DAY 1 - 30 JUNE 2022 10:00 – 10:10
Moderators welcome: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation
10:10 – 10:15
Organizers Welcome: Ralf Fletcher, CEO, Topco Media
10:15 – 10:25
Old Mutual opening Keynote Address: Speaker: Iain Williamson, Group CEO, Old Mutual
10:25 – 10:40
Fireside Chat: What will sustainability look like in 10 years? ●
It is certainly hard to predict with the average temperature rising by 0.07° each year leading to an increase in water scarcity, melting arctic ice and sea level rise. We already know that if we continue on this path that life will become more and more difficult to exist on Earth as easily as we do now.
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How can we use UNSDGs as a guideline to make the changes necessary to give us a more positive outlook for sustainability 10 years from now?
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Speaker: ●
Olajobi Makinwa, Chief of Intergovernmental Relations & Africa, UN Global Compact
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Sue Allchurch, Chief of Outreach & Engagement, UN Global Compact
DDG’s Address: Powering Agriculture: Unlocking Africa's Next Green Revolution Speaker: Mr Nasele Mehlomakulu, Deputy Director-General: Food Security and Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development
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UNLOCKING AFRICA’S GREEN ECONOMY
10:50 - 11:00
Absa Opening Panel Address: David Renwick, Head Of Investment Banking, Absa What Absa is doing in the Sustainable Finance Space and Transactions Concluded
11:00 – 11:40
Panel Discussion: The Green Economy - a Pipe Dream or a Future Reality ●
Defined as low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive, the Green Economy stands as a desirable future for Africa. However in light
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of the current landscape is this a realistic vision? ●
This session cuts to the core of the matter, discussing what the biggest barriers and biggest opportunities are. Additional partnership opportunities are identified zooming in on the ideal Green economy vs the nightmare picture. Finally, the question unpacked, will the green economy be able to achieve a just transition?
Moderator: Heidi Barends, Head: Sustainable Finance, Absa Panelists: ● Dr Stanley Semelane, Head of Stakeholder Relations, ESG and Sustainability, Sasol ● Ms Shirley Moroka-Mosia, General Manager: HSEQ, Engen ●
Sabine Dall'Omo, CEO, Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa
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Matthew Cullinan, Executive: Infrastructure Development at Atlantis Special Economic Zone
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11:40 – 12:20 Hosted by
Panel discussion: How IoT can be Leveraged to Drive Smart City Solutions ●
Smart cities are necessary to adapt to the demands of urban growth. IoT technology lies at the heart of a smart city, improving the lives of the citizens within it. The IoT-enabled smart city can reroute traffic around congestion in real time, automatically schedule repairs for failed infrastructure like street lighting or bridges, and intelligently manage energy use and pollution right across the built environment. It can protect citizens and businesses from crime more effectively, and safeguard vulnerable citizens in their homes. In light of this, how do we leverage IoT and Digital technologies to drive smart city solutions?
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Panelists: ●
Vusi Mngomezulu, Head of Sales at IOT.nxt (Vodacom Subsidiary)
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Sandile Dube, Managing Director, HPE in South Africa
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Joylynn Kirui, Senior Cloud Security Advocate, Microsoft
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Charlene George, Associate Partner, IBM Consulting
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12:20 - 13:00
Panel discussion: Decoupling Economic Growth from Resource Generation ●
“We are using unsustainable amounts of the Earth’s natural resources. We need to improve the rate of resource productivity (“doing more with less”) faster than the economic growth rate. This is the notion behind “decoupling''.
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“By 2050, humanity could devour an estimated 140 billion tons of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass per year – three times its current appetite – unless the economic growth rate is “decoupled” from the rate of natural resource consumption.” - UN Report
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How do we build an African Economy within planetary boundaries?
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Speakers: ●
Dean Alborough, Head of ESG, Old Mutual Alternative Investments
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Shameela Soobramoney, Chief Sustainability Officer, JSE
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Nigel Beck, Head: Sustainable Finance & ESG, Rand Merchant Bank
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SUSTAINABLE FINANCE 13:00 – 13:10
Nemesis Accounting Case study: The Essence of Business Development and Sustainability ●
The intrinsic transformation of business owners is something Shani sees everyday, how is this changing South Africa’s Landscape?
