SA on the cusp of a revolution in the energy space – Nedbank CIB’s Mike Peo
While Peo confirmed that we may be on the cusp of a revolution in the energy space, he emphasised the need for a proper transition in SA.
Carbon tax
Making sense of ESG investing
ESG investing is gathering momentum. The industry has grown from $3 trillion in 2010 to $17 trillion at the end of 2019, writes Carel la Cock.
Going green has a downside for SA jobs
South Africa’s plan to reduce its reliance on coal powered electricity generation will have far reaching consequences for the economy, not just global warming.
Eskom faces $813m carbon tax bill annually from 2023
Eskom has yet another thing to worry about – a big carbon tax bill expected to kick in from 2023.
Rob Jeffrey: Renewables not SA’s panacea – time to put country first
Rob Jeffrey says it is time for South Africa to break away from the vested idealistic or financial interest driving the large renewables expansion schemes.
When in doubt tax the wealthy – OECD says SA needs more revenue
South Africa’s government should increase taxes on wealthier individuals to help boost revenue needed for the nation’s growing demands, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development recommended.
Budget 2015: The Full Budget Speech
Read the full Budget Speech, given by finance minister Nhlanhla Nene
The benefits of greener energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
South Africa’s strategy to contribute towards greenhouse gas emission mitigation was adopted in 2011 when the Carbon Tax Policy Paper was approved.
SA’s Carbon Tax obsession – fiddling while industry is burning
For once I wish we’d take a lead from the Australians and can this damn Carbon Tax idea. Then focus our collective effort on fixing rather than fiddling.
Britain to fund SA carbon trading experiment
(Reuters) – Britain will expand funding for a programme to help coal-rich South Africa develop a carbon trading market in an attempt to rein in its rising greenhouse gas emissions. The British High Commission in Pretoria last week said it will fund a pilot emissions trading programme from next year to help companies prepare for a 120-rand-per-tonne … Read more