Sustainability

Woolworths Aug. 26, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

In an innovative move to reduce unnecessary packaging and promoting a culture of re-use, Woolworths is proud to announce the launch of the WBeauty refillable make-up range.

Woolworths July 25, 2024, 8:22 a.m.

Woolworths, has confirmed a further investment of over R17,5 million in renewable energy projects.

Woolworths July 17, 2024, 8:01 a.m.

The Woolies Water Fund stepped in to install water infrastructure at a school in Kwa-Zulu Natal thereby enabling a clean and consistent water secure source for drinking, sanitation and hygiene …

Woolworths May 1, 2024, 3:23 p.m.

The retailer is committed to the responsible sourcing and production of seafood for better food choices, thriving communities and healthy oceans.

Woolworths April 26, 2024, 6:46 a.m.

The retailer is trialling the removal of plastic barrier bags, typically used for loose fruits and vegetables, from 12 of its stores.

Woolworths March 28, 2024, 6:58 a.m.

The irresistible allure of chocolate knows no boundaries, captivating taste buds across cultures and borders. What chocolate lovers don’t know, is that the tantalising world of chocolate conceals a complex …

Woolworths March 20, 2024, 9:29 a.m.

In support of the 2024 Earth Day theme “Planet vs Plastic”, Woolworths announced a 12-store trial to remove plastic barrier bags from its stores.

Woolworths Jan. 30, 2024, 8:03 a.m.

This is a groundbreaking development in sustainability for the transportation industry on the continent.

Woolworths Jan. 25, 2024, 7:50 a.m.

The company is committed to working with suppliers and partners to create a more resilient, planet-positive and environmentally responsible future.

wcc-admin Jan. 8, 2024, 8:15 p.m.

Cape Town, January 8th, 2024: Leading systematic investment firm, Prescient Investment Management (PIM), has released its Responsible Investing Report for 2023.

wcc-admin Dec. 15, 2023, 10:12 a.m.

Environmental and water sustainability are among the most pressing challenges of our time.

wcc-admin Dec. 4, 2023, 3:18 p.m.

South African companies spent an estimated R11.8 billion on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue’s latest research findings.

Engen Oct. 25, 2023, 1:45 p.m.

Engen has once again stepped up to support Mason Lincoln Special School, an Umlazi-based institution supporting persons living with disability.

wcc-admin Oct. 24, 2023, 2:38 p.m.

19 OCTOBER 2023: Graaff-Reinet- Residents of drought stricken Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape, are set to receive a much-needed boost in their water supply.

wcc-admin Oct. 17, 2023, 9:50 p.m.

We are pleased to share the 2023 Shoprite Holdings Integrated Report and Sustainability Report.

wcc-admin Oct. 17, 2023, 6:25 p.m.

17 October 2023 - Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its biodiversity initiatives, has received another environmental accolade: the Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices prize in the 2024 Best …

Woolworths Sept. 19, 2023, 11:43 a.m.

In an exciting milestone, Woolworths, a global leader in responsible retailing, and WWF South Africa marked a significant moment of collaboration, reaffirming their steadfast commitment to a shared vision of …

Woolworths Aug. 15, 2023, 9:08 a.m.

To align with Woolworths’ vision of achieving ZERO packaging waste to landfill and its commitment to environmentally friendly practices, the retailer has made a significant investment in eco mannequins.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Aug. 7, 2023, 7:30 a.m.

Four organisations committed to creating sustainable development in townships across South Africa (SA) have consolidated under the newly established entity, Rhiza Holdings, primed to galvanise formidable change across the country.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Aug. 7, 2023, 7:19 a.m.

South Africa is faced with many social ills that threaten the fabric of society. Many civil society organisations are engaged in various activities aimed at addressing these social challenges.

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 7, 2023, 12:21 p.m.

As Southern Sun continues with efforts to responsibly manage its environmental footprint, the group’s commitment was emphasised this World Environment Day by a community project undertaken with partner

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 25, 2023, 11:55 a.m.

Earlier this month over 60 delegates from various sectors, including private finance, insurance, government, community leaders, multilateral organisations, and Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 15, 2023, 9:21 a.m.

