NBI Members in the Spotlight
Member Feedback
One of the strengths of the NBI as a collaborative organisation, is that we support and assist member companies to anticipate business sustainability trends, with programmes demonstrating a combination of strategic thinking & practical implementation. We build trust in the role of business in society.
Cas Coovadia
NBI Chairperson
Business tends to be internally focused. So, it is important that the NBI be at the forefront of what needs to be done so that we can be made aware of emerging risks and sustainability trends.
Khanyi Chaba
Head of Responsible Business
The NBI plays a really important role to catalyse collaboration by bringing together partners in different sectors, to bring about the thought leadership that is required to enable the right action.
Brigitte Burnett
Head of Sustainability
The NBI has large impact through its ability to bring together a diversity of stakeholders.
Mike Brown
Chief Executive Officer
The benefits of collective effort far exceed what we could have done on our own.
Andile Sangqu
Executive Head: South Africa
I believe that the NBI plays an important role of developing collaborative solutions to some of the key social and environmental challenges in South Africa.
Zyda Rylands
Chief Executive Officer
Companies need to show that they are linked to communities in a broader sense, and the NBI provides a platform for that. The ideas and learnings provided positions the NBI almost as the University of Sustainability in South Africa.
Chesney Bradshaw
Head of Sustainability
The NBI plays a critical role of providing the drive and the frameworks that business lacks to address issues like social inequality and poverty.
Mxolisi Mgojo
Chief Executive Officer
The NBI provides a business network of strategic partners where I connect, collaborate and learn with other companies. We also engage in frank conversations on the impact of policy and regulations.
Madeleine Ronquest
Head of Environment Social and Climate Risk
We believe that the NBI plays a crucial role of excellence in making sure that we as business have a coordinated way in responding to global sustainable development matters.
Bongani Nqwababa
Joint President and CEO
NBI has created an inclusive space for people of diverse backgrounds to learn, share and co-create solutions in order for business SA to serve our country better.
Neliswa Fente
SpringAge by Deloitte Lead (Chair of the NBI Culture of Inclusion Working Group)
NBI’s Transformation and Social Cohesion Programme originated from an urgent call for business to assist in building an equitable and inclusive society. The programme provides an important platform for safe but robust interaction on how corporates in South Africa are addressing transformation, allowing space for both trailblazers and laggards to engage and co-create a thriving and prosperous society.
Kathleen Ebersohn-Khuvutlu
Senior Sustainability Specialist at Discovery Limited
The NBI plays such a crucial role in addressing burning issues facing us as a nation. Their expertise and experience built up over many years has positioned them well in being the voice of business and bringing government and business together to chart the way forward and ensure a prosperous South Africa.
Kevin Chaplin
Managing Director: The SA Ubuntu Foundation& NBI Western Cape Advisory Council Member
16 Days of Activism
The NBI undertook to develop a Gender Based Violence (GBV) Pathway with the mission to work collectively with Private Sector companies in addressing and challenging GBV, given that businesses operate within society and are not immune from experiencing social issues that continue to plague the country and impair employees’ physical and mental health and well-being.
MoreBridgette Mdangayi
Programme Manager, Social Transformation and Convener of the NBI GBV Working Group
For SAB, 16 Days of Activism is an important opportunity to for us to continue to deliberately support the empowerment and protection of women and the most vulnerable in society. We continue to prioritise the inclusion of women into the economy and investing in that contribute to the eradication of GBV in our workplaces, communities and South Africa as a whole.
MoreZoleka Lisa
VP Corporate Affairs: SAB
Anglo American is committing to addressing GBV at its roots.
Our Living with Dignity framework is rooted in a strong commitment to eradicating gender-based violence both within the organization and outside the fence, creating safe workplaces, safe homes, safe schools and safe communities.
MoreMarcel Korth
(Principal: Living with Dignity / Gender-Based Violence at Anglo American)
Supporting those affected by gender-based violence is important to PwC, not only during the 16 Days of Activism campaign, but all year around.
