CSI INSIGHTS
We share lesson and insights from our various knowledge platforms focused on corporate social investment including annual research and curated articles from The Trialogue CSI Handbook, and insights from the Trialogue CSI Conference and the CSI forums.
Strengthening township economies
The South African government has projected that entrepreneurship will generate 90% of all newly created jobs in South Africa by 2030. Of the 60 million people living in South Africa, 22 million live in townships and informal settlements – 38% of the country’s working-age citizens. Read more.
CSI Trends: Towards CSI 3.0
Corporate social investment (CSI) has a rich history in South Africa and continues to play a vital role in our country’s development and in addressing historic injustices. The practice has evolved from straightforward charitable giving to new approaches directed at more systemic and holistic impact. Read more.
Growing the green economy
Companies, non-profits organisation and entrepreneurs can play a crucial role in transitioning South Africa to a green economy through implementing innovative solutions, contributing to job creation and developing local expertise. Trialogue, in partnership with Nedbank Private Wealth, hosted the second webinar in the Green Webinar Series, Growing the green economy, [...]
Supporting biodiversity
Companies need to recognise the value of biodiversity for their specific operations. Adopting a nature-positive approach holds the potential to generate $10.1 trillion in annual business value and create 395 million jobs by 2030. Effective collaboration and partnerships are key for raising awareness and effectively addressing biodiversity challenges.
Integrated thinking: A catalyst for sustainable corporate strategies
An ESG Exchange First Tuesdays webinar held on 5 September 2023 and sponsored by Trialogue, delved into the concept of integrated thinking and its transformative impact on corporate strategies. Moderated by Alex Hetherington, the expert panel included Trialogue Managing Director Nick Rockey, AICPA & CIMA Global Head of Sustainability Jeremy Osborn, and [...]
How girls and women can thrive in STEM
Women remain chronically underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Despite an increase in female STEM graduates in recent years, this growth has not translated to the workplace, limiting both gender empowerment and potential growth in these fields.