The era in which water could be treated as a guaranteed and uninterrupted utility has passed. Organisations that incorporate water into core ESG reporting demonstrate foresight, accountability and resilience within a constrained resource landscape.
South Africa is running out of landfill space fast. With major hubs like Cape Town and Johannesburg facing less than five years of remaining landfill capacity, the linear disposal method…
Materiality assessments form the foundation of an effective ESG company programme. Without understanding which environmental, social, and governance issues truly matter to your business and stakeholders, companies risk producing unfocused sustainability reports that fail to address the topics that drive business value and stakeholder decisions.This guide explains how to conduct your first materiality assessment, with practical examples relevant to South African business contexts.
The quality of sustainability reporting in South Africa has improved dramatically over the past decade, yet many companies still struggle to produce reports that are truly meaningful to their stakeholders. As sustainability disclosure requirements tighten, with the JSE now requiring ESG disclosures and mandatory climate reporting on the horizon, understanding what separates excellent sustainability reports from mediocre ones has never been more critical.