ESG Insights
Food & Trees for Africa's ESG Insights journal features our latest field research, impact blueprints and strategic dialogue on social and environmental sustainability.
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Trends & Research
South Africa's Carbon Tax Phase 2: New Financial Reality for Business
Phase 2 of South Africa's Carbon Tax Act and the new Climate Change Act have turned emissions reporting into a strict financial liability. Heavy industries and their supply chains must now produce audit-ready data to avoid severe penalties. To survive this shift, companies are rapidly upgrading data infrastructure and investing in renewable energy.
July 2, 2026
Why TNFD is the Future of Sustainability Reporting in South Africa
The shift from carbon tracking to nature-related risk is reshaping South African corporate strategy. Under the new King V framework, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) offers companies a blueprint to map local environmental risks and secure global capital to actively restore ecosystems rather than just minimising damage.
July 1, 2026