In a recent interview on 702 with Stephen Grootes, Manie de Waal tackles the growing scepticism around corporate sustainability claims. De Waal highlights why businesses must back their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) statements with verifiable, audit-ready data – not just glossy marketing campaigns. With global carbon tax regulations and activist scrutiny on the rise, he warns that greenwashing isn’t just a reputational risk, but a financial one.

Deep Dive: Energy management as survival strategy
Energy Partners’ Ruhan Theunissen explores how practical energy management, from energy audits and HVAC optimisation to power factor correction, can cut electricity costs, reduce carbon emissions and strengthen operational resilience for South African businesses.



