Nedbank has become one of South Africa’s first businesses to offset carbon emissions through Growthpoint Properties’ renewable energy certificates (RECs), marking a major milestone in corporate decarbonisation. By offsetting Scope 2 emissions across 26 branches in Growthpoint-owned malls and offices, Nedbank gains auditable access to clean, certified power. The partnership showcases how landlords and tenants can jointly achieve carbon neutrality and drive South Africa’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.

Retrofitting existing buildings is one of the most practical and cost-effective ways to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability. With 75% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 already standing, transforming them is essential. Modern retrofits not only reduce costs and emissions but also integrate smart systems that optimise energy use. By adopting an “efficiency-first” mindset, businesses can future-proof their assets while enhancing comfort and environmental performance.

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) has launched a solar and battery system buyout model that converts existing renewable energy assets into immediate capital for South African businesses. SPS purchases clients’ systems and reimburses up to 100% of installation costs, while companies continue benefiting from fixed‑tariff Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The model offers capital relief, predictable energy costs, and full operational management—reducing risk and freeing funds for business growth.

We live in an era of perpetual volatility, where rolling crises demand more than reactive strategies. “You cannot react your way through that,” says Fikile Sibiya, CIO at e4. Strategic agility and resilience—muscles built through daily adaptation—are now essential. Sibiya’s research shows that strategic agility explains nearly half the variance in resilience. In South Africa’s turbulent context, firms that internalise both capabilities recover faster and thrive, treating volatility as a catalyst for future-fit growth.

The City of Cape Town officially opened the electricity grid to energy traders after a year-long “wheeling” pilot project. Equites is proud to have been involved as one of three participants in the pilot and will remain a partner to the City in this initiative.

Teraco, A Digital Realty Company and provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres, today announced that it had signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to Teraco’s data centres.

Mediclinic’s sustainability journey began in 2021 with a commitment to measure, analyse, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Four years in, they’ve made significant progress, with photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at 28 sites and the next phase underway: a national micro-grid project that will integrate battery systems with on-site renewable energy.

Across many areas of the world, there is a pressing need to close a green skills gap in construction, and Sub-Saharan Africa is not immune to this need to rapidly develop green labour skills.

Growthpoint Properties is pioneering a clean and sustainable energy scheme called e-CO₂ in Sandton, Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in South Africa's renewable energy transition.