. And while there may well have been strides made in that time, with greater representation of women at all levels in business and government and signs of progress towards wage equality in certain corporates and sectors, there are still significant barriers that
- [PepsiCo commits to be Net Water Positive by 2030](https://www.nbi.org.za/pepsico-commits-to-be-net-water-positive-by-2030/) - As part of its PepsiCo Positive transformation – PepsiCo aims to replenish more water than the company uses and supports United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by becoming Net Water Positive by 2030. Infrastructure News, 29 March 2022.
- [New finance taxonomy to explain what makes an SA project a green one](https://www.nbi.org.za/new-finance-taxonomy-to-explain-what-makes-an-sa-project-a-green-one/) - South Africa now has a green finance taxonomy – an official classification that defines a minimum set of assets, projects and sectors that are eligible to be defined as “green” or environmentally friendly. Theresa Smith, ESI Africa, 6 April 2022.
- [Decision Tool: Green Finance taxonomy to help investors make green project decisions — law firm](https://www.nbi.org.za/decision-tool-green-finance-taxonomy-to-help-investors-make-green-project-decisions-law-firm/)
- [Renewables-dominated Power System the most Cost-competitive for SA](https://www.nbi.org.za/renewables-dominated-power-system-the-most-cost-competitive-for-sa-2/) - As the world moves towards reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to net-zero by 2050, recent research has revealed that a local power system that is dominated by renewables – most notably solar – will be the most cost-competitive energy solution for South Africa. Bianca Swanepoel, SolarAfrica/Business Essentials, 19 April 2022.
- [Green hydrogen presents the opportunity as the fuel for the future](https://www.nbi.org.za/green-hydrogen-presents-the-opportunity-as-the-fuel-for-the-future/)
- [South Africa gearing up to negotiate ‘new paradigm’ climate finance deal](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-gearing-up-to-negotiate-new-paradigm-climate-finance-deal/) - South Africa aims to pursue a financing solution that embraces a “different paradigm” with regard to the allocation of risk, as well as return expectations and investment horizons, when negotiating the terms and conditions of an $8.5-billion climate finance offer made in November by several developed countries. Terence Creamer, Engineering News, 9 May 2022.
- [South Africa's Decarbonisation](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africas-decarbonisation/) - At the COP 26 summit in November last year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a historic USD 8.5 billion (ZAR 130 billion) decarbonisation deal with the governments of France, the US, the UK, Germany and the EU, intended to support a just transition to a low carbon economy and a climate resilient society. Hannah Atkins, Africa
- [Enterprise Development in the Green Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/enterprise-development-in-the-green-economy/) - The green economy has emerged as a sector with the potential to drive economic growth and contribute to development that is both inclusive and sustainable. It is therefore important to understand how business and other stakeholders can actively participate in the green economy, as well as the key barriers and opportunities within the South African
- [It all hinges on renewables: the urgent energy transformation SA needs to get right](https://www.nbi.org.za/it-all-hinges-on-renewables-the-urgent-energy-transformation-sa-needs-to-get-right/)
- [Creating Meaningful Economic Opportunities for Youth](https://www.nbi.org.za/creating-meaningful-economic-opportunities-for-youth/) - Old Mutual invests in the country's youth through skills developmentinitiatives, with a special focus on fast-growing green economy. Business Day, 16 June 2022.
- [Decarbonisation strategies necessary for mining](https://www.nbi.org.za/decarbonisation-strategies-necessary-for-mining/) - Global climate consultancy the Carbon Trust attended this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, and supported a World Bank Climate-Smart Mining Initiative round table event. Carbon Trust director Christelle van Vuuren, manager Renata Lawton-Misra, and senior analyst Reinhardt Arp attended as company representatives and supported the round table side event on decarbonisation, community resilience, nature-based solutions and sustainable finance. Mining Weekly, 24 June 2022.
- [Aiming for Top Marks](https://www.nbi.org.za/aiming-for-top-marks/)
- [The Role of Gas in South Africa’s Path to Net-Zero](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-role-of-gas-in-south-africas-path-to-net-zero/) - The report “The Role of Gas in South Africa’s Path to Net-Zero“ was released today. This research was conducted by the National Business Initiative (NBI), Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as part of a comprehensive and consultative process to show that it is possible to decarbonise key sectors of
- [New gas report says LNG pathway ‘optimal’ for South Africa as it lowers stranded-asset risk](https://www.nbi.org.za/new-gas-report-says-lng-pathway-optimal-for-south-africa-as-it-lowers-stranded-asset-risk/) - New gas report says LNG pathway ‘optimal’ for South Africa as it lowers stranded-asset risk A new report on ‘The role of gas in South Africa’s path to net-zero’ argues in favour of a pathway based on the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which it describes as “optimal” because it minimises the risk of stranded assets and gas infrastructure lock-in post-2040. Terence
- [Climate Finance Landscape Detailed Summary Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/climate-finance-landscape-detailed-report/) - The Climate Finance Landscape in South Africa summary report launched today. It provides an overview of the climate finance landscape in South Africa and its ability to activate an inclusive and competitive green economy. Read the full summary report here.
- [‘Immediate’ clean technology push is the key to SA reaching net zero, says IEA](https://www.nbi.org.za/immediate-clean-technology-push-is-the-key-to-sa-reaching-net-zero-says-iea/) - As the world moves towards reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to net zero by 2050, recent research has revealed that a local power system that is dominated by renewables – most notably solar – will be the most cost-competitive energy solution for South Africa. Karen Potgieter, ESI Africa, 24 February 2022.
- [WATCH: What will SA’s future energy mix look like?](https://www.nbi.org.za/watch-what-will-sas-future-energy-mix-look-like-2/) - Michael Avery and guests discuss the role of gas on path to net zero. Business Day TV, 10 March 2022.
- [Uwasp to launch data monitoring tool for uMhlathuze catchment](https://www.nbi.org.za/uwasp-to-launch-data-monitoring-tool-for-umhlathuze-catchment/) - As the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (Uwasp), focused on the Mhlathuze river catchment on the north-east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, about 180 km north of Durban, celebrates its fifth year, the development of a complementary, transformative catchment-wide monitoring tool is underway. Natasha Odendaal, Engineering News, 25 November 2021.
- [7th Annual Water Stewardship Conference highlights the journey to economic recovery and a green economy post-Covid](https://www.nbi.org.za/7th-annual-water-stewardship-conference-highlights-the-journey-to-economic-recovery-and-a-green-economy-post-covid/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives and livelihoods of millions in South Africa and around the world. The economic effects of the pandemic cannot be overstated. Retail Brief Africa, 1 December 2021.
- [Switch to renewables to come in from the cold](https://www.nbi.org.za/switch-to-renewables-to-come-in-from-the-cold/) - Ramping up clean power can not only ensure our long-term survival but keep the lights on in the meantime. Maria Mendiluce, We Mean Business Coalition/Thomson Reuters Foundation News - 16 December 2021.
- [Raise Event Highlights the Critical Role that Companies and Cities will Play in South Africa’s Energy Transition](https://www.nbi.org.za/raise-event-highlights-the-critical-role-that-companies-and-cities-will-play-in-south-africas-energy-transition/)
- [TVET Colleges are a viable Alternative to Varsity](https://www.nbi.org.za/tvet-colleges-are-a-viable-alternative-to-varsity/)
- [Professional local government focused on communities can overcome service crisis – SAHRC](https://www.nbi.org.za/professional-local-government-focused-on-communities-can-overcome-service-crisis-sahrc/)
- [Renewables-Dominated Power System the most Cost-Competitive for SA](https://www.nbi.org.za/renewables-dominated-power-system-the-most-cost-competitive-for-sa/) - As the world moves towards reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to net-zero by 2050, recent research has revealed that a local power system that is dominated by renewables – most notably solar – will be the most cost-competitive energy solution for South Africa. SAIEE, 1 February 2022.
- [Active ownership must underpin SA’s transition to net zero](https://www.nbi.org.za/active-ownership-must-underpin-sas-transition-to-net-zero/) - Pension funds will mainly drive change as they seek to fulfil the green mandates of individual savers. Tebogo Naledi, BusinessLIVE, 24 November 2021.
- [Business leaders must declare ‘zero tolerance’ for GBV](https://www.nbi.org.za/business-leaders-must-declare-zero-tolerance-for-gbv/) - Gender-based violence (GBV) should be viewed as a human rights issue by South African companies, who have a vital role to play in eradicating the terrible scourge that is currently gripping our country. Engineering News, 30 November 2021.
- [NBI study sees role for gas in South Africa’s transition to low-carbon economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-study-sees-role-for-gas-in-south-africas-transition-to-low-carbon-economy/) - A new National Business Initiative (NBI) study offers support for gas as a transition fuel in South Africa’s shift from coal in the production of electricity and synthetic fuels (synfuels). Terence Creamer, Engineering News, 2 November 2021.
- [Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/climate-finance-for-a-transition-away-from-coal-a-chance-to-change-history-in-south-africa/) - In the opening days of the COP26 international climate conference, a financing partnership was announced between South Africa and a consortium consisting of France, Germany, the UK, the US and the European Union (EU). Emily Tyler, The Conversation, 12 November 2021.
- [Reporting on decarbonising key economic sectors in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/reporting-on-decarbonising-key-economic-sectors-in-south-africa/) - A new report on the decarbonisation pathways for South Africa’s mining as well as petrochemicals and chemicals sector show that decarbonising key economic sectors in the country is possible. Zeenat Ganie, ESI Africa - 25 October 2021.
- [South Africa must make solid cases at COP26, BLSA says](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-must-make-solid-cases-at-cop26-blsa-says/) - South Africa will be going into COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, next week with a substantial agenda and both business and government representatives will be going with a view to getting things done, business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso says in her weekly newsletter. Tasneem Bulbulia, Engineering News - 25 October 2021.
- [South Africa has Potential to Unlock Decarbonised Chemicals Sector, New Study Shows](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-has-potential-to-unlock-decarbonised-chemicals-sector-new-study-shows/)
- [A key economic enabler for SA: Wastewater and Public Private Participation (PPP)](https://www.nbi.org.za/a-key-economic-enabler-for-sa-wastewater-and-public-private-participation-ppp/) - A change in the mindsets of professionals and businesses with regards to water and wastewater treatment processes is emerging. Zaid Railoun, Smart Water Magazine, 6 October 2021.
- [Panel urges responsible coal phase-out](https://www.nbi.org.za/12405-2/)
- [Business charts roadmap to South Africa’s energy Just Transition](https://www.nbi.org.za/business-charts-roadmap-to-south-africas-energy-just-transition/) - South African business is throwing its weight behind the transitioning power generation from fossil fuel reliance to net-zero emissions requiring the deployment of 150GW wind and solar capacity by 2050. Banele Ginindza, IOL Business Report - 15 October 2021.
- [Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa: Announcement of First Group of Projects](https://www.nbi.org.za/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-announcement-of-first-group-of-projects/) - The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa has announced 13 innovative low-carbon projects it will support to support financing from investors following a request for proposal that received 120 applications. ExBulletin, 6 October 2021.
- [Gender equality: Implementation of SDG 5 not a simple matter](https://www.nbi.org.za/gender-equality-implementation-of-sdg-5-not-a-simple-matter/) - The words 'the first woman to...' are still often included in news headlines or photograph captions - indicative of an issue that remains relevant and sensitive: one - that still requires laws and regulations to eradicate misconduct and unfair historical practice. In business, gender equality remains a thorny issue with often unwritten rules, and where
- [South Africa needs to commit to transitioning to net-zero by 2050 – report](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-needs-to-commit-to-transitioning-to-net-zero-by-2050-report/) - As a country with one of the most emissions-intensive power sectors in the world, and as a nation that is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, South Africa needs to commit to find ways to transition to a net-zero emission economy by 2050, National Business Initiative (NBI) CEO Joanne Yawitch asserts. Simone Liedtke, Engineering News, 11 August 2021.
- [How SA can lure investors with climate change goals for COP26](https://www.nbi.org.za/how-sa-can-lure-investors-with-climate-change-goals-for-cop26/) - The country can best compete for investment by having clear ambitions and a strong plan for meeting them. Joanne Yawitch & Adam Bye, BusinessLIVE, 17 August 2021.
- [PepsiCo Announces $1 Million Safe Water Investment In Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/pepsico-announces-1-million-safe-water-investment-in-sub-saharan-africa/) - The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading food and beverage company, PepsiCo, has launched a new $1 million program with leading NGO and long-term partner, WaterAid to bring safe water to families in Sub-Saharan Africa. AFRICA.COM, 25 August 2021.
- [Ramaphosa panel urges SA to show more climate ambition](https://www.nbi.org.za/ramaphosa-panel-urges-sa-to-show-more-climate-ambition/) - A panel appointed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the world’s 12th-biggest producer of greenhouse gases to adopt more ambitious plans to reduce its environmental footprint and commit to generating zero emissions on a net basis by 2050. Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg/Moneyweb, 2 July 2021.
- [Plumbing sector reinvents itself with apprenticeships](https://www.nbi.org.za/plumbing-sector-reinvents-itself-with-apprenticeships/) - The plumbing sector is being transformed by collaboration between Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, employers, educators and the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (Iopsa). Engineering News, 8 July 2021.
- [New approach to plumbing apprenticeships aims to increase employment](https://www.nbi.org.za/new-approach-to-plumbing-apprenticeships-aims-to-increase-employment/) - Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, together with employers, educators and the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA), have created two formal apprenticeships that aim to inspire entry-level youth to achieve professional qualifications in plumbing and unlock new employment opportunities. BizCommunity, 16 July 2021.
- [Climate Finance Accelerator launched in South Africa, call for proposals opened](https://www.nbi.org.za/climate-finance-accelerator-launched-in-south-africa-call-for-proposals-opened/) - The British High Commission, together with voluntary coalition of South African and multinational companies the National Business Initiative (NBI) and nonprofit organisation GreenCape, have launched a Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme in South Africa and have issued an open call for proposals. Engineering News, 3 June 2021.
- [Cape Town energises students for the green economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/cape-town-energises-students-for-the-green-economy/) - The South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC), based at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s Bellville campus, is the first national renewable energy technology centre in South Africa. Cape Town Green Map, 3 June 2021.
- [British High Commission together with the NBI and GreenCape launch the Climate Finance Accelerator in South Africa and open the call for proposals](https://www.nbi.org.za/british-high-commission-together-with-the-nbi-and-greencape-launch-the-climate-finance-accelerator-in-south-africa-and-open-the-call-for-proposals/) - A new innovative Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) programme was launched today, which supports South Africa’s efforts to implement its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by bringing together stakeholders that can develop and finance climate projects at scale. A call for proposals is now open for low carbon projects seeking finance. Developers with low-carbon projects looking for
- [South Africa Pushed by Presidential Body to Boost Climate Target](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-pushed-by-presidential-body-to-boost-climate-target/)
- [Partnerships are key to growth](https://www.nbi.org.za/partnerships-are-growth/) - There is no denying that the world is very different now than it was two years ago. The impacts of the Covid pandemic will be felt for many years. Netwerk24, 25 May 2021. Netwerk24, 25 May 2021.
- [SAReit, Property Point partner to support SMMEs](https://www.nbi.org.za/sareit-property-point-partner-to-support-smmes/) - The SA Reit Association (SAReit) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Property Point with the aim of further supporting SMMEs within the property sector. BizCommunity, 12 May 2021.
- [Climate commission maps South Africa’s road to zero emissions](https://www.nbi.org.za/climate-commission-maps-south-africas-road-to-zero-emissions/) - In recent weeks the commission has been meeting with interest groups to finalise the country’s climate change mitigation commitments, while at the same time adopting and developing models that will present the most effective and equitable route towards a zero carbon emission future. AGRI NEWS NET, 16 May 2021.
- [New research shows South Africa well-placed to export ‘green iron’ to EU](https://www.nbi.org.za/new-research-shows-south-africa-well-placed-to-export-green-iron-to-eu/) - Initial research conducted for the Deep Decarbonisation Pathways (DDP) project in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) indicates that there is an emerging opportunity for South Africa to produce so-called “green iron” for export to international steelmakers seeking to transition away from the use of carbon-intensive coking coal in the production of the basic material. Terence Creamer, Engineering News, 20 May 2021.
- [Swiss Ambassador's visit to iLembe IRM Hub](https://www.nbi.org.za/swiss-ambassadors-visit-to-ilembe-irm-hub/) - On Monday 19th April 2020, the Swiss Ambassador and the Head of Swiss Economic Cooperation and Development (SECO) in South Africa, along with the KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and local government leaders from the district, paid a visit to the Umfolozi TVET College Mandeni Campus during which they visited the site of the iLembe
- [BRICS Solutions for SDGs Awards 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/brics-solutions-for-sdgs-awards-2021/) - The South Africa Chapter of the BRICS Business Council, in partnership with the National Business Initiative, is delighted to invite South African companies and organisations to participate in the global BRICS Solutions for SDGs Awards 2021, recently launched by the India Chapter, who are in the Chair of the BRICS platforms for 2021. Further information.
- [Joanne Yawitch: Climate change and sustainability: Demystifying the Just Transition](https://www.nbi.org.za/joanne-yawitch-climate-change-and-sustainability-demystifying-the-just-transition/) - Beyond its environmental components, addressing climate change is about economic competitiveness and opportunity. Africa Business Communities, 5 May 2021.
- [WATCH: EU highlights obstacles to a bright green economic recovery](https://www.nbi.org.za/watch-eu-highlights-obstacles-to-a-bright-green-economic-recovery/)
- [UK PACT South Africa announces project portfolio of over £3M](https://www.nbi.org.za/uk-pact-south-africa-announces-project-portfolio-of-over-3m/) - UK PACT South Africa announces project portfolio of over £3 million to support SA Government climate change priorities. British High Commission Pretoria, 9 March 2021.
- [Gender Pay Gap Report Launch: 12 March 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/gender-pay-gap-report-launch-12-march-2021/) - Today the National Business Initiative (NBI) launched our Gender Pay Gap Report together with Wits University's Southern Centre for Inequality Studies and South African Reward Association. Click here to view the key findings and insights from the study.
- [Markers of Change Inspire Black Women to Rise to Leadership Posts](https://www.nbi.org.za/markers-of-change-inspire-black-women-to-rise-to-leadership-posts/) - I was privileged to participate in a CEO thought leadership dialogue arranged by the National Business Initiative on how inclusive organisations drive a high-performance culture. Basani Maluleke, Business Day, 17 December 2020.
- [Ruth Troskie, NBI's Head: TAMDEV was interviewed today by Phemelo Motene on SAFM](https://www.nbi.org.za/ruth-troskie-nbis-head-tamdev-was-interviewed-today-by-phemelo-motene-on-safm/)
- [A concerted effort is being made through a variety of programmes to create new job opportunities and career pathways for millions of unemployed youth](https://www.nbi.org.za/a-concerted-effort-is-being-made-through-a-variety-of-programmes-to-create-new-job-opportunities-and-career-pathways-for-millions-of-unemployed-youth/) - In South Africa, there are 8.5 million unemployed young people literally sitting around with nothing to do. Silke Colquhoun, African Decisions.
- [Green recovery a powerful opportunity for Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/green-recovery-a-powerful-opportunity-for-africa/) - Continent is responsible for just 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions but disproportionately exposed to risks of climate change. Lucas Chaumontet and Younes Zrikem, Business Day, 25 February 2021.
- [Joanne Yawitch, NBI CEO, has been appointed as a member of the Inaugural Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission (P4C)](https://www.nbi.org.za/joanne-yawitch-nbi-ceo-has-recently-been-appointed-as-a-member-of-the-inaugural-presidential-climate-change-coordinating-commission-p4c/)
- [NBI CEO Joanne Yawitch was interviewed today on CapeTalk by John Maytham to discuss the ‘Just Transition Finance Roadmaps in South Africa and India’ Project.](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-ceo-joanne-yawitch-was-interviewed-today-on-capetalk-by-john-maytham-to-discuss-the-just-transition-finance-roadmaps-in-south-africa-and-india-project/)
- [Lessons from a Crisis and Fresh Opportunities](https://www.nbi.org.za/lessons-from-a-crisis-and-fresh-opportunities/) - The Covid-19 crisis has provided the clearest demonstration yet of the fact that companies cannot achieve long-term success if the societies in which they operate are not prospering. Wendy Dobson, Engineering News, 7 September 2020.
- [NBI’s Head: Social Transformation, Gugu McLaren-Ushewokunze was interviewed by John Maytham on CapeTalk today, discussing the question: “Is diversity training in South Africa still practiced?”.](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-nbis-head-social-transformation-social-cohesion-gugu-mclaren-ushewokunze-was-interviewed-by-john-maytham-on-capetalk-today-discussing-the-question-is-diversity-training-in/) - Listen to the podcast of this interview and learn more about the NBI’s work around social transformation, inclusion and cohesion, by clicking here.
- [SSHAP Moves Forward –  Swiss South African Apprenticeship Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/sshap-moves-forward-swiss-south-african-apprenticeship-programme/) - H.E. Swiss Ambassador to South Africa, Dr. Nicolas Bruehl, presented the HTMi Certificates to the first cohort of Apprentices, who successfully completed the dual system apprenticeship programme in leading hotels in Johannesburg. HTMi, November 2019. HTMi, November 2019.
- [Minister Barbara Creecy Leads South Africa's Delegation To UNFCCC COP25 In Spain, 2 to 13 Dec](https://www.nbi.org.za/minister-barbara-creecy-leads-south-africas-delegation-to-unfccc-cop25-in-spain-2-to-13-dec/) - Minister Barbara Creecy leads South Africa's delegation during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP25 in Spain. All Africa, 8 December 2019.
- [Establishing a Road-Map for Integrated Assessment Modeling in Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/establishing-a-road-map-for-integrated-assessment-modeling-in-africa/) - Establishing the best methods to tackle climate change is one of the key challenges facing South Africa today. To inform these decisions, a suite of tools have been developed known as ‘Integrated assessment models’ (IAMs). These models are used to answer central questions about climate change, from how the world could avoid 1.5C of global
- [Green Skills in Technical and Vocational Education and Training](https://www.nbi.org.za/green-skills-in-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) has initiated a three-year programme aimed at strengthening pathways and opportunities for youth through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVET) into the Green Economy, with a focus on Solar Water Heating and Photovoltaic Installation, Repair and Maintenance. The initiative is funded by the Confederation of Danish Industries and
- [Creating a Just and Equal South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/creating-a-just-and-equal-south-africa/) - READ NBI’S LATEST REPORT RELEASED ON 26 OCTOBER 2018: Creating a Just and Equal South Africa. Download here. THE NBI’S TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME completed four visioning workshops in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, engaging with 40 people from 28 companies. These workshop engagements were profoundly enlightening and useful in understanding the deeper and underlying issues relating
- [Host Companies in Hospitality Give Feedback on Candidates on Workplace-Based Learning](https://www.nbi.org.za/host-companies-in-hospitality-give-feedback-on-candidates-on-workplace-based-learning/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is currently implementing a Graduate Placement Programme funded by the National Skills Fund in Hospitality and Maintenance. The programme started in August 2017 and seventy graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges were placed at Radisson Blu Gautrain, Tsogo Sun and the Compass Group for periods ranging
- [The National Business Initiative (NBI) at the Presidential Jobs Summit](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-at-the-presidential-jobs-summit/) - The Presidential Jobs Summit held last week, on 4 and 5 October 2018 in Midrand, Johannesburg brought together Social Partners (Business, Community, Government and Labour) to discuss and agree solutions to the crisis of unemployment. In his keynote address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the Jobs Summit will create 275 000 jobs per year resulting
- [Firms Agree on Disclosure of Wage Gaps](https://www.nbi.org.za/firms-agree-on-disclosure-of-wage-gaps/) - DPublication of ratios between bosses and workers and men and women could become compulsory. Carol Paton, Business Day, 8 October 2018.
- [Green Skills Colloquium](https://www.nbi.org.za/green-skills-colloquium/) - JET Education Services, in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, convened a Green Skills Colloquium on supporting the development of a skills pipeline for the Green Economy this week. The Colloquium was convened under the auspices of the New Skills for Youth programme of the JP Morgan Chase Foundation.
- [Mandela Day - 18 July 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/18-july-2018/) - 18 JULY 2018: Today we remember, honour and thank the late Nelson Mandela. Your struggle for South Africa will never be forgotten! #MandelaDay View NBI's tribute here.
- [The National Business Initiative (NBI) in Partnership with Nedbank and the Carbon Trust Launches the Energy Efficiency Guide](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-in-partnership-with-nedbank-and-the-carbon-trust-launches-the-energy-efficiency-guide/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) in Partnership with Nedbank and the Carbon Trust Launches the Energy Efficiency Guide on Monday, 1 October 2018. This is a practical guide for improved business competitiveness through energy efficiency and energy management. View here.
- [Water as an Asset for Sustainable Growth](https://www.nbi.org.za/water-as-an-asset-for-sustainable-growth/) - Over and above appreciating the intrinsic value of water as a vital human resource, the South African approach should be to recognise the business value of the commodity and, therefore, the country should pursue investments in the sector to generate sustained economic growth, employment and general wellbeing. Engineering News, 3 October 2018.
- [To Create Jobs & Stimulate Growth, Invest in Water](https://www.nbi.org.za/to-create-jobs-stimulate-growth-invest-in-water/) - The 4th Annual Water Stewardship Conference which took place yesterday in Johannesburg, showcased examples demonstrating that investing in South Africa’s water sector can create jobs, spur local economic development, and deliver a host of social benefits ranging from improved water quality to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Press release.
- [NBI’S Pathways to Employability Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-pathways-to-employability-programme/) - President Ramaphosa launched the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative in March 2018, as a joint effort between business, government and organised labour, catalysed by the CEO Initiative, aimed at providing year long opportunities for work-readiness training and work experience to unemployed black youth aged between 18 and 29. The NBI’s Pathways to Employability programme complements
- [NBI's Transformation Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-transformation-programme/) - The National Business Initiative’s (NBI’s) Transformation Programme explores how we can find effective ways to contribute towards creating an equal and just South African society within and outside of the workplace. Via a series of national workshops, this visioning process has collectively explored and endeavored to “re-think” a future where all people have access to the
- [World Water Week 2018: Water Week 2018 focuses on the link between water, ecosystems and human development](https://www.nbi.org.za/world-water-week-2018-water-week-2018-focuses-on-the-link-between-water-ecosystems-and-human-development/) - World Water Week, a major international conference held annually in Stockholm since 1990 concludes later this week, having drawn over 3 500 participants. Key themes at this year’s conference include understanding the appropriate role of nature-based solutions in water management, company water stewardship and target setting, water sector financing, the achievement of the SDGs, water and
- [NBI’s Tribute to Edna Molewa: 23 March 1957 – 22 September 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-tribute-to-edna-molewa-23-march-1957-22-september-2018/) - Dr Bomo Edna Edith Molewa’s Memorial Service will take place on 27 September 2018 at 10h00. Venue: Christian Revival Church Pretoria, Solomon Mahlangu Dr & Lynnwood Rd, Silver Lakes, Pretoria, 0050.
- [NBI’s Tribute to Winnie Madikizela Mandela: 26 September 1936 to 2 April 2018.](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-tribute-to-winnie-madikizela-mandela-26-september-1936-to-2-april-2018/)
- [Innovative new projects join Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/innovative-new-projects-join-climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa/) - These new projects from across South Africa have been announced as the second cohort of projects for Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa support, following a call for proposals that attracted 166 applications. The chosen projects come from the energy, transportation, AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses), circular economy and water sectors. This follows
- [Business Talk – NBI CEO Joanne Yawitch breaks down sustainability in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/business-talk-nbi-ceo-joanne-yawitch-breaks-down-sustainability-in-south-africa/) - Joanne Yawitch is the CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI) and a member of the Inaugural Presidential Climate Change Coordinating Commission. She has held the position of CEO at the NBI since March 2011 and previously worked as the Deputy General for Climate Change in the Department of Environmental Affairs. Yawitch also worked as
- [SA welcomes decision to establish fund to address climate change](https://www.nbi.org.za/sa-welcomes-decision-to-establish-fund-to-address-climate-change/) - The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the decision to establish a fund on loss and damage to address the impacts of climate change. Knysna-Plett Herald, 22 November 2022.
- [Rural KZN community among the winners of WWF’s Living Planet Award](https://www.nbi.org.za/rural-kzn-community-among-the-winners-of-wwfs-living-planet-award/) - WWF’s Living Planet Award is made annually to exceptional South Africans who, through their catalytic contribution, inspire people to live in harmony with nature. The winners were named at WWF South Africa’s annual general meeting on 11 November at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. WWF-SA, 11 November 2022.
- [R9bn Komati repurposing project ‘will need to be replicated hundreds of times’, says World Bank executive](https://www.nbi.org.za/r9bn-komati-repurposing-project-will-need-to-be-replicated-hundreds-of-times-says-world-bank-executive/) - The World Bank last week announced that it had approved South Africa’s request for a R9-billion concessional loan for the repurposing and repowering of Eskom’s Komati Power Station. The Komati project is Eskom’s first step towards a just energy transition (JET), the transition to using lower-carbon technologies while ensuring workers and communities most affected by the transition aren’t left
- [The power of education to accelerate climate progress](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-power-of-education-to-accelerate-climate-progress/) - The effects of climate change are widespread, rapid, and intensifying. In a new report, Boston Consulting Group examines how education can improve climate literacy, impact behavioural change, and be an integral element of other systemic initiatives to combat climate change. Engineering News, 4 November 2022.
- [Megatrends That Are Changing Africa—and How to Navigate Them](https://www.nbi.org.za/megatrends-that-are-changing-africa-and-how-to-navigate-them/) - Picture the world’s children in 2050. Where do they come from? The answer might surprise you. If today’s demographic trends continue, almost half of all people under 18—about 40%—will have been born and raised in Africa. As digital penetration increases, a growing number will be adept users of technology, and some will be part of
- [SA's ideal power system could cost as much as R3.1trn](https://www.nbi.org.za/sas-ideal-power-system-could-cost-as-much-as-r3-1trn/) - South Africa's ideal power system – which is cost-effective and has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions – consists of solar PV, wind and battery storage. But the capital requirements for such a system ranges between R2.3-trillion and R3.1-trillion, according to a report by the National Business Initiative (NBI). Engineering News, 20 October 2022.
- [SA consulting firm kicks off with 4-day work week](https://www.nbi.org.za/sa-consulting-firm-kicks-off-with-4-day-work-week/) - IQbusiness, a South African management and technology consulting firm, is one of the first businesses in the country participating in a 4-Day work week pilot. This follows similar announcements from over 90 progressive companies across North America, Australia and New Zealand this month, in which employees will work 80% of their working week (gaining an
- ['Addiction' to govt guarantees for energy projects puzzles De Ruyter](https://www.nbi.org.za/addiction-to-govt-guarantees-for-energy-projects-puzzles-de-ruyter/) - Government guarantees for renewable energy investments need to fall away as the electricity market opens up, according to Eskom CEO André de Ruyter. De Ruyter was speaking at the Standard Bank summit on Tuesday, where he weighed in on what he found to be "gaps" in financing some of the solutions that would support the
- [Launch of the Career Path Development for Employment (CPD4E)](https://www.nbi.org.za/launch-of-the-career-path-development-for-employment-cpd4e/) - Unemployment levels, especially among the youth, have reached an all-time high. According to Stats SA’s latest figures, youth unemployment in South Africa is at 66.5%. How do we solve this endemic issue? South African government, business and international partners are working together to find viable solutions. Mail and Guardian, 12 October 2022.
- [Treasury won't ease carbon tax hikes this decade](https://www.nbi.org.za/treasury-wont-ease-carbon-tax-hikes-this-decade/) - National Treasury won't ease on its carbon tax rate hikes this decade, despite calls from business to make the tax more amenable to a recovering economy. Treasury officials on Wednesday responded to public comments submitted to Parliament on the carbon tax. News24, 21 September 2022.
- [Inaugural ESG Africa Conference to Tackle Key Issues in Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/inaugural-esg-africa-conference-to-tackle-key-issues-in-africa/) - Preparations have started for the inaugural edition of the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Africa conference, the first face-to-face event of its kind in Africa. The event, which will take place from 25-26 October 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, South Africa, will look at ESG from an African perspective and tackle issues companies and
- [SA's renewable energy ambitions not the worst among G20 countries - report](https://www.nbi.org.za/sas-renewable-energy-ambitions-not-the-worst-among-g20-countries-report/) - South Africa outranks Canada in terms of its ambitions to rollout renewables in the future, a new report shows. The nonprofit Climate Group in partnership with REN21 – a global network of renewable energy industry stakeholders - on Tuesday released its report, Ambition on renewables in the G20. The release of the report coincides with Climate
- [The 4-Day Work Week to be Piloted in South Africa! Are We Ready?](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-4-day-work-week-to-be-piloted-in-south-africa-are-we-ready/) - The four-day week is being adopted all over the world in a bid to improve productivity and wellness in the workplace. Now South Africans can try it too. In a joint initiative between 4 Day Week Global and the 4 Day Week SA Coalition, South African businesses are invited to join a pilot with planning
- [Central Energy Fund: Houston we have a problem](https://www.nbi.org.za/central-energy-fund-houston-we-have-a-problem/) - The Central Energy Fund (CEF) is spending a lot of money on upping its gas stakes and as it does so the now familiar black empowerment partner has been taking on debt, a lot of debt. The price of the equity is questionable. The role players may hold some answers. IOL Business Report, 13 September
- [BCG Supports Africa’s Climate Ambition, Launches New Centre](https://www.nbi.org.za/bcg-supports-africas-climate-ambition-launches-new-centre/) - Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has launched the Centre for Climate & Just Transition in Africa as part of its global focus on helping companies and governments accelerate their climate and sustainability journeys. BizWatch Nigeria, 7 September 2022.
- [South Africa must bridge the gap on labour force gender disparity](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-must-bridge-the-gap-on-labour-force-gender-disparity-2/) - The personal and social costs of the employment crisis are not gender neutral. Women experience disproportionately worse outcomes than men at every stage. In the search for work, barriers for young women are higher and harder to overcome. When they do find work, no matter which job type, women earn less. While we celebrate Women’s
- [Climate Advocacy and Policy Supplement](https://www.nbi.org.za/climate-advocacy-and-policy-supplement/) - Sasol engages with policymakers and collaborates with trade associations to advocate our position on matters that are critical to managing climate change and our business operations. We advocate and engage in public policy discussions, with a view to maintain a balanced approach and endeavour to not compromise the interests of our shareholders, employees, customers and
- [Cyril Ramaphosa: Youth employment programme is changing lives](https://www.nbi.org.za/cyril-ramaphosa-youth-employment-programme-is-changing-lives/) - Dear Fellow South African, I was recently shown an inspiring and deeply touching post on a Facebook group for participants in government’s school assistant programme. At the end of this month, the second cohort of 245,000 young people will finish their ten-month placement in schools. They will join the ranks of approximately 600,000 young South
- [International Anti-Corruption Day 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/international-anti-corruption-day-2020/)
- [How the Private Sector is Dealing with Corruption](https://www.nbi.org.za/how-the-private-sector-is-dealing-with-corruption/)
- [More regulation in corporate reporting could boost transparency](https://www.nbi.org.za/more-regulation-in-corporate-reporting-could-boost-transparency/) - What should corporations publicly report on their approach to, and performance on, nonfinancial issues such as opposing corruption, as well as other environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters? And should the information they provide on these matters be independently verified? David Lewis and Stephen Gelb, Business Day, 2 December 2020.
- [Transparency in Corporate Reporting: South Africa 2020 (TRAC SA 2020)](https://www.nbi.org.za/transparency-in-corporate-reporting-south-africa-2020-trac-sa-2020/) - Today, the National Business Initiative together with our partners Corruption Watch and ODI are excited to announce the launch of the Transparency in Corporate Reporting (TRAC), which explores the reporting practices of South African companies: Transparency in Corporate Reporting: South Africa 2020 (TRAC SA 2020)
- [Water Stewardship is in our Hands](https://www.nbi.org.za/water-stewardship-is-in-our-hands/) - Through collaboration and fine-tuning existing structures in the water sector, South African can make a recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic which is inclusive and green. Terry van der Walt, IOL, 17 November 2020.
- [Business must band together to support infrastructure development and better service delivery](https://www.nbi.org.za/business-must-band-together-to-support-infrastructure-development-and-better-service-delivery/) - Municipalities are the most basic units of government. Tasked with providing basic services and fostering development in the regions they control, they have the challenging role of mobilising their economic resources and using them to improve the lives of all citizens by providing basic services necessary for good health, well-being and human dignity. SAICA/BizCommunity, 12
- [Alex McNamara, NBI Programme Manager: Climate & Water, was interviewed on SAfmRadio about the upcoming Annual Water Stewardship Event 2020.](https://www.nbi.org.za/alex-mcnamara-nbi-programme-manager-climate-water-was-interviewed-on-safmradio-about-the-upcoming-annual-water-stewardship-event-2020/) - The event takes place virtually on Tuesday, 17th November 2020, and will explore how investments in the South African water sector can generate economic growth, employment opportunities, as well as support a post-COVID-19 green recovery. Listen to the full interview, here: Moneyweb, 9 November 2020.
