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.
How to move the energy needle without overcommitting capital
South African businesses can cut energy costs and tariff risk through low-capital efficiency upgrades, real-time monitoring and servitised energy solutions, unlocking quick savings while building a resilient, low-carbon energy transition without overcommitting capital.
