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.
Beyond Eskom’s 12.74%: The devil’s in the details
Eskom’s 2025/26 tariff restructuring marks a major shift in energy costs, rewarding smart energy management and punishing inefficiency. Businesses must act now to adapt operations, optimise loads, and avoid rising grid capacity and demand charges.