- [Creating youth unemployment](https://www.nbi.org.za/creating-youth-unemployment/) - At the Trialogue Business in Society Virtual Conference 2020, panellists Sabelo Buthelezi (Department of Higher Education & Training), Anthony Gewer (National Business Initiative), Tashmia Ismail-Saville (YES4Youth) and Kuben Nair (Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator) discussed how best to source and create solutions to South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis – from economic growth and reform to the
- [5 000 Handwashing Units To Be Rolled Out In City Of Cape Town COVID-19 Hotspots](https://www.nbi.org.za/5-000-handwashing-units-to-be-rolled-out-in-city-of-cape-town-covid-19-hotspots/) - Global Handwashing Day (15 October 2020), saw the commencement of 5 000 plastic bottle handwash units being rolled out across Cape Town’s informal settlements. Made possible by the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Business for South Africa (B4SA) COVID-19 Water Working Group, in partnership with Astron Energy, local NGOs and the City of Cape Town. Business
- [Resilience, Gender and Global Climate Action](https://www.nbi.org.za/resilience-gender-and-global-climate-action/) - Women are disproportionately affected by climate change, just as they were and are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Mail & Guardian, 9 October 2020.
- [DRESS REHEARSAL: The global pandemic has taught the world many lessons and highlighted that business needs to pay much more attention to the impending climate crisis](https://www.nbi.org.za/dress-rehearsal-the-global-pandemic-has-taught-the-world-many-lessons-and-highlighted-that-business-needs-to-pay-much-more-attention-to-the-impending-climate-crisis/) - The only positive that emerged from the current COVID-19 meltdown and its ‘coronanomics’ is that it demonstrated the possibility of turning back ‘climanomics’, says Owen Skae, director of Rhodes Business School. Silke Colquhoun, JSE Magazine, October 2020.
- [Western Cape Virtual Gender Symposium](https://www.nbi.org.za/western-cape-virtual-gender-symposium/) - Today, the Western Cape Government (WCG) in partnership with the Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC) hosted a virtual Gender Symposium. AllAfrica.com, 15 September 2020.
- [The National Business Initiative (NBI) has just released our latest report: Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace.](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-has-just-released-our-latest-report-understanding-the-experiences-of-lgbtqi-employees-in-the-workplace/) - A key insight is that meaningful transformation is reflected in workplaces where people are affirmed in their identities. Read the report here.
- [Business for South Africa issues call to action on local procurement](https://www.nbi.org.za/business-for-south-africa-issues-call-to-action-on-local-procurement/)
- [Launch of the NBI Just Transition Pathways Project](https://www.nbi.org.za/luanch-of-the-nbi-just-transitions-pathways-project/)
- [Residents of Qalabotsha get COVID-19 help](https://www.nbi.org.za/residents-of-qalabotsha-get-covid-19-help/) - The Ekurhuleni MMC for Water, Sanitation, and Energy, Tiisetso Nkentle, recently launched foot-operated handwashing facilities and distributed sanitiser in the Qalabotsha informal settlement, in Daveyton. Simphiwe Nkosi, Benoni City Times, 22 June 2020.
- [Standard Bank is helping Africa Chart a Green Energy Path](https://www.nbi.org.za/standard-bank-is-helping-africa-chart-a-green-energy-path/) - The Covid-19 crisis is presenting governments and businesses with an opportunity to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon economy that allows current and future generations to prosper. Wendy Dobson, Business Day, 22 June 2020.
- [City ensures informal settlements have enough water](https://www.nbi.org.za/city-ensures-informal-settlements-have-enough-water/) - The City of Ekurhuleni is working hard to ensure enough water is available in informal settlements. MMC for Water and Sanitation Clr Tiisetso Nketle, together with representatives of the business alliance Business for South Africa and the National Business Initiative, donated hand washing units to families of Qalabosha Informal Settlement in Daveyton on June 10.
- [Public Investment Corporation increases investment in Exxaro](https://www.nbi.org.za/public-investment-corporation-increases-investment-in-exxaro/) - The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in coal and renewable energy company Exxaro Resources to just over 15%, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Exxaro stated in a stock exchange news service announcement on Monday.
- [Report Launch: Understanding the Private Sector’s Approach to Anti-Corruption](https://www.nbi.org.za/report-launch-understanding-the-private-sectors-approach-to-anti-corruption/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is excited to announce the launch, on 11 May 2020, of our Benchmark Report: Understanding the Private Sector’s Approach to Anti-Corruption. Click here to read the report.
- [CDP ORS is Open and CDP Deadline Extended to 26 August 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/cdp-ors-is-open-and-cdp-deadline-extended-to-26-august-2020/) - Environmental data is a crucial lever for informed decision-making, long-term economic resilience and competitiveness. CDP, as the leading global platform for the measurement and reporting of corporate climate change information, is once again working with companies to track corporate leadership and progress towards a thriving, low carbon and resilient future. Read here.
- [Hand-Washing in Informal Settlements Possible with Simple South African Innovation](https://www.nbi.org.za/hand-washing-in-informal-settlements-possible-with-simple-south-african-innovation/)
- [COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Impotance of the Circular Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid-19-pandemic-highlights-impotance-of-the-circular-economy/) - As countries across the world grapple with the fallout from COVID-19, there is growing acknowledgment that the traditional linear approach to economic growth is no longer sustainable. Many experts believe that the crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic presents an opportunity to embrace a new approach, and many countries are already taking active steps towards
- [How Business is Responding to Covid-19 in South Africa’s Poorest Urban Communities](https://www.nbi.org.za/how-business-is-responding-to-covid-19-in-south-africas-poorest-urban-communities/) - As COVID-19 takes hold in countries around the world, we are being challenged to respond to a global pandemic in poorer urban communities already facing multiple risks. CDKN, Lisa McNamara, 20 April 2020.
- [Transparency in Corporate Reporting 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/transparency-in-corporate-reporting-2020/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) would like to inform our members of an interesting benchmarking project that we will be embarking on this year, which is an update to the Transparency in Corporate Reporting 2016 Report. This work will be undertaken by Corruption Watch (the South African chapter of Transparency International) and the Overseas Development
- [The NBI has Adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a Strategic Framework to Guide Work Focussed on Sustainable and Inclusive Socio-Economic Transitions in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-nbi-has-adopted-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-as-a-strategic-framework-to-guide-work-focussed-on-sustainable-and-inclusive-socio-economic-transitions-in-south-africa/) - The potential value of the SDGs can be unlocked in two ways. Read about unlocking this potential in the full case study on the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s SDG Business Hub,
- [The NBI and BUSA COVID-19 Water Task Team](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-nbi-and-busa-covid-19-water-task-team/) - The NBI and BUSA COVID-19 Water Task Team has commenced with an emergency water response to combat the coronavirus. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has identified about 2 000 communities that have no water services to facilitate hand washing to reduce the risk of infection and has implemented a programme of action to
- [World Water Day: Business as usual will not guarantee running taps to communities](https://www.nbi.org.za/world-water-day-business-as-usual-will-not-guarantee-running-taps-to-communities/) - South Africa has experienced significant water shortages since 2014, with heavy restrictions still in place in many parts of the country. IOL, 22 March 2020.
- [South Africa: WBCSD Vision 2050 Dialogues hosted by The National Business Initiative](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-wbcsd-vision-2050-dialogues-hosted-by-the-national-business-initiative/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) hosted a dialogue on Vision 2050, diving into roles and opportunities for business to help unlock the transformations that are needed to allow over 9 billion people to live well, within planetary boundaries by mid-century. WBCSD, 12 March 2020.
- [ANALYSIS | Young and unemployed in SA: What's being done, what's working, and what's still a barrier](https://www.nbi.org.za/analysis-young-and-unemployed-in-sa-whats-being-done-whats-working-and-whats-still-a-barrier/) - Zyaan Davids Anter looks at pockets of progress being made in creating jobs for young people. Head Topics, 19 February 2020.
- [NBI's Integrated Annual Report: 2018 to 2019](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-integrated-annual-report-2028-to-2019/) - Celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, the NBI is delighted to share its eighth Integrated Annual Report. Read the full report, here:
- [Implementation of the Installation, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative](https://www.nbi.org.za/implementation-of-the-installation-repair-and-maintenance-irm-initiative/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) supported by the Confederation of Danish Industry and Nedbank's Eyethu Community Trust, in partnership with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA), GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and Ekurhuleni East TVET College’s Artisan Skills Development Centre (ASDC), has started implementation of the Installation, Repair, and Maintenance
- [Gender Pay Gap Pilot](https://www.nbi.org.za/gender-pay-gap-pilot/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies at the University of Witwatersrand, has commenced with the Gender Pay Gap Pilot, to develop a standardized methodology to calculate the gender pay-gap in South African companies. Understanding income disparities in South Africa requires applying economic models which reflect the gendered
- [Technical Assistance, Mentorship And Development (TAMDEV) - Latest News:](https://www.nbi.org.za/technical-assistance-mentorship-and-development-tamdev-latest-news/) - Technical Assistance, Mentorship And Development (TAMDEV) is a Jobs Summit Business intervention whereby experienced retired and/or semi-retired individuals from the private sector support Government in the improvement of service delivery through the offering of technical assistance and mentorship. The importance of the TAMDEV programme was recently highlighted by the President at the BUSA Business Economic
- [The Inaugural Old Mutual Partnership Awards](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-inaugural-old-mutual-partnership-awards/) - The Inaugural Old Mutual Partnership Awards took place last night on Tuesday, 3 December 2019. These awards have been created as a platform for recognising the partnerships that Old Mutual has developed with different stakeholders, with the collective aim of improving the lives of South Africans. The adjudication panel comprised of representatives from various OML
- [The Technical High Schools Indaba](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-technical-high-schools-indaba/) - The Indaba which focussed on “Skills for a Changing World”, took place this week on Tuesday in Johannesburg. Dr Anthony Gewer, NBI’s Social Sustainability Programme Manager presented at this session on “Building Pathways: Attracting Industry Support: Building Alternative Pathways to Artisanal Trades”. Download a copy of his presentation here.
- [NBI and its IRM Green Skills in TVETS Partners, Host an Evening with Plumbing Employers](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-and-its-irm-green-skills-in-tvets-partners-host-an-evening-with-plumbing-employers/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Institute of Plumbing South Africa and GIZ this week held an information session with plumbing employers who will be hosting Installation Repair and Maintenance (IRM) plumbing candidates for their 6-month workplace-based learning component of the programme. Discussions focused mainly on the role of in-company mentors, and
- [Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Green Skills TVET College Intervention: First Cohort Starts Training at Ekurhuleni East TVET College](https://www.nbi.org.za/installation-repair-and-maintenance-irm-green-skills-tvet-college-intervention-first-cohort-starts-training-at-ekurhuleni-east-tvet-college/) - The IRM Green Skills TVET college intervention rolled out the first group of 40 candidates who embarked on an industry-recognised “Technical Plumbing Assistant” programme at Ekurhuleni East TVET College on 7th September 2019, comprising 12-week work-readiness and technical training in plumbing and solar water heater installation and maintenance. Further information.
- [Women in Environment Dialogue - August 2019](https://www.nbi.org.za/women-in-environment-dialogue-august-2019/) - Mmaphefo Thwala: NBI’s Project Manager: Water last week participated in a panel discussion at the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Women in Environment Dialogue, which took place 28 to 29 August 2019 in Gauteng. During the discussion on “Elevating the role of women in the climate change response – ensuring social inclusion in the
- [Technical Assistance , Mentorship and Development (TAMDEV)](https://www.nbi.org.za/technical-assistance-mentorship-and-development-tamdev/) - The Jobs Summit lays the basis for more responsive and effective collaboration between social partners to deliver on the promise of a better economy for all South Africans, by ensuring that commitments are clear and precise, that they strengthen existing initiatives and develop new ones. Technical Assistance and Mentorship Development (TAMDEV) is an intervention whereby experienced
- [Growing Green Skills and Jobs in the Plumbing Industry](https://www.nbi.org.za/growing-green-skills-and-jobs-in-the-plumbing-industry/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and its partners have initiated a programme to develop learning and employment pathways for Technical Plumbing Assistants, targeting unemployed and underqualified youth and offering a pathway to becoming a qualified Plumber. The Initiative provides an opportunity for employers looking to tap into a high-potential technical skills talent pool of young
- [NBI Video Launch: The Imperative of Creating a Culture of Inclusion](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-video-launch-the-imperative-of-creating-a-culture-of-inclusion/) - The NBI in partnership with the OTHER FOUNDATION, the LGBTI+ FORUM and PLUS hosted a Thought Leadership dialogue to discuss why inclusion is essential for organisations to meaningfully address in order to drive transformation and innovation, and to learn from experiences within workplaces. For a high level overview of the engagement and dialogue, kindly click
- [SA’s Water: how to stop a runaway problem](https://www.nbi.org.za/sas-water-how-to-stop-a-runaway-problem/) - Water availability is one of the biggest threats facing South Africa’s people and businesses. 46% of municipalities cannot fulfill their water and waste mandate. To fix SA's water crisis - this is where we need to start. Listen to NBI’s Alex McNamara discussing strategies on how to fix SA’s water crisis. Daily Maverick, 13 June
- [Ekurhuleni East TVET College hosts demand Activation in Solar Water Heating and Plumbing with IOPSA Members](https://www.nbi.org.za/ekurhuleni-east-tvet-college-hosts-demand-activation-in-solar-water-heating-and-plumbing-with-iopsa-members/) - EThe National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA), GIZ, Nedbank Foundation’s Eyethu Community Trust, Business Leadership South Africa’s Beyond Advocacy Fund and Ekurhuleni East TVET College (EEC) are implementing the Green Skills in TVET Colleges Intervention to unlock opportunities
- [NBI uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP)](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-umhlathuze-water-stewardship-partnership-uwasp/) - In 2016 the founding partners, the NBI, WWF, GIZ, Mondi and Tongaat Hulett came together with key public and private sector role-players to formalise the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP). Currently the Goedertrouw Dam that supports most of the catchment’s water requirements is at 49% capacity and water restrictions have lessened, but are still in
- [African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa 2019](https://www.nbi.org.za/african-utility-week-powergen-africa-2019/) - View Alex McNamara, NBI’s Climate & Water Programme Manager discussing Unlocking water investment in South Africa at African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa 2019 which took place in Cape Town 14 to 16 May 2019. View here.
- [NBI Launches Findings on Water Investment in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-launches-findings-on-water-investment-in-south-africa/) - The NBI launched the findings of its Kopano ya Metsi project at African Utility Week in Cape Town on Tuesday and will be doing the same at The Venue, Sandton on 6 June 2019. Over 18 months, Kopano ya Metsi has engaged with hundreds of experts to understand how national water investment can be unlocked,
- [Launch of Swiss South African Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/launch-of-swiss-south-african-hospitality-apprenticeship-programme/) - The first cohort of 37 apprentices on the Swiss South African hospitality apprenticeship programme (SSHAP!) began their 6-month apprenticeship at the Hilton Sandton, Hyatt Regency and Park Inn Sandton hotels. Read here.
- [Alex McNamara, NBI's Manager: Climate & Water](https://www.nbi.org.za/alex-mcnamara-nbis-manager-climate-water/) - On 22 March 2019 participated at the World Water Day Media Networking Breakfast hosted by the Department of Water & Sanitation in Pretoria. Gauteng. The session held under the theme: “Leaving no one behind, water for all”, was transmitted to 21 radio stations across the country and the topics discussed during two panel sessions, included
- [Makano Morojele: NBI Head of Skills Development](https://www.nbi.org.za/makano-morojele-nbi-head-of-skills-development/) - Today (19 March 2019) participated in a panel discussion at the WC Premier’s Council on Skills, held in Cape Town. Makano addressed “Innovative Work Readiness Training” where Employers expect unemployed learners to be ready at the point of hiring and yet work readiness is not integrated into the school or College curriculum. The discussion focussed
- [Update on NBI and NSF Placement Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/update-on-nbi-and-nsf-placement-programme/) - In 2017, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and the National Skills Fund (NSF) entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing the employability of graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges through structured workplace-based learning in occupations linked to their areas of study. Read here.
- [Michelle Hiestermann, the NBI Manager of the Umhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership](https://www.nbi.org.za/michelle-hiestermann-the-nbi-manager-of-the-umhlathuze-water-stewardship-partnership/) - On 19 March 2019 facilitated a session on building resilience in water security at the Alternative Africa Climate Week. The Alternative Africa Climate Week was run as a Wilton Park dialogue in association with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and African Climate Reality Project and focused on working with 40 young leaders under the age
- [Steve Nicholls, NBI Head of Environment co-facilitated, and presented the NBI work on Green Economy Finance](https://www.nbi.org.za/steve-nicholls-nbi-had-of-environment-co-facilitated-and-presented-the-nbi-work-on-green-economy-finance/) - This took place at the first meeting of the Demand Side Working Group of the Bertha Centre’s Impact Investing Flagship Programme on 13 March 2019. The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at UCT, is the first academic centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship. The working group was a gathering
- [UCT GSB’s Future-Work Research Workshop](https://www.nbi.org.za/uct-gsbs-future-work-research-workshop/) - Gugu Mclaren-Ushewokunze: Head - Transformation and Social Cohesion at the NBI today presented insights from the development of the NBI’s transformation programme at the UCT GSB’s Future-Work Research Workshop. In particular, Gugu shared businesses role in addressing inequality and inequity. The workshop aimed to shape research questions that address pressing social and environmental issues in
- [The National Business Initiative /Brand South Africa: An Investor's Perspective on South Africa's Investment Context](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-national-business-initiative-brand-south-africa-an-investors-perspective-on-south-africas-investment-context/) - Last week on 27 February 2019, the NBI and Brand South Africa hosted an event in Johannesburg at the Brand SA Houghton offices. This engagement explored the South African economy through the eyes of the investor and shared information, including on-the-ground experiences of doing business in South Africa. The event, attended by prominent NBI members
- [NBI's Western Cape Water Task Force](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-western-cape-water-task-force/) - NBI's Western Cape Water Task Force Twill be meeting next week on Thursday, the 7th of March 2019 at ABSA, Century City for a special consultation on the City of Cape Town’s draft water strategy which is shortly to be finalised. The consultation is being conducted in collaboration with the City of Cape Town and
- [Embedding Social Dialogue](https://www.nbi.org.za/embedding-social-dialogue/) - The NBI hosted the President of Danish Confederation of Trade Unions, the Vice President of 3F (United Federation of Danish Workers) and the Director of International Business Development at the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) on their recent visit to South Africa to launch 3F’s new regional office in Braamfontein. The delegation reflected on the
- [The NBI Developed an Application to Visualise Several Climate Change Scenarios for South Africa to Showcase at Cop24 2018.](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-nbi-developed-an-application-to-visualise-several-climate-change-scenarios-for-south-africa-to-showcase-at-cop24-2018/) - This app is now freely available for download off the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store! Follow the link for more information and download instructions here.
- [SA needs innovative approaches to job creation](https://www.nbi.org.za/sa-needs-innovative-approaches-to-job-creation/) - The landmark Framework Agreement signed at the Presidential Jobs Summit during October last year has the potential to turn the tide of youth unemployment. IT-ONLINE, 14 February 2019.
- [Minister Jeff Radebe: South African National Energy Development Institute Energy Breakfast](https://www.nbi.org.za/minister-jeff-radebe-south-african-national-energy-development-institute-energy-breakfast/) - Africa Newswire, 5 February 2019.
- [Call for Invitation to Tender](https://www.nbi.org.za/call-for-invitation-to-tender/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) seeks to Employ for various Experts to provide specialist services, to support the development of the Public & Private Sector Energy Efficiency Programme (PPSEEP) feasibility assessments for application to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). View here.
- [Kopano ya Metsi: Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Roundtable](https://www.nbi.org.za/kopano-ya-metsi-municipal-wastewater-treatment-and-reuse-roundtable/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in collaboration with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and Development Bank of Southern Africa, will host an expert roundtable on 1 March 2019 on how to transform the wastewater sector in South Africa into an economic success story. Details here.
- [Growing Green Skills and Jobs in the Pluming Industry](https://www.nbi.org.za/growing-green-skills-and-jobs-in-the-pluming-industry/) - GROWING GREEN SKILLS AND JOBS IN THE PLUMBING INDUSTRY The National Business Initiative and its partners: Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Confederation of Danish Industry, Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Skills Development for the Green Economy (SD4GE), the Institute of Plumbing (IOPSA), Nedbank and Business Leadership South Africa have initiated a programme to develop learning and
- [Can SA solve its energy crisis?](https://www.nbi.org.za/can-sa-solve-its-energy-crisis/) - CPolicy debates in SA's energy sector are becoming increasingly polarised, but it is critical to ensure broad participation if we want to re-imagine the energy sector and solve SA's energy crisis, argued experts at a recent discussion hosted by the UCT GSB in conjunction with Power Futures South Africa. BizCommunity, 28 January 2019.
- [Kindred Spirits in Quest for Cohesion](https://www.nbi.org.za/kindred-spirits-in-quest-for-cohesion/) - Two years ago, when social cohesion emerged as the focal point for Indlulamithi, even those who helped make this choice were surprised. Social cohesion was not exactly the strongest signal on the socio-political radar at the time – and it is still unusual to find an organisation that prioritises the issue. The National Business Initiative
- [#RECRUITMENTFOCUS: New Report Highlights Barriers to Youth Employment](https://www.nbi.org.za/recruitmentfocus-new-report-highlights-barriers-to-youth-employment/) - The latest Breaking Barriers, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator's Quarterly Employment Report produced in partnership The NBI and others, was released earlier this month, highlighting the current financial barriers facing the youth today. BizCommunity, 22 November 2018.
- [Solar Water Heater Candidates Present their Business Plans to the NBI](https://www.nbi.org.za/solar-water-heater-candidates-present-their-business-plans-to-the-nbi/) - Six candidates in the Nedbank-funded Solar Water Heater Installation and Maintenance programme who were offered jobs following successful completion of a 12-month structured workplace-based learning presented business plans for their own plumbing businesses to a panel comprising the NBI, Harambee, IOPSA and Burgess last Wednesday. Read here.
- [Jason Morrison and Tien Shiao of The Pacific Institute to Attend Water Security Meetings in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/jason-morrison-and-tien-shiao-of-the-pacific-institute-to-attend-water-security-meetings-in-south-africa/) - Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison and Senior Researcher and Corporate Water Stewardship Co-Lead Tien Shiao will attend national multi-stakeholder dialogues on solutions to water insecurity in South Africa in June. The United Nations Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate and the National Business Initiative are hosting these events on June 25th in Johannesburg and June 27th
- [Harambee Breaking Barriers Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/harambee-breaking-barriers-report/) - HARAMBEE BREAKING BARRIERS REPORT With more and more young people not gainfully employed or engaged in productive activities, the risk of social unrest is so much greater. The spiralling youth unemployment rate in South Africa further undermines efforts aimed at achieving social and economic transformation. Read more here.
- [Municipal Infrastructure Investment Dialogue - 21 May 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/municipal-infrastructure-investment-dialogue-21-may-2018/) - On 21 May 2018, The National Business Initiative (NB), in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), successfully piloted a Municipal Infrastructure Investment Dialogue. The workshop provided a safe platform in which two metropolitan municipalities where able to speak openly about their water infrastructure challenges
- [NBI News: May 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-news-may-2018/) - Steve Nicholls, our Head of Environment and Mandy Rambharos, an NBI Board Member, have been invited to join a World Bank advisory group to support a high-level Leadership Forum on Carbon Pricing and Competitiveness, led by a panel that comprises global business leaders. The Leadership Forum will involve a series of regional consultative dialogues with
- [Feedback from Employers on the NSF Placement Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/feedback-from-employers-on-the-nsf-placement-programme/) - May 2018: Over the past two weeks, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and the National Skills Fund (NSF) visited 21 learners that are participating in the Graduate Placement Programme. The learners are currently placed at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Tsogo Sun and Compass Group sites, for a period of nine months. Further information.
- [NBI: Approaches to Economic and Social Transformation](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-approaches-to-economic-and-social-transformation/) - The NBI’s Transformation Programme is designed to support and facilitate a deeper and more comprehensive level of social transformation and economic inclusion by the private sector. The programme engaging with both the role of business in addressing our core socio-economic challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment and will also address key internal transformation issues in
- [2018: An update on the UNGC from the NBI](https://www.nbi.org.za/2018-an-update-on-the-ungc-from-the-nbi/) - The UN Global Compact (UNGC) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) wish to inform their respective members, signatories and stakeholders of important changes taking place in the governance and management of the UN Global Compact in South Africa. Read here.
- [The NBI's Social Sustainability Unit](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-nbis-social-sustainability-unit/) - THE NBI’S SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY UNIT through the Pathways to Employability Programme, facilitates meaningful industry/college partnerships aimed at enhancing the responsiveness of TVET college curriculum to industry needs and increasing access of college graduates into the world of work. Against this backdrop, the NBI continues to implement structured placement programmes in the construction, engineering and hospitality
- [Formation of NBI Member Drought Task Force - November 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/formation-of-nbi-member-drought-task-force-november-2017/) - Formation of NBI Member Drought Task Force Members of the National Business Initiative (NBI) are advised that a private sector task force to support the drought response in the Western Cape has been formed. This task force will work closely with both the City of Cape Town and Western Cape Provincial Government to share private sector expertise in
- [Molewa hopeful Bonn climate talks can deliver assurances](https://www.nbi.org.za/molewa-hopeful-bonn-climate-talks-can-deliver-assurances/) - Molewa hopeful Bonn climate talks can deliver assurances South Africa is hopeful that the World Climate Summit in Bonn, Germany, will not only take stock of what is required to implement the Paris Agreement, but that it will provide assurances that the political balance of the Paris Agreement is upheld. IOL, 15 November 2017.
- [Share in the COP23 Action - November 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/share-in-the-cop23-action/) - The Government of South Africa, through the Department of Environmental Affairs, and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a South African Pavilion at COP23. The purpose of the pavilion is to share the positive story about South African activity in climate change. To reflect that a sophisticated policy environment is in development and that South African
- [9th Installment of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Concrete Newsletter](https://www.nbi.org.za/9th-installment-of-the-construction-industry-development-board-cidb-concrete-newsletter/) - 9th Installment of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Concrete Newsletter. Giving graduates the gift of experience. Read here.
- [The Rockefeller Foundation Launches Demand-Driven Training Toolkit to Improve Youth Employability](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-rockefeller-foundation-launches-demand-driven-training-toolkit-to-improve-youth-employability/) - The Rockefeller Foundation Launches Demand-Driven Training Toolkit to Improve Youth Employability Since the launch of its Digital Jobs Africa Initiative in 2013 at the World Economic Forum, the Rockefeller Foundation has worked extensively to mobilize sustainable job opportunities and skills training for youth in Africa. Read here.
- [NBI Project Launch: Unlocking Water Investment In South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-project-launch-unlocking-water-investment-in-south-africa/) - NBI Public Private Project Launch: Unlocking Water Investment In South Africa took place on the 6th of September 2017 at The Venue Green Park in Morningside. The National Business Initiative (NBI) is pleased to announce the launch of a new project entitled Kopano ya Metsi (‘meeting for water’ in Sesotho). Kopano ya Metsi aims to
- [AVENG GRINAKER-LTA, NBI and Harambee Partner to Reduce Unemployment for Youth](https://www.nbi.org.za/aveng-grinaker-lta-nbi-and-harambee-partner-to-reduce-unemployment-for-youth/) - AVENG GRINAKER-LTA, NBI and Harambee Partner to Reduce Unemployment for Youth The National Business Initiative (NBI) has secured funding from the National Skills Fund to provide a 12-month structured workplace-based learning (WBL) programme for 60 civil engineering, building construction and engineering graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Gauteng. The initiative
- [Public, Private Sector Leadership Push for more Inclusive Vision in African Development Agenda - 1 September 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/public-private-sector-leadership-push-for-more-inclusive-vision-in-african-development-agenda/) - Public, Private Sector Leadership Push for more Inclusive Vision in African Development Agenda 400 leaders from the South African government, United Nations Development Programme and other regional leaders gathered on Thursday, 31 August, for the Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development to discuss accelerating and scaling innovations to end poverty, reduce inequalities, address climate change
- [380 Million New Jobs Possible Globally Through Four Systems Of Sustainable Development Goals - August 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/380-million-new-jobs-possible-globally-through-four-systems-of-sustainable-development-goals-august-2017/) - 380 Million New Jobs Possible Globally Through Four Systems Of Sustainable Development Goals Click here to view the latest News Update from the NBI.
- [Alex McNamara, NBI’s Programme Manager of Environmental Sustainability was interviewed by Bruce Whitfield on The Money Show on Talk Radio 702 - 12 July 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/alex-mcnamara-nbis-programme-manager-of-environmental-sustainability-was-interviewed-by-bruce-whitfield-on-the-money-show-on-talk-radio-702-12-july-2017/) - Alex McNamara, NBI’s Programme Manager of Environmental Sustainability was interviewed by Bruce Whitfield on The Money Show on Talk Radio 702. Listen to what he had to say on how SA business is responding to climate change: Talk Radio 702.
- [NBI’s Steve Nicholls: The Importance of Climate Action in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbis-steve-nicholls-the-importance-of-climate-action-in-south-africa/) - NBI’s Steve Nicholls: The Importance of Climate Action in South Africa: As Africa develops and transitions to similar standards of living as elsewhere in the world, the potential for additional carbon emissions is enormous. This is at a time when it’s vital to reduce global carbon emissions; that’s the dichotomy that has to be solved. The Huffington Post, 6 July 2017.
- [A New Climate of Risk: How South African Businesses are Adapting to Climate Change Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/a-new-climate-of-risk-how-south-african-businesses-are-adapting-to-climate-change-report/) - NBI launches new Climate Adaptation Report – July 2017 The National Business Initiative (NBI) is pleased to announce the release of our latest climate change report, ‘A New Climate of Risk: How South African Businesses are Adapting to Climate Change’. The report describes a range of examples from profiled companies who are taking important steps
- [NBI offering guidance for workplace-based learning for youth](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-offering-guidance-for-workplace-based-learning-for-youth/) - Business organisation the National Business Initiative (NBI) is using its construction industry youth internship project to determine best practice in establishing effective youth training initiatives in other industries. Engineering News, 16 June 2017.
- [Pointers for Scaling up Workplace-Based Learning (WBL) - June 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/pointers-for-scaling-up-workplace-based-learning-wbl-june-2017/) - Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey puts the unemployment rate at 27.7% in the first quarter of 2017 and notes that ‘this is the highest unemployment rate observed since September 2003.’ In the same quarter, the unemployment rate increased by 1.6 percentage points to 38.6% for young people aged 15 to 34. Read more.
- [A Study on Work Integrated Learning: Dissemination of Findings](https://www.nbi.org.za/2182-2/) - A Study on Work Integrated Learning: Dissemination of Findings: The National Business Initiative (NBI) hosted a Thought Leadership and Dialogue Session to discuss the findings of the research into scaling up Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at Sasol in Sandton last week (17 May 2017) . More here.
- [Makano Morojele, Head of Social Sustainability at the National Business Initiative (NBI) was Recently Interviewed on Cliff Central’s Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala  (360 Biz).](https://www.nbi.org.za/makano-morojele-head-of-social-sustainability-at-the-national-business-initiative-nbi-was-recently-interviewed-on-cliff-centrals-teboho-mafodi-and-bulelani-balabala-360-biz/) - Makano Morojele, Head of Social Sustainability at the National Business Initiative (NBI) was Recently Interviewed on Cliff Central’s Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala Show (360 Biz). Please click here to listen to the Podcast.
- [The National Business Initiative (NBI) recently hosted an interactive session on Accelerating Youth Employability: Harnessing the Collective Action of Small and Emerging Contractors in the Construction Industry](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-recently-hosted-an-interactive-session-on-accelerating-youth-employability-harnessing-the-collective-action-of-small-and-emerging-contractors-in-the-constructio/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) recently hosted an interactive session on Accelerating Youth Employability: Harnessing the Collective Action of Small and Emerging Contractors in the Construction Industry at Group 5 in Johannesburg. The event which will also be held in Cape Town and Durban over the next few months, marked an important milestone in the implementation of
- [Opportunities Worth US$ 12 Trillion for Business Through Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.nbi.org.za/opportunities-worth-us-12-trillion-for-business-through-sustainable-development-goals/) - Opportunities Worth US$ 12 Trillion for Business Through Sustainable Development Goals One year after Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) became effective, a report titled Better Business, Better World by Business Commission on Sustainable Development (BCSD) estimates that the SDGs will open up business opportunities to the tune of US$12 trillion across four economic systems. The 4 systems
- [NBI Announces CDP Key Procedural Changes](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-announces-cdp-key-procedural-changes/) - ] NBI Announces CDP Key Procedural Changes The NBI has implemented a key methodological change for CDP South Africa reports, along with CDP Global announcing two main high level changes: an administrative fee to be paid by all responding companies and sector-focussed questionnaires. Read NBI Notification here.
- [An Important Moment: TCFD Launches Recommendations Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/an-important-moment-tcfd-launches-recommendations-report/) - An Important Moment: TCFD Launches Recommendations Report In our feedback to Member Companies, arising from NBI participation in the Business and Climate Summit (London in June 2016) followed by Climate Week New York (September 2016), the NBI has been advising that you watch out for feedback from the Financial Services Board Task Force for Climate
- [2016 CDP Water Report Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/1783-2/) - 2016 CDP Water Report Launch: 2016 was a significant year for CDP water in South Africa, with 4 South African companies out of a total of 24 companies making CDP’s global A list. Anglo American Platinum, Harmony Gold Mining Company, Kumba Iron Ore, and Royal Bafokeng Platinum all made this growing list of companies on
- [NBI Hosts the First in a Series of Transformation Dialogues](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-hosts-the-first-in-a-series-of-transformation-dialogues/) - The NBI hosted the first in a series of innovative dialogues on Transformation and Social Cohesion this week, as part of our Thought Leadership Series (TLS) of events. The NBI was delighted to have Sim Tshabalala (Group CEO: Standard Bank Group) and Lerato Molebatsi (Executive Director for Government Affairs and Policy, GE Southern Africa) leading
- [CDP Climate Change South Africa Report Launch 2016](https://www.nbi.org.za/cdp-climate-change-south-africa-report-launch-2016/) - CDP CLIMATE CHANGE SOUTH AFRICA REPORT LAUNCH 2016 The 10th successive NBI CDP Climate Change South Africa Launch made for meaningful discussion with the celebrated accelerated progress of the Paris Agreement. The event recognised Anglo American Platinum, Gold Fields, Harmony Gold Mining Company, Kumba Iron Ore, Mediclinic International, Mondi, Nedbank, Pick n Pay Stores, RCL
- [Paris Agreement to enter into force much earlier than expected - 6 October 2016](https://www.nbi.org.za/paris-agreement-to-enter-into-force-much-earlier-than-expected-6-october-2016/) - Read the NBI Quick Brief entitled: “Paris Agreement to enter into force much earlier than expected”, here.
- [The National Business Initiative (NBI) hosted a thought leadership and dialogue session under the theme, ‘Accelerating Youth Transitions into the Labour Market’ at the end of August 2016.](https://www.nbi.org.za/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-hosted-a-thought-leadership-and-dialogue-session-under-the-theme-accelerating-youth-transitions-into-the-labour-market-at-the-end-of-august-20/) - Read here
- [Can business energy efficiency lighten the load on South Africa's power grid](https://www.nbi.org.za/can-business-energy-efficiency-lighten-the-load-on-south-africas-power-grid/) - South Africa’s electricity supply issues are well documented. Sometimes there simply isn’t enough electricity to go around, leading to regular scheduled power cuts (known as “load-shedding”). An ageing and unreliable electricity supply infrastructure, which requires increasing amounts of maintenance and money to keep it running, is struggling to keep up with demand. Benjamin Curnier, Cape
- [Education, life skills and career guidance needed to address unemployment](https://www.nbi.org.za/education-life-skills-and-career-guidance-needed-to-address-unemployment/) - MAKANO MOROJELE - NBI: HEAD OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT recently spoke at the Trialogue CSI Conference 2016, on a panel around skills development and employability. Click here to view what she said.
- [Nedbank takes a stand against child trafficking](https://www.nbi.org.za/nedbank-takes-a-stand-against-child-trafficking/) - Nedbank, in partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI) and The Corporate Responsibility to Eliminate the Sale of Children (CRES) have forged ties to put an end the exploitation of children in South Africa. Read here.
- [Collaboration needed within the one economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/collaboration-needed-within-the-one-economy/) - Joanne Yawitch, NBI CEO recently spoke at the Sustainable Brands Conference’ 16 in Cape Town – please click here to read the following news article which was published in BizCommunity: Collaboration needed within the one economy - Joanne Yawitch.