MoreShirley Machaba
CEO: PwC Southern Africa
Nedbank understands the importance of raising awareness about gender-based violence and creating a culture that supports women.
MoreKhensani Nobanda
(Nedbank Group Marketing & Corporate Affairs Executive)
Charlotte Maxeke and her generation of women set the tone for gender equality and empowerment. It is in their spirit that we as Hollard recognise the importance of going beyond our internal programmes to extend a hand to victims of gender-based violence through investing in external initiatives.
MoreLondiwe Mkhize
(Group Head: Corporate Affairs ) | Co-Chair: NBI Gender Based Violence Working Group
The word Harambee means to “all pull together” and this habit of pulling together directs how we at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator approach everything – both internally with our staff and externally with our partners.
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Youth & Leadership
Why are ethical young leaders vital for driving social transformation in South Africa?
History continues to show that young people in South Africa are often at the forefront of social change. The unfortunate reality, however, is that our young people often bear the burden of unemployment, poverty and inequality.
MoreBlain van Wyk
Sustainability, Corporate Affairs | Distell
What does bold social transformation mean to you as a young leader?
South Africa’s history of societal challenges continues to impact existing social injustices, such as increasing inequality, poverty, youth unemployment, unequal access to quality education and to basic human needs.
MoreSiphilile Shange
Sustainability Specialist I African Bank
Why are ethical young leaders vital for driving social transformation in South Africa?
The youth in South Africa constitute almost a third of the population and according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) of the 1st quarter of 2021, young people are still struggling in the South African labour market.
MoreNoni Qoboshiyana
Public Policy and Regulatory Specialist I South African Breweries
What does bold social transformation mean to you as a young leader?
In the last week (10-16 July 2021) we have witnessed the unfortunate consequence of living in a divided and unequal society. While much of what we have witnessed has filled us with fear and hopelessness, there have been many instances in the chaos that have shown the humanity and resilience of our people.
MoreSikhulekile (Khule) Duma
Socio-economic Development Specialist | Anglo American
Why are ethical young leaders vital for driving social transformation in South Africa?
Ethical leadership is one of the cornerstones of success for any country. To achieve social transformation in South Africa, this kind of leadership needs to be instilled in all people from a very young age.
MoreTumelo Tire
Strategy & Business Design Consultant | Deloitte
Women’s Month Campaign
“Vodacom remains committed to the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and is proud of the ongoing initiatives and support to fight this scourge.
MoreTakalani Netshitenzhe
External Affairs Director
Vodacom South Africa
“Aurex Constructors is committed to empowering and uplifting women in business and society. Our Transformation portfolio creates awareness and pro-actively addresses social and gender inequalities that exist in the areas that we operate.
MoreRohini Pillay
Legal, Governance & Compliance Manager
Aurex Constructors
“To drive our commitment to gender equality we’ve developed a charter with the aim to create equal pay for equal opportunities, going beyond compliance and having a zero-tolerance policy on GBV.
MoreVanisha Balgobind
Executive Head: HR
Exxaro Resources
“Growthpoint is committed to supporting interventions that address gender-based violence, both with our staff who have access to support services and through programmes in the communities where those services are not always available.
MoreLinda Pangwa
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Growthpoint Properties
“As a purpose-driven organisation, Imperial (A DP World Company), is committed to diversity and inclusion, and improving gender equality and women empowerment across our business.
MoreEsha Mansingh
Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs & IR at Imperial and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader 2022
“SAB is committed to using its scale, reach and expertise to champion responsibility. We aim to create responsible and empowered communities by addressing the socio-economic factors that drive alcohol abuse and harmful behaviours.
MoreZoleka Lisa
VP Corporate Affairs
“The empowerment of women in our economy is something we at Sanlam feel passionate about driving. As such, we actively promote gender equality in the workplace by focusing on improving gender diversity and fair practices.
MoreRay-Ann Sedres
Chief Transformation Officer
Sanlam
