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As consumers become more discerning, environmental sustainability, social engagement and good governance will continue to demand the attention of all retail sector stakeholders.

This article is the second of a 3-part series which will consider environmental, social and governance ("ESG") and factors that have the potential to impact components of ESG. Having established in the first article...

As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous and the world moves into what has been described as the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), it is perhaps easy to forget that many of the materials that ...

On 28 November 2019, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (Minister) published Draft Amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations,...

The headline on the cover of The Economist of 24-31 August 2019 queried: "What are companies for?"

The northern hemisphere's summer of 2022 will be remembered as one of the hottest in recorded history. For example, Nasa reported that June was one of the hottest ...

Research shows that most organisations capture only a fraction of their environmental footprint, with 75-90% of emissions often sitting within value chains that remain unmeasured. This analysis examines the structural blind spots, data limitations, and governance gaps that cause systematic underestimation of environmental impact, and explores what stronger environmental governance frameworks should look like.

There are so many ESG-related publications and developments that it is hard to keep abreast of them all. For this reason, HSF publishes a monthly tracker of ESG-related publications and developments...

The impact new developments may or may not have on the environment.

The stakes are high, and the benefits could be transformative. A strategic and sustainable approach to developing these resources could attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI), catalysing infrastructure development, creating thousands of jobs (primary, secondary and tertiary), and fostering lasting socio-economic upliftment.

The Carbon Tax Act came into effect on 1 June 2019. The Act is the result of the ratification of the 2015 Paris Agreement and a 10 year long consultation process.

Exacting requirements for the mining industry and an alert for environmental guarantee insurers: the new financial provision regulations under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).

A policy published on 30 March 2022 by the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy aims to create a formalised, sustainable artisanal and small-scale mining ("ASM") industry in South Africa...

Even though it was the 26th such meeting, 2021's UN Climate Change Convention's Conference of the Parties in Glasgow acted as a wake-up call for many to the imminent and enormous...

The month of September proved to be another key steppingstone for South Africa's efforts to become part of the global hydrogen economy.

Our regular round-ups bring you a selection of pan-African PTL-related stories and keep you up to date regarding developments in the space across Africa.