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- [30-Year Anniversary](https://www.nbi.org.za/) - Introducing the National Business Initiative (NBI) We are an independent business movement of nearly 100 South African and multi-national member companies committed to the vision of a thriving country and society. The NBI was launched in 1995 by the then President, Nelson Mandela as a voluntary coalition of South African and multinational businesses. Introducing the
- [Press Releases, Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes](https://www.nbi.org.za/communications/quick-briefs/) - CommunicationsPress Releases, Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 NBI Press Releases: 2026 NBI Press Release 23 July 2026 Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa announces 2026 cohort of low-carbon innovators View NBI Press Release 16 April 2026 The National Business Initiative (NBI) positions youth at the centre
- [On a Clear Day](https://www.nbi.org.za/communications/on-a-clear-day/) - On A Clear Day 2026 Issue 89930 July 2026 View Issue 89817 July 2026 View Issue 89702 July 2026 View Issue 89618 June 2026 View Issue 89504 June 2026 View Issue 89421 May 2026 View Issue 89308 May 2026 View Issue 89210 April 2026 View Issue 89119 March 2026 View Issue 89005 March 2026 View
- [The CFA Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/the-cfa-programme/) - The Climate Finance Accelerator The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is a global technical assistance programme funded by the United Kingdom to directly support climate innovators and entrepreneurs become investment ready. The CFA does not act as a transaction adviser or broker, nor does it raise capital on behalf of participants. Instead, by engaging with the CFA,
- [JET SEP](https://www.nbi.org.za/jet-sep-new/) - Why do we need to Skill for the Just Transition? With the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023 stipulating the build of over 120-180GW of renewable energy capacity over the next 30 years, South Africa (SA) will experience a significant energy transition. To ensure that this transition is Just and inclusive, a concerted effort must be made
- [Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/economic-inclusion/installation-repair-and-maintenance-irm-initiative-bew/) - Since 2019, the Economic Inclusion Unit of the National Business Initiative (NBI) has been spearheading a multi-faceted and multi-sector partnership, which is focused on expanding and growing pathways for young people to access Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) occupations. The IRM Initiative is strategically aligned to various initiatives of government to drive inclusive recovery and
- [Economic Inclusion](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/economic-inclusion-new/) - Driven by Purpose: Our Commitment to Inclusion The National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Economic Inclusion Unit designs and implements programmes that support the accelerated transition of South African youth, particular women, into income earning opportunities which include stable employment, self-employment and enterprise incubation. To unlock these opportunities the NBI is working with various strategic partners, including
- [Contact Us](https://www.nbi.org.za/contact-us/) - Get In TouchContact Us Today! Have More Questions? Contact us to find out more, or to discuss further. Our Location 5th Floor, 61 Katherine Street, Dennehof, Sandton, 2196 Quick Contact Phone: +27 (11) 544 6000E-mail: info@nbi.org.za Available Vacancies: No vacancies at the moment. Request for Proposals / Quotations / Expression of Interest:
- [Economic Inclusion](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/economic-inclusion/) - Through collaborative action with our strategic partners and stakeholders, our Economic Inclusion Unit has continued to create and unlock opportunities that have enabled young people to participate in the economy. This has allowed them to capitalise on employment opportunities in both the formal and informal economy, which has seen the NBI play a key
- [Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/economic-inclusion/installation-repair-and-maintenance-irm-initiative/) - Since 2019, the Economic Inclusion Unit of the NBI has been spearheading a multi-faceted and multi-sector partnership, which is focused on expanding and growing pathways for young people to access Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) occupations. Dr Anthony Gewer Senior Programme Manager Contact
- [Green Economy and Climate Finance](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/green-economy-and-climate-finance/) - Environmental SustainabilityGreen Economy and Climate Finance To a large degree the prefix we put in front of ‘economy’ reflects our bias. Some may talk about the circular economy or the inclusive economy or the red economy. These conceptualisations of the economy are useful to provide specific focus to discussions and to communities, emphasising certain aspects
- [JET SEP](https://www.nbi.org.za/jet-sep/) - Why do we need to Skill for the Just Energy Transition? With the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2023 stipulating the build of over 120-180GW of renewable energy capacity over the next 30 years, South Africa (SA) will experience a significant energy transition. To ensure that this transition is just and inclusive, a concerted effort must be
- [Videos](https://www.nbi.org.za/communications/videos/) - Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings and Infrastructure Programme (EEPBIP) Skilling for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) The Integrity Talks Podcast Youth Employability: Economic Inclusion Empowering Women in Climate Action in South Africa The RE100 and NBI's, 'South African Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity (SAPRs)' 'No Excuses' #SayNoToCorruption Accountability Talks: Leadership, Ethics & Organisational Culture
- [Governance](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/governance/) - About UsGovernance The NBI firmly believes that good governance is essential for the sustainability of any organisation and is committed to the principles of good governance described in King IV. Through the progressive leadership and advocacy role the NBI holds, it is critical that we demonstrate this commitment in our own operations and support members
- [Teams](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/teams/) - About UsTeams It's always been pretty simple for us. Great people make great work. Meet the team. Executive Committee Lindiwe Johnson Programme Manager: JET Skilling Makano Morojele Independent Consulting Technical Advisor: Economic Inclusion Tumelo Masedi Technical Advisor: TVET College Capacity Building Economic Inclusion Nqobile Ngcobo Project Coordinator:
- [NBI Advisory Committees](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/governance/nbi-advisory-committees/) - GovernanceNBI Advisory Committees NBI Advisory Committees are as follows: The Western Cape Provincial Membership Advisory Council The Advisory Council is a sub-committee of the Membership Council and meets three times per annum. Amy Foundation – Kevin Chaplin ASISA – Francois Adriaan Astron Energy – Muhammed Jassat Astron Energy – Vashti Chetty Capitec Bank Ltd –
- [NBI Board Sub-Committees](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/governance/nbi-board-sub-committees/) - GovernanceNBI Board Sub-Committees The NBI has four board sub-committees. Each sub-committee meets at least three times per annum. The Finance & Risk Committee JSE Ltd NBI Non-Executive Director And Chairperson of the Finance & Risk Committee Motus HJ SwanepoelPromethium Carbon Sashen SinghNedbank Ltd Dis-Chem PharmaciesNBI Non-Executive Director Sasol LtdNBI Non-Executive Director Social, Ethics & Transformation
- [NBI Board](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/governance/nbi-board/) - GovernanceNBI Board The Board is made up of 14 non-Executive Directors, and one Executive Director, the NBI’s Chief Executive. There is one ex-officio member, i.e., the Chairperson of the NBI’s Western Cape Advisory Council. The Board meets quarterly. The NBI Board IndependentChairperson of the Board, Remco Chairperson and Membership & Fundraising Committee Chairperson CEONational Business
- [TAMDEV](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/tamdev/) - The Mandate TAMDEV builds on tested, workable practices and the deployment of retired experts and technical professionals from both the private and public sector to strengthen vulnerable public institutions and address service delivery constraints. Its mandate is to create jobs and improve service delivery by building and strengthening the capacity of the State in the
- [NBI 30 Year Anniversary](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-30-year-anniversary/) - NBI 30 Year Anniversary CelebrationHonouring 30 Years of Collective Action... View Gallery Sponsor and venue host: Sponsors: 30 Years of the NBI Driving Change and Economic Growth On 23 April 2026, business leaders, government partners and development stakeholders gathered at Nedbank’s head office in Sandton to celebrate 30 years of the National Business Initiative (NBI).
- [Integrated Annual Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/integrated-annual-reports/) - About UsIntegrated Annual Reports 2024 - 2025 Flipbook Report PDF Report 2023 - 2024 Flipbook Report PDF Report 2022 - 2023 Flipbook Report PDF Report 2021 - 2022 Flipbook Report PDF Report 2020-2021 Flipbook Report PDF Report 2019-2020 Flipbook Report PDF Report 2018-2019 FlipBook Report PDF Report 2016-2018 Addendum Report PDF Report 2015-2016 PDF Report
- [Strategy](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/strategy/) - About UsStrategy The NBI’s strategy is underpinned by the following fundamental beliefs: We believe that: A sustainable society is possible. The social contract between business and society needs to be re-negotiated. Business success is inextricably linked to a thriving society, building trust and relationships with government and other key stakeholders. Collective action between business, government
- [Transformation and Equity](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/social-transformation/transformation-and-equity/) - The NBI has developed an online platform that provides businesses with a report on their Gender Pay Gap. Click here to learn more about how you can use NBI’s free online Gender Pay Gap Calculator to understand and tackle pay discrepancies in your business. Gender Pay Gap Creating inclusivity Transformation and Equity is focused on
- [Building Trust and Accountability](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/social-transformation/building-trust-and-accountability/) - The Ethics Coalition for Business (EC4B): Ethical Supplier Project The NBI drives the Ethical Supplier: Ethics Coalition for Business (EC4B) Project—an initiative aimed at fighting systemic corruption, transforming public procurement and empowering Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to compete on a level playing field. South Africa’s SMMEs employ over 50% of the workforce, yet
- [CDP Climate Change](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/climate-change/cdp-climate-change/) - Since 2007, the NBI has been the local partner to the CDP. From its initiation the CDP has successfully managed to push climate change into the mainstream business thinking. Consequently, the CDP remains the global standard for measurement and reporting of climate change information and the biggest repository of greenhouse gas emission information from the business
- [Social Transformation](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/social-transformation/) - We do this in Three Main Ways Through an extensive engagement process with our member companies and experts, we have identified three key focus areas where are our interventions are aimed at addressing challenges and barriers. Constructive Dialogue Facilitate constructive and reflective dialogue that builds empathy, understanding and cohesion. Innovative Capacity Building Create and support
- [Activating Bold and Transformative Leadership](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/social-transformation/activating-bold-and-transformative-leadership/) - Intergenerational Dialogues Young people in South Africa have a central role in shaping the equal and inclusive society we are striving for. Many young people feel excluded from important dialogue and processes that directly impact them. Instead, we should create the spaces for constructive dialogue that supports our vision. The NBI is developing this pathway
- [RAiSE](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/raisehub/) - About Us The Case for Action Objectives Resources Media & Videos How to get Involved About Us RAiSE (Renewables Ambition in South African Electricity) was initiated in 2021 by the National Business Initiative, RE100 (led by the Climate Group) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). It is a platform that aims to support companies
- [Call For Mentors And Technical Experts Application](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/tamdev/call-for-mentors-and-technical-experts-application/) - TAMDEVCall For Mentors & Technical Experts The Presidential Jobs Summit held in October 2018 built on the calls made by President Cyril Ramaphosa for social partners to join with Government in building the economy of South Africa. It resulted in an Agreement being signed by all social partners to implement actions that would realise this.
- [NBI Events](https://www.nbi.org.za/nbi-events/) - Past Events Past events organized by NBI View Here
- [Science Based Targets Network South African Outreach ](https://www.nbi.org.za/science-based-targets-network-south-african-outreach/) - Purpose: In 2024, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) contracted the National Business Initiative (NBI) to develop a South African corporate engagement strategy. This strategy was co-developed with a working group comprising corporates, consulting partners, and NGOs, ensuring it reflects the realities and ambitions of the local business landscape. Guided by this strategy, we are
- [Nature](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/nature/) - Health, economies, and future resilience all rest on the health of state’s biological diversity. Though business is beginning to acknowledge its value, nature is under severe threat. By 2030, the decline of vital ecosystem functions could strip $2.7 trillion from the global economy each year. No enterprise can flourish if the planet itself is failing.
- [South Africa Climate Summit](https://www.nbi.org.za/south-africa-climate-summit/) - The South Africa Climate Summit will aim to: Translate local climate ambition into tangible action Serve as a platform to accelerate climate implementation, bringing together business, government, technical experts, financial institutions, civil society and youth, to convert ambition into action Highlight local solutions in green industrialisation and implementing the just transition, including through policy, investment
- [We Mean Business](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/climate-change/we-mean-business/) - Ambition Climate ambition is a commitment and plan to shape the future. It’s a positive vision for a net zero world, for people, business, economy and environment. Ambition guides strategy, empowers employees, and informs stakeholders. Action Climate action means delivering on bold ambition. This is a process of innovation and transformation. Done right, climate action
- [Annual COP Events](https://www.nbi.org.za/annual-cop-event/) - COP30 Belém, Brazil 10 November – 21 November 2025 More Information Annual Conference of the Parties (COP) Events The National Business Initiative (NBI) offers its member companies an international leadership platform on which to demonstrate their climate action and commitments and build the networks necessary for implementation. This platform is the South Africa Pavilion that
- [Energy](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/energy/) - The critical energy challenge The energy transition is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. The need to drive energy efficiency and clean energy in support of energy security, reduced carbon emissions and enhanced country competitiveness has never been greater. Investment in clean energy has significantly outpaced fossil fuels since 2023, driven by the
- [Water](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/) - Water requires urgent action in South Africa. South Africa is a semi-arid country that receives half the world’s average rainfall. Drought, ageing infrastructure, a lack of financial sustainability and degraded landscapes all place the country’s water security at severe risk. The NBI seeks to enhance water security in the country by fulfilling the following objectives:
- [NBI Adaptation](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/nbi-adaptation/) - ResourceLibrary View Resources Adaptation Action is Now:A Business Imperative for South Africa The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) recently confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. This alarming milestone underscores the urgency of climate adaptation, particularly for South Africa, where the impacts of climate change are
- [Environmental Sustainability](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/) - Climate Change Climate Change is an important issue for South African companies. Read More Icon label Water South Africa is a semi-arid country that receives half the world’s average rainfall. Read More Icon label Nature South Africa is a water-scarce country, with 67 of 144 Water Services Authorities rated ‘critical’ and a further 38 rated
- [Gearing Transition Finance to Enable Social and Economic Inclusion](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/gearing-transition-finance-to-enable-social-and-economic-inclusion/) - Gearing Transition Finance to Enable Social and Economic Inclusion Aim: To drive economic inclusion and fairness through sustainable finance, helping South Africa move towards a low-carbon economy.​ Project Objectives Conduct research on what a “Just Transition” means for SMMEs and financiers in South Africa. Develop innovative, inclusive criteria for evaluating and supporting SMMEs in the
- [Infographics](https://www.nbi.org.za/communications/infographics/) - Infographics: Just Transitions Decarbonising South Africa's heavy manufacturing sector High Level Findings & Key Messages 2016 Targets & Progress 2016 We Mean Business & South African Activity 2016 Key Messages 2015 Global Climate Agreement Journey in South Africa The Sample in Context Emission Trends High-level Impacts Trends and the Next Big Things Management Methodological Approach
- [NBI Membership](https://www.nbi.org.za/membership/nbi-membership/) - NBIMembership The NBI has a track record of making a difference working collaboratively through collective action with our members. Highlights of this impact are as follows: Why our Members value the NBI Play Video Our Location 5th Floor, 61 Katherine Street, Dennehof, Sandton, 2196 P O Box 294, Auckland Park, 2006, South Africa Quick Contact
- [KfW Audit Services](https://www.nbi.org.za/kfw-audit-services/) - KfW Audit Services Letter of Invitation Read More Letter of Invitation Read More Letter of Invitation Read More Technical Proposal forms Read More Financial Proposal forms Read More NBI Draft Contract Read More
- [Climate Change](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/climate-change/) - Provide companies with access to strong science in accessible formats to allow them to adequately and reasonably assess the risk of climate change Build the capacity of business to adequately manage climate change, supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and improving the resilience of business, society and the economy Improve trust between business and
- [Climate and Sustainable Investment](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/climate-and-sustainable-investment/) - About: Completed in 2022 and based on a strong financial sector reference group, this project worked to build the capacity of the financial services sector to better understand and integrate climate risk into decision-making, in ways that drive climate action in South Africa forward. Detailed analyses for the electricity, agriculture and transport sectors were undertaken
- [Climate Pathways and a Just Transition for South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/climate-pathways-and-a-just-transition-for-south-africa/) - In partnership with: What is a Just Transition? As a developing country facing extreme poverty, inequality and unemployment exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa has an opportunity to align decarbonization plans with economic recovery efforts to attract the foreign investment and finance we need to fund and manage a Just Transition. A Just Transition
- [Partners](https://www.nbi.org.za/partners/) - Partners We partner with some of the most influential organisations in the world to ensure that our strategic direction and work content are world class. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led organization of forward-thinking companies that galvanizes the global business community to create
- [Energy Scenarios](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/energy-scenarios/) - Energy Scenarios The NBI has developed socio-economic scenarios to help understand the uncertain environment in which stakeholders in our society operate. We believe that the socio-economic and political context in which we need to make decisions will shape the kinds of technologies and systems we implement across a range of development areas from energy to
- [(UWASP) uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/umhlathuze-water-stewardship-partnership/) - Overview The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) is a river basin collaboration of business, government and civil society established to address water security challenges in the uMhlathuze region of South Africa. UWASP aims to play a transformative role in the region by unlocking the value of water for social, economic, and environmental benefit. Location: The
- [Archive](https://www.nbi.org.za/archive/) - Archive Here, you'll find a collection of past posts, updates, and content all in one place. Browse through our history and rediscover valuable insights, stories, and resources. Private Sector Energy Efficiency Programme (PSEE) View Carbon Pricing View
- [Carbon Pricing](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/climate-change/carbon-pricing/) - Carbon pricing is one of the most meaningful measures we can take to help transform our economies towards a more climate neutral development path. It is critical therefore that companies engage with National Treasury’s plans to introduce a Carbon Tax in South Africa. Companies need to understand the potential short and long term impact of
- [NBI Members](https://www.nbi.org.za/membership/members/)
- [History](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/history/) - About UsHistory The National Business Initiative (NBI) works towards sustainable growth and development in South Africa through responsible business action. We were launched in 1995 by former President Nelson Mandela, initially to support the new democratic government. Our membership encompasses approximately 100 leading South African corporations and multi-nationals. We have a strong record in both
- [Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/reports/) - All ReportsClimate Change ReportsGreen Economy & Climate Finance ReportsIntegrated Annual ReportsNational Development Plan (NDP) ReportsSocial TransformationStrategic Project ReportsWater Reports
- [Communications](https://www.nbi.org.za/communications/) - Communications Reports Discover the latest updates, findings, and insights from the NBI. Stay informed with our comprehensive reports covering various topics. Read More Infographics Explore visually engaging snapshots of vital information, trends, and data on sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. Read More Press Releases, Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes Stay current
- [About Us](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/) - About UsThe National Business Initiative (NBI) The National Business Initiative (NBI) is a voluntary coalition of South African and multinational companies, working towards sustainable growth and development in South Africa and the shaping of a sustainable future through responsible business action, thereby demonstrating business action for sustainable growth. Since our inception in 1995, the NBI
- [Township Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/economic-inclusion/township-economy/) - This Programme aims to support township-based Artisanal Entrepreneurs to expand and grow their businesses, through increased market access, funding and support, on the condition that they train and hire young people in IRM occupations. The focus of business activities could include: Repairers of other Electronic Goods Electricians Solar PV installers and technicians Plumbers General Maintenance
- [Skills & Youth Employability](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/economic-inclusion/skills-youth-employability/) - The low levels of successful transitions from education to the world of work, are a result of mismatch in the supply of and demand for skills, as well as in the interface between supply and demand. The Skills & Youth Employability programme aims to harness business expertise and resources to unlock demand for skills in
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- [Annual COP Events](https://www.nbi.org.za/annual-cop-events/) - Annual COP Events The National Business Initiative (NBI) offers its member companies an international leadership platform on which to demonstrate their climate action and commitments and build the networks necessary for implementation. This platform is the South Africa Pavilion that the NBI hosts in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE)
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- [NBI Membership Council](https://www.nbi.org.za/about-us/governance/nbi-membership-council/) - GovernanceNBI Membership Council The NBI Membership Council is the overarching strategic body of the NBI. Each NBI Member has a seat on the Membership Council and is responsible for shaping and driving the NBI strategy, the appointment of the NBI Board and to whom the NBI Board reports. This body meets twice a year.
- [Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid-19/) - COVID-19 Corona Virus: South African Resource Portal Click Here What the NBI is doing in response to COVID-19 What NBI members are doing in response to COVID-19 Important information during the COVID-19 pandemic President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa's response to Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic 27 June 2021 Read More Media Release B4SA Workstream Updates Read More
- [Focus Areas](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/) - Focus Areas Transformation Read More Sustainability Read More
- [Private Sector Energy Efficiency Programme (PSEE)](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/private-sector-energy-efficiency-programme-psee/) - Private Sector Energy Efficiency Programme (PSEE) www.psee.org.za Launched in December 2013 with funding from the UK Department of International Development (DFID) and support from the national Department of Energy and the Carbon Trust, the PSEE concluded its activities on 30 November 2015. Over the two years of its existence it identified close to 6 000
- [The Energy Efficiency Leadership Network (EELN)](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/the-energy-efficiency-leadership-network-eeln/) - The Energy Efficiency Leadership Network (EELN) EELN is a partnership which consists of more than 40 businesses, government departments/agencies and business associations who make up the signatory network. The EELN fora lets government and business speak openly about energy efficiency as well as energy strategy and policy implementation. The activities of the EELN are geared
- [CDP Water](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/cdp-water/) - South Africa Overview The NBI has partnered with CDP to distribute and analyse the CDP Water information request since 2010. This request is sent to selected companies within the 100 largest companies by market capitalisation on the FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index. The companies selected operate in those sectors that have the greatest impact on,
- [COVID-19 Water Emergency Response](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/covid-19-water-emergency-response/) - Overview In partnership with Business for South Africa, local and provincial authorities and various community based organisations (CBOs), the National Business Initiative has implemented a nationwide emergency water response to combat the coronavirus, focused on supporting effective hand washing in dense informal settlements. This NBI’s COVID-19 water emergency response focuses on three main technologies: A
- [Gauteng Water Alliance](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/gauteng-water-alliance/) - Overview The time for drought related planning for the Gauteng region is now. Delays in infrastructure development, operational challenges, recurrent droughts, climate change and rising water demand all place Gauteng’s water security at risk. As highlighted in a recent report commissioned by the Gauteng Province, ‘Gauteng must never take its water security for granted.’ The Gauteng Water Alliance focuses
- [Kopano ya metsi](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/kopano-ya-metsi-meeting-for-water/) - Unlocking Water Investment In South Africa “The water and sanitation sector is currently not financially sustainable.” (National Water and Sanitation Master Plan, 2018) Overview Water management in South Africa requires urgent action. Drought and poor water service delivery is already constraining economic growth and hampering livelihoods. The water sector funding gap is R330 billion over
- [Nature Based Solutions](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/nature-based-solutions/) - Overview Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security South Africa’s water security is dependent on sustained investment in catchment management. There is growing recognition that healthy water catchments not only underpin water security, but that investing in water catchments offers a cost-effective means to enhance this security. In spite of this, there has been a steady decline in
- [The CEO Water Mandate](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/the-ceo-water-mandate/) - In 2016 the NBI formed a new partnership with the CEO Water Mandate, with the partnership focusing on supporting corporate action on water in Southern Africa. Since its formation in 2007, the CEO Water Mandate has worked to assist companies to address global water challenges – in the process the Mandate has been a leader in
- [Wastewater Treatment](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/wastewater-treatment/) - The NBI’s thought leadership work has seen failing or ineffective wastewater treatment works consistently raised as an area of strong concern for business and wider stakeholders in South Africa. For example, improving wastewater treatment has emerged as a key priority within the NBI’s green economy project (as implemented under the South African Green Fund between
- [Water Stewardship](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/water-stewardship/) - Short-term water impacts such as drought tend to be top of mind for the media, government and public in South Africa. However, while droughts and floods are important short-term risks, there are more critical systemic issues in the water sector that need to be addressed to ensure long-term sustainability of supply in South Africa. These
- [Western Cape Water Task Force](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/environmental-sustainability/water/western-cape-water-task-force/) - Overview Implemented between 2017 and 2019 and involving roughly 35 companies and a range of public sector officials and independent experts, the NBI Western Cape Water Task Force focused on two key areas: Providing private sector-led assistance to the City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government in strategic planning and business continuity planning related
- [National Development Plan Implementation](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/national-development-plan-implementation/) - Focus AreasNational Development Plan Implementation (NDP) At the end of April 2016 the NBI officially launched the NDP Business Action Plan, which focuses on 6 key areas of business action. Using the NDP as the guiding vision, in May 2015 the NBI commenced with a project entitled ‘Business Action in Support of the NDP’. The
- [Re-Imagining Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/re-imagining-africa/) - Focus AreasRe-Imagining Africa Companies in Africa face a complex and fast-changing landscape. Africa is on the verge of a demographic dividend, with a rising African consumer class creating new opportunities. Businesses need to work hard to win trust and build community support in order to create shared value and capture these opportunities. At the same
- [Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation](https://www.nbi.org.za/focus-areas/sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-implementation/) - Focus AreasSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation: The National Business Initiative (NBI) has adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a strategic framework to guide work towards a sustainable and inclusive socio-economic transition for South Africa. The SDGs call for the participation of business in the development agenda and emphasize the need for partnership across the
- [NBI Member Spotlight](https://www.nbi.org.za/membership/nbi-member-spotlight/) - NBIMembers in the Spotlight Member Feedback 16 Days of Activism Youth & Leadership Women’s Month Campaign Member Feedback Head of Responsible Business Head of Sustainability Chief Executive Officer Executive Head: South Africa Chief Executive Officer Head of Sustainability Chief Executive Officer Head of Environment Social and Climate Risk Joint President and CEO SpringAge by Deloitte
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.nbi.org.za/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Introduction Welcome to the National Business Initiative’s (“NBI”) privacy policy. NBI (also referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” in this policy) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains: How we obtain, use and disclose your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the
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## Layouts