By Mark Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, SYSPRO EMEA & APAC More and more manufacturers are starting to shift their focus to the sustainability of their supply chains.

info@klassikdigital.co.za March 9, 2023, 12:48 p.m.

With the chaos of January out of way, we are now well and truly settled into the rhythm and routine of a brand-new year. A new year is always a …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Jan. 18, 2023, 10:30 a.m.

Stein, Germany – The company’s forest in Brazil, more recycled plastic as well as projects for green electricity and water

Engen Oct. 28, 2022, 10:34 a.m.

Engen’s partnership with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust (DEET) that assists persons with disabilities learn the skills needed to pass their learners and driver’s licenses continues to go from strength …

Woolworths Oct. 18, 2022, 2:11 p.m.

Woolworths celebrates National Marine Month with the announcement that ALL their food markets in South Africa and Africa stores are now single-use plastic shopping bags free.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Oct. 7, 2022, 12:01 p.m.

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is the proud winner of the Eco-Hospitality and Tourism category in the 2022 Eco-Logic Awards, taking home a beautiful blue glass trophy.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Sept. 15, 2022, 12:48 p.m.

Clean-up and recycle week takes place this week from 12 – 17 September and Johannesburg-based waste management company, Whole Earth Recycling, has just launched an innovative, new curbside food waste …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Sept. 15, 2022, 12:33 p.m.

Mr Price Group continues to gain momentum, with the business making meaningful sustainable progress in the 2022 financial year.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Sept. 2, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

Small and Medium sized businesses will benefit from information shared at African Bank’s inaugural Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) Summit being held this week on the 1 - 2 September at …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Aug. 31, 2022, 12:46 p.m.

Shoprite’s Money Market Account is now a full-fledged bank account. It already provides almost two million banked and unbanked customers the best deal on the market.

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 28, 2022, 12:14 p.m.

More and more people are now choosing to live in the city. Worldwide, more than half of the entire population already lives in cities. And the trend continues to rise.

Woolworths July 12, 2022, 11:18 a.m.

A new podcast series hosted by broadcast journalist Redi Tlhabi will give listeners key insights and a greater understanding of the major issues around the state of our food nation.

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 8, 2022, 3:22 p.m.

Geneva, Switzerland – 8 June 2022 – MSC Cruises has chosen World Oceans Day to publish its 2021 Sustainability Report. While the past year has again been marked by the …

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 27, 2022, 7:16 a.m.

Saint Nazaire, France and Geneva, Switzerland – 23 May 2022 – As she enters the final stage of her construction process, MSC World Europa is set to become the greenest …

Woolworths May 3, 2022, 5:31 p.m.

Woolworths South Africa was recently named a winner of the 2021 Change Agents Sustainability Award presented by Oracle.

Woolworths March 31, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

23 March 2022, Johannesburg – Standard Bank has partnered with Woolworths Holdings Limited to successfully conclude the first sustainability-linked working capital facility in South Africa to the value of R600 …

TSIBA Business School March 31, 2022, 9:34 a.m.

Since its inception in 2004, TSIBA Business School, based in Woodstock, Cape Town has worked to enable social justice and a bright future for young people.

TSIBA Business School March 29, 2022, 12:33 p.m.

What is the value of one’s heart beat? What is the meaning of life? Do I matter? These are existential questions that people increasingly reflect on in light of the …

info@klassikdigital.co.za March 11, 2022, 12:56 p.m.

“Recent events in Ukraine continue to disrupt global trade, underscoring the need to develop more robust local supply chains – which begins with boosting demand for local products to stimulate …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 26, 2021, 9:34 a.m.

Bringing waste to the forefront (and fresh local coffee to your door), an ambitious South African start-up is helping to kickstart a sustainability habit where it needs to happen: at …

Engen Nov. 26, 2021, 8:53 a.m.

Engen has committed a further R2 million worth of fuel to Gift of the Givers to help the non-governmental disaster response organisation bring hope and restore dignity to South Africa’s …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 15, 2021, 9:10 a.m.

The Shoprite Group aims to power 25% of its operations with renewable energy over the next five years and has added 22 new solar PV (photovoltaic) sites between February and …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 4, 2021, 6:11 p.m.

