Virgin Active South Africa has partnered with the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) to sponsor a Net Zero Rating Tool. Committed to ZERO environmental impact by 2030 across its 143 clubs in Southern Africa, the health club group is already making operational changes to reduce water consumption and waste; switching to renewable energy to drive down carbon emissions; … [Read more...]
SA’s top employers are thinking green
By adjusting company policies to reduce travel and keep buildings greener, organisations can play a significant role in reducing South Africa’s concerning carbon footprint. South Africa is one of the least green countries in the world – in the top 15 for highest carbon emissions; just a few paces behind Japan, the UK and South Korea. The country emits 435 878 000 tonnes of … [Read more...]
Business quiet on SA’s carbon future
Energy continues to be big news. In South Africa, there's a focus on our future energy mix: that is, to say how much energy we should be generating from fossil fuels, nuclear or renewable energy resources. It's a critical issue, not just from an environmental perspective but also from an economic viewpoint. Surprisingly, we've heard little from business on the issue and … [Read more...]
SA’s emissions need to decline now
Global greenhouse gas emissions were at record highs in 2010 according to the International Energy Agency. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has released a report written by KPMG on South Africa's carbon chasm, setting the tone for meaningful conversations between business and government. This latest report in the CDP Carbon Chasm series measures the gap between South … [Read more...]