- [COP Events](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout/cop-events/) - Annual Conference of the Parties (COP) Events The National Business Initiative (NBI) offers its member companies an international leadership platform on which to demonstrate their climate action and commitments and build the networks necessary for implementation. This platform is the South Africa Pavilion that the NBI hosts in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries,

## Layout Parts

- [Menu Contact Us](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/menu-contact-us/) - Contact Us Phone: +27 (11) 544 6000E-mail: info@nbi.org.za Read More Available Vacancies: Read More Request for Quotations Data Analyst (Titling Data Systems Lead): Spatial Inequality Reforms Read More
- [Footer](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/footer/) - Phone: +27 (11) 544 6000E-mail: info@nbi.org.za 5th Floor, 61 Katherine Street, Dennehof, Sandton, 2196 About NBI About Us Our Story Meet the Team Testimonials Vacancies General Contact Us Register Partners Privacy Policy Key Publications © National Business Initiative | Privacy Policy designed by
- [Menu Focus Areas](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/menu-focus-areas/) - Economic Inclusion Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment (JET SEP) Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative Skills & Youth Employability Township Economy TAMDEV Overview of the TAMDEV Programme Call For Mentors And Technical Experts Social Transformation Transformation, Gender and Equity Building Trust and Accountability Activating Bold and Transformative Leadership Environment and Society Climate Change Mitigation
- [Menu About Us](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/menu-about-us/) - About US The NBI’s vision is that of a sustainable, equitable and thriving society that makes South Africa one of the world’s best places to live, work and to do business. Read More NBI 30 Year Anniversary On 23 April 2026, business leaders, government partners and development stakeholders gathered at Nedbank’s head office in Sandton
- [Menu Events/Webinars](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/menu-events-webinars/) - Upcoming Events Upcoming events organized by NBI, providing event details, summaries, registration links, and contact information. Read More Past Events Discover past events organized by NBI, featuring event highlights, summaries, photos, and key takeaways. View Events Gallery Explore our gallery showcasing our expertise, achievements, and visual portfolio of exceptional business solutions. View Gallery
- [Menu Members](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/menu-members/) - NBI Members NBI has close to 100 member companies, click here to view our members Read More NBI Membership NBI members are forward thinking companies striving to create a thriving South Africa. Join us today to be a part of the change. Join Us Members in the Spotlight Read testimonies from our current member companies
- [Menu Communications](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/menu-communications/) - Press Releases, Thought Leadership, Quick Briefs, News Updates and Newsflashes Click here for our latest press releases and mailers covering a range of dynamic content related to the NBI focal areas Read More Reports Infographics On a Clear Day NBI in the News Latest News Videos
- [Reports - All](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-all/)
- [Member’s Spotlight Women’s Month 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/members-spotlight-womens-month-2020/) - Distell seeks to create a workplace that reflects the communities it is serving and a culture where everyone feels valued, heard and included. We have a multi-faceted approach to our commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion. One aspect of our GVBF approach is we have added a GBVF training module as part of our
- [Member’s Spotlight Women’s Month 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/members-spotlight-womens-month-2021/) - Sadly, the pandemic is undoing over two decades of gains made by women in the workforce and the latest research has highlighted that 2 million of the 3 million jobs lost during this pandemic have been women [Source: National Income Dynamics Study – Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM)]. This is largely due to women being in industries that
- [Reports - Water Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-water-reports/)
- [Reports - Strategic Project Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-strategic-project-reports/)
- [Reports - Social Transformation](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-social-transformation/)
- [Reports - National Development Plan (NDP) Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-national-development-plan-ndp-reports/)
- [Reports - Integrated Annual Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-integrated-annual-reports/)
- [Reports - Green Economy & Climate Finance Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-green-economy-climate-finance-reports/)
- [Reports - Climate Change Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/reports-climate-change-reports/)
- [Member’s Spotlight Women’s Month 2022](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/members-spotlight-womens-month-2022/) - “Vodacom remains committed to the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and is proud of the ongoing initiatives and support to fight this scourge. In partnership with the government, we are increasing access to services for GBV victims at Thuthuzela Care Centres across the country, and through our R10 million pledge to the Gender-based Violence and
- [Register](https://www.nbi.org.za/tbuilder-layout-part/register/) - RegisterJoin Us Today! Join Us Today!

## Mailers

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## Members

- [Rabia](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/rabia/)
- [Mitsubishi Corporation](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/mitsubishi-corporation/)
- [Spur Corp.](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/spur-corp/)
- [IZUZU](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/izuzu/)
- [Standard Bank](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/standard-bank/)
- [Deneys](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/deneys/)
- [First Rand](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/first-rand/)
- [RMB](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/rmb/)
- [ABSA](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/absa/)
- [engie-africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/engie-africa/)
- [Momentum](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/momentum/)
- [Dis-Chem Pharmacies](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/dis-chem-pharmacies/)
- [SLR](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/slr/)
- [Valterra Platinum](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/valterra-platinum/)
- [PeleGreen](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/pelegreen/)
- [Trans Energy Global ](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/transenergyglobal/)
- [Anthesis South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/anthesis-south-africa/)
- [Carbon Calculated](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/carboncalculated/)
- [Africa Bank](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/africa-bank/)
- [CHEP South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/chep-south-africa/)
- [ERM](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/erm/)
- [Adcorp Group](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/adcorp-group/)
- [Heineken](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/heineken/)
- [SAB](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/sab/)
- [Unilever](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/unilever/)
- [Naspers](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/naspers/)
- [Coronation](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/coronation/)
- [Telkom](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/telkom/)
- [Philip Morris](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/philip-morris/)
- [Mediclinic](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/mediclinic/)
- [Gorden Institute](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/gorden-institute/)
- [Genesis](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/genesis/)
- [EY Cova](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/ey-cova/)
- [DP World](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/dp-world/)
- [Dolphin Bay](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/dolphin-bay/)
- [Capitec](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/capitec/)
- [Aurex](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/aurex/)
- [Astron Energy](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/astron-energy/)
- [Air Liquide](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/air-liquide/)
- [Woolworths](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/woolworths/)
- [Vodacom](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/vodacom/)
- [Toyota](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/toyota/)
- [Tongaat Hulett](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/tongaat-hulett/)
- [Thungela](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/thungela/)
- [Sun International](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/sun-international/)
- [Spar](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/spar/)
- [South32](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/south32/)
- [Shell](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/shell/)
- [Sea Harvest](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/sea-harvest/)
- [Sasol](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/sasol/)
- [Sappi](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/sappi/)
- [Santam](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/santam/)
- [Sanlam](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/sanlam/)
- [SAICA](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/saica/)
- [PWC](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/pwc/)
- [Prometium Carbon](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/prometium-carbon/)
- [PnP](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/pnp/)
- [Pepsico](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/pepsico/)
- [Old Mutal](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/old-mutal/)
- [Ninty One](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/ninty-one/)
- [Nedbank](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/nedbank/)
- [Motus](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/motus/)
- [Mondi](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/mondi/)
- [Mac Consulting](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/mac-consulting/)
- [Liberty](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/liberty/)
- [KPMG](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/kpmg/)
- [JSE](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/jse/)
- [Jonsson](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/jonsson/)
- [IDC](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/idc/)
- [FNB](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/fnb/)
- [Exxaro](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/exxaro/)
- [Eskom](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/eskom/)
- [Engen](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/engen/)
- [Discovery](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/discovery/)
- [Deloitte](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/deloitte-logo/)
- [De Beers](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/de-beers/)
- [Clicks](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/clicks/)
- [BCG](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/bcg/)
- [Barloworld](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/barloworld/)
- [Anglo American](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/anglo-american/)
- [AECI](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/aeci/)
- [Aspen](https://www.nbi.org.za/member/aspen/)

## Gallery

- [C-Suite Roundtable: Johannesburg - July 2026](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/c-suite-roundtable-johannesburg-july-2026/)
- [NBI 30-Year Celebratory Impact Event](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/nbi-30-year-celebratory-impact-event/) - 23 April 2026
- [EEPBIP-ESCO Awareness & Matchmaking Session – March 2026](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/eepbip-esco-awareness-matchmaking-session-march-2026/)
- [South Africa Climate Summit 2025](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/sa-climate-summit-2025/) - South Africa Climate Summit 2025
- [COP28](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/cop28-2/) - View Page
- [COP27](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/cop27/) - View Page
- [COP29](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/cop29/) - View Page
- [Membership Council Meeting 2025](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/membership-council-meeting/) - 6 August 2025
- [JET SEP Event](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/jet-sep-event/)
- [CPD4E](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/cpd4e/)
- [Thought Leadership Dialogue](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/thought-leadership-dialogue/)
- [COP23](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/cop23/) - Bonn, Germany 6 to 17 November 2017
- [NBI Events 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/nbi-events-2020/) - NBI/WBCSD Vision 2050 Refresh Regional Engagement: South Africa – Workshop: March 2020 NBI/WBCSD Vision 2050 Refresh Regional CEO Executive Dinner: South Africa – March 2020 Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the GCF Projects in SA – Event 3: Adaptation Finance – March 2020 NBI/Brand South Africa: An Investor’s Outlook on Brand South Africa – Cape
- [uMhlathuze](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/the-umhlathuze-water-stewardship-partnership-uwasp/) - The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) uMhlathuze Catchment Field Trip August 2016 Implementation of Projects 2017 to 2018
- [NBI Events 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/nbi-events-2018/) - SARVA Launch – Johannesburg: February 2018 The 4th Industrial Revolution & the Future of Work in SA: March 2018 Electric Vehicles on the Rise: March 2018 Approaches to Economic and Social Transformation: March 2018 SARVA Launch – Cape Town: April 2018 SARVA Launch – Durban: April 2018 Setting Meaningful Water Targets – Johannesburg: June 2018
- [COP24](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/cop24/) - Katowice, Poland 2 to 14 December 2018
- [NBI Events 2019](https://www.nbi.org.za/gallery/nbi-events-2019/) - NBI/Brand SA Event: An Investor’s Perspective on South Africa’s Investment Context – Johannesburg: February 2019 Dialogue: Understanding the Gender Pay Gap in SA – March 2019 NBI/Brand SA Event: An Investor’s Perspective on South Africa’s Investment Context – KZN: May 2019 TLS: A Culture of Inclusion to Drive Transformation and Unlock Innovation – May 2019

## Reports

- [Building an Inclusive and Responsive Skills Ecosystem for a Just Energy Transition](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/building-an-inclusive-and-responsive-skills-ecosystem-for-a-just-energy-transition/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2025](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2024-25/)
- [Analysis of The South African Wholesale Electricity Market and its Implications for Businesses and Municipalities](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/analysis-of-the-south-african-wholesale-electricity-market-and-its-implications-for-businesses-and-municipalities/)
- [South Africa's 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution: An opportunity to boost industrial competitiveness and attract investment](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/a-guide-to-climate-change-for-south-african-ceos-2-3/)
- [South Africa Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/south-africa-policy-recommendations-for-renewable-electricity/)
- [Gearing Transition Finance to Enable Social and Economic Inclusion](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/gearing-transition-finance-to-enable-social-and-economic-inclusion/)
- [The Ethical Supplier Understanding The South African SMME Ecosystem Through An Ethical Lens](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/the-ethical-supplier-understanding-the-south-african-smme-ecosystem-through-an-ethical-lens/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2024](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2024/)
- [Business Decision-Makers Guide: Renewable Energy in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/renewable-energy-in-south-africa/)
- [Powering Futures: Green Skilling Opportunity](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/a-guide-to-climate-change-for-south-african-ceos-2-2/)
- [A Guide to Climate Change for South African CEO’s](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/a-guide-to-climate-change-for-south-african-ceos-2/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2023](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2023/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2022](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2022/)
- [Decarbonising the South African Mining Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/decarbonising-the-south-african-mining-sector/)
- [A New Climate of Risk: How South African Businesses are Adapting to Climate Change](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/a-new-climate-of-risk-how-south-african-businesses-are-adapting-to-climate-change/)
- [CDP South Africa Water Executive Summary 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-south-africa-water-executive-summary-2017/)
- [Annual Integrated Report 2018/19](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/annual-integrated-report-2018-19/)
- [Benchmark Report Understanding the Private Sector's Approach to Anti-Corruption](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/benchmark-report-understanding-the-private-sectors-approach-to-anti-corruption/)
- [Decarbonising South Africa’s Power System](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/decarbonising-south-africas-power-system-3/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2020 – 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2020-2021/)
- [The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Shared Value Africa Initiative](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-and-shared-value-africa-initiative/)
- [Addressing Corporate Corruption in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/addressing-corporate-corruption-in-south-africa/)
- [Decarbonising the South African Transport Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/decarbonising-the-south-african-transport-sector-2/)
- [Decarbonising South Africa’s Heavy Manufacturing Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/decarbonising-south-africas-heavy-manufacturing-sector/)
- [Decarbonising the Agriculture, Forestry and Land use Sector in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/decarbonising-the-agriculture-forestry-and-land-use-sector-in-south-africa/)
- [A Guide to Implementing Social & Ethics Committee Requirements](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/a-guide-to-implementing-social-ethics-committee-requirements/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2011 - 2012](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2011-2012/)
- [South Africa's Net-Zero Transition](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/south-africas-net-zero-transition/)
- [It all hinges on Renewables](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/it-all-hinges-on-renewables/)
- [Financing South Africa's Just Transition](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/financing-south-africas-just-transition/)
- [Decarbonising South Africa’s Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/decarbonising-south-africas-chemicals-and-petrochemicals-sector/)
- [The Role of Gas in South Africa’s Path to Net-Zero](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/the-role-of-gas-in-south-africas-path-to-net-zero/)
- [Gender Equity in the Workplace](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/gender-equity-in-the-workplace/)
- [Gender Pay Gap Pilot 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/gender-pay-gap-pilot-2021/)
- [Gender Pay Gap Report 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/gender-pay-gap-report-2021/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2012 - 2013](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2012-2013/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2013 - 2014](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2013-2014/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2015 - 2016](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2015-2016/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2019 - 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2019-2020/)
- [NBI Green Economy Finance Project 2015](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/nbi-green-economy-finance-project-2015/)
- [NBI IAR 2016 to 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/nbi-iar-2016-to-2018/)
- [NBI Transformation Blueprint Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/nbi-transformation-blueprint-report/)
- [NDP Action Plan Final 2016](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/ndp-action-plan-final-2016/)
- [NDP Action Plan Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/ndp-action-plan-launch/)
- [NDP Project Background](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/ndp-project-background/)
- [Reimagining Africa’s Future Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/reimagining-africas-future-report/)
- [Strengthening South Africa's Water Services Authorities](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/strengthening-south-africas-water-services-authorities/)
- [THE NBI IAR 2016 - 2018 : Addendum](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/the-nbi-iar-2016-2018-addendum/)
- [Transparency in Corporate Reporting: South Africa 2020 (TRAC SA 2020)](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/transparency-in-corporate-reporting-south-africa-2020-trac-sa-2020/)
- [Unlocking Water Investment in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/unlocking-water-investment-in-south-africa/)
- [Water PPP Opportunities in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/water-ppp-opportunities-in-south-africa/)
- [Creating a Just and Equal South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/creating-a-just-and-equal-south-africa/)
- [Climate Finance Landscape Summary Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/climate-finance-landscape-summary-report/)
- [Climate Finance Landscape Detailed Report](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/climate-finance-landscape-detailed-report/)
- [CDP Water Report 2014](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-water-report-2014/)
- [CDP Water Executive Summary 2015](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-water-executive-summary-2015/)
- [CDP South Africa Water Report 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-south-africa-water-report-2018/)
- [CDP JSE 100 Report 2011](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-jse-100-report-2011/)
- [CDP JSE 100 Report 2010](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-jse-100-report-2010/)
- [CDP JSE 100 Report 2009](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-jse-100-report-2009/)
- [CDP JSE 100 Report 2008](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-jse-100-report-2008/)
- [CDP Executive Summary Report 2015](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-executive-summary-report-2015/)
- [CDP Climate Change Report 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-climate-change-report-2018/)
- [CDP Climate Change Report 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-climate-change-report-2017/)
- [CDP Climate Change Report 2016](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-climate-change-report-2016/)
- [CDP Climate Change Report 2014](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-climate-change-report-2014/)
- [CDP Climate Change Report 2013](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-climate-change-report-2013/)
- [CDP Climate Change Report 2012](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/cdp-climate-change-report-2012/)
- [Barriers and Solutions to Implementing Municipal Water PPPs](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/barriers-and-solutions-to-implementing-municipal-water-ppps/)
- [An Introduction to PPPs in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/an-introduction-to-ppps-in-south-africa/)
- [Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace.](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/understanding-the-experiences-of-lgbtqi-employees-in-the-workplace/)
- [Integrated Annual Report 2014 - 2015](https://www.nbi.org.za/report/integrated-annual-report-2014-2015/)