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What does sustainability mean for SMEs of The Future?
Speaker: Shani Naidoo, CEO, Nemesis Accounting 13:10 – 13:50
Panel discussion: Investing in Africa’s future - Insights into Digital, Inclusive and Sustainable Finance ●
It is no secret that Africa is a continent of many challenges, flipped around it is the promising landscape for endless investment opportunities.
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What is the impact of Sustainability and Investment on Africa’s education and economic system? Further, what Innovative and Digital Financing Solutions exist to accelerate the ESG landscape and achieve sustainable finance?
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Panellists: ● Dr Lorren Haywood, Senior Researcher, CSIR ● Garth Napier, Managing Director of Old Mutual Insure ● Dr Jaisheila Rajput, PhD, CEO, Tomorrow Matters Now CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY: A NEW FRONTIER FOR INNOVATION AND GROWTH
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13:50 - 14:00
Opening Panel Address: Ziphozethu Mathenjwa, Chairperson of the Board of Umgeni Water
14:00 - 14:40
Panel discussion:Water Sustainability – Securing a Sustainable Future Hosted by:
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Panelists: ●
Dr Ntsapokazi Deppa, Manager Laboratory Services, Umgeni Water
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Deborah Mochotlhi, Deputy Director-General, The Department of Water and Sanitation
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Reshmili Lutchman, Group Executive for Corporate Services, Water Research Commission
14:40 - 14:50
Brand South Africa Address - How South Africa is Championing Sustainability Speaker: Shamiso Hlatswayo, Acting GM: Research, Brand South Africa
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14:50 - 15:00
Smart Agriculture Case Study: Building Resilience in our Agri-Food System Speaker: Morné du Plessis, CEO, WWF Panel Discussion: Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals: synergies,
15:00 - 15:40
tensions and trade-offs ●
In 2022, the current population of Africa is 1,401,305,605, based on the latest United Nations estimates. Millions are starving and millions of tons of food are going to waste.
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How do we challenge the current Food-Production Landscape and identify Innovative and Financially Sustainable Solutions, so that SDG goals in Africa can be realized? Unpacking the latest insights, obstacles and updates on SDGs in Africa.
Moderator: Margo Fargo, Environmentalists and Entrepreneur, Founder of Far_Go Straws Speakers: ●
Saint-Francis Tohlang, Director for Corporate Affairs, Nestlé
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Reabetswe Ngwane, Co-Founder, Kreamfields
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Kavita Pema, Group Executive: Sustainability and Transformation, Winfield United South Africa
15:40
Moderators closing remarks: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation
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DAY 2 - 1 JULY 2022 10:00 – 10:10
Moderators welcome: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation
10:10 - 10:15
Organizers Welcome: Ralf Fletcher, CEO, Topco Media
10:15 - 10:35
Old Mutual Opening Address: Portia Bangerezako, Head of Sustainability, Old Mutual
10:35 – 11:00
A Youth Fireside chat - Bridging Sustainability’s Generational Gap ●
Youth Advocates driving sustainability share their perspectives in a discussion on the current state and future visions around sustainability
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Identifying the toolkit for empowering the youth in ESG Causes and inspiring collaboration with more mature stakeholders
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Implementing Policies and methods needed for Change
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Speakers: ●
Bongolwethu Sonti, Program Manager, Plug and Play Tech Center
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Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, African Union Commission,Envoy on Youth
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GROWING AFRICA’S ECONOMIES Sponsored by:
11:00 - 11:20
Opening Keynote Address: Dion Shango, Africa CEO, PwC
11:20 - 12:00
Panel discussion: Growing African Economies by paying a Living Wage ●
Despite public awareness and efforts, obstacles and unexplored solutions still exist when addressing average wage, gender pay gap and wage disparities.
