How the supply chain can reduce emissions

Following a difficult and tumultuous few years for the warehousing and logistics industry, there is hope on the horizon. By Randeep Somel, vice-president: global head of communications and sustainability at Iron Mountain Global supply chain pressures have gradually...

Our ambitious – and expensive – energy transition

South Africa has great aspirations for its energy industry: Not only has the country committed to significant decreases in carbon emissions, but it is also intent on creating a thriving green economy that creates jobs and business opportunities throughout the country....

Energy crisis leaves SA struggling to function

Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa’s continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber and author of “A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy...

Manufacturers must be ready for the circular economy

In the words of Greta Thunberg, the world is on fire. Nasa data shows the planet’s climate is significantly changing owing to human activity including material extraction and use – which has nearly quadrupled in the last 50 years – and the subsequent...