by Marc Ashton | Jun 9, 2025 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Social Impact
In the world of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), much of the focus has traditionally been on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through access to services like accounting, bookkeeping, and marketing support. These are undeniably important,...
by Marc Ashton | Nov 8, 2024 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Social Impact
Are you a pharmaceutical manufacturer or medical device / medical technology business operating in South Africa but struggling to deploy your Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and Socio-Economic Development (SED) funds for your B-BBEE scorecard? You are not...
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 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 | 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...
