by Marc Ashton | Aug 22, 2024 | Social Impact, Thought Leadership
At Impact Investment Solutions, we believe that addressing social issues like period poverty is not just a moral imperative but a strategic business opportunity, especially for Financial Managers, CFOs, Transformation Managers, ESD (Enterprise and Supplier...
by Emma Montocchio | Jun 25, 2024 | Innovation, Thought Leadership
As the head of Decusatio Impact Investment Solutions, I am constantly on the lookout for trends and insights that shape the future of sustainable investing. Recently, a fascinating survey conducted by 27four Private Markets shed light on the state of ESG...
by Marc Ashton | Apr 2, 2024 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Thought Leadership
Earlier this week I attended a fascinating presentation at the Gordon Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) where they unpacked the first part of a piece of research into Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives in South Africa. Comprising a working paper...
by Emma Montocchio | Feb 23, 2024 | Social Impact, Thought Leadership
In today’s business landscape, sustainability has emerged as a pressing concern for smaller enterprises across various sectors in South Africa. Despite the urgency, many of these businesses have yet to adopt strategies to address their greenhouse gas emissions...
by Emma Montocchio | Jan 24, 2024 | Social Impact, Thought Leadership
In a groundbreaking Supplier Development collaboration, Solana Energy has joined forces with Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) to bring solar energy to the forefront of social impact initiatives. This partnership ensures access to sustainable energy for...
by Emma Montocchio | Jan 15, 2024 | Social Impact, Thought Leadership
South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture as the recently released Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) acknowledges that rolling blackouts will persist until at least 2030 (Read more here). Despite promises of a blackout-free future, the Department of Mineral...