Recognising Africa’s sustainability pioneers

Mining Review Africa
August 7, 2024

This event provides a platform to recognise people and organisations who are driving sustainable business practices in Africa. Additionally, SAB will be the headline sponsor of the ESG Africa Conference, which is scheduled to take place from 1 to 2 October at the Sandton Convention Centre.

The conference aims to bring together business leaders from Africa to address pressing issues in sustainable practices. This year’s theme, “moving from compliance to impact,” emphasises equipping participants with practical tools to integrate ESG principles within their organisations.

SAB views the integration of sustainable principles as a strategic necessity, encouraging all organisations to adopt ethical and environmentally conscious operations. This approach not only supports a responsible business environment but is also a mission that SAB passionately champions through their sustainability efforts, which focus on four key priorities: water, energy, agriculture, and circular packaging.

“We are honoured to be working with SAB again for the second edition of these prestigious awards, which will take place on the 2nd of October, alongside the ESG Africa Conference,” adds Joshua Low, co-founder of the ESG Africa conference.

“We have been working hard to build an ecosystem of ESG and sustainability professionals over the few years, and the awards are an important addition to our initiatives aimed at driving greater awareness and education as to the benefits of ESG in driving a more sustainable future for all.”

In 2023, the Beyond Awards received over 88 entries from a range of companies across 4 award categories. The awards ceremony, which took place on the 3rd of October, welcomed over 200 delegates to celebrate the winners of the awards, and the event was officiated by the Minister of Small Business Development, Honourable Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

Zoleka Lisa, VP Corporate Affairs at SAB, says, “As a business that relies on natural resources to produce products loved and enjoyed by many South Africans, sustainability is at the core of SAB’s growth and strategy. We are committed to shaping a resilient future by responsibly managing these resources.

“With this in mind, SAB is proud to return as a headline sponsor for the second Beyond Awards, and we call on all individuals and organisations who go beyond to champion sustainability to enter the Beyond Awards.”

This year, the awards will include 5 categories:
Beyond Large-Scale champion – This award recognises and celebrates the organisation that has most successfully embedded sustainability into its business model and practices with significant and measurable impact.
Beyond Small-Scale champion – This award recognises and celebrates the small enterprise with the most substantial impact in sustainability, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and governance.
Beyond Sustainability Report – This award recognises and celebrates the most comprehensive, relevant, honest, and engaging sustainability report.
Beyond Sustainability Project – This award recognises and celebrates the most scalable, sustainable, integrated, and transformative environmental, social, and/or governance project on the African continent.
The Beyond African Trailblazer Award – This award recognises and celebrates the most remarkable individual contribution towards advancing sustainability in Africa. Individuals such as business leaders, media personalities, civil society, or government officials may apply.

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