## Covid19

- [Water in the Time of the Coronavirus](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/water-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus/) - NBI Thought Leadership, 02 December 2020 Introduction The world is currently in the grips of a global pandemic with far-reaching consequences, including devastating effects on poverty, inequality and unemployment in South Africa. It is difficult to imagine how this context could be heightened by other difficulties. But indeed, the threat of an unfolding water crisis
- [THE SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES FOR THE GOOD OF SOUTH AFRICA!](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/the-south-african-breweries-for-the-good-of-south-africa/) - Mzansi’s biggest producer of alcohol beverages, The South African Breweries (SAB) is proud to unveil its collective response to supporting the fight against Covid-19 by helping to shield our heroes on the frontline of our defence as well as those most vulnerable during the lockdown period.The SAB’s efforts are undertaken by some of its beer
- [The Value of Mentors: Human Capital is a Precious Commodity](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/the-value-of-mentors-human-capital-is-a-precious-commodity/) - NBI Quick Brief, 15 May 2020 If you were to embark on a journey into unchartered territory, you would probably need a map. In the world of work, there are people who have already made these journeys and in whose footsteps others can follow. These people are called mentors. Recognising the value of mentorship,
- [FUTURISTS DESCRIBE “BIGGEST SOCIETAL SHIFT SINCE WW2”](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/futurists-describe-biggest-societal-shift-since-ww2/) - The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown of billions of people has unleashed the biggest societal shift since World War II, with repercussions likely to last. There will be much economic hardship but the changes will also include vast opportunities through massive rebuilding and the fast-tracking of new technologies, likely to take place in South Africa and around
- [ANALYSIS | Coronavirus will have long-term impacts for business leaders. Here are the top 5](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/analysis-coronavirus-will-have-long-term-impacts-for-business-leaders-here-are-the-top-5/) - As the Covid-19 crisis unfolds, the focus of business leaders and others has been on immediate responses and short-term time horizons. This is for good reason. Yet there are initial signs of how the crisis may be shaping longer-term assumptions about business and its context. The spread of the pandemic has brought to the fore the need for
- [Building Social Cohesion Strategies in Response to COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/building-social-cohesion-strategies-in-response-to-covid-19/) - NBI Thought Leadership, 31 July 2020 COVID-19 has changed our world, the way we live and the way we work. In a few short months, the world has started to accept that many aspects of our lives may not return to our previous ‘normal’. In many cases, a new normal means a departure from
- [Social Transformation: COVID-19 and the fight for equality in an unequal society](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/nbi-thought-leadership/) - NBI Thought Leadership, 28 April 2020 COVID-19 has caused unprecedented social and economic upheaval. As a result of endemic inequality, the daily consequences of this pandemic are being unequally experienced across South African society, with the marginalised in society baring the brunt of the negative consequences. It is no longer possible to deny that
- [Nedbank Payment Arrangements](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/nedbank-payment-arrangements/)
- [Clicks to open 268 more Covid vaccination sites in the coming weeks](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/clicks-to-open-268-more-covid-vaccination-sites-in-the-coming-weeks/) - Pharmacy retailer Clicks says its vaccination programme continues to gain momentum, having administered 596,180 vaccinations nationally by the end of August 2021 via 300 vaccination sites. Clicks said it plans to open a further 268 sites in the coming weeks, with 568 sites expected to be operating by the end of September 2021. “This will
- [Lockdown: Sun International donate perishable food from closed hotels](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/lockdown-sun-international-donate-perishable-food-from-closed-hotels/) - After Sun International decided to close its resorts and hotels during the Level 4 lockdown last week, the group has decided to use the time to make a difference in communities that have been devastated by the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sun International staff at 10 of the group’s properties have donated R160 000
- [B4SA Workstream Updates Copy](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/b4sa-workstream-updates-2-2/) - Dear B4SA and healthcare colleagues You will undoubtedly have followed developments over the past few days related to the South African COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and rollout programme. Colleagues will be aware that we established the B4SA vaccine platform to provide up-to-date information on bilateral and multilateral engagements with government, hopefully enabling businesses to respond to
- [Old Mutual partners with Netcare to open private vaccination centre in Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/old-mutual-partners-with-netcare-to-open-private-vaccination-centre-in-cape-town/) - Old Mutual joined forces with leading healthcare provider Netcare to open a private vaccination centre at the insurer’s campus in Pinelands, Cape Town. The facility will have an initial capacity of about 1 400 vaccinations per day, which will be ramped up to 3 000 vaccinations per day. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who officially
- [Clicks plans to expand Covid-19 vaccination sites](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/clicks-plans-to-expand-covid-19-vaccination-sites/) - Clicks says it is prioritising the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines at its stores across the country, and has to date administered more than 15,000 vaccines at its 60 retail pharmacy registered vaccination sites. The retail pharmacy chain said it has been working closely with the department of health and B4SA to support the national vaccination strategy
- [Nedbank supports SA’s final-year medical students with no-cost professional banking for 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/nedbank-supports-sas-final-year-medical-students-with-no-cost-professional-banking-for-2021/) - May 2021 - Covid-19 has impacted massively on all South Africans, but few people have experienced the challenges of the pandemic more acutely than our nation’s medical professionals and frontline workers. This is especially true for medical students who are in their final year of study and have had to contend with the extreme stress and
- [SAB Donates Medical Equipment to the Value of R25 million to Government!](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sab-donates-medical-equipment-to-the-value-of-r25-million-to-government/) - Johannesburg, South Africa (22 March 2021) – In an effort to support the local healthcare system, South African Breweries (SAB) has sponsored medical supplies worth R25 million to the Gauteng government.This critical helping hand will assist in replenishing the medical supplies which have been depleted due to COVID-19 peak demand and guarding against a potential resurgence
- [B4SA Workstream Updates](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/b4sa-workstream-updates-2/) - Dear B4SA and healthcare colleagues You will undoubtedly have followed developments over the past few days related to the South African COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and rollout programme. Colleagues will be aware that we established the B4SA vaccine platform to provide up-to-date information on bilateral and multilateral engagements with government, hopefully enabling businesses to respond to
- [Support for SMEs Critical for Post COVID Economic Recovery](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/support-for-smes-critical-for-post-covid-economic-recovery/) - Old Mutual Insure concentrates resources where they matter most. By Garth Napier, MD of Old Mutual Insure As Finance Minister Tito Mboweni grapples with the near-impossible task of balancing the country's books following the economic devastation of COVID-19 lockdowns on an already ailing economy, Old Mutual Insure has identified practical steps that are making a positive
- [B4SA Workstream Updates](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/b4sa-workstream-updates/) - Dear B4SA and healthcare colleagues You will undoubtedly have followed developments over the past few days related to the South African COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and rollout programme. Colleagues will be aware that we established the B4SA vaccine platform to provide up-to-date information on bilateral and multilateral engagements with government, hopefully enabling businesses to respond to
- [Liberty adapts its education benefits to the realities of the pandemic](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/liberty-adapts-its-education-benefits-to-the-realities-of-the-pandemic/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has for now, not only changed the way the traditional schooling system functions but the cost of education as well.With home-schooling becoming the norm, more parents are opting to pull their children out of traditional schooling and choosing full-time home-schooling rather, a trend previously frowned upon."This is the reality that we find
- [Standard Bank South Africa recognised globally as the top bank for supporting small businesses during Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/standard-bank-south-africa-recognised-globally-as-the-top-bank-for-supporting-small-businesses-during-covid-19/) - Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has received global recognition for its efforts and best practice in delivering critical financial relief and support to its small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.As the only financial services organisation in South Africa to be invited to participate as a
- [Vaccine Update](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/b4sa-extends-its-gratitude-to-all-healthcare-workers-in-south-africa/) - B4SA extends its gratitude to all healthcare workers in South Africa Vaccine Update Dear B4SA and healthcare colleagues You will no doubt have followed developments over the past few days related to the South African COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and rollout programme. Colleagues will be aware that the B4SA vaccine platform was established to provide the
- [Exxaro Launches Grootegeluk COVID-19 Community Support Initiatives](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/exxaro-launches-grootegeluk-covid-19-community-support-initiatives/) - As our country continues to be greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Exxaro, one of South Africa’s largest black-empowered resource companies, has implemented community support initiatives to aid host communities in these difficult times. Exxaro’s Grootegeluk mine – situated in Lephalale, realised the untold loss and devastation caused by the pandemic, continues to support its community
- [Discovery Health Medical Scheme Contributions Remain Unchanged Until July 1, 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/discovery-health-medical-scheme-contributions-remain-unchanged-until-july-1-2021/) - The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to quality health care, and we would like to make the start of 2021 a little easier for you.The contributions to all Discovery Heath Medical Scheme plans did not increase on January 1 2021, and will remain at the 2020 rate for the first six months
- [Anglo American Contributes up to US$30 Million Towards Global COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/anglo-american-contributes-up-to-us30-million-towards-global-covid-19-vaccine-roll-out/) - Anglo American is making available up to US$30 million of support towards the global roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines across its operational footprint. The nature of the contribution, consisting of cash and in-kind support, will differ by country based on the vaccine deployment models being adopted by, and the needs of, each country. Anglo American’s support
- [Sanlam’s Efforts to Help Communities and Rejuvenate the Economy in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sanlams-efforts-to-help-communities-and-rejuvenate-the-economy-in-the-wake-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - From contributing to relief efforts and supporting communities across their global footprint, Sanlam are in the serious business of helping clients grow and protect their wealth.The Covid-19 pandemic has posed serious challenges in the lives of many and has had a severe impact on our economy and livelihoods. Sanlam has always been passionate about supporting
- [5 000 handwashing units to be rolled out in City of Cape Town COVID-19 hotspots](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/5-000-handwashing-units-to-be-rolled-out-in-city-of-cape-town-covid-19-hotspots/) - NBI Quick Brief, 15 October 2020 Today, Global Handwashing Day, saw the commencement of 5 000 plastic bottle handwash units being rolled out across Cape Town’s informal settlements by the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Business for South Africa (B4SA) COVID-19 Water Working Group, in partnership with Astron Energy, local NGOs and the City of
- [ERM’s support on responses to the COVID-19 global pandemic](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/erms-support-on-responses-to-the-covid-19-global-pandemic/) - The COVID-19 virus is affecting communities and businesses on multiple continents, having a profound impact on people, markets and the global economy. Companies are deploying multi-faceted responses to the pandemic as it affects both human lives and business continuity.Along with taking measures within our own company, ERM is supporting these responses as an integrated partner
- [Sappi lends a helping hand to assist communities during Covid-19: Video](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sappi-lends-a-helping-hand-to-assist-communities-during-covid-19-video/) - When the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe at the beginning of 2020, it highlighted the plight of many of the more vulnerable communities, especially those situated in the rural areas of our country and in our neighbouring communities. With this in mind Sappi Southern Africa stepped in and donated scarce and essential items
- [IDC approves R746m in Covid-19 relief measures](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/idc-approves-r746m-in-covid-19-relief-measures/) - JOHANNESBURG – The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) on Monday announced the approval of R746 million in relief measures for a number of businesses as part of the government’s Covid-19 economic interventions. The IDC said R440.8m of the money had already been disbursed under three of its interventions: essential supplies, the distressed and the small industrial finance
- [Woolworths launches innovative face mask with Viroblock](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/woolworths-launches-innovative-face-mask-with-viroblock/) - Many South Africans are now appreciating the virtues of good design as we don face masks to go back to work and be out in public. Trouble getting them on, discomfort while wearing them, steamy spectacles and getting short of breath are some of the challenges we are facing as we strive to protect ourselves and
- [Santam pays out R950m in relief funds](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/santam-pays-out-r950m-in-relief-funds/) - Santam, South Africa's largest short-term insurer, said yesterday that it had already paid R950million in relief payments to support small and medium-sized commercial policyholders and businesses distressed as a result of Covid-19.Santam said it made a provision of R1.3billion in the six months to end June by estimating the exposure relating to policies with contingent
- [Funding the Future: Long-Term Solutions for Safe Water Access](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/funding-the-future-long-term-solutions-for-safe-water-access/) - NBI NewsFlash, 07 September 2020 Safe access to clean water can save lives. Providing viable handwashing solutions at scale is essential for public health. It is for these reasons that leading pump manufacturing company Grundfos - through its Foundation, the Poul due Jensen Foundation (PDJF) - has teamed up with the National Business Initiative (NBI),
- [Sasol Secunda | Making a difference and supporting fence-line communities during the coronavirus pandemic](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sasol-secunda-making-a-difference-and-supporting-fence-line-communities-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/) - South Africa has high socio-economic disparities with a great number of vulnerable communities. As a caring and responsible corporate citizen, Sasol recognises its duty to step up and show support for those in need. During the COVID-19 virus outbreak Sasol Secunda has reached out to its surrounding communities to be a force for good to
- [ToyotaReach affirms Toyota’s fight against the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa.](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/toyotareach-affirms-toyotas-fight-against-the-spread-of-covid-19-in-south-africa/) - In a nutshell, ToyotaReach – with funding to the tune of R15 million – affirms Toyota’s fight against the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa. We would also like to thank our business partners (CFAO SA, Cataler SA, Metair Investments, Toyota Boshoku SA, Toyoda Gosei SA, Advics SA and Eguchi Iwao SA) for their capital
- [Absa wins international award for its response to Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/absa-wins-international-award-for-its-response-to-covid-19/) - Absa Group, one of Africa’s leading diversified financial services groups, was recently awarded the Euromoney 2020 Excellence in Leadership in Africa Award as a result of their integrated Covid-19 response for their employees, clients and communities.Absa took home the award which recognises excellence in leadership on the Africa continent. The award looks at what corporates in the
- [Santam sets aside R1bn relief fund.](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/santam-sets-aside-r1bn-relief-fund/) - Santam has set aside a R1billion relief fund for potential business interruption claims from its policy holders.Santam said that it was not pressured to establish the fund, but wanted to do the right thing in the light of likely claims arising out of the Covid-19 interruptions, particularly for small businesses.Group chief executive Lizé Lambrechts yesterday
- [SPAR contributes massively with R12 million food parcels to vulnerable communities](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/spar-contributes-massively-with-r12-million-food-parcels-to-vulnerable-communities/) - The community-driven SPAR Group is adding to their drive to feed the nation during this disastrous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, not only through store driven initiatives, but as an organisation as well.SPAR has teamed up with the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa [CGCSA] and the Department of Social Development to provide food and
- [Sappi develops new, skin-friendly hand-sanitiser ingredient.](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sappi-develops-new-skin-friendly-hand-sanitiser-ingredient/) - Dissolving pulp and paper-based solutions company Sappi has launched a skin- and planet-friendly hand hygiene ingredient – Valida – which is based on cellulose and is intended to be used by hygiene product manufacturers in products like hand sanitisers.Sappi developed the ingredient in cognisance of the impact that the daily use of hygiene products can
- [FNB, The Unlimited Child partner in distributing masks in KZN](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/fnb-the-unlimited-child-partner-in-distributing-masks-in-kzn/) - As part of the KZN Maskathon initiative, FNB and RMB are facilitating the donation of masks to 80,000 families from vulnerable communities of the province.FNB has continued to partner with a non-profit organisation, The Unlimited Child, to distribute family mask packs via its validated network of early childhood development centres which include 1,200 creches in
- [Engen contributes further to fighting COVID-19, pledging R1m to FoodForward SA](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/engen-contributes-further-to-fighting-covid-19-pledging-r1m-to-foodforward-sa/) - Speaking following the official cheque handover in Cape Town, Khalid Latiff, Engen’s general manager: corporate strategy and communications, commended FoodForward SA for the incredible work they do addressing widespread hunger and food insecurity in South Africa.“As Engen, we are humbled to partner with FoodForward SA, who have escalated their already impressive food aid efforts following
- [BMW partners with SA, German govts in R76m project to upgrade hospitals](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/bmw-partners-with-sa-german-govts-in-r76m-project-to-upgrade-hospitals/) - German car maker BMW and the German government will assist in upgrading eight South African hospitals and four clinics in the fight against Covid-19, in a project valued at R76-million.BMW will contribute 2.7-million Euros, with the German government to add 1.6-million Euros.In a virtual signing ceremony on June 29, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, German Federal Minister
- [Responding to COVID-19: Using Simple Innovations to Save Lives](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/responding-to-covid-19-using-simple-innovations-to-save-lives/) - NBI Quick Brief, 26 June 2020 Across South Africa, millions of people live in impoverished conditions in informal settlements, without access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene. In partnership with Business for South Africa’s (B4SA) Water Working Group and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the National Business Initiative (NBI) has commenced with
- [Mondi donates 100 000 medical grade masks to frontline healthcare workers](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/mondi-donates-100-000-medical-grade-masks-to-frontline-healthcare-workers/) - Global packaging and paper group Mondi has donated 100 000 FFP3/N95 medical grade masks to protect frontline healthcare workers in KwaZulu-Natal from Covid-19.The much sought after medical grade masks were donated with the assistance of The Solidarity Fund to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health on June 15.The donation, at a cost of just under R10-million, is the result
- [How Nedbank Business Banking helps companies take on the COVID-19 challenge](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/how-nedbank-business-banking-helps-companies-take-on-the-covid-19-challenge/) - The COVID-19 pandemic presents major challenges for many South African businesses.The spread of the virus has disrupted supply chains and delayed payments by debtors, and various parties now battle to meet their contractual obligations.The virus has also influenced employees in both financial and psychological respects.Click here to learn more about Nedbank Business Banking.Moreover, the COVID-19
- [Ekurhuleni MMC for Water and Sanitation, Tiisetso Nketle, launches hand washing facilities to curb COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/ekurhuleni-mmc-for-water-and-sanitation-tiisetso-nketle-launches-hand-washing-facilities-to-curb-covid-19/) - NBI NewsFlash, 11 June 2020 The City of Ekurhuleni’s MMC for Water and Sanitation, Tiisetso Nketle, yesterday launched the Portable Hand Washing Facility project in Qalabosha Informal Settlement in Ekurhuleni. With water, sanitation and hygiene considered the best defence against the spread of COVID-19, the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) is tackling the pandemic head
- [Woolworths donates R700,000 worth of product to healthcare facilities](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/woolworths-donates-r700000-worth-of-product-to-healthcare-facilities/) - Woolworths has announced its donation of R700,000 worth of bedding and towels to public healthcare facilities in South Africa. As lockdown measures have started to ease the Department of Health is gearing itself up for the anticipated increase in Covid 19 patients which will result in a shortfall of bed linen at public health care
- [Sanlam launches urgent job-preservation initiative in response to COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sanlam-launches-urgent-job-preservation-initiative-in-response-to-covid-19/) - Sanlam Investments is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic through large-scale support of the recovery of South African companies, from small enterprises to corporates that employ a large number of people. Sanlam has committed R2.25 billion of its own capital to seed three funds with the core objective of preserving and creating jobs ̶ in a
- [Standard Bank, Sefa partner to help spaza shops](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/standard-bank-sefa-partner-to-help-spaza-shops/) - Standard Bank has partnered with the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) to help spaza shops operating under the constraints of the Covid-19 pandemic.The agency helps spaza shops secure government funding, which can then be used to buy stock from Sefa-approved wholesalers at discounted prices.Standard Bank recognises its role in helping small businesses as they play
- [Covid-19: FNB gives R4.2bn relief to clients](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-fnb-gives-r4-2bn-relief-to-clients/) - FNB adopted a different approach to its Covid-19 financial relief for clients compared with the other banks, by offering a three month break on loans, telecommunications and insurance premium agreements the bank had with clients, with emergency relief funding, and so far some R4.2 billion of relief has been made available to clients.This was according
- [Old Mutual provides isolation facility for Western Cape Covid-19 efforts](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/old-mutual-provides-isolation-facility-for-western-cape-covid-19-efforts/) - ld Mutual has handed over a fully refurbished quarantine and self-isolation facility to Premier Alan Winde and Transport and Public Works Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela today, which will be used in the Western Cape's fight against Covid-19. The company turned the former training centre and club house, located at the MuPine Golf Club in Pinelands into a
- [Transparency on pay could close the gap for women](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/transparency-on-pay-could-close-the-gap-for-women/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for progressive economic policies to address deep socio-economic inequalities in South Africa, including transparent pay reporting towards closing the persistent gender pay gap. Currently the gender pay gap sees South African women still earning up to 35% less¹ than men for doing the same work.If South Africa is
- [Vodacom IoT Solutions get people back to business safely](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/vodacom-iot-solutions-get-people-back-to-business-safely/) - Vodacom has created specific digital solutions to support businesses keep employees and customers safe and navigate their return to work post-lockdown.Businesses will have to make changes to their regular operations in order to open and stay safe. The government has set out strict and official guidelines for companies going back to work that include firm
- [AECI provides water infrastructure for Hammanskraal communities](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/aeci-provides-water-infrastructure-for-hammanskraal-communities/) - AECI has established a ‘filling station’ for the City of Tshwane to supply 40 000 ℓ of safe drinking water to the water-stressed Hammanskraal community amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative, which directly benefits 800 households and 5 000 people, will leverage an established AECI-sponsored borehole at the Phalesane Primary School. [...]
- [Committed to Communities](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/committed-to-communities/) - As SAB, we looked for opportunities to partner with government and be a leader in the fight against COVID-19. We heeded government’s call to come together and help others through these uncertain times and be a beacon of positivity and hope. We realised that we could do more, to not only benefit us as a
- [COVID-19 Special Addition Newsletter](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-special-addition-newsletter/) - We are now transitioning into level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown and our government has eased regulations, enabling more people working in key industries to return to work. If one factors in the economic and social effects of a prolonged closure against a deftly phased reopening of our economy, you could well argue that our country has done well thus far. Our government’s approach has been lauded across the globe as being among the best [...]
- [Transnet converts healthcare trains to bolster Covid-19 testing in underserviced areas](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/transnet-converts-healthcare-trains-to-bolster-covid-19-testing-in-underserviced-areas/) - State-owned Transnet’s corporate social investment unit Transnet Foundation has converted two of its healthcare trains, Phelophepa I and II, into mobile Covid-19 testing stations. The trains will be used to increase testing for Covid-19 in some underserviced areas in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The Solidarity Fund, together with the Transnet Foundation and the National Health Laboratory Service, has supplied testing kits and personal protective equipment to frontline healthcare staff
- [FirstRand's Vumela Fund and ProfitShare Partners assist SMEs in supplying essential items for Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/firstrands-vumela-fund-and-profitshare-partners-assist-smes-in-supplying-essential-items-for-covid-19/) - FirstRand’s Vumela Fund has committed an additional R25 million funding line to ProfitShare Partners (PSP) to support SMEs needing capital to supply essentials to fight Covid-19.PSP has been actively assisting a few SMEs since the start of lockdown to supply essential items, including the local manufacturing of hand sanitisers, face masks, other health personal protective
- [FNB assists 2300 small businesses with South African Future Trust funding](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/fnb-assists-2300-small-businesses-with-south-african-future-trust-funding/) - An estimated 2300 businesses have been signed up for the South African Future Trust (SAFT) funding scheme via FNB. According to the bank, These funds will enable 17367 employees to receive income for the next 3 months.FNB received more than 12000 qualifying SAFT applications from businesses who have been financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In
- [Sasol hands over Covid-19 supplies to City of Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sasol-hands-over-covid-19-supplies-to-city-of-johannesburg/) - JSE-listed Sasol on Wednesday donated 1 500 litres of hand sanitiser to the City of Johannesburg to be allocated to the most vulnerable facilities as part of its support for citizens across Gauteng during the Covid-19 crisis.The integrated chemicals and energy company brushed aside market woes, as the global energy market and oil price continues
- [FNB and Wesbank give payment breaks on 500,000 credit agreements](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/fnb-and-wesbank-give-payment-breaks-on-500000-credit-agreements/) - FNB and Wesbank have approved payment breaks on more than 500,000 credit agreements since the beginning of April.The banks have provided breaks or credit insurance assistance of more than R4.3bn for customers hit by Covid-19.FNB continued to scale up its support for businesses to help them manage the immediate effect of the lockdown, said CEO
- [Engen helps educate communities about Covid-19 through murals](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/engen-helps-educate-communities-about-covid-19-through-murals/) - South African oil company Engen has launched a campaign to support the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by educating local communities on safety measures to curb the spread of the virus.Under the drive, 35 spaza (informal convenience) shops across South Africa are being branded with educational murals to convey important messages on personal safety.The messages, in a
- [Absa grants Covid-19 payment relief to retail and business banking account holders](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/absa-grants-covid-19-payment-relief-to-retail-and-business-banking-account-holders/) - The Absa Group has granted payment relief of R5.8 billion to about 376000 account holders in its retail and business banking (RBB) division to help its clients to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak. Deputy chief executive of retail and business banking at Absa Bongiwe Gangeni said the cash-flow relief has been offered to the bank’s customers
- [FNB announces help via Covid-19 loan scheme](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/fnb-announces-help-via-covid-19-loan-scheme/) - First National Bank (FNB), a division of FirstRand, announced yesterday its clients could apply for a business loan through its Covid-19 loan scheme. The bank said it welcomed the president’s announcement of the R200 billion Covid-19 loan scheme, which would enable commercial banks to help businesses that were unable to meet their financial obligations during
- [Nedbank COVID-19 Response](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/nedbank-covid-19-response/) - From March 2020 we witnessed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on individuals, families, businesses, societies and countries as infection rates escalated around the world and in SA. In response to this, governments globally have implemented emergency measures to curb the spread of the virus. At Nedbank we have and continue to work tirelessly to
- [Old Mutual Partnering to Provide Care during COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/old-mutual-insure-sets-aside-r60m-towards-premium-relief-for-customers/) - Collaborating to flatten the curve as well as address some of the more challenging socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 has been a common theme amongst many players recently, even before the lockdown started. The Covid-19 crisis has intensified and accelerated our efforts to support the most vulnerable communities in our society. More than R50 million has
- [Old Mutual Insure sets aside R60m towards premium relief for customers](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/old-mutual-insure-sets-aside-r60m-towards-premium-relief-for-customers-2/) - Old Mutual Insure has set aside R60 million towards 15 percent motor premium discounts in April 2020 and 10 percent in May 2020 for qualifying personal lines customers to manage the financial fallout of Covid-19. Commercial and Agriculture customers who qualify will also receive a 10 percent motor premium discounts for both April 2020 and May
- [SA's hunger is everyone's problem - especially the well-fed](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sas-hunger-is-everyones-problem-especially-the-well-fed/) - In a crisis, the urgency of need must trump market barriers. Now more than ever business must come together and act to save the vulnerable among us, writes Mary-Jane Morifi, Tiger Brands’ Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer. Covid-19 has split our already divided economy down two lines: either you’re essential or you’re not. So
- [Standard Bank grants over R1 billion instalment relief to 150 000 clients](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/standard-bank-grants-over-r1-billion-instalment-relief-to-150-000-clients/) - Standard Bank South Africa revealed on Tuesday that it had granted relief to nearly 150 000 clients in need of financial support in the wake of the national lockdown amounting to more than R1 billion in instalment relief per month on the R44bn of total loans affected. The lender said in a statement that this
- [Woolworths allocates over R34m towards Covid-19 response](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/woolworths-allocates-over-r34m-towards-covid-19-response/) - Woolworths has announced a commitment of over R34 million to support a variety of initiatives to meet the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis in South Africa. While its fashion, beauty and homeware businesses are all under lockdown, Woolworths continues to deliver its essential food provision service across the country, putting a significant number of its
- [ANGLO AMERICAN BUSINESS UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/anglo-american-business-update-in-response-to-covid-19/) - Anglo American is today providing an update on the current status of its global operations, production guidance for 2020, and various actions it is taking across the business given the uncertainty surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anglo American Chief Executive, Mark Cutifani, said: “Ensuring the safety of our people, their families and our host
- [Nedbank announces new coronavirus financial relief measures – including help with home loans and overdrafts](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/nedbank-announces-new-coronavirus-financial-relief-measures-including-help-with-home-loans-and-overdrafts/) - Nedbank has expanded its relief measures and assistance for financially stressed clients to assist with overdrafts, home loans and certain waivers to merchants during the Covid-19 pandemic. The bank said that from April – June 2020, it will be offering clients that have an overdraft facility a temporary rebate. This rebate will be equivalent to
- [Covid-19: Santam to cut vehicle premiums by 20%, with further MiWay relief offered](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-santam-to-cut-vehicle-premiums-by-20-with-further-miway-relief-offered/) - JOHANNESBURG - Insurer Santam is to provide further financial relief for its customers following the extension of the national lockdown and will refund 20 percent of vehicle premiums paid this month for its clients. It also announced futher relief for customers of MiWay, a Santam subsidiary. Santam said yesterday in a statement that the new
- [Carbon Tax Payment Deadline Extended Due To COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/carbon-tax-payment-deadline-extended-due-to-covid-19/) - President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Tuesday night, announced a three-month delay in first carbon tax payments as part of an extensive set of financial measures worth R500 billion to help companies deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Where the payment deadline was originally set to be 31 July 2020, this has now been postponed to 31 October 2020.
- [Toyota reaffirms support during Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/toyota-reaffirms-support-during-covid-19/) - Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and other Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) affiliates across the world are rising to the challenges posed by Covid-19 as well as the government-imposed regional lockdown regulations, but there also plans in place to prepare business operations for when the situation returns to some semblance of normality. Some of the
- [Update on the NBI and Business for South Africa COVID-19 Working Group on Water and Sanitation](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/update-on-the-nbi-and-business-for-south-africa-covid-19-working-group-on-water-and-sanitation/) - NBI NewsFlash, 21 April 2020 The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Business for South Africa (B4SA) COVID-19 Working Group on Water and Sanitation (B4SA Water)* have launched an emergency water response in recognition that WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) is the first line of defence against the coronavirus. WASH is central to curbing the
- [Pick n Pay offers customers digital vouchers ranging from R50 to R1000](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/pick-n-pay-offers-customers-digital-vouchers-ranging-from-r50-to-r1000/) - Pick n Pay is now offering customers a new convenient way to purchase and send digital grocery vouchers to friends and loved ones. The vouchers are available through Webtickets or at any Pick n Pay Money counter. Vouchers values range from R50 up to R1000 and once purchased, customers can simply send the digital grocery voucher
- [BMW South Africa donates 40 000 high-grade masks to Gauteng govt](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/bmw-south-africa-donates-40-000-high-grade-masks-to-gauteng-govt/) - Responding to a call for help from the Gauteng Department of Health, BMW Group South Africa’s (BMW SA) has donated 40 000 protective respiratory (FFP2) face masks to the Gauteng government to assist health-service workers in their fight against Covid-19. FFP2 masks have a minimum of 94% filtration percentage and maximum 8% leakage to the inside.
- [Sappi starts production of essential medical items, donates to Solidarity Fund](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sappi-starts-production-of-essential-medical-items-donates-to-solidarity-fund/) - Pulp and paper producer Sappi Southern Africa has made available several donations of scarce items such as hand sanitiser, face masks, nutritional porridge and paper products, to reduce pressure on the national government’s resources, as well as to support the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic. Following countrywide shortages of hand sanitiser, Sappi’s Pretoria-based science
- [Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma on Coronavirus COVID-19 amended regulations](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/minister-nkosazana-dlamini-zuma-on-coronavirus-covid-19-amended-regulations/) - Government Ministers today presented amendments to the current lockdown restrictions as follows: Restaurants and takeaway establishments are to remain closed, and supermarkets open to sell essential goods. The new rules emphasise that the transport of alcohol is not allowed except where required for industries producing certain essential products such as hand sanitisers, disinfectants, soap etc. Essential
- [AECI’s response plan for COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/aecis-response-plan-for-covid-19/) - AECI established a task team in March 2020 to specifically manage the response to COVID-19. It is a pandemic having significant impact on people as well as business and economies throughout the world. In South Africa, a national state of disaster has been declared and the country entered lockdown on 26 March 2020. Various forms
- [Update from the BSA COVID-19 Working Group on Water and Sanitation](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/update-from-the-bsa-covid-19-working-group-on-water-and-sanitation/) - WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) is the first line of defence against the coronavirusThe Business for South Africa (B4SA) COVID-19 Working Group on Water and Sanitation (B4SA Water), in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) is supporting the COVID-19 response efforts of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and of local municipalities. The
- [Covid-19: One million litres of jet fuel to bring SA citizens home](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-one-million-litres-of-jet-fuel-to-bring-sa-citizens-home/) - In addition to donating the jet fuel, Sasol is also working with government in responding to the significant increase in demand for hygiene products.Sasol has donated a million litres of jet fuel to support the government’s efforts to repatriate hundreds of South Africans stranded in foreign countries due to the closing of borders as a
- [Discovery says members can apply to pay for medical aid from their savings account](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/discovery-says-members-can-apply-to-pay-for-medical-aid-from-their-savings-account/) - Discovery has informed its medical aid scheme members they can apply to have their monthly fees paid for from their medical savings account. “For members who are on health plans with a medical savings account (MSA), Discovery Health Medical Scheme will allow members with a sufficient MSA balance to use their positive balance to pay
- [Clicks directors to donate a third of their salaries to Solidarity Fund](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/clicks-directors-to-donate-a-third-of-their-salaries-to-solidarity-fund/) - Clicks Group is the latest large retailer to announce the donation of a portion of senior management's salaries towards the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement released by the health and beauty retailer, Clicks Group said that its three executive directors, CEO Vikesh Ramsunder, CFO Michael Fleming and human resources director Bertina
- [Woolworths launches drive-through click and collect shopping service](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/woolworths-launches-drive-through-click-and-collect-shopping-service/) - Woolworths has a launched new contactless drive-through service, allowing shoppers to order online and collect without leaving their car.The group said that its first trial of the service was officially held at its Durbanville Food Store over the Easter weekend.“During these last few weeks, we have been focused on putting in place all the necessary
- [Vodacom donates 20000 smartphones and 100TB of data to Department of Health](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/vodacom-donates-20000-smartphones-and-100tb-of-data-to-department-of-health/) - Vodacom Group will donate 20000 smartphones plus 100 terabytes of data and 10 million voice calls minutes to the National Department of Health to support efforts in combating the spread of Covid-19 in South Africa. The devices and data will be used by frontline health workers to collect and transmit data in real time for
- [MTN bosses give up a third of their salaries as part of R250 million coronavirus relief plan.](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/mtn-bosses-give-up-a-third-of-their-salaries-as-part-of-r250-million-coronavirus-relief-plan/) - MTN’s top executives will donate a third of their salaries as part of the company’s R250 million relief package in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the group said in a statement on Wednesday (15 April). “We believe it is the responsibility of all organisations to assist where they can during the pandemic,” said Mcebisi Jonas,
- [COVID-19: A Blueprint for Collaboration on an Unprecedented Scale](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/a-blueprint-for-collaboration-on-an-unprecedented-scale/) - NBI Quick Brief, 14 April 2020 It is in times of crisis that we are asked to question the accepted status quo and seek solutions outside the normal ambit of business as usual. In this vein, the COVID-19 pandemic poses a unique challenge to both business and government to do things differently, with both parties
- [Business For SA: Update And Support For Lockdown Extension](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/business-for-sa-update-and-support-for-lockdown-extension/) - “….. we will draw on our strengths: our abundant natural resources, our advanced infrastructure, our deep financial markets, our proven capabilities in information and communication technology, and the depth of talent among our people. We will draw on our proven capacity for innovation and creativity, our ability to come together in a crisis, and our
- [SASSA Grant Payment Date Changed.](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sassa-grant-payment-date-changed/)
- [IDC COVID-19 Funding Interventions](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/idc-covid-19-funding-interventions/) - Recent unprecedented global developments have had an immense impact on South Africa. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have suddenly found ourselves in uncharted waters. Although it’s too early to quantify the impact of the pandemic, many analysts believe that the global economy is headed for a downward spiral – barely 12 years after the
- [Old Mutual is giving R10,000 free cover to all healthcare workers](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/old-mutual-is-giving-r10000-free-cover-to-all-healthcare-workers/) - Old Mutual is making R4 billion worth of cover available to approximately 430,000 registered healthcare workers across South Africa. Unlike with traditional cover offered, this is neither a product nor a policy and no premiums will be recovered on it, the group said in a statement on Wednesday (8 April). “We were compelled to respond
- [Lockdown: PnP launches same-day grocery delivery](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/lockdown-pnp-launches-same-day-grocery-delivery/) - More than 70 stores already part of collaboration with alcohol delivery app. The Grocery Essentials app offers contactless same-day delivery with an online tracking facility for R60. Image: Supplied In the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown, supermarket giant Pick n Pay (PnP) is upping the ante in South Africa’s online retail game, by launching a
- [Tiger Brands Foundation supports beneficiary communities during lockdown](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/tiger-brands-foundation-supports-beneficiary-communities-during-lockdown/) - The Tiger Brands Foundation has distributed 6000 food hampers in communities where its beneficiary schools are located. The organisation provides in-school breakfast at over 100 non-fee paying schools across South Africa. “This is a very critical time for the country, and our learners specifically. Some of our learners come from food insecure families and we
- [Woolworths bosses are giving up a third of their salaries to pay staff extra during the coronavirus lockdown](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/woolworths-bosses-are-giving-up-a-third-of-their-salaries-to-pay-staff-extra-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown/) - Woolworths has published a trading statement outlining how Covid-19 and the country’s lockdown are currently affecting its business. The group said that the impact of the virus is being felt across all markets in which it operates ,and it is now ‘considering strategic options’ to best mitigate the impacts of the crisis and to ensure
- [FNB offers additional help to assist SMEs with alternative funding](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/fnb-offers-additional-help-to-assist-smes-with-alternative-funding/) - FNB has committed to helping small businesses with alternative funding support, critical business support resources, links to various government resources and private funding initiatives. the bank has launched a portal under the “Covid-19 – For My Business” menu on the FNB App or Online Banking, where SME customers in need of help can register their
- [Illovo SA steps up fight against Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/illovo-sa-steps-up-fight-against-covid-19/) - Illovo Sugar Africa is responding to the Covid-19 outbreak by reconfiguring its medical infrastructure to deal directly with any potential Covid-19 infection within its own business, or the surrounding communities. Commemorating World Health Day on 7 April, the sugar producer announced how it has converted its existing medical infrastructure to zero-in on combating the outbreak
- [C-19 TERS benefit: what you need to know](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/c-19-ters-benefit-what-you-need-to-know/) - One of the measures that is designed to provide relief to employers and employees is the C-19 TERS benefit. On 3 April 2020, the Minister of Employment and Labour issued a revised Directive under the Disaster Management Regulations that will regulate these benefits. In addition, the benefits are subject to the terms of the memorandum
- [SA lockdown - Assisting small businesses and employees through tax system](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sa-lockdown-assisting-small-businesses-and-employees-through-tax-system/) - The effect of South Africa's Covid-19 lockdown on businesses and their employees will be harsh, so the government will be taking several steps to support individuals and small businesses.Firstly, support will be given to people whose livelihoods will be affected by the 21-day lockdown through a special dispensation for companies that are in distress because
- [Unpacking the UIF Benefit in response to Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/unpacking-the-uif-benefit-in-response-to-covid-19/) - In the wake of the announcement of the national shutdown, the Minister of Employment and Labour has announced the introduction of measures in response to coronavirus (Covid-19) and its impact on UIF contributors. There has also been the establishment of a Rapid Response Teams to be deployed to each province to assist companies with processing
- [Catalyst Solutions: COVID-19 Relief Measures](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/catalyst-solutions-covid-19-relief-measures/) - COVID-19 RELIEF MEASURES A number of relief measures were announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 23 March 2020 with more information on the specific workings of each made available over the course of the past two weeks. The majority of available relief measures are allocated and set aside to benefit “Small Business”. Catalyst would however like
- [From the desk of the President, Monday, 6 April 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/from-the-desk-of-the-president-monday-6-april-2020/) - Dear Fellow South African, One thing we have learnt about the coronavirus over the last three months is that it does not respect borders. It has spread across Asia, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa. Distinctions of wealth, poverty, nationality, race and class have been rendered meaningless as infections grow in developed and developing countries
- [A letter from our CEO](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/8133-2/) - Our first week of national lockdown and I am sure that many of you (like me) have found yourselves in situations that we could never have imagined. Whilst the lockdown is neither straightforward nor easy; I can assure you that we are doing everything in our power to make sure that those stores remaining open
- [Gender-Based Violence in a time of COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/gender-based-violence-in-a-time-of-covid-19-2/) - NBI NewsFlash, 3 April 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic, various organisations that work towards eradicating Gender-Based Violence have spoken out on the possibility of increased rates of domestic violence. In times of crisis, women are faced with disproportional domestic responsibilities, financial instability, and limited access to reproductive healthcare services. Research
- [COVID-19 Macro-economic consequences for developing countries](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-macro-economic-consequences-for-developing-countries/) - Presentation by Ricardo Hausmann“Just when developing countries need to manage the pandemic, most have seen their fiscal space evaporate,” says Professor Ricardo Hausmann, one of the world’s leading experts on what drives economic growth, especially in developing countries.Hausmann provides an excellent analysis of the macro-economic implications of COVID-19 as well as recommendations for developing countries
- [Cometh the hour, Cometh the Call for Collaborative Action Against COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/cometh-the-hour-cometh-the-call-for-collaborative-action-against-covid-19/) - Facing unprecedented times globally, this COVID-19 challenge calls for focus, creative thinking, cooperation and collaborative action. COVID-19 is impacting us all, in all walks of life, to the core and dramatically demonstrates our inter-connectivity and interdependence. It is profoundly challenging human health and the human spirit. From a business point of view, this is a defining
- [Water quality, sanitation and hygiene in light of COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/water-quality-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-light-of-covid-19/) - NBI Thought Leadership, 3 April 2020 Water Research Commission (WRC) dialogue on water quality, sanitation and hygiene in light of COVID-19 COVID-19 transmission The upheaval as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is unprecedented in recent history. In response, the world is battling to come to terms with the system level shifts required to
- [Nedbank pledges R12m to help alleviate the Covid-19 pandemic](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/nedbank-pledges-r12m-to-help-alleviate-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - JOHANNESBURG – Nedbank has committed to helping alleviate hunger and provide emergency relief to the most vulnerable South African communities during the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that has gripped the country and the world at large. In response to the pandemic, Nedbank has pledged a R12 million donation in aid of hunger relief efforts, and
- [Tiger Brands](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/tiger-brands-2/) - What NBI Member Company Tiger Brands is doing in response to COVID-19: Hand sanitizers Our basket of products hasn’t included hand sanitizers before. Now watch Yann Trevian, MD of our Home and Personal Care division speak about the high-quality alcohol-based hand sanitizers produced for all our staff and their families, especially colleagues who are working
- [Discovery and Vodacom now offer free online coronavirus screening and consultations to all South Africans](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/discovery-and-vodacom-now-offer-free-online-coronavirus-screening-and-consultations-to-all-south-africans/) - Discovery and Vodacom have launched a new platform which will make online coronavirus screening and consultations available to all South Africans. The platform provides easy access for all South Africans to a Covid-19 risk tool and will allow you to immediately schedule healthcare professional consultations and get advice,the companies said. “The Covid-19 risk assessment and
- [Santam announces insurance and financial assistance measures for Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/santam-announces-insurance-and-financial-assistance-measures-for-covid-19/) - The Santam Group says it will make R200 million available as Covid-19 relief for clients, suppliers, and to contribute to the government’s Solidarity Fund. The group said it will also try to help to flatten the coronavirus curve through additional Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives, while assisting its employees to deal with the impact of
- [The Green Book provides access to information in support of the COVID-19 response](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/the-green-book-provides-access-to-information-in-support-of-the-covid-19-response/) - In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, the Green Book is providing access to information to assist with risk and vulnerability mapping and analysis. The team has created vulnerability indicators in support of identifying high-risk areas in our country, considering health susceptibility and transmission potential.The information provided includes:Population distribution.Informality hotspots.National economic vulnerability.National socio-economic
- [Sasol Foundation offers free online education resources during lockdown](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/sasol-foundation-offers-free-online-education-resources-during-lockdown/) - As a response to the global coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, The Sasol Foundation has opened its online education resources and textbooks platform to all learners and parents free of charge. Called Siyavula, the online education platform is usually a pay subscription service but has been made available to all South Africans free of charge during this
- [African Development Bank launches record breaking $3 billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/african-development-bank-launches-record-breaking-3-billion-fight-covid-19-social-bond/) - The African Development Bank (AAA) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies. The Fight Covid-19 Social bond, with a three-year maturity, garnered interest from central banks and official institutions, bank treasuries, and asset managers
- [How COVID-19 is affecting the work of local government sustainability officers](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/how-covid-19-is-affecting-the-work-of-local-government-sustainability-officers/) - Nontsundu Ndonga in uMhlathuze, South Africa, is now requiring all applications to the planning department to be completed online to eliminate the need for in-person consultations.Chris Castro in Orlando, Florida, USA, has had to postpone all of the city’s in-person Earth Day activities.Lotte Suveri, in Turku, Finland, has put all their social media campaigns about
- [World Bank](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/world-bank/)
- [WASH is our first line of defence against COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/wash-is-our-first-line-of-defence-against-covid-19/) - NBI NewsFlash, 1 April 2020 Water Research Commission (WRC) dialogue on water quality, sanitation and hygiene in light of COVID-19 Water access is at the centre of the South African COVID-19 response. South Africa’s densely populated areas that lack piped water or adequate handwashing facilities are at increased risk of COVID-19 transmission. Reducing transmission requires
- [Pick n Pay rolls out perspex screens at till points to prevent the spread of Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/pick-n-pay-rolls-out-perspex-screens-at-till-points-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19/) - Perspex screens are being rolled out at all Pick n Pay till points countrywide as preventative measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. According to the retailer, the transparent screens – mounted at the till and situated between cashiers and customers – have already been installed in over 300 stores and are being rolled
- [FirstRand establishes R100m Pandemic Intervention Relief Effort](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/firstrand-establishes-r100m-pandemic-intervention-relief-effort/) - JSE-listed financial services group FirstRand yesterday established a R100 million South African Pandemic Intervention and Relief Effort (Spire) fund to assist the government and its partners in mitigating the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. The group said Spire was funded by the FirstRand Foundations, FNB and RMB and was working closely with the Solidarity Response
- [Africa: Johnson & Johnson Announces a Lead Vaccine Candidate for COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/africa-johnson-johnson-announces-a-lead-vaccine-candidate-for-covid-19/) - Landmark New Partnership with U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; and Commitment to Supply One Billion Vaccines Worldwide for Emergency Pandemic Use Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) today announced the selection of a lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate from constructs it has been working on since January 2020; the significant expansion of the
- [Vodacom and Department of Social Development to support victims of gender-based violence during the national lockdown](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/vodacom-and-department-of-social-development-to-support-victims-of-gender-based-violence-during-the-national-lockdown/) - Local gender experts and activists expect a steep rise in the number of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases during the 21-day national lockdown declared by government in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus. Vodacom, in partnership with the Department of Social Development (DSD), are operating a GVB Command Centre that is run by highly
- [COVID-19 – Letter from Shameel](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-letter-from-shameel/) - Many of you are facing new challenges as the country puts measures in place to limit the spread of CoronaVirus (COVID-19). It will take a huge collective effort to help government and society cope with this situation so we wanted to inform you of the measures that Vodacom is putting in place to keep you confidently
- [COVID-19 Payment Relief Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-payment-relief-programme/) - Absa launches extensive COVID-19 payment relief programmeRelief for consumer, business banking and wealth customersBespoke solutions for corporate and business banking clientsAdditional administration fees waivedTo allow benefits to reach more customers, those who can pay are encouraged to continue paymentsProgramme applies to all Absa markets, subject to legislation, regulations and conditions applicable in each countryAs South
- [Woolworths donates R500 000 to support medical workers](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/woolworths-donates-r500-000-to-support-medical-workers/) - Woolworths and its community loyalty programme MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet have donated R500 000 to the Gift of the Givers Foundation to support medical workers with protective wear and equipment. The retailer on Tuesday issued a statement indicating that it had partnered with Gift of the Givers as it is a recognised partner in government's Covid-19
- [How ABB is helping to tackle the coronavirus crisis](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/how-abb-is-helping-to-tackle-the-coronavirus-crisis/) - Having led several industrial companies over the course of my career, I can truly say that the job of running a business has changed almost beyond recognition in recent weeks. Since I took over as CEO of ABB on March 1, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, affecting the lives of billions of people, and
- [FNB's three-month payment holiday, R100m for Covid-19 pandemic relief](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/fnbs-three-month-payment-holiday-r100m-for-covid-19-pandemic-relief/) - FNB on Monday announced relief for its customers whose incomes have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic - no installment payments on personal loans, home loans and car loans for April, May and June, with those amounts to be paid off over time with a “preferential” interest rate and no added fees. “That’s about 45%
- [Standard Bank offers payment holiday to customers earning R7,500 or less](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/standard-bank-offers-payment-holiday-to-customers-earning-r7500-or-less/) - Standard Bank customers earning R7,500 or less will receive three months' instalment relief on their personal accounts — provided they are not in arrears — within days. The announcement was made by the bank on Sunday as part of its efforts to help customers navigate their financial commitments as Covid-19 makes an impact on the
- [South Africa challenged to ‘Stay In’ but also to ‘Reach Out’](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/south-africa-challenged-to-stay-in-but-also-to-reach-out/) - A new initiative aims to maintain important human connections while we are social distancing at homeJohannesburg, 30 March 2020: Today South Africans woke up to the realities of a first Monday morning in lockdown. None of the usual routines apply and the big ‘quiet’ feels strange to us all. In these challenging and unprecedented times
- [Distell to Supply Sanitisers to Vulnerable Communities](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/distell-to-supply-sanitisers-to-vulnerable-communities/) - Distell, Africa’s leading producer and marketer of spirits, fine wines, ciders and ready-to-drinks (RTDs), today announced that it will begin producing hand sanitisers and other hygienic products at its production facilities as part of its efforts to help curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Our priority as Distell – right now and always
- [Old Mutual pledges R50-million towards comprehensive COVID-19 response](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/old-mutual-pledges-r50-million-towards-comprehensive-covid-19-response/) - Old Mutual Limited today announced that it would be pledging R50-million toward a comprehensive COVID-19 response, in partnership with government, business, labour and civil society. This relief package would primarily be channeled towards educational initiatives that address both immediate and emerging needs across the sector, brought about by the impact of COVID-19. The business has,
- [Discovery’s support for you during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/discoverys-support-for-you-during-the-nationwide-covid-19-lockdown/) - On Monday evening, President Ramaphosa announced wide-reaching and important measures to ensure that South Africa is best-positioned to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. The steps announced are critical to “flatten the curve” and reflect global best practice in how we, as a nation, address the challenge. As Discovery, our core purpose of making people healthier and
- [WATCH: How food security can be maintained while fighting Covid-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/watch-how-food-security-can-be-maintained-while-fighting-covid-19/) - Tiger Brands CEO Noel Doyle talks to Business Day TV about panic buying and food security Sanitisers, toilet paper and canned foods — these are some of the items that are flying off retail shelves. How could panic buying affect food security? Read More Here
- [Letter from our Director,  Advice for Entrepreneurs, the African Economy, and Corporates Embracing Tech](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/letter-from-our-director-advice-for-entrepreneurs-the-african-economy-and-corporates-embracing-tech/) - Dear USB communityWe have entered a critical phase in attempts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus in South Africa. You have received information on how we had to adapt our original plans to continue with our academic programmes. The situation has compelled us to suspend our activities until 16 April, with a review as
- [COVID-19 Rapid Crisis Response Checklist](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/covid-19-rapid-crisis-response-checklist/) - The COVID-19 outbreak demands immediate action—leaders have to do what’s right to protect people, customers, and companies. Use BCG’s checklist to ensure team health and safety, business strength, financial resilience, and execution clarity during a crisis. Read More
- [The NBI and BUSA COVID-19 Water Task Team, 27 March 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/the-nbi-and-busa-covid-19-water-task-team/) - NBI NewsFlash, 27 March 2020 The NBI and BUSA COVID-19 Water Task Team has commenced with an emergency water response to combat the coronavirus. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has identified about 2 000 communities that have no water services to facilitate hand washing to reduce the risk of infection and has
- [What the NBI is doing in response to COVID-19](https://www.nbi.org.za/covid19/what-the-nbi-is-doing-in-response-to-covid-19/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) fully supports the national effort to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Africa. We stand behind the message delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 15 March 2020. We also entirely support organised business in its commitment to support the Government at this critical time. To confirm,

