National Treasury published a paper outlining reforms to modernise South Africa’s carbon-credit infrastructure, clarify the legal and financial framework, and catalyse a high-integrity secondary market.

The national Treasury announced its intention to raise a major green/transition bond issuance scheduled for Q1 2026 aimed at funding clean-energy and just-transition projects across mining, manufacturing and infrastructure in South Africa.

Environmental, Social and Governance issues are often framed as matters for corporate headquarters or standalone sustainability teams.

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.

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

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.

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).