Manufacturers and retailers are looking to innovation to find sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 29, 2021, 8:45 a.m.

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has a proud history of over 300 years of agriculture – so it’s fitting that several of the farm’s dedicated staff have been recognised …

Engen Oct. 18, 2021, 8:42 a.m.

Long-distance truck drivers who need urgent medical attention can breathe easily after Engen recently handed over six oxygen concentrators to the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) Wellness Services to assist …

Woolworths Oct. 13, 2021, 5:09 a.m.

World Cotton Day is celebrated every year on 7 October, and this year’s theme is ‘Cotton for Good’.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 27, 2021, 8:32 a.m.

Food-manufacturing company hosted the official launch of its RE pilot project in Tembisa, Gauteng on Saturday, 18th September 2021

Woolworths Sept. 16, 2021, 9:29 p.m.

In the month of National Recycling Day and World Clean-up Day, Woolworths is expanding its reusable bag collection trial and introducing more recycling vending machines in selected stores.

Woolworths Aug. 11, 2021, 7:15 a.m.

These new goals focus on traceability, transparency, circularity, diversity and inclusivity as well energy and carbon emissions.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 6, 2021, 1:02 p.m.

The Building Local Economies in East Africa Through Agroecology project is finished.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 5, 2021, 8:37 a.m.

Imperial is pleased to advise that in F2019 and F2020, it created value of R146b and R98b for its stakeholders and communities in Nigeria and SA respectively, as confirmed by …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 26, 2021, 10:08 a.m.

The need for a better, faster, more user-friendly, innovative and efficient way of meeting beneficiaries’ needs is behind the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC’s) launch of a new Digital Innovation Hub …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 4, 2021, 7:32 p.m.

INMED Partnerships for Children, a global humanitarian development organisation, has announced the launch of its first INMED Aquaponics® Social Enterprise (INMED ASE) in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Feb. 10, 2021, 7:47 a.m.

Following the recent announcement of its newest label - Certified Regenerative by A Greener World (AGW) - the non-profit farm certifier has selected over 50 farms internationally to join the …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Feb. 10, 2021, 7:13 a.m.

The SAB Foundation has announced the 17 finalists in its tenth annual Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 13, 2021, 5:39 p.m.

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) is a new food label that allows you to choose meat, milk and egg products that have been farmed with real …

Christel House South Africa Dec. 14, 2020, 5:29 p.m.

Christel House South Africa, a non-profit school situated in Ottery, Cape Town, has received a generous donation of a new solar power system by CHEP, a leading international supply chain …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Dec. 6, 2020, 6:07 p.m.

According to the United Nations¹ (UN) more than 673 million people do not have access to a flushing toilet and two out of five people do not have a basic …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Dec. 1, 2020, 6:50 p.m.

The Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) would like to invite you to attend Sustainability Week 2020 from 1-3 December, delegates will be able to take their virtual seats at …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 22, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Safeguarding our fisheries is one of the most important environmental topics of our time. Recent research has alarmingly highlighted that more than two-thirds of the world's fisheries have been over-exploited …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 2, 2020, 10:31 a.m.

Kagiso Trust has launched a national survey to understand and learn the community resilience shown, as South Africans continue to deal with the socio-economic effects of Covid-19.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 14, 2020, 7:26 p.m.

Financial and strategic advisory company, Fluence Capital, is now offering pro-bono support and guidance for South Africans facing the potential loss of their business due to the COVID-19 shutdown.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 1, 2020, 6:19 a.m.

Many South African non-profit organisations (NPOs) are already on a precarious financial footing, and their financial future is even more uncertain given the coronavirus pandemic.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Feb. 4, 2020, 7:03 p.m.

For the first time companies operating in West Africa can purchase documented renewable energy. ECOHZ now offers green power documented by the International REC (I-REC) Standard. By purchasing I-RECs, companies …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 29, 2020, 6:20 p.m.

1% for the Planet has called for companies to put sustainability and supporting the planet at the heart of their business by contributing to environmental nonprofits.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 24, 2020, 5:40 a.m.

After successful trials at the Woolworths Head Office and Garden Centre store, Woolworths has rolled out its new coffee cup recycling initiative to all Western Cape stores with cafés, coffee …