## Events

- [Operation Vulindlela II: Unlocking Business Participation in South Africa’s Reform Agenda](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-operation-vulindlela-ii-unlocking-business-participation-in-south-africas-reform-agenda/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting an online member engagement with the Presidency on Operation Vulindlela (OV) II, an important opportunity for our member companies to gain insight into the next phase of this national reform programme and understand how business can contribute to its implementation. This session follows the appointment of the National Business Initiative (NBI) by the
- [Bridging the Skills Gap for ESCOs and EPC Practitioners to Accelerate South Africa’s Just Energy Transition](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/bridging-the-skills-gap-for-escos-and-epc-practitioners-to-accelerate-south-africas-just-energy-transition/) - You are invited to participate in a stakeholder engagement workshop convened by the National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP). The session will bring together key industry, regulatory and training participants to engage on the current energy efficiency landscape, emerging skills requirements, and opportunities to strengthen workforce readiness for South Africa’s energy transition.
- [NBI C-Suite Roundtable: Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-c-suite-roundtable-johannesburg/) - South Africa’s business landscape is being reshaped by geopolitical volatility, energy insecurity, climate pressures, technological disruption and shifting investor expectations. At the same time, opportunities in sustainable growth, climate finance and skills transformation are redefining competitiveness and long-term value creation. As a strategic partner to business for over 30 years, the National Business Initiative (NBI)
- [Activating Water Stewardship Through the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/activating-water-stewardship-through-the-international-water-stewardship-standard-aws-standard/) - Water security is no longer a future concern, it is already affecting communities, businesses, cities, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical Join the National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship
- [Practical Complementarity between SBTN and TNFD](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/practical-complementarity-between-sbtn-and-tnfd/) - Nature loss is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, posing systemic risks to economies, societies and businesses. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report consistently identifies biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse among the top global long-term risks, with increasing recognition that nature degradation threatens supply chains, access to raw materials, water security, food systems and macroeconomic stability.
- [Nature Action Accelerator: Module 4 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-4-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/) - South Africa is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries - yet its ecological systems are increasingly under pressure from climate change, land use change and economic activity. With the Global Biodiversity Framework (including Target 15) calling on business to assess, reduce and disclose nature-related risks and impacts, the role of the private sector is now central
- [C-Suite Roundtable: Shaping South Africa’s Sustainable  Future Collectively](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/c-suite-roundtable-shaping-south-africas-sustainable-future-collectively/) - South Africa and the global economy are at a critical inflection point. Systemic risks - energy insecurity, water scarcity, unemployment and inequality - are no longer peripheral risks. They threaten business resilience, competitiveness and long-term value. Global pressures including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), investor expectations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and climate targets are also reshaping
- [Nkangala district municipality Just Transition project launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nkangala-district-municipality-just-transition-project-launch/) - South Africa stands at a critical moment in its development journey as the country works to balance economic growth, energy security, climate commitments and inclusive development. For regions such as Mpumalanga, the Just Transition presents both a significant challenge and a unique opportunity to reimagine local economic growth, strengthen resilience and unlock sustainable investment opportunities for communities
- [Accelerating Corporate Action on GBV – Women’s Equality: Digital Access and Rights to Expression We-Dare Repository Event](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-corporate-action-on-gbv-womens-equality-digital-access-and-rights-to-expression-we-dare-repository-event/) - We are pleased to invite you to join a high-level engagement focused on strengthening the private sector’s collective contribution to addressing Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. About the We-Dare Network The We-Dare Network is an international, multi-stakeholder partnership bringing together researchers, companies, NGOs, policymakers, and practitioners united in the mission to eradicate GBV. Through collaboration,
- [Project Close Out Event: Collective Climate Action with the Private Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/project-close-out-event-collective-climate-action-with-the-private-sector/) - South Africa’s industrial sector is at a critical turning point facing rising climate risks, energy constraints and increasing pressure to decarbonise, while also unlocking new opportunities for competitiveness and green growth. We are pleased to invite you to a special event marking the end of our project focused on industrial decarbonisation and corporate climate adaptation
- [Nature Action Accelerator: Module 3 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-3-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/) - South Africa is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries - yet its ecological systems are increasingly under pressure from climate change, land use change and economic activity. With the Global Biodiversity Framework (including Target 15) calling on business to assess, reduce and disclose nature-related risks and impacts, the role of the private sector is now central
- [High-Level Roundtable - Social Justice for Business: Framing Inclusion and Economic Participation](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/high-level-roundtable-social-justice-for-business-framing-inclusion-and-economic-participation/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the Social Justice Initiative (SJI), is pleased to invite you to attend a high-level roundtable discussion titled: Social Justice for Business: Framing Inclusion & Economic Participation. This curated session will bring together leaders from business, civil society and academia to engage in a bold, constructive dialogue on what it will take to achieve meaningful
- [NBI Member Only Event - Carbon Markets in Practice: What Companies Need to Know](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-only-event-carbon-markets-in-practice-what-companies-need-to-know/) - Global carbon market negotiations under the Paris Agreement are moving from rule-setting to real-world implementation, while voluntary carbon markets face growing scrutiny around integrity and impact. In South Africa, these developments intersect with updated regulation under phase two of the carbon tax, evolving guidance on offsets, and broader national objectives linked to decarbonisation, industrial development, and a just transition.
- [INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator: Module 2 - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-2-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/) - South Africa is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries - yet its ecological systems are increasingly under pressure from climate change, land use change and economic activity. With the Global Biodiversity Framework (including Target 15) calling on business to assess, reduce and disclose nature-related risks and impacts, the role of the private sector is
- [Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising  Match-Making Networking Session](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-eepbip-esco-awareness-raising-match-making-networking-session/) - The Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings and Infrastructure Programme (EEPBIP) will host an awareness-raising and match-making networking session for Energy Services Companies (ESCOs). EEPBIP is a programme spearheaded by the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) in partnership with the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), the National Business Initiative (NBI), and Deutsche Gesellschaft
- [INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature-Positive Business](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-nature-action-accelerator-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature-positive-business/) - South Africa is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries - yet its biodiversity is under increasing pressure from climate change, land-use change and economic activity. With the Global Biodiversity Framework (including Target 15) calling on business to assess, reduce and disclose nature-related risks and impacts, the role of the private sector is now central to achieving
- [INVITATION Exploring South Africa’s New Energy, Critical Minerals, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-exploring-south-africas-new-energy-critical-minerals-manufacturing-and-logistics-frontier-a-northern-cape-provincial-government-showcase/) - The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy, Critical Minerals, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” The Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province, rooted in mining and agriculture, to a national and regional leader
- [White Paper Event March 2026](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/white-paper-event-march-2026/) - Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI), are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform, hosted by Exxaro. Why This Matters Now: Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue - it sits at the heart of investment risk, infrastructure
- [The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-road-to-cop31-opportunities-for-business-collaboration/) - COP31 is headed to Türkiye this year and will be held in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026. The National Business Initiative (NBI) is pleased to invite you to join The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration Webinar on 19th March 2026. This will be a strategic engagement designed to position key stakeholders for meaningful participation at COP31,
- [Unpacking the South African Wholesale Electricity Market for Business and Municipalities](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/join-the-gauteng-water-action-lab-a-focus-on-the-city-of-ekurhuleni-building-water-resilience-together/) - Understanding Market Participation, Roles and Engagement Pathways South Africa’s electricity market reform is entering a critical implementation phase with the operationalisation of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which represents a fundamental transition towards a competitive, transparent, and rules-based market structure. This transition is designed to improve competition and efficiency, restore reliability, re-allocate risks,
- [NBI AGM Membership Council 2026](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-agm-membership-council-2026/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to attend its AGM Membership Council Meeting on Thursday, 26 February 2026. This annual meeting is a key governance moment for the NBI, providing Members with the opportunity to engage on the organisation’s performance, strategic direction and leadership going forward. We are pleased to welcome Sikhulekile Duma, Portfolio
- [Thought Leadership Session: Water Footprint in Action: Strengthening Climate-Resilient Business with Science-Driven Approaches](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-water-footprint-in-action-strengthening-climate-resilient-business-with-science-driven-approaches/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in collaboration with Water Footprint Implementation (WFI) and the Water Footprint Network (WFN), is pleased to invite you to a strategic Thought Leadership Session, the 4th in our water stewardship series, focussing on enhancing climate resilience through science-based water stewardship. About the Session Water risks—including scarcity, pollution, and regulatory pressure—are intensifying. As the impacts of climate
- [Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening Whistleblowing Mechanisms for SMMEs](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/multi-stakeholder-roundtable-on-strengthening-whistleblowing-mechanisms-for-smmes/) - On behalf of the European Union’s Enhancing Accountability Programme – Technical Assistance Facility (TAF), in partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI), we are pleased to invite you to a validation roundtable to inform practical reforms that will make whistleblowing safer and more effective for South African SMMEs. The session forms part of TAF’s ongoing technical assistance process, in partnership
- [Local Power, Local Industry: Breaking Through Barriers](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/local-power-local-industry-breaking-through-barriers/) - Following our first workshop held in August 2025, the National Business Initiative (NBI), supported by GIZ, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern.
- [MEMBER ONLY EVENT: Carbon Tax in South Africa for Beginners and Seasoned Practitioners](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/carbon-tax-in-south-africa-for-beginners-and-seasoned-practitioners/) - The Carbon Tax Act was finalised and set for implementation on January 1, 2019 after many years of consultation and debate in South Africa. Since then, the Climate Change Act has been passed, which requires the development of sector level Carbon Budgets and alignment between South Africa’s various policy frameworks and climate governance. In 2024,
- [Implementing Solutions to Build Skills for JET Programmes and Projects](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/implementing-solutions-to-build-skills-for-jet-programmes-and-projects/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), through the Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP), together with the Centre for Researching Education and Labour (REAL) at the University of the Witwatersrand and with support of the Just Energy Transition (JET) Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Presidency, invites you to participate in two collaborative sessions to develop practical and actionable solutions to ensure the skills required to implement
- [Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Seminar](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-efficiency-and-energy-management-seminar/) - The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI), the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, invite you to a 2-day Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Seminar taking place in the Ekurhuleni region. The seminar will
- [Innovation as an enabler to improve water-use efficiency in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/innovation-as-an-enabler-to-improve-water-use-efficiency-in-south-africa/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for our next online Thought Leadership Session which will explore water-use efficiency from different perspectives: policy, tools, innovation, and corporate member experience in implementing operational efficiency measures. During this discussion we will explore how cutting-edge technologies, smart policies and new ways of thinking can transform
- [NBI Advisory Council for Environment and Society (ACES)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-advisory-council-for-environment-and-society-aces/) - The Advisory Council for Environment and Society (ACES) is a platform for NBI member companies and experts to collaborate, share knowledge and shape South Africa’s sustainability journey. If your organisation is not yet an ACES member, we invite you to join and be part of the conversation. Participation is open to all NBI member companies.
- [Launch of the WeDare GBV Repository for the  Private Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-the-wedare-gbv-repository-for-the-private-sector/) - Dear Valued Stakeholder, The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU), is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to
- [Local Power, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/local-power-local-industry-aligning-heavy-manufacturing-with-the-transmission-development-plan/) - Dear Valued Stakeholder, The National Business Initiative (NBI),GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa's heavy manufacturing sector. South Africa's energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an
- [Roundtable Discussion Collective Action for Local Government Reform Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-discussion-collective-action-for-local-government-reform-review-of-the-1998-white-paper-on-local-government/) - Dear Valued Stakeholder, You are invited to a pivotal Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government, hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). The Roundtable is supported by Border-Kei Chamber of Business and Absa Group Limited. DCoG gazetted a Discussion
- [Skilling for a Just Energy Transition: Optimising the labour market to unlock investment into Renewable Energy (RE) value  chains in the Western Cape](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/skilling-for-a-just-energy-transition-optimising-the-labour-market-to-unlock-investment-into-renewable-energy-re-value-chains-in-the-western-cape/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the University of Cape Town and Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) are pleased to invite you to a discussion on leveraging local investment in the Renewable Energy (RE) value chains to unlock demand for skills and employment, in support of a Just Energy Transition
- [Bold and Collaborative Effort to Tackle Youth  Employability and Build an Inclusive Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/bold-and-collaborative-effort-to-tackle-youth-employability-and-build-an-inclusive-economy/) - Join us for a focused discussion on advancing youth employment, green skills, and inclusive economic growth. South Africa’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals a deepening youth unemployment crisis felt most sharply by young women and youth in historically marginalised communities. In regions like Mpumalanga - central to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition - the shift
- [Thought Leadership Session: A deep dive into Net Positive Water Impact and practical lessons from select  water stewardship journeys in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-a-deep-dive-into-net-positive-water-impact-and-practical-lessons-from-select-water-stewardship-journeys-in-south-africa/) - As global water stress intensifies, corporate responsibility in water stewardship has never been more critical. Climate change, water scarcity and declining water quality continue to place pressure on businesses, yet water stewardship remains unevenly implemented with only partial uptake across sectors. The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for an upcoming Thought
- [Launch of the RE100-NBI South African Policy  Recommendations on Renewable Electricity](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-the-re100-nbi-south-african-policy-recommendations-on-renewable-electricity/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Climate Group’s RE100 campaign are pleased to invite you to attend an in-person launch of the South African Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity (SAPRs). Why Should You Attend? The advancement of South Africa’s power sector is a critical national priority. In particular, the rapid ramp up of renewable energy
- [Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-discussion-on-the-review-of-the-1998-white-paper-on-local-government/) - You are invited to attend a pivotal Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government, hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). DCoG gazetted a Discussion Document for public comment on 10 April 2025, setting out some questions for final comments
- [Accelerating The Jet Skilling For Employment Programme (JET SEP) Through Partnership With the African Development Bank (AfDB)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-the-jet-skilling-for-employment-programme-jet-sep-through-partnership-with-the-african-development-bank-afdb/) - We wish to inform you that the partnership launch will now be held online via Zoom to allow for greater participation. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you virtually. The National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are pleased to invite you to celebrate the launch of a
- [Unlocking Ethical Business Growth:  Join the Launch of the Ethical Supplier Project](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-ethical-business-growth-join-the-launch-of-the-ethical-supplier-project/) - In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, ethical practices and accountability are the cornerstone of sustainable growth and societal trust. Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, yet they often face systemic barriers to participating in ethical procurement and compliance frameworks. Without equitable access to knowledge and resources, these challenges
- [Achieving Water Resilience through Water Stewardship](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/achieving-water-resilience-through-water-stewardship/) - Water is increasingly recognised as a critical resource for business continuity, community well-being, and ecosystem health. Yet, with the mounting pressure from climate change, water scarcity and quality challenges, many organisations still face difficulties in managing their water use sustainably. How Can Organisations Not Only Mitigate Risks but also Become Leaders in Water Resilience and
- [RE100-NBI Member Webinar on South Africa Policy  Recommendations for Renewable Electricity](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/re100-nbi-member-webinar-on-south-africa-policy-recommendations-for-renewable-electricity/) - As part of the Renewable Ambition in South African Electricity (RAiSE) project expansion, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Climate Group have partnered under the RE100 campaign to develop localised policy recommendations aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of Renewable Electricity (RE) in South Africa. The Webinar Will Cover: Introduction to the RE100-NBI South Africa Policy
- [Invitation: Launch of the Western Cape Government’s new climate and economic  development partnership with the National Business Initiative](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-launch-of-the-western-cape-governments-new-climate-and-economic-development-partnership-with-the-national-business-initiative/) - A public-private collaboration to support sustainable development, inclusive value chains and pathways to job opportunities The Western Cape Government (WCG) and National Business Initiative (NBI), with support from Danish Industry (DI), cordially invite you to attend the signing of a partnership agreement to drive inclusive economic development for the Just Transition in the province, on
- [Gearing Transition Finance to Enable Economic and Social Inclusion](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gearing-transition-finance-to-enable-economic-and-social-inclusion/) - In a world where capital is abundant, the true challenge lies in unlocking it to drive meaningful climate solutions that promote both economic and social inclusion.
- [Invitation: Building Agility into Jet Skilling](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-building-agility-into-jet-skilling/) - Join us on Monday, 28 October 2024 for the National Business Initiative (NBI) JET Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP) thought leadership event, where we will spotlight the collective strides made towards equipping South Africa’s workforce for the energy transition.
- [Resilience and Adaptation - Building Capacity Through Applicable Private Sector Tools](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/resilience-and-adaptation-building-capacity-through-applicable-private-sector-tools/) - The world is at a critical moment. As the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement revealed at COP28, we are falling behind on our target to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The time for action is now, with businesses playing a pivotal role in safeguarding not just our environment but our future economies.
- [Implementing Demand-Led Skilling through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/implementing-demand-led-skilling-through-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training-colleges/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Absa are collaborating to demonstrate a model of vocational skills development aligned to skills demand in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The model aims to respond to the urgent need to address youth unemployment and enable economic inclusion by working on both the demand and supply side, unlocking demand
- [Green Finance Taxonomy Expansion Webinar Series: Developing and Applying the GFT](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-finance-taxonomy-expansion-webinar-series-developing-and-applying-the-gft/) - In April 2022, the South African National Treasury launched the Green Finance Taxonomy (GFT) version 1 for South Africa, which serves as a catalogue that defines a minimum set of assets, projects and sectors as eligible to be defined as "green" or environmentally friendly. The Taxonomy also includes the listing of standards that define economic
- [Thought Leadership Session (TLS) - The role of business in South Africa’s emerging renewable electricity landscape Copy](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-tls-the-role-of-business-in-south-africas-emerging-renewable-electricity-landscape-2/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), Climate Group, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), have partnered to establish the RAiSE (Renewables Ambition in South African Electricity) Hub to unlock the power of corporate procurement and generation of renewable energy in South Africa. RAiSE is excited to invite you to
- [Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Bridging the Gender Energy Gap - Youth & Women Empowerment](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-bridging-the-gender-energy-gap-youth-women-empowerment/) - The impact of Climate Change and the imperative for a Just Energy Transition are undeniable. However, these effects weigh differently on various segments of society, including men, women, youth, and marginalised groups. The energy sector has been widely recognised as one of the least diverse industries. Fostering active and inclusionary engagement and participation with communities
- [Pride in Belonging Edu-Series Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/pride-in-belonging-edu-series-launch/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) has produced six short videos as part of our Pride in Belonging Edu-Series, which focuses on the belonging of LGBTQIAP+ employees in the workplace. In 2020, the NBI’s Social Transformation unit concluded research on Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace. By understanding these experiences, companies are in
- [CEO Thought Leadership Dialogues: Courageous Leadership | Woolworths Inclusive Justice Initiative](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogues-courageous-leadership-woolworths-inclusive-justice-initiative/) - 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. The NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue Series is an influential virtual engagement platform for business leaders. It provides an opportunity
- [Co-creating Opportunity Dialogue: Public and Private Sector Collaboration in a Post Local Government Election Context](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/co-creating-opportunity-dialogue-public-and-private-sector-collaboration-in-a-post-local-government-election-context/) - 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. This 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
- [Just Transition Pathways Report Launch: AFOLU Sector Decarbonisation and The Role of Gas for a Just Transition Reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/just-transition-pathways-report-launch-afolu-sector-decarbonisation-and-the-role-of-gas-for-a-just-transition-reports/) - We are excited to announce the release of the next two report chapters from the Just Transition Pathways research project: The AFOLU Sector Decarbonisation Pathway Report The Role of Gas for a Just Transition Report This project is a partnership between the National Business Initiative (NBI), Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Boston Consulting
- [Just Transition Pathways Project: Public release of the mining sector and the petrochemicals and chemicals sector decarbonisation reports](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/just-transition-pathways-project-public-release-of-the-mining-sector-and-the-petrochemicals-and-chemicals-sector-decarbonisation-reports/) - 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. The National Business Initiative (NBI) launched the
- [Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue - Cultivating Bold Young Leadership for the Future](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-cultivating-bold-young-leadership-for-the-future/) - Why is it important to cultivate bold young leaders? The 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. The National Business Initiative (NBI) developed the
- [CEO Dialogue: Gender Diversity and Women Empowerment in the Workplace](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-dialogue-gender-diversity-and-women-empowerment-in-the-workplace/) - 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. The NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue Series is an important virtual engagement for business leaders. It is an
- [Thought Leadership Session (TLS) - The role of business in South Africa’s emerging renewable electricity landscape](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-tls-the-role-of-business-in-south-africas-emerging-renewable-electricity-landscape/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), Climate Group, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), have partnered to establish the RAiSE (Renewables Ambition in South African Electricity) Hub to unlock the power of corporate procurement and generation of renewable energy in South Africa. RAiSE is excited to invite you to
- [POSTPONED: CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: ‘Boardroom Dancing’ – Catalysing a Transformative Narrative for Corporate Leadership](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-boardroom-dancing-catalysing-a-transformative-narrative-for-corporate-leadership/) - PLEASE NOTE Due to unforeseen circumstances, this dialogue is being postponed. A new date will be communicated in due course. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for our upcoming CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: ‘Boardroom Dancing’ – Catalysing a Transformative Narrative for Corporate
- [NBI Member and Business Briefing: Unpacking the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (Jet IP)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-and-business-briefing-unpacking-the-just-energy-transition-investment-plan-jet-ip/) - South Africa has committed to shifting from one of the most carbon-intensive economies in the world to a leading net- zero, resilient economy. However, for this to happen, the country needs to rapidly transition its energy outlook. At the United Nations main climate change conference (COP27) on 7 November 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the
- [Notification: Postponement of Event - Thought Leadership Dialogue: Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/https-www-nbi-org-za-wp-content-uploads-2022-12-notification-postponement-of-event-thought-leadership-dialogue-partnering-against-money-laundering-and-corruption-in-south-africa-and-the-subregion-pd/) - Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, we have taken the decision to postpone the Thought Leadership Dialogue: Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion event. The event will now take place on the 21st of February 2023. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. “Corruption is a complex barrier to
- [Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Business Without Borders](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-business-without-borders/) - Regional integration is often seen as an important mechanism for driving economic growth and development in the South African Development Community (SADC) region. However, within regional supply and trade value chains, women, youth and the LGBTIQIA+ community are the most vulnerable to barriers due to factors such as the gap in trade financing, gender disparities,
- [Towards Unprecedented Changes in South Africa’s Power Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/towards-unprecedented-changes-in-south-africas-power-sector/) - As the energy transition to net zero by 2050 commences in South Africa’s power sector, it is fundamental that we explore how the finance sector can facilitate and scale this important process. Central to this approach is how key financial actors and institutions will finance and manage the new renewable energy market. Financing the expansion
- [Global Forces of Change and their Effects on Sustainability](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-forces-of-change-and-their-effects-on-sustainability/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting an important dialogue exploring key sustainability issues and trends, within South Africa and globally, providing highly practical insights into how businesses can embed sustainability. This Sustainability Dialogue will share the latest international and South African insights on the journey to integrating sustainability into businesses practices, including global regulatory
- [The importance of partnerships to solve pressing climate and Just Transition related challenges in Africa: Exploring case studies of partnerships and investment opportunities emerging from Just Transition plans and projects in each participating country](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-importance-of-partnerships-to-solve-pressing-climate-and-just-transition-related-challenges-in-africa-exploring-case-studies-of-partnerships-and-investment-opportunities-emerging-from-just-transi/) - “I deeply believe that COP27 is an opportunity to showcase unity against an existential threat that we can only overcome through concerted action and effective implementation.” ~ President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt Climate change is one of the greatest threats to our global economy but tackling it is also one of the world’s biggest economic
- [Re-imagining Africa’s Just Transition to a sustainable and inclusive net-zero and climate resilient future: How are participating countries framing their Just Transitions, setting climate ambition, and what is the role of business?](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/re-imagining-africas-just-transition-to-a-sustainable-and-inclusive-net-zero-and-climate-resilient-future-how-are-participating-countries-framing-their-just-transitions-setting-climate-ambi/) - “I deeply believe that COP27 is an opportunity to showcase unity against an existential threat that we can only overcome through concerted action and effective implementation.” ~ President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt Climate change is one of the greatest threats to our global economy but tackling it is also one of the world’s biggest economic
- [Feedback from Africa Climate Week: What are the key challenges, opportunities and debates surrounding climate action and Just Transitions on the continent and their relevance for business in Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/feedback-from-africa-climate-week-what-are-the-key-challenges-opportunities-and-debates-surrounding-climate-action-and-just-transitions-on-the-continent-and-their-relevance-for-business-in-africa/) - “I deeply believe that COP27 is an opportunity to showcase unity against an existential threat that we can only overcome through concerted action and effective implementation.” ~ President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt Climate change is one of the greatest threats to our global economy but tackling it is also one of the world’s biggest economic
- [Green Finance Taxonomy Expansion Webinar Series: The GFT and ESG Disclosure](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-finance-taxonomy-expansion-webinar-series-the-gft-and-esg-disclosure/) - In April 2022, the South African National Treasury launched the Green Finance Taxonomy (GFT) version 1 for South Africa, which serves as a catalogue that defines a minimum set of assets, projects and sectors as eligible to be defined as "green" or environmentally friendly. The Taxonomy also includes the listing of standards that define economic
- [Green Finance Taxonomy Expansion Webinar Series: Panel Discussion on International Taxonomy Trends and Lessons for South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-finance-taxonomy-expansion-webinar-series/) - In April 2022, the South African National Treasury launched the Green Finance Taxonomy (GFT) version 1 for South Africa, which serves as a catalogue that defines a minimum set of assets, projects and sectors as eligible to be defined as "green" or environmentally friendly. The Taxonomy also includes the listing of standards that define economic
- [Thought Leadership Series: The Impact of the Gender Pay Gap](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-impact-of-the-gender-pay-gap/) - The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns have aggravated women’s plight both economically and socially. The latest unemployment statistics indicate that the factors affecting women’s pay are institutional, systemic, and intersectional. According to the data, women are disproportionally enduring the brunt of job losses, inequalities both in the workplace and society, and moreover are also faced
- [Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa Q&A Drop-in](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-qa-drop-in/) - Do you have questions related to the Climate Finance Accelerator? Please join the CFA SA team for a virtual Q&A Drop-in meeting on Thursday, 4th of August between 10:00 – 13:00 on Zoom. Feel free to use this time to pose any questions you may have about the programme or application process. A member of
- [Driving Economic Inclusion and Addressing Youth Unemployment through the IRM Hubs](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/driving-economic-inclusion-and-addressing-youth-unemployment-through-the-irm-hubs/) - The Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative seeks to expand employment and career progression opportunities for young people across the industrial economy. Addressing the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa requires a collaborative approach that extends beyond labour absorption in the formal sector. The IRM Initiative acknowledges that supporting growth-oriented entrepreneurial activity is a key
- [Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa 2022 Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-2022-launch/) - Unlocking investment and innovative technology are key enablers for South Africa’s transition to a net zero economy by 2050. We successfully launched the Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa in 2021 and we are pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 CFA South Africa programme. The main objective of the CFA South Africa programme is to improve
- [Reflecting on the Zondo Commission of Inquiry: Lessons for the Private Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/reflecting-on-the-zondo-commission-of-inquiry-lessons-for-the-private-sector/) - The National Business Initiative’s (NBI) work on Building Trust and Accountability aims to reimagine South Africa as a society and economy built on trust. We do this by strengthening ethics and governance in the Private Sector, enhancing the capacity for responsible business practices and accountability. In turn, this strengthens the relationship between Business and broader
- [NBI COP27 Roadshow Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-cop27-roadshow-launch/) - Calling South African Business to be part of the UN Climate Conference in Egypt, as Africa takes centre stage at COP27 The last UN Climate Conference, COP26, was highly successful for South Africa, showcasing the country’s enhanced climate ambition, enabled by collaborative action between government, business, and other key actors. South Africa’s enhanced climate ambition
- [Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Women in Sports](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-women-in-sports/) - Research and first-hand experiences show us that the persistent challenges faced by women in sports are closely linked to gender inequality. For our latest Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue, we are exploring the impact of gender equity for Women in Sports. Nurturing talent and skill in the sporting sector in South Africa is multifaceted. Success for the
- [NBI Webinar: Adaption Finance Event 2020 - Event 4: Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-webinar-adaption-finance-event-2020-event-4-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-based-adaptation/) - Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa” The 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
- [NBI Online Event: Energy Management, Crises and Competitiveness](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-online-event-energy-management-crises-and-competitiveness/) - 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: Reducing individual utility bills; Decreasing backup generation needs and up-front
- [Online Launch of the NBI Just Transitions Pathways Project](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-launch-of-the-nbi-just-transitions-pathways-project/) - 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
- [NBI Online Event: ACA SA - Innovative collaborations to drive our climate-smart economic recovery](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/canbi-online-event-aca-sa-innovative-collaborations-to-drive-our-climate-smart-economic-recovery/) - 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
- [Online NBI Thought Leadership Series: Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-nbi-thought-leadership-series-nature-based-solutions-for-water-security/) - 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. In this work we set out to understand how businesses currently engage with the natural infrastructure that underpins their water
- [6 Online Workshops in October/November 2020: Developing a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-workshop-developing-a-green-finance-taxonomy-for-south-africa/) - “Stakeholder engagements to inform the development of a Green Finance Taxonomy for South Africa” 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 a national Green Finance Taxonomy. This is one of the key
- [TLS: Organisational Culture Driven by a Values-Based Leadership](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-organisational-culture-driven-by-a-values-based-leadership/) - “VALUES-BASED LEADERS CREATE AND LEAD VALUES-DRIVEN COMPANIES THAT ARE ENERGIZED, EQUIPPED AND ORGANIZED TO ACHIEVE POWERFUL GOALS.’’ Context: South 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
- [CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: Gender-Based Violence – How Leadership Can Make a Difference](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-gender-based-violence-how-leadership-can-make-a-difference/) - 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
- [Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa – Phase 2 Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-private-sector-involvement-in-the-green-climate-fund-projects-in-south-africa-phase-2-launch/) - 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. This NBI-SANBI collaboration is designed to help identify areas of vulnerability, areas where our companies are working on adaptation projects already and
- [Business Leadership for a Sustainable Future: WBCSD Vision 2050 Refresh Webinar](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-leadership-for-a-sustainable-future-wbcsd-vision-2050-refresh-webinar/) - 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. Vision 2050 was a landmark report issued a decade ago, focused on opportunities for business to help unlock the
- [Gauteng Water Alliance 2020 Meeting](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gauteng-water-alliance-2020-meeting/) - 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
- [Insights into the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) by Cas Coovadia](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/insights-into-the-economic-recovery-plan-erp-by-cas-coovadia/) - 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
