Business sustainability in trying times

BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY

IN TRYING TIMES

South African businesses continue to show resilience despite the many challenges faced in the past several years –

Day Zero water risks, loadshedding, the Covid-19 pandemic, July 2021 riots and KwaZulu-Natal flooding.

The SBS Group has not been immune to the impact of these challenges, but we continue to stand firm in our commitment to assist businesses. Lack of access to quality water can threaten economic growth,” says Chester Foster, GM, The SBS Group.

In a water-scarce country, conserving water while ensuring that businesses have enough water to operate is a key priority. Businesses must evaluate their water needs and the impact water scarcity, interruption or the discontinuation of supply will have on their operations. “SBS Tanks, a division of The SBS Group, has an established legacy of over 24 years supplying water and liquid storage solutions that can assist business owners with the installation of rainwater harvesting, backup water storage or wastewater remediation solutions, as well as calculate their return on investment,” explains Foster.

He adds that SBS Tanks uses its in-house engineering team to design solutions for a business’s existing and growth needs, which can be expanded should budgetary constraints exist. “Our SBS Tanks are modular and can utilise vertical space where footprint is limited, and be increased by the addition of further panels and rings where water requirements increase. They can also be retrofitted in existing business premises, even in parking garages if necessary, and require no heavyduty equipment for installation.”

Reducing water consumption in a water-scarce country needs to be a business priority – not merely from a cost perspective, but for environmental, risk management and operational sustainability. By reusing water – especially water originally from rainwater catchment – businesses build resilience, reduce the risks posed by water interruptions and the impact on operations.

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SBS TANKS

SBS Tanks is a proud member of #SurplusWater2025. By reusing water, businesses build resilience, as well as reduce the risks posed by water interruptions and the impact on operations. While installing water storage tanks plays a key role in improving water security, SBS greatly values water education. The company believes in empowering business owners, employees, community members and school learners to take ownership of their water consumption. SBS Tanks works with all stakeholders to find solutions to maximise resources and to understand the importance of waste-to-value with respect to rainwater harvesting, as well as effective and safe water storage and recycling.