Emergent

ESG and Sustainability

In Africa, the path to net zero runs through data.

Capital markets have sent a clear signal: sustainability performance is now inseparable from real estate value.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has long captured how organisations express and demonstrate their responsibilities to society: supporting communities, protecting the natural environment, treating people fairly, and conducting business ethically.

ESG factors have moved to the top of the agenda in the real estate industry worldwide.

Property can both store and shape wealth. It influences how people live, how communities grow, and how cities either flourish or falter.

South Africa is increasingly embracing the “Net Zero” paradigm as a cornerstone of sustainability and climate strategy.

The global transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, driven by regulatory mandates, investor expectations, and mounting societal pressure. Companies are no longer judged solely on the emissions they produce directly (Scope 1) or through purchased energy (Scope 2).

Boardroom Governance Under Heightened ESG Scrutiny.

The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) has rapidly emerged as a key executive in modern business, evolving far beyond a token overseer of sustainability reports.

In today’s hyper-competitive markets, brands are finding that sustainability isn’t just about ethics or compliance – it’s a strategic differentiator.

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