National Business Initiative is a voluntary & progressive coalition of companies shaping a sustainable future through responsible business leadership & action.
Mandatory sustainability reporting is coming. Is your organisation ready?
South Africa is considering the adoption of mandatory sustainability reporting under the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
implementation risks and the support needed for a successful transition.
📅: Friday, 11 September 2026
⏰: 09:00-11:00 SAST
💻: Microsoft Teams Webinar
Your practical experience can help shape the roadmap for implementation.
As sustainability continues to shape business resilience, investment and long-term growth, meaningful collaboration has never been more important.
The National Business Initiative (NBI) is proud to partner with the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo 2026.
Taking place from 30 September - 1 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, the conference will bring together business leaders, policymakers, investors and sustainability practitioners to explore practical solutions for embedding ESG into business strategy.
The green economy is creating new opportunities for work, entrepreneurship and economic participation. The question is: who will benefit from them?
For many young South Africans, particularly in township communities, barriers continue to limit meaningful participation.
Through a growing focus on the Installation, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) sector, the NBI is helping unlock pathways into sustainable livelihoods linked to renewable energy, sustainable services, domestic appliance repair and e-waste.
Join the final #NatureActionAccelerator session to explore how organisations can strengthen nature-related disclosure, align with TNFD and other emerging frameworks, and build accountability for a nature-positive future.
📅 12 June 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:30
💻 Online
🚨 We’re hiring: Senior Programme Manager (TAMDEV & Building State Capacity)
Join the NBI to drive infrastructure, municipal capacity & sustainable systems change in South Africa.
🔗 Apply: lnkd.in/dmi-22wS#NowHiring#NBI#ProgrammeManager#Infrastructure
Thirty years later, that belief continues to shape our work, from climate resilience and inclusive economic growth to youth employment, skills development and gender, equality, diversity, and social inclusion (#GEDSI)
Tomorrow, @NBISA CEO Shameela Soobramoney will be speaking at this year's @TrialogueSA Business and Society Conference, bringing companies, non-profits and government together to share ideas on how to drive impactful societal change through CSI.
Now in its 19th edition, the conference promises thoughtful conversations, innovative thinking and powerful connections.
📅 5–6 May 2026 | 📍 The Wanderers Club, Johannesburg and Online
🔗 Find out more here: trialogue.co.za/trialogue-bu…