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Carbon credits: are ‘audits’ just one big lie? Research raises new questions about the auditing of carbon credits and whether they provide a greenwashing façade for dodgy climate-change claims… by Rob Rose July 15, 2025 Energy & ESG 1
Consultants guzzle millions in just energy grants R300m in funds meant for South Africa’s just energy transition have ended up in the accounts of consulting and audit firms… by Rob Rose July 1, 2025 Energy & ESG
Dirty money fuels climate crunch The Bezos wedding in the climate-sensitive city of Venice is an out-of-control display of the power of the wealthy. And ecologically tone-deaf too… by Ann Crotty June 27, 2025 News·Opinion
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… by Ann Crotty May 20, 2025 Energy & ESG·Opinion
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… by Ann Crotty May 16, 2025 Energy & ESG
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… by Rob Rose May 6, 2025 Energy & ESG
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?… by Rob Rose May 6, 2025 Energy & ESG
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… by Rob Rose April 8, 2025 Energy & ESG
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