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Sustainability

Sustainability is the principle of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, encompassing environmental, social and economic dimensions. In business and industry, it refers to practices that minimise environmental impact, conserve natural resources, reduce carbon emissions and promote long-term viability. The concept gained prominence following the 1987 Brundtland Report and has become central to corporate strategy, regulatory frameworks and investment decisions worldwide. Key focus areas include energy efficiency, waste reduction, water stewardship, circular economy principles and the transition to renewable energy sources. Sustainability initiatives often target decarbonisation through the adoption of cleaner technologies, such as electric vehicles in logistics and transport sectors, and the implementation of environmental management systems. Companies increasingly report on sustainability performance through frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative and integrate environmental, social and governance criteria into operations. In Africa, sustainability considerations intersect with development priorities, including job creation, infrastructure investment and regional trade facilitation. The African Continental Free Trade Area and national business organisations promote sustainable practices as essential to competitiveness and resilience. Regulatory pressure, investor expectations and consumer demand continue to drive the integration of sustainability into supply chains, manufacturing and service delivery across all sectors.

Sustainability Updates


Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains
Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains
4th June 2026

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly embedded in business strategy, companies are facing growing pressure to demonstrate how sustainability commitments... 


Vivo Energy partners with the Didier Drogba Foundation to support children’s wellbe
Vivo Energy partners with the Didier Drogba Foundation to support children’s wellbe
2nd June 2026

Vivo Energy, the company that markets and distributes Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants across Africa, has announced its support to the Didier Drogba Foundation with a donation for an... 


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AI integration enhances HVAC systems
29th May 2026

AI is becoming increasingly important in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for the business-to-business sector, particularly for improving energy efficiency, operational... 


Join a panel of experienced practitioners with expertise spanning climate policy, sustainability, finance and carbon trading during a webinar on the future of voluntary carbon markets in Africa
Africa’s carbon market opportunity comes under the spotlight
27th May 2026

As climate finance gains momentum globally, the role of voluntary carbon markets in supporting Africa’s sustainability and development ambitions is attracting increasing attention. While carbon... 


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Green buildings show stronger returns
22nd May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Green-certified office buildings continue to outperform non-certified assets across several key investment metrics, says sustainability-focused property sector body Green Building Council South... 


 Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference 2026 to Highlight the Economics of Sustainability for Organisations in Africa
Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference 2026 to Highlight the Economics of Sustainability for Organisations in Africa
12th May 2026

As sustainability moves beyond compliance and reporting into the centre of business strategy, the Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference & Expo 2026 will focus on helping organisations across the... 


How green logistics are redefining African trade on Earth Day
21st April 2026

Africa’s trade ambitions are accelerating. But as the continent works to unlock the full potential of initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area, industry stakeholders need to extend... 


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Generative AI enhances insights into energy management systems
17th April 2026

Electrification and automation technology specialist ABB has integrated its generative AI solution, ABB Ability Industrial Knowledge Vault (IKV) with its ABB Ability Energy Management System (EMS).... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer
Sustainability means future-proofing Africa’s economy
10th April 2026

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 


Cooling the AI surge: building sustainable liquid-cooled data centres for next-gen workloads
Cooling the AI surge: building sustainable liquid-cooled data centres for next-gen workloads
20th March 2026

By: Steven Santini - Secure Power Vice President, Schneider Electric Sub-Saharan Africa Today, single AI query uses roughly ten times the electricity of a typical Internet search, and demand is... 


Unifying (drops of) building information into a sea of insight
Unifying (drops of) building information into a sea of insight
18th March 2026

By: Anoop Hariparsad - Offer Marketing Manager, Microgrids, MEA at Schneider Electric The well-known adage, “the sum of its parts...” rings at it truest when it comes to technology. Seldom would... 


Open automation is breaking legacy chains in 2026
Open automation is breaking legacy chains in 2026
2nd March 2026

By: Pusetso Sentle - Solutions Architect at Schneider Electric Industrial automation has long been shaped by proprietary systems and tightly coupled hardware-software architectures. However, in... 


“Plastics Matter” – A New Podcast Series to Amplify Industry Voice
13th February 2026

Plastics SA is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new podcast series titled Plastics Matter, a dynamic platform created to give the South African plastics industry a stronger, more direct... 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE
Sustainability is more than solar panels: it is about future-proofing Africa’s economy
12th February 2026

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 


Alexforbes launches sustainability, impact awards for listed companies
11th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services company Alexforbes has launched the yearly Alexforbes Paragon Impact Awards, which is a new initiative recognising leading sustainability and impact performance among JSE top 100... 


Hybrid crushing gains traction as African market looks to cut costs and carbon
Hybrid crushing gains traction as African market looks to cut costs and carbon
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The arrival of the first Metso LT400J mobile jaw crusher in Africa signals a meaningful shift in how mining and quarrying operators are approaching energy use, cost control and sustainability, says... 


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SLR Consulting supports responsible mining from concept to operation
30th January 2026

Sustainability solutions consultancy SLR Consulting partners with mining and investment clients around the world, providing integrated technical, advisory and sustainability solutions across the... 


Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
Building South Africa’s Next Chapter Through Sustainable Infrastructure
14th January 2026

As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient... 


Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
5th January 2026

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Life sciences, which include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, today operate under intense scrutiny. Regulatory... 


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