Tag Archives: Sustainability

Sustainable thinking: research aligned with green goals(FT)

The large-scale disappearance of vultures in India was for years as much of a mystery as it was an apparent irrelevance. Yet recent groundbreaking research has demonstrated the cost of their loss to human health and planetary biodiversity alike — and helped to vindicate ways to measure academic work that aligns with societal impact. Once […]
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Exploring how South Africa’s fresh fruit industry can boost export performance while building sustainable global trade relationships.

Read insights from GIBS SA research by Petzer, D. J., Matthee, M., Kuhn, S. W., & de Villiers, V. (2023), a collaboration between Henley Business School, GIBS, and Stellenbosch University. Title: South Africa’s fresh fruit industry: Optimising export performance and securing sustainable exporter-importer relationships. The fresh fruit industry in South Africa is considered the biggest […]
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Banks downgrade top sustainability roles (FT)

Leading global banks have downgraded their top sustainability roles and shrunk dedicated teams as a result of slower-than-expected climate action and a backlash set off by Republican politicians in the US. HSBC, Standard Chartered, Barclays and Wells Fargo are among those that have cut or rejigged environmental, social and governance roles, following a wave of […]
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Unlocking green growth: Sustainability as a key driver of corporate innovation(WEF)

In an era defined by environmental imperatives and increasing regulatory scrutiny, sustainability has emerged as a key driver of corporate innovation and growth. What was once regarded as a moral obligation has now become a strategic necessity, shaping the way businesses operate and compete. Many corporates are reimagining their supply chains, procurement policies and innovation […]
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Convergence of AI, sustainability in the Manufacturing Sector (AI)

Traditionally resource-hungry sectors like steel and chemicals are using AI to transform their operations, achieving profitability with sustainability. As the manufacturing sector evolves, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability is emerging as a powerful force for change. With two-thirds of the world’s emissions coming from heavy industry, it is traditionally seen as a […]
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14 training resources for regenerating the land through agriculture (GreenBiz)

Regenerative agriculture, holistic management and other nature-based solutions have become critical components of sustainability strategy for organizations with agricultural inputs. Walmart and PepsiCo recently announced their collaboration supporting the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across 2 million acres of farmland in North America. Global agricultural supply chain leader ADM expects to cover 2 million acres in the […]
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NEW GIBS Case study: Evolving shared value, sustainability, and the leadership challenge: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve By Lyal White, Pamela Fuhrmann, and Ruth Crichton 

Abstract Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of this study are to assess the shared value model and elaborate on new multi-stakeholder approaches to business, where the stakeholders include the founders, investors, partners, employees, clients and the surrounding community; to consider the synergies between community development, environmental stewardship, sustainable business practices and the long-term health of […]
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Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy (TDN)

Mining operations account for some 4%-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. But some miners are moving to reduce use of fossil fuels in extracting and refining, partly due to pressure from downstream customers that want more sustainable supply chains. Click here to read the full article

New GIBS case study: Mitti Cafe: Enabling disability inclusion in India through scalable business 

by Amy Moore and Tracey Toefy The case explores the development of MITTI Café, an organisation that trains and employs individuals with intellectual, physical and/or psychiatric disabilities to work in inclusive kitchens and cafes in India. The protagonist is the founder of the café, Alina Alam, who has won several international awards for her work. […]
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Special report: African banking and finance (Financial Times)

Investors electrify South African banks’ in their sustainability push; Africa’s booming tech hub of Lagos braces as Covid-19 bites; and the Kenyan banking group set on regional dominance. Plus, Ethiopia’s steps towards banking reforms. Financial Times special reports provide in-depth FT coverage of countries around the world, as well as industries from tech to luxury, […]
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