- [Alliance for Climate Action Countdown Event](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/alliance-for-climate-action-countdown-event/) - 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 The 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
- [CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: How Inclusive Organisations Drive a High Performance Culture](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-how-inclusive-organisations-drive-a-high-performance-culture/) - 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. The NBI’s CEO Dialogue Series is an important virtual engagement for business leaders. It is an opportunity
- [Transparency in Corporate Reporting 2020: Report Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/transparency-in-corporate-reporting-2020-report-launch/) - 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. This important benchmarking study used an objective questionnaire to
- [Unlocking Corporate Procurement to Drive South Africa’s Renewable Electricity Transition Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-corporate-procurement-to-drive-south-africas-renewable-electricity-transition-launch/) - 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. A renewable electricity revolution is underway across the globe. This transition to renewable based electricity is a gamechanger for
- [Building climate leadership and action in the lead up to UN Climate Change Conference, COP26 in Glasgow](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/building-climate-leadership-and-action-in-the-lead-up-to-un-climate-change-conference-cop26-in-glasgow/) - 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. The year 2021
- [Unpacking the Just Transition in developed and developing country contexts from the perspectives of business and labour](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/) - 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
- [Enhancing NDC Ambition and the Importance of Private Sector Participation](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/enhancing-ndc-ambition-and-the-importance-of-private-sector-participation/) - 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
- [COP26 South African Pavilion Roadshow Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cop26-south-african-pavilion-roadshow-launch/) - Demonstrating government and business ambition and credibility, as well as positioning South Africa as an attractive low-carbon investment destination Climate 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,
- [Developing Decarbonisation Pathways for Industry to Inform a Just Transition in South Africa Aligned to Net Zero by 2050](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/) - 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. The NBI and IDDRI are working to support individual businesses
- [Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Solidarity in the Workplace](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-solidarity-in-the-workplace/) - Why are Intergenerational Leadership Dialogues crucial for achieving solidarity in the workplace? Achieving 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. The National Business Initiative (NBI) has
- [Launch of WBCSD’s Vision 2050: Time to Transform](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-wbcsds-vision-2050-time-to-transform/) - 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. The world faces three critical challenges: the
- [The public release of the Power Sector Decarbonisation Report from the NBI Just Transition Pathways project - Our future is renewable](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/) - 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. Background: South
- [Race to Zero Dialogues: Finance Day](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/race-to-zero-dialogues-finance-day/) - “Market Mechanisms to Drive Transition in Developing Countries, South Africa” We 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. The High-Level Champions for Global Climate Action
- [uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) Partners Platform](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/umhlathuze-water-stewardship-partnership-uwasp-partners-platform/) - The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) invites you to join our annual interactive virtual Partner’s Platform meeting on 19 July. UWASP is a recognised example of good water stewardship practice in South Africa, serving as a coordination hub for collective action across the uMhlathuze region. UWASP’s approach is collaborative, with all partners working to identify
- [UWASP: Virtual Partners Platform Meeting](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/uwasp-virtual-partners-platform-meeting/) - 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. This 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
- [CEO Dialogues: Nation Building in the Time of a Crisis | How Deliberate & Conscious Leadership is Driving the Social State of the Nation](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/) - 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. The NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue Series is an influential virtual engagement
- [Thought Leadership Series: The State of Transformation](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-state-of-transformation/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a Thought Leadership Series Dialogue on Transformation to unpack where South Africa is in addressing inequality and inequity. This Thought Leadership Series dialogue builds on the previous one that looked at businesses’ contribution in driving economic and social transformation. Our contributors will explore the journey South Africa has
- [CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: “Yesterday’s Lessons, Today’s Leadership, and Tomorrow’s Impact"](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-yesterdays-lessons-todays-leadership-and-tomorrows-impact/) - CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: “Yesterday’s Lessons, Today’s Leadership, and Tomorrow’s Impact” South Africa is grappling with several critical issues such as inequality, stagnant economic growth and the increasing cost of living, with the impacts of these challenges severely affecting marginalised communities. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these issues, resulting in a greater divide across society.
- [Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue - Mental Health at Work](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-mental-health-at-work/) - The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant psychological impact on the workplace over the last three years. The mandatory lockdown, social distancing policies, isolation periods, transition from the office environment to remote working, and the uncertainty around job security, have all impacted employees' mental health. Destigmatising mental illness and mental health in the workplace is
- [Climate Pathways and Just Transition for South Africa Report Launch – Energy Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-pathways-and-just-transition-for-south-africa-report-launch-energy-sector/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), have explored over the past two years, pathways to achieve a net-zero economy within a fair share carbon budget, and in the process lift people out of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. We are now proud to announce the launch
- [7th Annual Water Stewardship Conference - Online](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/7th-annual-water-stewardship-conference-online/) - We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 7th Annual Water Stewardship Event, taking place virtually, over two consecutive days this year: 23rd November 2021: 9:00am to 1:00pm (SAST) 24th November 2021: 9:00am to 1:30pm (SAST) This year’s topic “Water Stewardship in Action: A Journey to Economic Recovery”, will unpack the robust governance required to ensure a sustainable economic
- [Collectively Growing Township Economies: An opportunity to create bridges between the formal and township economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/collectively-growing-township-economies-an-opportunity-to-create-bridges-between-the-formal-and-township-economy/) - 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
- [Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-finance-accelerator-south-africa-launch/) - 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
- [Launch of Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-transformation-blueprint-for-south-african-companies/) - Why is it important to develop a Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies? Recent 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,
- [Envisioning South Africa’s Just Transition and Climate Pathways - Realising opportunities for the Youth](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/envisioning-south-africas-just-transition-and-climate-pathways-realising-opportunities-for-the-youth/) - 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
- [Gender Pay Gap Report Launch 2021](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gender-pay-gap-report-launch-2021/) - What would it mean to pay women fairly for the value of their work? This 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
- [Construction Action Lab: Enterprise Development, Skills Development and Youth Employability in the Township Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/construction-action-lab-enterprise-development-skills-development-and-youth-employability-in-the-township-economy/) - 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
- [Unlocking a Just Transition for South Africa - Opportunities for Green Jobs, Industries and Climate Resilience](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-a-just-transition-for-south-africa-opportunities-for-green-jobs-industries-and-climate-resilience/) - 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
- [Addressing Economic Inclusion through Skills Development and Youth Employability in the Township Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/addressing-economic-inclusion-through-skills-development-and-youth-employability-in-the-township-economy/) - 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: Unlock opportunities in IRM
- [Consultation on the City of Johannesburg’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) with Business Stakeholders and the Alliance for Climate Action South Africa](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/) - 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
- [NBI Membership Council Meeting October 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-membership-council-meeting-october-2020/) - 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
- [Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/understanding-the-experiences-of-lgbtqi-employees-in-the-workplace/) - 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. Transformation efforts are multifaceted as they require systemic and
- [NBI’s SDGs Online Roadshow 2020](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbis-sdgs-online-roadshow-2020/) - 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. The 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
- [NBI Online Event: Green Recovery: Stimulating Post-COVID Economic Competitiveness in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-online-event-green-recovery-stimulating-post-covid-economic-competitiveness-in-south-africa/) - 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
- [Online Event: Core indicators for implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-event-core-indicators-for-implementation-of-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/) - 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
- [Online Workshop: Climate Finance for Transforming South Africa’s Energy Infrastructure](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/online-workshop-climate-finance-for-transforming-south-africas-energy-infrastructure/) - 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). The UCT team and the National Business Initiative (NBI) have the pleasure of inviting you to attend
- [Webinar: NBI/Brand South Africa: COVID-19 Recovery Strategy - How to Navigate the Economic and Brand Reputation Risk Landscape During and After COVID-19](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/) - 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: Healthcare - treatment and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic; Economic instability - economic and financial market fallout; and Social
- [Webinar: Gender Based Violence (GBV) and the Private Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/webinar-gender-based-violence-gbv-and-the-private-sector/) - 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
- [Business Leadership for a Sustainable Future: WBCSD Vision 2050 Refresh](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-leadership-for-a-sustainable-future-wbcsd-vision-2050-refresh/) - 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,
- [Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa: Event 3](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-private-sector-involvement-in-the-green-climate-fund-projects-in-south-africa-event-3/) - 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
- [NBI/Brand South Africa: An Investor’s Outlook on Brand South Africa - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-brand-south-africa-an-investors-outlook-on-brand-south-africa-cape-town/) - 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
- [Adaptation Finance Events 2020 - “Unlocking Private Sector Involvement in the Green Climate Fund Projects in South Africa”](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/adaptation-finance-events-2020-unlocking-private-sector-involvement-in-the-green-climate-fund-projects-in-south-africa/) - The 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
- [Expanding Prospects for Youth in the Green Economy – Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/expanding-prospects-for-youth-in-the-green-economy-cape-town/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) manages the implementation of the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative, a national programme to expand artisanal learning and employment pathways for young people, with a particular focus on the Green Economy. The IRM Initiative forms part of the Presidential Job Summit agreement and seeks to create a minimum 7,500
- [Building leadership and momentum around climate action in the lead up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties - November 2020 (COP26)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/building-leadership-and-momentum-around-climate-action-in-the-lead-up-to-the-26th-united-nations-climate-change-conference-of-the-parties-november-2020-cop-26/) - 2020 is a pivotal moment in the race to tackle climate change. We are running out of time to make the global and local economic changes that will avert the worst physical climate impacts, impacts that will be catastrophic for South Africa. Given slow progress at COP25 in Madrid, the leadership, plans and activities of
- [Demystifying the Call to Climate Action](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/demystifying-the-call-to-climate-action/) - Grindrod, The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Eversheds Sutherland are pleased to invite you to attend the “Inaugural “Wake-Up Call”: Demystifying the Call to Climate Action”, scheduled for 07:30am on Tuesday, the 21st of January 2020 at Grindrod, Durban. The aim of this engagement is to “demystify” the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Special
- [NBI TLS: The Ethical Leadership We Need Requires the Private Sector to Introspect and Act](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-tls-the-ethical-leadership-we-need-requires-the-private-sector-to-introspect-and-act/) - One of South Africa’s biggest and most complex challenges is corruption. The real cost of corruption is not just financial loss and reputational damage, but also includes the loss of jobs that would have otherwise been created, the loss of tax income due to illegal cash outflows, the negative impact on socio-economic growth, the loss
- [Inaugural Meeting of NBI's Gauteng Water Alliance](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/inaugural-meeting-of-nbis-gauteng-water-alliance/) - The time for drought related planning for the Gauteng region, is now. Delays in infrastructure development, operational challenges, recurrent droughts, climate change and rising water demand, all place Gauteng’s water security at risk. As highlighted in a recent report commissioned by the Gauteng Province, ‘Gauteng must never take its water security for granted.’ The Gauteng
- [Interactive Workshop on the Biological Diversity Protocol](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/interactive-workshop-on-the-biological-diversity-protocol/) - Companies already use various approaches and tools to measure changes in biodiversity across their value chain, yet they lack a standardised, comparable, credible and unbiased methodology to help them consolidate and report their biodiversity impacts. The Biological Diversity Protocol (BD Protocol) is therefore being developed in close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders and
- [UWASP Partners Platform Meeting: Richards Bay](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/uwasp-partners-platform-meeting-richards-bay/) - The uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (UWASP) serves as a coordination hub for collective action on water security across the uMhlathuze region. UWASP’s approach is collaborative, with all partners working collectively to identify focus areas and implement projects across industry, agriculture and communities. As the year draws to an end, it is opportune to meet and
- [SANBI/NBI Partnership to Build a Pipeline for GCF Adaptation Funding](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sanbi-nbi-partnership-to-build-a-pipeline-for-gcf-adaptation-funding/) - Event 1: An update on the latest climate science with Professor Bob Scholes and Professor Francois Engelbrecht Given our vulnerability to climate change and the international challenge of agreeing appropriate ambition amongst countries, it is a strategic priority for stakeholders to work together to build the resilience of South Africa. A recent press statement by
- [Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - KwaZulu-Natal  ](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-kwazulu-natal-2/) - World Water Week, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development, with key implications for the South African
- [Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - KwaZulu-Natal](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-kwazulu-natal/) - World Water Week, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development, with key implications for the South African
- [Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-cape-town/) - World Water Week, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development, with key implications for the South African
- [Global Economic Transitions are Accelerating - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/global-economic-transitions-are-accelerating-johannesburg/) - World Water Week, Climate Week New York and the United Nations Secretary General’s (UNSG) Summit on Climate Change represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2019. Central to these discussions are the issues and opportunities relating to just socio-economic transition and climate resilient development, with key implications for the South African
- [NBI TLS: Enabling Economic Inclusion | Measuring the Impact - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-tls-enabling-economic-inclusion-measuring-the-impact-cape-town/) - In our South African context of high inequality, poverty and increasing unemployment, the ability to create an inclusive economy is fundamental in driving social and economic transformation. We urgently need collaborative responses and action to change the trajectory towards a more stable, equitable and sustainable society. This requires a real commitment to the development, support
- [Exploring opportunities offered by low carbon economic transition scenarios in response to climate change and related global economic trends](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/exploring-opportunities-offered-by-low-carbon-economic-transition-scenarios-in-response-to-climate-change-and-related-global-economic-trends/) - The transition to global net-zero economies by 2050 is underway and accelerating. Business needs to engage in these conversations or risk undermining their competitiveness. We need to understand the risk, how planning is done by government and what role business could or should play. Join us for an exclusive, member only event where we share
- [5th Annual Water Stewardship Conference](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/5th-annual-water-stewardship-conference/) - ‘Strengthening the water value chain through partnership’ is the topic for this year’s by invitation-only event, which brings together representatives from the public and private sector, municipalities, banking institutions and civil society. No value chain is stronger than its weakest link. But can a weak link be strengthened through partnerships? This is the question that
- [TLS: The Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Transition Risk](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-and-transition-risk/) - Since its publication in 2017, the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) have attracted significant local and international interest, with their recommendations incorporated into key disclosure platforms. The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a half-day roundtable focussing on: an introduction to TCFD and transition risk, the implications of the
- [TAMDEV: Technical Assistance, Mentorship, Development - Improving Service Delivery](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tamdev-technical-assistance-mentorship-development-improving-service-delivery/) - A sustainable and functional government is critical in our pursuit of building the economy and creating jobs within the communities of South Africa. We urgently need collaborative action between business and government to address the barriers to service delivery in order to create stable and functional organs of State through the building of capacity and
- [Thought Leadership Series: Enabling Economic Inclusion | Measuring the impact](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-enabling-economic-inclusion-measuring-the-impact/) - In our South African context of high inequality, poverty and increasing unemployment, the ability to create an inclusive economy is fundamental in driving social and economic transformation. We urgently need collaborative responses and action to change the trajectory towards a more stable, equitable and sustainable society. This requires a real commitment to the development, support
- [More than a foot in the door: A reflective session on the Swiss South African Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/more-than-a-foot-in-the-door-a-reflective-session-on-the-swiss-south-african-hospitality-apprenticeship-programme/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the Swiss Embassy in South Africa and their implementing partners; the Hyatt Regency hotel, Park Inn hotel, the Hilton hotel and the Hotel and Tourism Management Institute (Switzerland) have embarked on a six-month pilot; the Swiss South African Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme (SSHAP!) to equip apprentices with the
- [CDP and Science Based Targets (SBTs) Workshop: KwaZulu-Natal](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-and-science-based-targets-sbt-workshops-kwazulu-natal/) - The CDP Climate Change and CDP Water 2019 workshop will be convened by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with CDP. Both Nicolette Bartlett, Head of Climate Strategy at CDP, as well as Alberto Carrillo Pineda, a CDP and SBTs expert, will be joining us. The session will provide companies with feedback on key
- [CDP and Science Based Targets (SBTs) Workshop: Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-and-science-based-targets-sbt-workshops-cape-town/) - The CDP Climate Change and CDP Water 2019 workshop will be convened by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with CDP. Both Nicolette Bartlett, Head of Climate Strategy at CDP, as well as Alberto Carrillo Pineda, a CDP and SBTs expert, will be joining us. The session will provide companies with feedback on key
- [CDP Week: CDP and Science Based Targets (SBTs) Workshop: Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-week-cdp-and-science-based-targets-sbt-workshop-johannesburg/) - The CDP Climate Change and CDP Water 2019 workshop will be convened by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with CDP. Both Nicolette Bartlett, Head of Climate Strategy at CDP, as well as Alberto Carrillo Pineda, a CDP and SBTs expert, will be joining us. The session will provide companies with feedback on key
- [Roundtable: Understanding the Gender Pay-Gap in South Africa – Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-understanding-the-gender-pay-gap-in-south-africa-cape-town/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to attend a roundtable discussion to unpack the gender pay-gap in South African workplaces. It is estimated that women in South Africa earn 23% less than men. The gender pay-gap reinforces inequality in the most unequal society in the world. Given that most South African households are headed
- [Thought Leadership Series: The Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Transition Risk – Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-and-transition-risk-johannesburg/) - Since its publication in 2017, the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) (www.tcfdhub.org) have attracted significant local and international interest, with their recommendations incorporated into key disclosure platforms. The Task Force’s recommendations represent a significant step in enabling markets to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, by identifying the
- [CDP Climate Change 2018 Soft Launch – KwaZulu-Natal](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2018-soft-launch-kwazulu-natal/) - CDP Climate Change 2018 Soft Launch – KwaZulu-Natal Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2018 CDP South Africa report in KwaZulu-Natal where we will use CDP data to track the progress by companies in South Africa in scaling up climate action and ambition. Climate change is an economic issue. Building on the
- [CDP Climate Change 2018 Launch – Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2018-launch-cape-town/) - Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2018 CDP South Africa report in Cape Town where we will use CDP data to track the progress by companies in South Africa in scaling up climate action and ambition. Climate change is an economic issue. Building on the momentous Paris Agreement, nations, states and cities
- [CDP Climate Change 2018 Launch - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2018-launch-johannesburg/) - Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2018 CDP South Africa report where we will use CDP data to track the progress by companies in South Africa in scaling up climate action and ambition. Climate change is an economic issue. Building on the momentous Paris Agreement, nations, states and cities around the world
- [Workshop on Carbon Markets](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-on-carbon-markets/) - The Department of Environmental Affairs, The World Bank and the National Business Initiative are hosting a two-day capacity building event, focusing on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and global trends on carbon pricing. The two days will cover the work that the World Bank has been doing on carbon pricing and competitiveness, and will
- [Roundtable: Understanding the Gender Pay-Gap in South Africa - KZN](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-understanding-the-gender-pay-gap-in-south-africa-kzn/) - This roundtable discussion is an integral part of a gender pay-gap study that forms part of the Presidential Jobs Summit Framework Agreement. The aim of the study is to develop a methodology for standardized and simplified calculation of the gender pay-gap in South Africa, with the goal of addressing and improving pay disparities. The objective of
- [Unlocking Water Investment - Kopano ya Metsi Launch: Johannesburg: Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-water-investment-kopano-ya-metsi-launch-johannesburg-johannesburg/) - Over a period of 18 months, the NBI’s Kopano ya Metsi project has engaged with hundreds of water experts in South Africa to understand how we unlock national water investment. Please join us as we launch the project findings in Johannesburg where we will discuss: where the main opportunities for private sector involvement lie, the key
- [NBI TLS: A Culture Of Inclusion To Drive Transformation and Unlock Innovation](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-tls-a-culture-of-inclusion-to-drive-transformation-and-unlock-innovation/) - The NBI is hosting a Thought Leadership Dialogue to unpack how inclusive work environments are key to driving transformation and enhancing innovation. The aim of this roundtable is to: unpack the experiences and impact of exclusionary workplace cultures, explore the opportunities that inclusive workplaces unlock; and share thoughts on what is required to change organisational
- [TLS: The Task Force On Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Transition Risk - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-and-transition-risk-cape-town/) - Since its publication in 2017, the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) have attracted significant local and international interest, with their recommendations incorporated into key disclosure platforms. The Task Force’s recommendations represent a significant step in enabling markets to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, by identifying the information
- [NBI/Brand South Africa - An Investor’s Perspective On South Africa’s Investment Context: KwaZulu-Natal](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-brand-south-africa-an-investors-perspective-on-south-africas-investment-context-kwazulu-natal/) - If you are an NBI Member Company please join us for this engagement as we explore and take stock of the economy through the eyes of the investor and to gather information on the on-the-ground experiences of doing business in South Africa. Brand South Africa will share findings from its International Investor Perceptions Research and
- [Unlocking National Water Investment - Kopano ya Metsi Launch: Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-national-water-investment-kopano-ya-metsi-launch-cape-town/) - Over a period of 18 months, the NBI’s Kopano ya Metsi project has engaged with hundreds of water experts in South Africa to understand how we unlock national water investment. Please join us as we launch the project findings in Johannesburg where we will discuss: where the main opportunities for private sector involvement lie, the
- [Creating a Culture of Inclusion Innovation Working Group](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/creating-a-culture-of-inclusion-innovation-working-group/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to participate in the innovation working group focused on creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, which is interested in how organisations unlock value and innovation through improving representation and diversity. The Innovation Working Group aims to create a space where member companies can build innovative and collaborative
- [NBI Membership Council Meeting April 2019](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/save-the-date-nbi-membership-council-meeting-april-2019/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) wishes to notify you of the upcoming Membership Council Meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 10 April 2019, from 13:30 for 14:00 to 16:30. Please note that at this meeting, given that the current NBI Board term comes to an end in April, a new Board is to be
- [NBI/Brand South Africa: An Investor’s Perspective on South Africa’s Investment Context](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-brand-south-africa-an-investors-perspective-on-south-africas-investment-context/) - The events of 2018 cemented the year as one of reckoning both locally and globally. Geopolitical and global dynamics continued to point towards increasing global uncertainty as a result of brewing trade wars, Brexit, increased trade protectionism and challenges to global free trade. These trends of uncertainty, self-interest and greed played out locally in the
- [Roundtable: Understanding the Gender Pay-Gap in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-understanding-the-gender-pay-gap-in-south-africa/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a roundtable discussion to unpack the gender pay-gap in South African workplaces. It is estimated that women in South Africa earn 23% less than men. The gender pay-gap reinforces inequality in the most unequal society in the world. Given that most South African households are headed by women, the
- [Thought Leadership Series: Cop24 Feedback - Key Outcomes Agreed at the UN Climate Talks in Katowice, Poland](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-cop24-feedback-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-katowice-poland/) - This session will unpack the meaning and significance of COP24, both globally and for South African business, focusing on the following key questions: What are the key outcomes of COP24? What are the implications of the Paris Rulebook for business, and in particular, for South African companies? What does the science say and are we
- [Kopano ya Metsi: Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Roundtable](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsi-municipal-wastewater-treatment-and-reuse-roundtable/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and South African Local Government Association (SALGA) invite are hosting an expert roundtable on how we transform the wastewater sector in South Africa into an economic success story. The roundtable will focus on understanding how wastewater can be tackled in a system-wide approach, and how we can build on our
- [Sharing the Transformation Vision of a Just and Equal South Africa - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sharing-the-transformation-vision-of-a-just-and-equal-south-africa-cape-town/) - Over the past six months, the NBI has worked collectively with our member companies to critically reflect on transformation in South Africa. The programme aims to meaningfully contribute to the corporate sector’s transformation journey - in a way that goes beyond compliance. Instead, it is about contributing in a deep and meaningful way to eradicate
- [Thought Leadership Series - The 4th Industrial Revolution and The Future of Work in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-4th-industrial-revolution-and-the-future-of-work-in-south-africa-2/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Adcorp, are hosting the fourth in a series of thought leadership dialogues that have begun to explore the 4th Industrial Revolution from the perspective of what it might mean for our economy and how we can engage with it to create new opportunities and jobs that support the vision
- [The Future of Work and the 4th Industrial Revolution - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-future-of-work-and-the-4th-industrial-revolution/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Adcorp, are delighted to invite you to the third and fourth of a series of thought leadership dialogues that have begun to explore the 4th Industrial Revolution from the perspective of what it might mean for our economy and how we can engage with it to create new opportunities and
- [Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-cape-town/) - World Water Week, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop, updates and
- [Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-johannesburg/) - World Water Week, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop, updates and
- [Thought Leadership Series: Global Insights for Strengthened Water and Climate Action – Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-global-insights-for-strengthened-water-and-climate-action-durban/) - World Water Week, Climate Week New York and the Global Climate Action Summit represent three of the major global dialogues on sustainability held in 2018. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each conference and their relevance for company practice and the strengthening of local action. Against this global backdrop, updates and
- [Green Skills Colloquium Event](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/green-skills-colloquium-event/) - JET Education Services, in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, is convening a Green Skills Colloquium to support the development of the skills pipeline and strengthen the pathways for youth in the Green Economy. The Colloquium is being convened under the auspices of the New Skills for Youth (NS4Y)
- [Consultation on the Second Biennial Report on Climate Change Research and Development](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/consultation-on-the-second-biennial-report-on-climate-change-research-and-development/) - The National Government Performance Management Framework requires the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) are jointly conducting an assessment of climate change research and development in South Africa every two years, for reporting to Cabinet. The second assessment is currently underway. Join us in understanding and influencing the
- [Sharing the Transformation Vision of a Just and Equal South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sharing-the-transformation-vision-of-a-just-and-equal-south-africa/) - Over the past six months, the NBI has worked collectively with our member companies to critically reflect on transformation in South Africa. The programme aims to meaningfully contribute to the corporate sector’s transformation journey - in a way that goes beyond compliance. Instead, it is about contributing in a deep and meaningful way to eradicate
- [Agile Response to Disruptive Forces](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/agile-response-to-disruptive-forces/) - The South African Energy Association (SANEA) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a joint workshop to do a deep dive on the pivot risk on agile responses to disruptive forces. This risk has been defined as “Agile response to rapidly changing technological, market, social and environmental drivers and trends leading to modified business
- [Lunch with Cas Coovadia – Making Land, Rand and Sense of South Africa (KZN)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/lunch-with-cas-coovadia-making-land-rand-and-sense-of-south-africa-kzn/) - An invitation to an intimate reflection on recent developments in the country over lunch with Cas Coovadia (Chairman, The Banking Association of South Africa), Xolani Magojo (Chairperson, NBI KZN Regional Advisory Committee) and Joanne Yawitch (CEO: The National Business Initiative). We invite you to join us to reflect on recent developments in the country and
- [Information Session on Initiative to Expand Labour Market Opportunities for Youth in Technical Fields](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/information-session-on-initiative-to-expand-labour-market-opportunities-for-youth-in-technical-fields/) - South African youths continue to face a number of challenges in their attempts to make a successful transition to the labour market. Those who embark on technical pathways have limited options in the post-school learning environment and their access to workplace learning opportunities, is severely restricted. The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment
- [Our Energy Context and the Energy Efficiency Guide Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/our-energy-context-and-the-energy-efficiency-guide-launch/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with Nedbank and Carbon Trust is hosting the launch of The Energy Efficiency Guide. This is a practical guide for improved business competiveness through energy efficiency and energy management. We will explore the macroeconomic energy environment in South Africa with Nedbank’s Chief Economist, Dennis Dykes, illustrate the NBI’s
- [Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy – Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-johannesburg/) - In response to social, economic and environmental pressures, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social, economic, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability.
- [Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-cape-town/) - In response to social, economic and environmental pressures, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social, economic, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability.
- [Roadshow: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To Business Strategy – KZN](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roadshow-aligning-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-to-business-strategy-kzn/) - In response to social, economic and environmental pressures, a growing group of forward looking companies and sectors have begun to align their strategies and core business processes with the SDGs to manage risk and find new business opportunities. These companies also recognise that social, economic, and environmental stability and well-being are central to business sustainability.
- [Thought Leadership Series: South Africa’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2018](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-south-africas-draft-integrated-resource-plan-2018/) - The draft Integrated Resource Plan 2018 (IRP) was released for public comment on the 27th of August 2018. Stakeholders are invited to submit written comments within 60 days of release. The draft IRP maps out how Government intends to manage electricity demand up until 2030. Companies spend a significant portion on electricity each year, and
- [Strengthening the Capacity of TVET Colleges to Deliver Green Skills: Enabling Youth Transitions into the Green Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/strengthening-the-capacity-of-tvet-colleges-to-deliver-green-skills-enabling-youth-transitions-into-the-green-economy/) - The South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges have the potential to deliver at scale, innovative programmes that respond to industry needs. However, to realise this potential fully, colleges and industry must find new and meaningful ways in which to work together to prepare youth for the ever-changing world of work. In
- [Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-durban/) - National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and give
- [Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and
- [Business and Government COP24 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership and Good Practice - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop24-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice-cape-town/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP24 in Katowice, Poland. We invite you to participate in the 2018 South African Exhibition building on the excellent outcome of last year’s efforts. We would also like to inform you about the Talanoa Dialogues and
- [TLS: Mastering Water and Energy Facilities Management - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-mastering-water-and-energy-facilities-management/) - Resource efficiency, whether related to energy, carbon, waste or water, has become the new normal and the required standard in a water scarce and carbon constrained world. For companies, ensuring the innovative and efficient use of energy and water in buildings and equipment is often the key step in this journey. This process of strengthened
- [Creating a vision of an equal and just South Africa - Workshop 2 in Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/creating-a-vision-of-an-equal-and-just-south-africa-workshop-2-in-johannesburg/) - If you are an NBI member company we invite you to join us in collectively crafting a vision of a South Africa where business has transformed by meaningfully and actively addressing inequality and inequity through its value chain to create a thriving society. Over the past few months the National Business Initiative (NBI) and its
- [Information session on the requirements for the implementation of the Youth Employment Service and implications for companies](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/information-session-on-the-requirements-for-the-implementation-of-the-youth-employment-service-and-implications-for-companies/) - South Africa’s unemployment rate is among the highest in the world at 26.7% in the first quarter of 2018, with the unemployment rate among youth (15 to 34) at 38,2% (Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Q1:2018). President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Youth Employment Service (YES) on 27th March 2018 as a joint effort between business, government
- [Workshop: Creating a Vision of an Equal and Just South Africa - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-creating-a-vision-of-an-equal-and-just-south-africa-cape-town/) - The NBI’s Transformation Programme explores how we can find effective ways to contribute towards creating an equal and just South African society within and outside of the workplace. The programme engages with both the role of business in addressing our core socio-economic challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment and will also address key internal transformation
