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.
Scope 3: Your visa to foreign markets
Scope 3 data is now critical for South African exporters. As CSRD and CBAM reshape global trade, only companies with credible, verifiable value-chain emissions will stay competitive. Tools like Syntiro help close the credibility gap with accurate, audit-ready ESG reporting.**
