National Business Initiative is a voluntary & progressive coalition of companies shaping a sustainable future through responsible business leadership & action.

South Africa
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Read the statement here: nbi.org.za/wp-content/upload…
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On 20 May 2026, Aspen and the @NBISA hosted a C-Suite roundtable in Durban, bringing business leaders together to discuss South Africa’s sustainability and competitiveness priorities. #AspenWeCare #Sustainability #CollectiveAction #Leadership #BusinessForGood #NBI #ProudlyAspen
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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
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🚨 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
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The @NBISA was born from a vision of unity. A belief that South Africa’s greatest challenges could only be addressed through collaboration between business, government and society.​ #NBI30 #CollectiveAction #Leadership #InclusiveGrowth #SouthAfrica
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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)
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The challenges may have evolved, but the need for collective action remains the same.​ 30 Years of Collective Action. Building What Comes Next.​ #NBI30 #CollectiveAction #Leadership #InclusiveGrowth #SouthAfrica
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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.
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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…
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