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In response, the panel unpacks the cost of labor relative to shareholder expectations of growth, fair and responsible remuneration as part of the ‘S’ in ESG, living Wage considerations for Africa and economic considerations surrounding pay.
Moderator: Leila Ebrahimi, P&O Reward Co-lead, PwC South Africa Panelist: ●
Lullu Krugel, Partner, Strategy and Chief Economist, PwC South Africa
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Shirley Zinn, Non-Executive Director, Sanlam
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Monhla Hlahla, Business Woman, Executive Coach and Director of Companies, Solitron Holdings
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12:00 - 12:20
Fireside chat: Sustainable investing 101 - From regular returns to social impact; how to pick the right ESG fund Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Speaker: Nicole Martens, Senior Stewardship Professional, Old Mutual Investment Group
12:20 - 12:30
Keynote Address: Fixing the Broken Contract between Employees and Employers in South Africa: the Path Forward Colin Coleman, Co-Chairman, Youth Employment Service, Member of Boards, Former Partner and CEO, Sub Saharan Africa, Goldman Sachs, and Former Senior Fellow, Yale University
12:30 - 12:50
Standard Bank Fireside Chat - Sustainability Frameworks ●
Understanding Sustainability Frameworks and what they seek to achieve
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Identifying the challenges that corporates and FIs face in establishing and rolling out
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Panelists: ●
Portia Bangerezako, Head of Sustainability, Old Mutual
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Sasha Cook, Executive, Sustainable Finance, Standard Bank Group
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Greg Fyfe, Executive, Investment Banking, Standard Bank Group
SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
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12:50 - 13:00
TIKZN Executive Brief: Neville Matjie, CEO, Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal
13:00 - 13:35
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Mining and Resource Management | Solutions & Strategies ●
Mining production in South Africa plunged by 9.3 percent year-on-year in March of 2022, the steepest decline in mining activity since June of 2020, leaders are now collaborating to identify innovative industry solutions to combat this decline.
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A deep dive into the rehabilitation of Mining Sites enabling sustainable and financial acceleration.
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Speakers: ●
Mr Mongezi Veti, Executive Head: Sustainability, Exxaro
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David Mamphitha, CEO, The Mine Health and Safety Council
13:35 - 13:45
IDC Executive Brief: Tshepo Ramodibe, Head of Corporate Affairs, IDC
13:45 - 14:00
Case Study: Green Washing | How Marketing can Promote of Destroy ESG Speaker: Jorja Wilkins, Divisional Executive: Marketing & Marketing Services, Primedia Outdoor SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND BEYOND
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14:00 - 14:10
Case study: A Pathway to a Second Life for Plastics ●
Only 10% of plastics are sorted and recycled currently. Realistically a lot of plastics that end up in the plastic bin to be recycled are considered contaminated. These statistics need to change quickly, Coca-Cola Sustainability Director, David Drew opens up on Coca-Cola’s sustainable pathway to efficiently reusable plastics.
Speakers: David Drew, Sustainability Director, Coca-Cola 14:10 - 14:25
Fireside chat: Climate Impact on the Retail Value Chain and Shoprite's Response ●
The environmental impacts of Climate Change on the retail sector, and its supply chain, are manifesting and growing.
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Retailers are responding to these environmental impacts - how is the Shoprite Group responding?
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Speaker: ●
Sanjeev Raghubir, Sustainability Manager, Shoprite Holdings
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14:25 - 15:10
Panel discussion: The Future of Sustainability in Retail is NOW! ●
Sustainability can be exemplified in many ways, but retail sits at the juxtaposition between manufacturer and consumer and has a powerful seat at the table when it comes to driving the kind of change consumers expect, making it the perfect time to be a sustainability leader…
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Sourcing Sustainability partnerships and suppliers for your business to accelerate social growth.
Moderator: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation Panelists:
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Feroz Koor, Group Head of Sustainability, Woolworths
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André Nel, General Manager: Sustainability, Pick n Pay
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Margo Fargo, Environmentalists and Entrepreneur, Founder of Far_Go Straws
Moderators closing remarks: Zanele Morrison, Director: Change and Transformation
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