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.

From Survive to Thrive: Five moves every CEO must make now
South African CEOs face rising costs, energy instability, and shifting trade pressures. In From Survive to Thrive, Energy Partners CEO Manie de Waal reveals how leaders can turn disruption into lasting competitiveness through resilience, innovation, and strategic transformation.



