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𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐙𝐮𝐥𝐮-𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal has taken steps to address the pressing climate crisis affecting the province by introducing a strategy aimed at building the province's resilience. The plan prioritizes strengthening infrastructure to withstand severe weather events like floods and droughts, which are increasingly affecting the region. Beyond physical resilience, the strategy highlights the importance of community engagement, improving early warning systems and integrating climate action into various sectors, including urban planning and agriculture. Through education and awareness campaigns, the province aims to empower residents with the knowledge and tools required to adapt to the changing climate. T The strategy also seeks partnerships with national and international organizations, both to secure necessary funding and to access technical expertise. This collaborative effort will ensure that KwaZulu-Natal implement its long-term sustainability goals. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/erz3_MZJ 𝐓𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐩-𝐭𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenEconomy #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalLeadership #Brundtland

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 On July 18 2024, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) entered into force. Under this framework legislation manufacturers are required to disclose comprehensive environmental footprints on their products. The ESPR will also pave the way for more concrete and specific rules to be introduced on a product-by-product basis. To comply with the ESPR, manufacturers selling to the European market must collect data on the life cycles of their products and use this to monitor and report on the product’s environmental footprint. The legislation requires that the information be made freely and publicly available in the product’s digital passport. The ESPR also empowers the European Commission to introduce new product-specific rules to regulate further the sustainability of products sold in Europe. The first of these is expected to become mandatory as early as 2027. The ESPR presents a significant shift towards a more sustainable and circular economy, as well as a shift away from voluntary disclosures to compulsory ones. 𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐑, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://lnkd.in/d6r-4_pW. 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://lnkd.in/ebwtvysy 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #EcodesignRegulation #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalFootprint #EURegulations #Brundtland

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥 South Africa's climate policy is currently being scrutinized for its effectiveness in addressing the climate crisis. The country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) target a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, based on 2010 levels, as part of its commitment to the ParisAgreement. However, recent evaluations suggest that the current targets may not adequately tackle the challenges posed by climate change. The 2020 update of South Africa's NDC includes both unconditional and conditional commitments, aiming for a reduction of 328 million tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030 under the unconditional target. The conditional target, which relies on international assistance, could facilitate additional emission reductions.  Furthermore, the NDC emphasizes the need for improved climate resilience and adaptation strategies, to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems facing the impacts of climate change. As global temperatures rise, experts are calling for a thorough reassessment of these commitments to ensure alignment with more ambitious international climate goals. Follow Brundtland for industry-related topics and learn more about this important issue in the article here. https://lnkd.in/dibuU7pe #ClimateActionNow #Sustainability #SouthAfrica #NetZero #Brundtland

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐎2 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 Norway is on the verge of launching the world’s first commercial CO2 storage service, known as the Northern Lights project. This collaboration between Total Energies, Shell, and Equinor marks a significant leap in offering carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a service for industries across Europe struggling with emission reductions. Initially, the project will have the capacity to store 1.5 million tons of CO2 annually. CO2 will be captured from hard-to-abate industries such as cement, steel, and chemicals, then transported to a storage terminal on Norway’s west coast, before being injected into deep geological formations beneath the North Sea.  The project’s potential extends may enable European industries to meet stricter climate regulations by utilizing this storage service.  Northern Lights sets a global precedent for reducing industrial emissions and is expected to pave the way for future advancements in CCS technology.  𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.  Read more on Phys.org and News24 https://https://lnkd.in/dk4_pwaK https://lnkd.in/gbjXMyks #ClimateAction #CCS #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #NetZero #Brundtland

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐎𝐏 29  As  the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) looms, the incoming COP presidency is shaping an action agenda that aims to propel global climate initiatives forward. The agenda emphasizes the importance of collaboration among governments, businesses, and civil society on topics such as accountability, resilience and inclusivity. By fostering strong partnerships, can countries leverage diverse perspectives and resources to tackle the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change.  Accountability is crucial to ensuring that all stakeholders are responsible for their commitments to climate goals and that  promises translate into tangible actions that create lasting impact. Further, building resilience to climate change is crucial to adapt to climate impacts and navigating its challenges.  Inclusivity will be woven throughout the COP 29 agenda, recognizing that amplifying marginalized voices leads to more equitable and comprehensive solutions. For a deeper look into these initiatives and their implications for sustainable development, read more here. https://lnkd.in/dyCXA855 👉 Stay connected with Brundtland Consulting for the latest insights on industry-related topics and developments in climate policy! #Brundtland #COP29 #SustainableDevelopment #Collaboration #Innovation

