This article looks at what can be claimed, what is not claimable, who can issue reports and where to find these persons and companies, what should be on the certificate for SARS, the steps to start the claiming process, where to log your intention to start claiming tax, access to the relevant sourcing documentation, and workshops that are planned to communicate the … [Read more...]
Energy efficiency tax incentives launched
The National Treasury published section 12L earlier this month, which puts into operation deductions of energy efficiency savings in terms of the Income Tax Act of 1962. This long-awaited announcement is welcomed by the Certificated Measurement & Verification Professionals (CMVP) industry that has been advising clients to prepare for the imminent release for a while … [Read more...]
How Thailand mobilized energy efficiency investments
The development of Thailand’s energy efficiency sector is an interesting case study. It demonstrates how strong government leadership combined with strategic support from international climate finance can drive the transition toward an energy-efficient economy. In the early 1990s, Thailand’s economy was growing rapidly at 10 percent per year, and the power sector was growing … [Read more...]
Culture of sustainability thrives in green bank
Carbon emissions per full time employee decreased by 6.1% during 2011 (to 10.1 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) in the Nedbank Group, while emissions per square metre of office space reduced by a sizeable 10.9%. Energy efficiency has become entrenched as one of the core sustainability measures at the Nedbank Group. They are also one of the premier supporters of the 49M … [Read more...]
