TRIALOGUE IN THE MEDIA
The Money Show – 3 December 2024
Trialogue’s Thought Leadership Manager, Sheldon Morais, featured on The Money Show on Radio 702 to discuss the key findings of the 2024 research. In his conversation with Stephen Grootes, Sheldon [...]
SAfm – 4 December 2024
Can corporate giving still play a role in overcoming social challenges? As the year draws to a close, 108 companies have reported their corporate social investment (CSI) figures, totaling an [...]
Kaya Biz – 4 December 2024
In South Africa's challenging economic climate, businesses are stepping up to play a pivotal role in uplifting the communities they serve and driving social development. In 2024, corporate South Africa [...]
SA business leaders call for more digital skills programmes to boost youth employment
Business leaders say they want to see more programmes and leaders being able to upskill the youth in an effort to create employment. Different leaders in the business world have [...]
Symbiotic CSI: Strategic investment benefits business and society
Corporate social investment (CSI) has evolved into a professional effort with genuine social value and long-term benefits for businesses, Trialogue MD Nick Rockey told 702 on 30 April 2024. [...]
Corporate social responsibility in South Africa: Insights from Trialogue’s 2023 research findings
Each year, Trialogue conducts research into companies’ spending on CSI initiatives in each of the key developmental areas in South Africa. These findings are published in the Trialogue Business [...]
Unlocking the future – The power of early childhood education
Early childhood education has long been identified as one of the key factors which could drive greater societal development, including higher levels of employment and the eradication of social [...]
Sappi’s forestry initiative scoops coveted CSI award
The prestigious Trialogue Strategic CSI Award for 2023 was scooped by Sappi Khulisa, the company’s flagship programme for emerging timber farmers. The award celebrates CSI projects that find the optimal [...]
South African corporate social investment grows to R11.8bn in 2023
South African companies spent an estimated R11.8bn on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue’s latest research findings. Read more on Biz-Community
The future of CSI
From philanthropy to shared value Corporate social investment (CSI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are gaining traction among South African companies despite pressing challenges. According to co-founder and [...]
Kaya FM – 29 November 2023
South African companies spent an estimated R11.8 billion on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2023 financial year, according to corporate responsibility consultancy Trialogue’s latest research findings. The spend reflects [...]
Power FM – 28 November 2023
Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Trialogue Director, Cathy Duff about the latest annual edition of the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook which has reported that South African companies have spent an [...]
Social investors and NPOs offered digital solutions to thrive in the responsible business landscape
The responsible business space is more complex than ever, which means professionals in the field need leading-edge industry information and opportunities to upskill. Read more on Bizcommunity
Woke money -12 June 2023
A conversation with an O.G and the Managing Director of Trialogue, Mr Nick Rockey, on Trialogue's Business in Society Conference, their integrated thinking framework, and the Just Transition. Listen [...]
How business can help transform education and leadership in Africa
I believe this topic articulates what ought to be the direction for development in Africa based on my personal conviction that improved access to education and value-based leadership are [...]
Award for non-profit organisation My Walk that turns medical waste into school shoes
The organisation received this top award in their category at the recent Trialogue Business in Society 2023 Conference. Read more on www.iol.co.za
Business Should Help Address The Scourge Of GBV
South Africa is in the grip of a gender-based violence (GBV) epidemic. Given that one in three women are victims of GBV, business needs to recognise that its workforce [...]
Business cannot sit idle anymore
Senior Leaders and analysts say SA can no longer be left to the politicians, and have called on the private sector to be actively involved. South Africa’s business sector [...]
Winning NPOs: Nedbank Green Economy Competition 2023
The inaugural Nedbank Green Economy Competition, which recognises NPOs that are creating demonstrable impact in agriculture, energy, water management or waste management, saw three non-profit organisations walk away with cash [...]
The green economy is not just part of the global economy – it is ALL of it
Speaking at the Trialogue Business in Society conference in Johannesburg, Dr Morné du Plessis, CEO of WWF South Africa, highlighted the urgency of business involvement in finding opportunities amidst [...]
Trialogue Business in Society Conference: Call for business to play stronger role in societal issues
The 16th annual Trialogue Business in Society Conference provided much food for thought as leaders from business, the non-profit sector and government gathered to focus on the role of [...]
Trialogue Business in Society Conference: Call for business to play stronger role in societal issues
The 16th annual Trialogue Business in Society Conference provided much food for thought as leaders from business, the non-profit sector and government gathered to focus on the role of business in [...]
Trialogue’s Business in Society Conference focuses on GBV, education and the green economy
Hosted by Azania Mosaka, this year's Trialogue Business in Society Conference on 9 and 10 May invites business leaders to consider how they can accelerate the fight against poverty, inequality, [...]
Minister Zulu applauds the critical role played by NGOs
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has applauded the NGO sector which is at the forefront of implementing programmes that uphold human rights and giving a voice to the most [...]
NICK ROCKEY: Corporate social investment comes of age with CSI 3.0
Corporate social investment (CSI) has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, from the pre-democratic era through political transition and economic transformation, to the “lost decade” under former president Jacob [...]