Energy and chemicals company Sasol has taken exception to nonprofit organisation Just Share accusing it of shirking its responsibility to meet its previously stated goal of reducing its greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, claiming that the disclosure of risks is simply part of being a responsible corporate citizen https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sasol-defends-disclosure-of-potential-decarbonisation-shortcomings-as-responsible-corporate-citizenship-2023-11-03

At the heart of South Africa’s environmental discussion is the pressing need to embrace a circular economy, but such a shift demands practical collaboration, inventive thinking and a resolute https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-urged-to-adopt-innovation-as-it-confronts-big-waste-management-problem-2023-10-20

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researchers have deployed a buoy equipped with a series of instruments in Theewaterskloof dam, in the Western Cape, to gain deeper insights into microalgae biodiversity and its significance in supporting the ecosystem health of South Africa’s drinking water dams. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hyperspectral-radiometric-buoy-to-collect-microalgae-biodiversity-data-in-theewaterskloof-dam-2023-10-17

UK government-funded technical assistance programme Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa has launched a call for proposals to identify projects combatting climate change that would https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/climate-finance-accelerator-calls-for-climate-project-capacity-building-proposals-2023-10-17

Although South Africa is leading the African continent in terms of waste management and recycling, the unauthorised disposal of waste and littering is still rampant, says Zero Waste operations director Hein Fourie, adding that this has led to lower-income groups becoming waste pickers to sort through waste and transport it to buy-back centres to earn money. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recycling-economy-initiatives-create-value-2023-10-06

Food and beverage group PepsiCo South Africa is making strides in its water stewardship efforts, recognising the critical role water plays in the food system and its broader impact on the environment and communities. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pepsico-south-africa-continues-commitment-to-water-conservation-2023-10-03

Investors overseeing $23.6-trillion of funds have kick-started a campaign to pressure 100 companies to ramp up the fight against biodiversity loss. The targeted companies include BHP Group, https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/investors-with-24tr-push-companies-to-curb-nature-impact-2023-09-26

Carbon credits produced in Africa and used by companies to offset pollution by paying for forest conservation on the continent should be at least 20 times more expensive than current prices, two Presidents of Congo Basin nations said. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/carbon-prices-should-be-20-times-higher-the-two-congos-say-2023-09-21

Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak is keenly pursuing sustainable growth through a focus on bolstering collaboration in recycling, extended producer responsibility (EPR) and https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tetra-pak-aiming-to-bolster-sustainability-recycling-through-collaboration-2023-09-18

Rockefeller Asset Management and KraneShares on Tuesday announced the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focusing on the so-called “blue economy,” which seeks to develop marine and freshwaterhttps://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-etf-focuses-on-blue-economy-of-marine-freshwater-resources-2023-09-13