🚨 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 - 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄 🚨 Join us on Thursday, 3 October at 14h00 (GMT+2) where the Brundtland Team will demonstrate EPCAM, our ESG Reporting solution. EPCAM, or ESG Performance and Carbon Management, is a cloud-hosted software where users can automate their organisation's ESG data collection and reporting. The live demonstration will cover the following topics: 💠 Data collection, management, and automation 💠 Data transparency and audit trails 💠 Tailored performance dashboards 💠 Net zero modeling Register here: https://lnkd.in/gW6gSJFd

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠  A recent study by Standard Bank has shed light on the lack of comprehensive understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. ESG is a critical factor driving sustainable business practices and aligning investment portfolios with global sustainability goals. The research highlights the need for enhanced investor education to ensure that financial decisions are not only profitable but also contribute positively to environmental protection, social responsibility, and ethical governance. With ESG becoming a vital part of risk management and value creation, investors must deepen their knowledge to make informed choices. As businesses and governments worldwide push for greater accountability and transparency, understanding ESG principles can position investors to better support companies that are aligned with long-term sustainability. Read more about the report and how it could influence the future of responsible investing:  https://lnkd.in/dHYnMh5n 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲! 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. #ESGInvesting #SustainableFinance #ResponsibleInvesting #SustainabilityMatters #BrundtlandUpdates

𝐄𝐔 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐁𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 The European Commission has launched a new research initiative under the Life Enspire Project to assess the effects of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on neighbouring countries. The project will focus on regions like Ukraine, the Balkans, and Türkiye, which have close economic ties with the EU. With 60% of its €1.4 million budget funded by the EU, the project will develop reports offering policy recommendations for aligning these countries with the EU ETS, particularly as CBAM impacts carbon-intensive sectors such as electricity. With insights gathered from scenario modelling and stakeholder engagement, the Life Enspire project will provide crucial guidance in enhancing the region's sustainable economic growth and net-zero targets. 👉 Discover how this project aligns with the European Green Deal and what it means for global climate policy: https://lnkd.in/dqJ9iUvq 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. 🌍✨ #NetZero #EUETS #CBAM #ClimatePolicy #Brundtland

🌍 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 🌍 The World Bank’s latest State and Trends of Carbon Pricing report highlights the continued expansion of carbon pricing initiatives worldwide. As of 2023, more than 70 carbon pricing systems, including carbon taxes and emissions trading systems (ETS), have been implemented or are scheduled for development across various regions. These initiatives are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a shift toward clean and a sustainable practices. 🌱 The report highlights how carbon pricing mechanisms are becoming a crucial tool for governments and businesses to achieve their climate targets. The continued growth of carbon pricing systems signals a growing commitment to addressing climate change through market-based solutions. 👉 For more updates on the latest trends in #CarbonPricing and global sustainability, follow 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 for key industry news. 🔗 Read the full report here:https://lnkd.in/dwX8f_Wn #Brundtland #ETS #CarbonPricing

🌍 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐬-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌍 The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on the proposed 3,000 MW gas-to-power plant in Richards Bay, a project that could impact South Africa’s climate goals. Environmental groups, represented by Natural Justice, argue that the plant’s lifecycle emissions may rival coal and that the environmental impact assessments neglecting upstream emissions.  The case emerges as South Africa navigates a complex energy transition. Despite international support from the $8.5 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), progress remains slow. The country’s new Climate Change Bill and external carbon pricing mechanisms like the EU’s CBAM are pushing for cleaner energy. However, the role of gas in the shift from coal to renewables remains highly debated. Read more on the case here: https://lnkd.in/dxePtg3x For more insights, follow Brundtland. #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero #ClimateChange #Brundtland