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Research raises new questions about the auditing of carbon credits and whether they provide a greenwashing façade for dodgy climate-change claims…
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R300m in funds meant for South Africa’s just energy transition have ended up in the accounts of consulting and audit firms…
Dirty money fuels climate crunch
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Why Sasol still calls the climate shots
Extreme climate events pose a significant threat to the economy. So how is it that South Africa has one of the most lax climate…
Sasol makes short work of South Africa’s carbon pledges
Sasol seems to have fudged both its tax contribution and jobs claims as it pushes back against National Treasury’s carbon tax plans…
Sustainable funds bloodied – but not beaten
ESG funds face global outflows as Trump’s anti-sustainability agenda spreads. But reports of their death are premature – especially in South Africa…
Being polite to AI might cost – but it’s worth it
Being polite to AI costs ‘tens of millions of dollars’ – never mind the climate costs. Is it worth it?…
Cool reception for G20 climate plea
South Africa is lobbying for stronger climate financing commitments. It’s a hard sell in the face of Donald Trump’s hostility to environmental concerns…
New King code bets big on sustainability, despite Trump U-turn
The King committee has doubled down on sustainability, given the risk ESG concerns pose to business…
Adapt or die: Climate wave hits South African businesses
As the steel sector shows, there’s a cost to going green – but not doing so could be fatal. South African businesses must adapt…
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