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Carbon credit financing solution developed to unlock energy, sustainability project investments
19th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Impact investment company Impact Investment Group and small, medium-sized and microenterprise (SMME) manufacturing investment company Seed10X have launched a service offering for Africa to unlock... 


Standard Bank to exceed 2022 green financing target
19th October 2022 By: Reuters

Standard Bank will exceed its green financing target of R50-billion this year, as South Africa's scrapping of regulations on self-generated renewable energy projects has spurred a rush for... 


Carbon capture projects hit record, but would mitigate less than 1% of emissions
17th October 2022 By: Bloomberg

The number of carbon capture and storage projects in development grew to record levels this year on the back of rising carbon prices and government incentives but would still only mitigate less... 


The presenters at Creamer Media’s ESG-focused webinar this week (from left to right starting at the top) Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak; Shannon de Ryhove; Sarah Cooper; Kurt Roelandt; Tsakani Mthombani and Lael Bethlehem
ESG needs to be embedded within an organisation for long-term success, sustainability
13th October 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

When considering how to make environment, social and governance (ESG) a real driving force that helps to shape the work of companies, gold miner Harmony Gold sustainable development group executive... 


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AfriSam promotes use of extended cement products to reduce carbon footprint
13th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

Cement producer AfriSam is continuing to promote the reduction of clinker content in its composite cements as a way of reducing carbon emissions. As a long-time developer of composite or extended... 


AfDB puts civil society orgs at the forefront of climate engagement
10th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In an opening the plenary of the 2022 Civil Society Forum, in Côte d'Ivoire, African Development Bank Group (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina said civil society organisations are essential in... 


Sasol, Netherlands university collaborate to develop atmospheric CO2 removal technologies
7th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Centre for Energy Innovation of the University of Twente (UT) in Enschede, Netherlands, and the Research & Technology (R&T) arm of South Africa’s Sasol have agreed to collaborate on the... 


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Increased generation capacity of wind farms to boost decarbonisation
7th October 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The increase in capacity of wind energy generation is a key benefactor for the country to decarbonise its power sector, says South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) CEO Niveshen Govender.... 


South Africa submits new climate plan to win $8.5bn for coal switch
5th October 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africa has submitted to some of the world’s richest nations a revised plan for how it will spend a proposed $8.5-billion to help it transition away from coal, two people familiar with the... 


South Africa should produce sustainable aviation fuels locally – WWF
5th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), typically made from biobased feedstocks such as energy crops, wastes and residues, can help to mitigate the greenhouse-gas emissions from South Africa’s aviation... 


South Africans less confident the world can avoid climate disaster – Epson study
5th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

South Africans’ confidence that a climate crisis will be averted in their lifetimes has declined from 58.9% in 2021 to 56.6% this year, the ‘Epson Climate Reality Barometer’ report shows. Further,... 


Africa needs to use all its energy sources to develop, says AU Commissioner
5th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa must make use of all its energy resources, as it needs to achieve development. So affirmed African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Amani Abou-Zeid in her keynote... 


Combat energy poverty as well as achieve decarbonisation - Mantashe
4th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on Tuesday warned that the need to transition to low-carbon energy sources sat “uncomfortably” with energy poverty in Africa. He did so in his... 


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A landmark $8.5bn climate finance deal hangs in the balance
3rd October 2022 By: Bloomberg

A landmark $8.5-billion deal to help wean South Africa off its dependence on coal is hanging in the balance amid fraught negotiations with rich donor countries over how the funds should be spent.... 


Creecy cranks up the heat on wealthy nations ahead of COP27
3rd October 2022 By: News24Wire

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Barbara Creecy has put the spotlight on rich nations once more to do their bit in financially supporting the developing world to overcome the climate... 


First African emissions reduction platform to begin trading
3rd October 2022 By: Bloomberg

Africa’s first verifiable emissions reduction platform, which uses a public decentralised ledger to track emission reductions, will start trading its first tokens this quarter. The platform, known... 


