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Why ESG promises must be backed by hard data

11 Aug, 2025

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.

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