- [Workshop: Creating a Vision of an Equal and Just South Africa - Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-creating-a-vision-of-an-equal-and-just-south-africa-durban/) - The NBI’s Transformation Programme explores how we can find effective ways to contribute towards creating an equal and just South African society within and outside of the workplace. The programme engages with both the role of business in addressing our core socio-economic challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment and will also address key internal transformation
- [Workshop: Setting Meaningful Water Targets - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-setting-meaningful-water-targets-cape-town/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the CEO Water Mandate are excited to announce the hosting of a public workshop focused on the setting of meaningful, context specific water targets by South African companies. Main topics to be covered in the workshop: An introduction to Context Based Water Targets (CBWTs) An overview of the planned
- [Workshop: Setting Meaningful Water Targets - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-setting-meaningful-water-targets-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the CEO Water Mandate are excited to announce the hosting of a public workshop focused on the setting of meaningful, context specific water targets by South African companies. Please join us as we consider the importance of effective target setting and collaboration in supporting a water secure future in
- [Thought Leadership Series: The 4th Industrial Revolution and The Future of Work in SA](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-4th-industrial-revolution-and-the-future-of-work-in-sa/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Adcorp, hosted by Barloworld Limited are holding the second thought leadership series that has begun to explore the 4th Industrial Revolution from the perspective of what it might mean for our economy and how we can engage with it to create new opportunities and jobs that support the vision of the
- [Thought Leadership Series: Internal Carbon Price](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-internal-carbon-price/) - A growing group of forward-looking companies are using an internal carbon price to help manage climate risk and align themselves with the low-carbon transition. Internal carbon pricing can not only help companies effectively combat climate change and meet bold emissions reduction targets, but can also encourage innovation, drive down costs and help ensure sustained economic
- [Thought Leadership Series: The Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd/) - Published in June 2017, the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) have attracted significant local and international interest, with their recommendations incorporated into key disclosure platforms such as CDP. The Task Force’s recommendations represent an important step in enabling market forces to support a smooth transition to a low-carbon economy,
- [Workshop: Creating a Vision of an Equal and Just South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-creating-a-vision-of-an-equal-and-just-south-africa/) - Via two in-depth workshops we aim to collectively explore and re-think a future where all people have access to the economy, and equality in society. The NBI’s Transformation Programme explores how we can find effective ways to contribute towards creating an equal and just South African society within and outside of the workplace. The programme
- [Kopano ya Metsi’s Municipal Water Infrastructure Investment Dialogue](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsis-municipal-water-infrastructure-investment-dialogue/) - Municipalities are the service delivery arm of government. Theirs in an important mandate upon which hinges key areas of South Africa’s social and economic development. At present, most municipalities face immense challenges relating to the development and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. It is therefore key to understand the challenges municipalities face, what infrastructure
- [Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas, 2nd Edition – Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-2nd-edition-durban/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are launching the hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). First published in 2012, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future
- [Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas, 2nd Edition – Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-2nd-edition-cape-town/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are launching the hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). First published in 2012, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future
- [CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 - Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-durban/) - The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies, updates on the CDP process this year, including the scoring methodology and common errors
- [CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-cape-town/) - The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies, updates on the CDP process this year, including the scoring methodology and common errors
- [CDP Climate Change and Water Workshops 2018 – Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshops-2018-johannesburg/) - The 2018 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2017 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for 2018. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies, updates on the CDP process this year, including the scoring methodology and common errors
- [Enhancing Business Resilience through Context-Based Strategy and Partnerships](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/enhancing-business-resilience-through-context-based-strategy-and-partnerships/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss how we ensure that companies and communities are resilient in the face of increasingly frequent and severe disruptions, such as the Western Cape drought? We will focus on two key dimensions: how companies are contextualising their strategy
- [Applying a Science-Based Target Methodology in the South African Context - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/applying-a-science-based-target-methodology-in-the-south-african-context/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with WWF and We Mean Business, is hosting an exclusive seminar that will assist South African companies in implementing science based targets. The Science Based Targets initiative is a partnership between CDP, the UN Global Compact, WWF and World Resources Institute that aims to provide companies with a
- [Applying a Science-Based Target Methodology in the South African Context - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/applying-a-science-based-target-methodology-in-the-south-african-context-cape-town/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with WWF and We Mean Business, is hosting an exclusive seminar that will assist South African companies in implementing science based targets. The Science Based Targets initiative is a partnership between CDP, the UN Global Compact, WWF and World Resources Institute that aims to provide companies with a
- [Thought Leadership Series: Approaches to Economic and Social Transformation - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-approaches-to-economic-and-social-transformation-joahnnesburg/) - As part of the NBI’s Transformation Programme, the Thought Leadership Series (TLS) will explore approaches to contributing towards creating an equal and just South African society. Transformation is a complex and layered issue that continues to pose a significant challenge for companies. The complexity of the issue is confounded further by the context in which
- [Thought Leadership Series: Electric Vehicles on the Rise - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-electric-vehicles-on-the-rise/) - The electric vehicle (EV) market has also been steadily growing. In 2016, the cumulative sale of electric passenger cars and utility vans passed 1 million units, and in January 2017, the monthly sale of passenger EVs (including plug-in hybrids, all-electric cars and conventional hybrids) surpassed conventional car sales for the first time. But what does
- [Thought Leadership Series: Carbon Regulation in South Africa - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-carbon-regulation-in-south-africa/) - The regulation of carbon emissions in South Africa has become increasingly advanced and multi-faceted. This includes the publication of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regulations in April 2017, the publication of the Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations in July 2017 (and the associated declaration of greenhouse gases as priority pollutants), and more recently, the release of the
- [Thought Leadership Series: The 4th Industrial Revolution and The Future of Work in South Africa - Johannesurg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-the-4th-industrial-revolution-and-the-future-of-work-in-south-africa/) - The NBI and Adcorp are hosting the first in a thought leadership series that will explore the “4th Industrial Revolution” from the perspective of what it might mean for our economy and how we can engage with it to create new opportunities and jobs that support the vision of the National Development Plan and the Sustainable Development
- [Kopano Ya Metsi 2nd Expert Roundtable: Water Infrastructure Financing In South Africa - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/kopano-ya-metsi-2nd-expert-roundtable-water-infrastructure-financing-in-south-africa-johannesburg/) - Kopano Ya Metsi 2nd Expert Roundtable: Water Infrastructure Financing In South Africa At this expert roundtable we will focus on how the water sector can meaningfully attract investment and address the water financing gap, which now stands at R890 billion. Please click here to RSVP.
- [Launch: South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA), 2nd Edition - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-south-african-risk-and-vulnerability-atlas-sarva-2nd-edition-johannesburg/) - The Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a hardcopy launch of the 2nd Edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA). First published in 2012, the SARVA has been updated to reflect an enhanced knowledge of future climate change
- [A visual display of the South African CDP Water Report 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-visual-display-of-the-south-african-cdp-water-report-2017/) - Join us at the launch of the NBI’s 2017 CDP South Africa Water report, where we will consider the status of corporate water resilience in South Africa in the context of significant national water security challenges Water scarcity is a global challenge, but the implications for South Africa are significant. In South Africa it is
- [Connecting Research and Practice for Sustainable Business - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/connecting-research-and-practice-for-sustainable-business-johannesburg/) - Managers and researchers are collaborating to address knowledge needs associated with sustainable business. What are we learning from these partnerships, and how do we make them more effective? The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss what we are learning from and about partnerships
- [Thought Leadership Series: Contextualising Science Based Targets - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-contextualising-science-based-targets-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting a practical seminar where we will explore case studies of international businesses that have set Science Based Targets (SBTs). Setting a Science Based Target for greenhouse gases is the most important thing businesses can do this year. The way that companies approach setting targets needs to be scientific
- [CDP Climate Change 2017 Launch - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-2017-launch-johannesburg/) - CDP CLIMATE CHANGE 2017 LAUNCH NBI’s 2017 CDP South Africa report will use CDP data to track the potential for South African companies to maintain their leading momentum and hear from new voices on economic transition. At the launch, we will report on the progress of South African responding companies in the context of global CDP
- [Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-cape-town/) - Business and Climate Summit, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls, who attended the Business
- [Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-durban/) - The Business and Climate Summit, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls, who attended the
- [Thought Leadership Series – Unpacking the Business & Climate Summit, World Water Week Stockholm and Climate Week New York - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-unpacking-the-business-climate-summit-world-water-week-stockholm-and-climate-week-new-york-johannesburg/) - The Business and Climate Summit, World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent the three major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Joanne Yawitch, Alex McNamara and Steve Nicholls, who attended the
- [NBI Member Companies: Business and Government COP23 Partnership: Opportunity to Showcase Company Initiatives](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-companies-business-and-government-cop23-partnership-opportunity-to-showcase-company-initiatives/) - The South African government and participating NBI member companies are hosting an exhibition at COP23 taking place in Bonn, Germany in November 2017. This showcase will demonstrate world-class climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts undertaken by South African business. As an NBI Member Company, we would like for you to be part of this significant
- [NBI/NBS-SA Workshop: Connecting Research and Practice for Sustainable Business](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbinbs-sa-workshop-connecting-research-and-practice-for-sustainable-business/) - Managers and researchers are collaborating to address knowledge needs associated with sustainable business. What are we learning from these partnerships, and how do we make them more effective? The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS-SA) are hosting a morning workshop to discuss what we are learning from and about partnerships
- [NBI: What does it take for Companies to Host Graduates from Technical And Vocational Education Training Colleges For Workplace-Based Learning?](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-what-does-it-take-for-companies-to-host-graduates-from-technical-and-vocational-education-training-colleges-for-workplace-based-learning/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator on behalf of the Construction Industry Partnership (CIP) are hosting a discussion on the findings of the evaluation of a demonstration project in the construction sector aimed at providing workplace-based learning for Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) college graduates. Please contact Shavilla Harpal.
- [NBI Thought Leadership Series: The Business Role in a Circular Economy](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-thought-leadership-series-the-business-role-in-a-circular-economy/) - The circular economy provides a sustainable development model that maintains resources at their true value, reduces wastage and pollution while allowing for growth. Inherently, such an approach can additionally support business reductions in carbon emissions. This high-level National Business Initiative (NBI) workshop will offer insights into understanding the barriers and enablers that businesses encounter while
- [Thought Leadership Series: Achieving Gender Equality in South Africa’s Corporate Sector](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-achieving-gender-equality-in-south-africas-corporate-sector/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Global Compact Network SA are hosting a Thought Leadership Session on Gender Equality in the corporate sector. Gender inequality in the workplace mirrors inequalities in society more broadly, and in complex ways intersect with issues of power relations, race, and class with black women often at the lowest end
- [Adaptation Consultation Session with Government - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/adaptation-consultation-session-with-government-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Water and Sanitation, is hosting a government consultation session for the monitoring and evaluation of climate resilience within the water sector. The purpose of the consultation is for the private sector to be informed of the work that
- [Launch: Unlocking Water Investment in South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-unlocking-water-investment-in-south-africa/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is pleased to announce the launch of a new project entitled Kopano ya Metsi (‘meeting for water’ in Sesotho). Kopano ya Metsi aims to analyse the current and potential role of private sector investment (specifically Public Private Partnerships) as one of the solutions to the water sector funding gap. The
- [Business and Government COP 23 Partnership: Showcasing South African Business Leadership And Good Practice](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-and-government-cop-23-partnership-showcasing-south-african-business-leadership-and-good-practice/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to pursue the opportunity of having your company’s climate stewardship promoted at COP 23 in Bonn, Germany. In South Africa, the NBI and member companies Exxaro, Sasol and Eskom would like you to participate and contribute towards setting up an exhibition at COP 23 that will demonstrate and
- [A Study on Work Integrated Learning: Dissemination of the Findings - KwaZulu-Natal](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-study-on-work-integrated-learning-dissemination-of-the-findings-kwazulu-natal/) - In July 2016, the National Business Initiative (NBI) on behalf of the Education and Skills Task Team, which forms part of the Presidential Business Working Group, conducted research into the opportunities and blockages relating to the implementation of effective workplace-based learning (WBL) across the South African economy. Having already taken place in Johannesburg and Cape
- [NBI Executive Dinner: NBI Socio-Economic Scenario and Energy Pathway Executive - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-executive-dinner-nbi-socio-economic-scenario-and-energy-pathway-executive-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting 4 high level discussions, based on the successful model used in the NBI National Development Plan (NDP) Programme, on the role of business in shaping South Africa’s future for its member companies. We will be using the tried and tested socio-economic scenarios and energy pathways developed by the NBI
- [Thought Leadership Session on Business Opportunities Through the Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-on-business-opportunities-through-the-sustainable-development-goals/) - The National Business Initiative and Investec are hosting an afternoon session on opportunities for business to use the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to further their core business interests and support development. A report by the Business Commission on Sustainable Development entitled Better Business Better World, estimates that the SDGs will open up business opportunities to
- [Executive Dinner: NBI Socio-Economic Scenario and Energy Pathway Executive - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/executive-dinner-nbi-socio-economic-scenario-and-energy-pathway-executive-cape-town/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting 4 high level discussions, based on the successful model used in the NBI National Development Plan (NDP) Programme, on the role of business in shaping South Africa’s future for its member companies. We will be using the tried and tested socio-economic scenarios and energy pathways developed by the
- [Executive Dinner: NBI Socio-Economic Scenario and Energy Pathway Executive - Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/executive-dinners-nbi-socio-economic-scenario-and-energy-pathway-executive-durban/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting 4 high level discussions, based on the successful model used in the NBI National Development Plan (NDP) Programme, on the role of business in shaping South Africa’s future for its member companies. We will be using the tried and tested socio-economic scenarios and energy pathways developed by the
- [Thought Leadership Series: Exploring the Natural Capital Protocol](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-exploring-the-natural-capital-protocol/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with the Natural Capital Coalition, are hosting a Thought Leadership Series seminar on the application of the Natural Capital Protocol in business decision-making. Natural capital is a way of defining the wide range of benefits that we derive from nature, and which are essential to life, thriving societies
- [Executive Dinner: NBI Socio-Economic Scenario and Energy Pathway Executive - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/executive-dinner-nbi-socio-economic-scenario-and-energy-pathway-executive-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is hosting 4 high level discussions, based on the successful model used in the NBI National Development Plan (NDP) Programme, on the role of business in shaping South Africa’s future for its member companies. We will be using the tried and tested socio-economic scenarios and energy pathways developed by the
- [2nd Roundtable for Social & Ethics Committees of Company Boards 2017](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/2nd-roundtable-for-social-ethics-committees-of-company-boards-2017/) - This Roundtable has now been established as an on-going platform for board committee members to build a community for sharing knowledge and experiences on implementation, with a view to enhancing best practice on the requirements.
- [The Business of Adaptation - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-business-of-adaptation-cape-town/) - A framework for businesses to act on, enable and influence climate resilience. Co-hosted by BSR, The NBI and Kudos Africa. Click on the link should you wish to attend this session: RSVP Cape Town, 22 June 2017.
- [The Business of Adaptation - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-business-of-adaptation-johannesburg/) - A framework for businesses to act on, enable and influence climate resilience. Co-hosted by BSR, The NBI and Kudos Africa. Click on the link should you wish to attend this session: RSVP Johannesburg, 20 June 2017.
- [2017 Membership Council Meeting](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/2017-membership-council-meeting/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) wishes to notify you of the upcoming Membership Council Meeting scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 16 May 2017 from 10:00 for 10:30 to 12:30. Kindly note that this is an important meeting as there are two NBI Board positions up for election which will require member ratification as per
- [A Study on Work Integrated Learning: Dissemination of the Findings - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-study-on-work-integrated-learning-dissemination-of-the-findings-cape-town/) - In July 2016, the National Business Initiative (NBI) on behalf of the Education and Skills Task Team, which forms part of the Presidential Business Working Group, conducted research into the opportunities and blockages relating to the implementation of effective workplace-based learning (WBL) across the South African economy. The research sought to understand the practical implications
- [A Study on Work Integrated Learning: Dissemination of the Findings - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-study-on-work-integrated-learning-dissemination-of-the-findings-johannesburg/) - In July 2016, the National Business Initiative (NBI) on behalf of the Education and Skills Task Team, which forms part of the Presidential Business Working Group, conducted research into the opportunities and blockages relating to the implementation of effective workplace-based learning (WBL) across the South African economy. The research sought to understand the practical implications
- [Climate Change Adaptation Workshop: Managing Climate-related Business](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/climate-change-adaptation-workshop-managing-climate-related-business/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with the Global Change Institute (GCI) is hosting an exclusive workshop on the application of climate change information for adaptation, and its relevance for businesses in South Africa at the University of Witwatersrand,Event Presentations:
- [Roundtable for Social and Ethics Committee Members of Company Boards](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-for-social-and-ethics-committee-members-of-company-boards-2/) - By April 2012, boards of designated companies were expected to have set up Social and Ethics Committees, with a mandate to report back to shareholders annually on the company’s performance on a range of social, governance and environmental responsibilities. This is in accordance with section 72 (4) of the Companies Act 71 0f 2008. Five
- [Annual Members Meeting of Global Compact Network SA](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/annual-members-meeting-of-global-compact-network-sa/) - The Global Compact Network South Africa and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting the Annual Members Meeting of Global Compact participants in South Africa. The meeting brings together all existing signatories, partners and companies that are interested in integrating the UNGC 10 Principles and Sustainable Development Goals into core corporate strategy. Please contact Achieng Ojwang
- [Workshop: Business Partnering with Local Government - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/workshop-business-partnering-with-local-government-cape-town/) - The success of local government is the success of all South Africans. There can be no effective social transformation and economic transition in South Africa without a strong role played by municipalities. Local government is a key sphere of government, responsible for a range of service delivery areas that interface directly with companies, their employees
- [Workshop: Business Partnering with Local Government - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ndp-workshop-business-partnering-with-local-government-johannesburg/) - The success of local government is the key to success of all South Africans. There can be no effective social transformation and economic transition in South Africa without a strong role played by municipalities. Local government is a key sphere of government, responsible for a range of service delivery areas that interface directly with companies,
- [The NBI and CDP Discussion on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Recommendations – Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-and-cdp-discussion-on-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-recommendations-johannesburg/) - The Financial Stability Board¹ launched an industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in 2015 as the result of a global effort to shape common guidelines and standards for climate-related financial disclosures. The discussion will cover what the TCFD recommendations are and what they mean for your organization, how CDP can aid you in their
- [NBI and CDP Discussion on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Recommendations – Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/the-national-business-initiative-nbi-and-cdp-discussion-on-the-task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosures-tcfd-recommendations-cape-town/) - The Financial Stability Board¹ launched an industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in 2015 as the result of a global effort to shape common guidelines and standards for climate-related financial disclosures. The discussion will cover what the TCFD recommendations are and what they mean for your organization, how CDP can aid you in their
- [Applying a Science-based Target methodology in the South African context - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/1997/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with We Mean Business (WMB), is hosting an exclusive seminar for members only, intent on exploring the local application of The Sectoral Decarbonisation Approach in South Africa. In our discussion with local companies and international partners it seems that the Sectoral Decarbonisation Approach is the most appropriate method for
- [Applying a Science-based Target methodology in the South African context - Pretoria](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/applying-a-science-based-target-methodology-in-the-south-african-context-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with We Mean Business (WMB), is hosting an exclusive seminar for members only, intent on exploring the local application of The Sectoral Decarbonisation Approach in South Africa. In our discussion with local companies and international partners it seems that the Sectoral Decarbonisation Approach is the most appropriate method for
- [Roundtable for Social and Ethics Committee Members of Company Boards](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-for-social-and-ethics-committee-members-of-company-boards/) - The Global Compact Network South Africa and the National Business Initiative (NBI) are hosting a roundtable for Social and Ethics Committee Members of Company Boards This will enable the NBI/UNGC to engage with all participants in on-going dialogue on driving best practice in sustainability performance through Social and Ethics Committees. Please contact Achieng Ojwang for further information.
- [CDP Climate Change and Water Workshop 2017 – Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshop-2017-johannesburg/) - The CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2016 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for expect for 2017. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies Updates on the CDP process this year, including the scoring methodology and how
- [CDP Climate Change and Water Workshop 2017 – Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshop-2017-cape-town/) - The CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2016 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for expect for 2017. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies Updates on the CDP process this year, including the scoring methodology and how
- [CDP Climate Change and Water Workshop 2017 – Durban](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/cdp-climate-change-and-water-workshop-2017-durban/) - The March 2017 CDP workshops will provide companies with feedback on key outcomes from the 2016 CDP reporting round and give companies an update on what to expect for expect for 2017. The workshops will focus on: The past performance of CDP responding companies Updates on the CDP process this year, including the scoring methodology
- [NEES Consultation](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nees-consultation/) - The Energy Efficiency Leadership Network (EELN) of the National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DoE) is hosting a National Energy Efficiency Strategy (NEES) consultation session. The NEES is intended to respond to the ever increasing demand for energy, coupled with a growing commitment to improve resource use and the reduction of South
- [Thought Leadership Series (TLS) – Debating the IRP and IEP](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-tls-debating-the-irp-and-iep/) - After much anticipation, both the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity and the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) were released by the Department of Energy for comment in November 2016. The release of these planning documents brings into sharp focus considerations around the makeup of both the energy and electricity mix in South Africa to
- [Accelerating Youth Employability: Harnessing the Collective Action of Small and Emerging Contractors in the Construction Industry](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-youth-employability-harnessing-the-collective-action-of-small-and-emerging-contractors-in-the-construction-industry/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), on behalf of the Construction Industry Partnership (CIP), is hosting a Thought Leadership and Dialogue Discussion on the role and contribution of small and emerging contractors in the construction sector in accelerating youth employability.
- [A Visual Display of the South African CDP Water Report 2016](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-visual-display-of-the-south-african-cdp-water-report-2016/) - Please join us for a packed water launch in 2016, as we discuss the key findings from CDP Water for 2016, hear from the National Planning Commission on future water development in South Africa and consider the role of water in a low carbon economy.
- [NBI's Thought Leadership Series (TLs) on the WWF Water Risk Filter](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-thought-leadership-series-tls-on-the-wwf-water-risk-filter/) - Water risk, whether related to the current national drought or more systemic risks factors, is as relevant in South Africa today than at any other point in our contemporary history. The completion of a water risk assessment is instrumental in understanding risk to company operations, reputation and business growth.
- [NBI Transformation Dialogue Series](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-transformation-dialogue-series/) - The NBI’s overarching strategic focus is to enable member company participation in contributing to economic transition and social transformation. This implies not only a positive relationship between business and society, but also a corporate sector that demonstrates a commitment to internal transformation including to addressing issues of equity and diversity. The NBI has planned a
- [Water Risk and Solutions for Industry - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/water-risk-and-solutions-for-industry-cape-town/) - GreenCape, WWF-SA, NBI and Sanlam are hosting the Cape Town launch of the High-Resolution Water Risk Filter for South Africa - a new addition to WWF’s Water Risk tool that quantifies water-related risks for all industries and offers guidance on what to do to mitigate them. From risk to resilience, and a water secure future for
- [Public Seminar: Understanding Science Based Targets for GHG Emission Reductions - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/blic-seminar-understanding-science-based-targets-for-ghg-emission-reductions-cape-town/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with WWF South Africa and the CDP, are hosting a public seminar detailing the various Science Based Target setting methods for greenhouse gas emission reductions, and what they mean for your company. Science Based Targets are gaining prominence amongst international companies for setting carbon emission reduction goals in
- [Public Seminar: Understanding Science Based Targets for GHG Emission Reductions - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/public-seminar-understanding-science-based-targets-for-ghg-emission-reductions-johannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI), in partnership with WWF South Africa and the CDP, are hosting a public seminar detailing the various Science Based Target setting methods for greenhouse gas emission reductions, and what they mean for your company. Science Based Targets are gaining prominence amongst international companies for setting carbon emission reduction goals in
- [Open Thought Leadership Series Event: International Business Trends, Carbon Pricing & Pre-COP22 Dialogue with Nigel Topping - Jophannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/open-thought-leadership-series-event-international-business-trends-carbon-pricing-pre-cop22-dialogue-with-nigel-topping-jophannesburg/) - The National Business Initiative (NBI) is delighted to welcome Nigel Topping, CEO of We Mean Business, to South Africa for a strategic session focusing on global business trends post-Paris and what this means for South African companies leading into COP22 in Morocco this November.
- [A visual display of the South African CDP Climate Change Report 2016 - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/a-visual-display-of-the-south-african-cdp-climate-change-report-2016-johannesburg/) - 2016 shows a record number of South African companies on the global Climate A-list. In addition to reviewing the results of the international and South Africa CDP questionnaire analysis, this year’s CDP launch will critically look at the question of ‘economic transition and energy reform’ and provide a deeper analysis of the performance of South
- [Building Partnerships for the Protection of Children - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/building-partnerships-for-the-protection-of-children-johannesburg/) - Each year, millions of children around the globe are lured or forced into exploitation. The trafficking in adults and children for sexual purposes is a lucrative illegal business everywhere in the world. Globally, children comprise nearly one-third of all trafficking victims. In Africa, nearly two-thirds of victims are believed to be minors. In May this year,
- [Thought Leadership Series (TLS): Unpacking World Water Week Stockholm & Climate Week New York - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-tls-unpacking-world-water-week-stockholm-climate-week-new-york-johannesburg/) - World Water Week and Climate Week New York represent two of the major global dialogues on sustainability held annually. Join us as we discuss the key issues raised at each event and their relevance for South African company thinking and practice. Alex McNamara who attended World Water Week in Stockholm and Steve Nicholls who is at World
- [Energy Scenarios Workshop 4](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-scenarios-workshop-4/)
- [Construction Industry Partnership (CIP) Meeting](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/construction-industry-partnership-cip-meeting-3/)
- [Thought Leadership and Dialogue Discussion: Accelerating Youth Transitions into the Labour Market](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-and-dialogue-discussion-accelerating-youth-transitions-into-the-labour-market/)
- [Energy Futures: The Role of Rooftop Solar in Improving Corporate Energy Efficiency - Cape Town](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-futures-the-role-of-rooftop-solar-in-improving-corporate-energy-efficiency-2/)
- [Energy Futures: The Role of Rooftop Solar in Improving Corporate Energy Efficiency - Johannesburg](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-futures-the-role-of-rooftop-solar-in-improving-corporate-energy-efficiency/)
- [Business Dialogue on Social & Economic Clusters of Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-dialogue-on-social-economic-clusters-of-sustainable-development-goals/)
- [TLS: Energy Scenarios](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-energy-scenarios/)
- [uMhlathuze Water Partnership](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/umhlathuze-water-partnership/)
- [Infrastructure Dialogue: New Approaches to Financing and Managing Water Services](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/infrastructure-dialogue-new-approaches-to-financing-and-managing-water-services/)
- [TLS: Food Security](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-food-security-2/)
- [NBI Membership Council Meeting](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/membership-council-meeting/)
- [Energy Scenario Round Table](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-scenario-round-table-2/)
- [TLS: Green Economy and Feedback from the Business & Climate Summit](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-green-economy-and-feedback-from-the-business-climate-summit-2/)
- [Business Dialogue on Social and Economic Clusters of Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-dialogue-on-social-and-economic-clusters-of-sustainable-development-goals/)
- [Carbon Off-Sets](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/carbon-off-sets/)
- [TLS: Green Economy and Feedback from the Business & Climate Summit (Cape Town)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-green-economy-and-feedback-from-the-business-climate-summit-cape-town/)
- [Dialogue on Business Action on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/dialogue-on-business-action-on-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-1/)
- [TLS: Green Economy and Feedback from the Business & Climate Summit](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-green-economy-and-feedback-from-the-business-climate-summit/)
- [Water Public Workshop: Corporate Water Stewardship in Support of the Water-Related SDG's](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/water-public-workshop-corporate-water-stewardship-in-support-of-the-water-related-sdgs/)
- [Energy Scenarios Workshop 3](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-scenarios-workshop-3/)
- [Sustainable Development Goals 1 (SDGs)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-2/)
- [Thought Leadership Series (TLS)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-series-tls/)
- [Dialogue on Business Action on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Johannesburg)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/dialogue-on-business-action-on-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-johannesburg/)
- [CEO Water Mandate - Official Partnership Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-water-mandate-official-partnership-launch/)
- [Infrastructure Dialogue - Catalytic infrastructure: Are our interventions genuinely having economic impact?](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/infrastructure-dialogue-catalytic-infrastructure-are-our-interventions-genuinely-having-economic-impact/)
- [Deepening Implementation of Social & Ethics Committee Requirements](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/deepening-implementation-of-social-ethics-committee-requirements/)
- [Dialogue on Business Action on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Cape Town)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/dialogue-on-business-action-on-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-cape-town/)
- [Dialogue on Business Action on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Durban)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/dialogue-on-business-action-on-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/)
- [TLS: SDGs Introductory Event](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-sdgs-introductory-event/)
- [Socio-economic drivers impacting South Africa's future 3](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/socio-economic-drivers-impacting-south-africas-future-3/)
- [Greenhouse Gas/Carbon Emissions Reporting (Cape Town)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/greenhouse-gascarbon-emissions-reporting-cape-town/)
- [Greenhouse Gas/Carbon Emissions (Durban)](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/greenhouse-gascarbon-emissions-durban/)
- [Socio-economic drivers impacting South Africa's future 2](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/socio-economic-drivers-impacting-south-africas-future-2/)
- [Business Action on the NDP: Durban Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-action-on-the-ndp-durban-launch/)
- [Business Action on the NDP: Cape Town Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-action-on-the-ndp-cape-town-launch/)
- [Sustainable Brands Conference Cape Town 2016](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/sustainable-brands-conference-cape-town-2016/)
- [TLS: Socio-Economic Scenarios for South Africa](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-socio-economic-scenarios-for-south-africa/)
- [Business Action for the Protection of Children](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-action-for-the-protection-of-children/)
- [Business Action on the NDP: Johannesburg Launch](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/business-action-on-the-ndp-johannesburg-launch/)
- [Private Sector Briefing on developing a Green Climate Fund Project Pipeline Event](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/private-sector-briefing-on-developing-a-green-climate-fund-project-pipeline-event/)
- [Socio-economic drivers impacting South Africa's future 1](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/socio-economic-drivers-impacting-south-africas-future-1/)
- [NDP Solutions Workshop: Addressing Wastewater Treatment](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ndp-solutions-workshop-addressing-wastewater-treatment/)
- [NDP Solutions Workshop: Strengthening Local Government Partnerships](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ndp-solutions-workshop-strengthening-local-government-partnerships/)
- [UNGC Annual Members’ Meeting](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ungc-annual-members-meeting/)
- [NDP Solutions Workshop: TVET Colleges & Industry](https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ndp-solutions-workshop-tvet-colleges-industry/)

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