Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
The JSE’s new ESG reporting standards. What you should know
Mili Soni, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer, Corporate, Bowmans South Africa.
THE Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) released recommendations around four focus areas that represent key operational elements of an organisation...
Private sector and EU regulations will drive decarbonisation in South Africa – KPMG
By Larry Claasen
SOUTH Africa’s greatest opportunities to move towards net zero at present come from the private sector, according to KPMG’s Net-Zero Readiness Report 2023.
The report, which examines steps taken by...
Environmental hurdles reduced for lower sensitivity renewable projects
In a significant move to support the development of renewable energy, South Africa last month adopted new norms to simplify and speed up the authorisation process for solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities...
Unlocking green hydrogen for sustainable growth
In the pursuit of a cleaner and more sustainable future, the upcoming Hydrogen Forum will embark on hosting engaging discussions aimed at unlocking the potential of green hydrogen. This event, taking place...
ENGIE to build two solar photovoltaic power plants in South Africa
ENGIE is pleased to announce that it has reached commercial close for two solar photovoltaic power plants under Bid Window Five (BW5) of South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement...
Scania partners with The Shoprite Group to launch first fuel-efficient Euro 5 trucks
SUSTAINABLE transport solutions that drive customer profitability are the driving force behind Scania Southern Africa’s partnership with The Shoprite Group which has acquired over 100 of Scania’s New Generation trucks powered...
TNPA issues RFI for a potential renewable energy project
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced a Request for Information (RFI), calling on private sector participants to submit project proposals for the introduction of a renewable energy programme at its...
New report exposes myth of clean coal
A new report by air pollution expert, Dr Ranajit Sahu, confirms that South Africa’s proposed 1 500 MW of new coal-powered electricity generation will cause significant air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, even if the...
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Deep sea trawlers are concerned about the impact of oil and...
By Larry Claasen
SADSTIA says it is not opposed to offshore oil and gas exploration but says long-term impacts on established industries must be considered.
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