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Pick ‘n Pay in-store sustainability messaging
At last! Sustainability messaging in-store is no longer only part of the Woollies shopping experience. Pick ‘n Pay’s new stores are ‘eco-friendly’. See more from Pick ‘n Pay.
View ArticleSustainability in the Marketing Mix
I have long been a proponent of putting marketing at the centre of sustainability, particularly in the consumer goods industry. In fact, I’d go so far as to say its a corporate responsibility in the...
View ArticleThe latest on CSI
CSI Trends and Forecasts 2014/15 presented by Reana Rossouw of Next Generation Consultants The event is free and open to open to all Corporate Social investment, Socio Economic /Community and...
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Pick ‘n Pay exceeds carbon reduction targets
Listen to Kevin James from GCX Africa on Pick ‘n Pay‘s achievements in carbon reduction.
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If the World was a Village of 100 People
I know I’ve shared the stats before, but they didn’t look this good! Award winning work by Toby Ng Design -
View ArticleNIVEA – Care is beautiful
What a great team! What a great project to work on – NIVEA Care is beautiful. Translating a global CSR Strategy to give it local meaning can be a complex and uncomfortable process as one tries to fit...
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NIVEA cares for families – Call for Proposals
NIVEA has established an ambitious global goal – by 2020 we aim to reach and improve the lives of one million people. With global core values: Trust, Care, Simplicity and Courage, the world’s largest...
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Sustainability and SA’s 5 major retailers
It’s been a pleasure to work with Trade Intelligence once again and we look forward to the launch of the Sustainability Section of the Trade Profiles for SA’s 5 major retailers: Pick n Pay, Massmart,...
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True Cost
Are you wearing clothes or shoes right now? Then watch The True Cost. The True Cost: A fashion documentary “This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and...
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VWSA CSI: Bikes for Good
I’m often asked for examples of good practice in CSI. Good practice for me, means a direct connect between CSI Strategy and Business Strategy. Sometimes the link is straightforward and obvious....
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Volkswagen
So in the same week as an admission of publishing false emissions data and the prospect of a fine of $18bn … I came across another great CSI example from VW – the Amarok social test drive: Let’s hope...
View ArticleVW Emissions Scandal
Ok I’m still walked around in one of those dazed, “I just can’t believe it,” states. Crane and Matten ask 5 key questions to help us begin to consider the shocking news about Volkswagen’s rigging of...
View ArticleSustainability is good for business.
It does seem an obvious statement… but we love a bit of research and data. Twice as Many Food & Beverage Companies Have Achieved Increased Sales From Product Sustainability Programs, According to...
View ArticleHave your say: Draft Carbon Tax Bill
The Draft Carbon Tax Bill is out for public comment. Urban Earth provide a concise summary on how the draft bill outlines carbon tax savings of between 60 & 95%. If you haven’t done so already,...
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The dawn of a new era
I am proud to announce that Social Capital is now an Associate Company of Matriarch and I will also be heading up Matriarch’s new CSI division, where we will be working with brands to create mutually...
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DTI Good Business Practices for SA Companies operating in Africa
As the “march into Africa” becomes a reality for more and more South African companies, the Department of Trade & Industry has published guidelines for Good Business Practice by South African...
View ArticleJobs at what cost?
Recently working on a project with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and the Labour and Enterprise Policy Research Group, University of Cape Town, the matter of creating jobs at any cost vs creating...
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Knitting knockers
Seeing a client out after a meeting, I found this angel in our reception area. I couldn’t help but ask, “What are you knitting?” “Knockers!” she answered with a twinkle in her eye. Volunteers around...
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