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Local growth vital for export capabilities
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

For South Africa to become a net exporter of aluminium, local growth must take precedence, says Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) CEO Muzi Manzi. This can be achieved by developing... 


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Coastal communities call for greater consultation on oil and gas exploration
30th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Large- and small-scale fishers and communities on the Wild Coast of South Africa request that, at the very least, more scientific research be done on the effects of exploration activities, and that... 


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Operations challenges impair sector growth
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Local companies are not operating at full capacity, owing to a lack of manufacturing and product focus which impairs South Africa’s goal of becoming a relevant global player in the aluminium... 


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Association revamps to improve services
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

The Southern African Biogas Industry Association (Sabia) will introduce its updated business plan and path to reach its 2030 goals at its ‘Vision 2030 – building a sustainable Southern African... 


Prototype waste-to-fuel pilot plant designed
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

In its drive to become a leading global supplier of green value from waste solutions, local waste solutions provider Explorius has designed its first coal fines and waste-to-fuel pilot plant for... 


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Contamination at source affecting recycling
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

A substantial portion of plastic waste is not recycled and ends up in landfills, contributing greatly to plastics being regarded as the biggest environmental threat, says industry body Plastics SA... 


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Circular economy uptake addressed
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

The need for and uptake of the circular economy mindset by larger organisations locally and globally was addressed during a webinar hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy... 


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SAB launches ESG strategy
28th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

Beverage producer South African Breweries (SAB) has launched its first environment, social and governance (ESG) strategy, and will release its first Global Reporting Initiative-compliant ESG report... 


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Komati power station to be decommissioned and repurposed
28th September 2022

The South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (Saretec), which is based at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), together with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet... 


IATA to trial air cargo carbon emissions calculator with Etihad Airways
28th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Etihad Airways will be jointly trialling a calculation tool for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that has been specially developed for cargo... 


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Al Gore calls out 'greenwashing' risks as funds quit green club
26th September 2022 By: Bloomberg

Al Gore, the former US vice president turned climate activist, said investors are growing increasingly impatient with evidence of potential “greenwashing” amid signs that net-zero pledges made by... 


African activists hold rallies ahead of COP27 calling for urgent climate action
23rd September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Nonprofit organisation 350Africa says thousands of activists and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis across Africa are taking part in multiple actions across the continent and are... 


AfDB offers South Africa a financing deal to raise $41bn
23rd September 2022 By: Bloomberg

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has suggested a plan to South Africa that will help the nation use the $8.5 billion in climate financing pledged by some of the world’s richest nations to raise... 


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GWEC urges action to address energy security and climate crisis ahead of COP27
22nd September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) says governments need to take dramatic action to scale up wind and renewable energy in this decade, and to address energy security and... 


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Rio Tinto, Shougang to collaborate on finding low-carbon solutions in the steel value chain
22nd September 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversifed miner Rio Tinto and Chinese steel producer Shougang Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote research, design and implementation of low-carbon solutions for the... 


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Winemaker Spier sets the tone for lower-carbon production
21st September 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Wine production, from growing to packaging and selling, has a heavy carbon footprint despite having “green” vineyards and, therefore, the winemaking industry has turned its attention to reducing... 


LDC Ministers discuss COP27 strategy to match climate crisis urgency
21st September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Ministers from the 46 least developed countries (LDCs) have met in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the United Nations international climate meeting the Conference of the Parties 27 (COP27) that will take... 


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Joint statement: Busa, BLSA joint position on delaying carbon tax compromises corporate South Africa’s climate credibility
20th September 2022

In this joint statement, 14 civil society and environmental groups write about the implications of a proposed delay in the implementation of a carbon tax for corporate South Africa. 


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International collaboration critical to accelerate transition to sustainable energy future
20th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Intergovernmental organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its 'Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022' says international collaboration will be critical to successfully transition to... 


Eskom expects $476m World Bank loan decision by November
16th September 2022 By: Reuters

South African power utility Eskom expects a final decision on a new $476 million World Bank loan to repurpose its Komati coal-fired power plant into a renewable station before November's COP27... 


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