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Future of Sustainability
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Future of Sustainability
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With a rapidly changing world, the ‘here and now’ demands our full attention in order to futureproof business in Africa. Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a cultural shift that is reshaping industries and rewriting the rules of business all around the globe. Companies embracing profit enabled impact principles are leading the charge, not just as advocates, but as pioneers who are setting new standards for responsible, transparent, and impactful business practices. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a future where sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s the driving force behind every decision. Welcome to #FOS2025!
Old Mutual Insure, our bronze partners Nestlé, Nespresso, Dell Technologies/ Intel and Isanti Glass, and showcase partner AECI. I would also like to thank our strategic partners UN Global Compact South Africa, Primedia Out of Home, Greencape, Carbon Trust, Channel Africa and Mail & Guardian.
The future is fast approaching, and in order to not feel hopeless we need to remember that it’s in our hands. Don’t let GenAI, climate-tech breakthroughs, and transformative policies leave you behind. We present to you an unforgettable experience where innovation, excitement, and meaningful connections will collide to shape a brighter, greener future - one that helps build your African centric strategy.
Right here, over the next 2 days, is your chance to take the lead in this global movement and guide your business toward a future that is not only sustainable but truly inspiring. Our mission has always been clear: to foster sustainable, transparent, and ethical business practices that will make a lasting difference. With top-notch speakers who are experts in their fields, and top companies who are mastering ESG, this is the right platform to make new meaningful connections.
Your participation goes beyond just a business investment; it’s a commitment to the ethical, environmental, and forward-thinking principles that are shaping the future of engagement and business value. Together, we can take action to Future-Proof African Business and ensure that we are all equipped to thrive in the face of climate change, emerging technologies, and disruptive policies. I extend my deepest gratitude to our gold partner, HEINEKEN Beverages South Africa, for their commitment to ESG. A special thank you to our premium digital partner iME, our silver partner
I invite you to join the mission to do what’s right and co-create the future with us. I’m eager to see you at the conference and look forward to the collective impact we’ll make together to deliver business value.
Thank you for joining us.
Best Regards, CEO, Topco Media
Meet our sustainability leaders, innovators, & visionaries guiding us towards a greener tomorrow.
MS SAMANTHA GRAHAM-MARÉ
Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy
MAXWELL GOMERA
UNDP Resident Representative and Director for the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub
MOLATELO MOTAU
Sustainability Manager, HEINEKEN Beverages
H.E. AMB. MARIEANTOINETTE ROSE-QUATRE
Chief Executive Officer, APRM Continental Secretariat
MILLICENT MAROGA
Corporate Affairs Director, HEINEKEN Beverages
Chief Technology Officer, iME
DR. ACHIENG OJWANG
Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network South Africa
CHARLES WYETH
Enterprise and Supplier Development Manager, HEINEKEN Beverages
CALVIN PHUME
Director: Africa Bilateral Economic Relations, Department of Trade, Industry & Competition
Lead Process Engineer, HEINEKEN Beverages
Executive: Strategic Partnerships, iME
Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer (CRSO), Old Mutual Insure
CAESAR BALONA
Senior Manager: Catastrophe and Climate Change Modelling, Old Mutual Insure
DOUG WOOLLEY
General Manager and Vice President, Dell Technologies South Africa
NICOLE SOLOMON
Group Social Responsibility and Sustainability Impact Manager, AECI
SAMIR RANDERA-REES
Nedbank Green Trust and Corporate Relations Manager, WWF
NTHEYE LUNGU
Head GRC Operations and Sustainability, Old Mutual Insure
RONEL CARA
Executive: Sales & Marketing, Isanti Glass
DR. SYDWELL SHIKWENI
Vice President Transformation, Merchants
CONNY SETHAELO
Corporate Communication & Public Affairs Director, Nestlé
PIETER DU PLESSIS
Chief Executive Officer, Isanti Glass
JARREDINE MORRIS
Associate Director: Co-Head, The Carbon Trust Africa
DR. LORREN HAYWOOD
Senior Researcher: Sustainability, Economics & Waste Research Group, CSIR
NATISHA SINGH
B2C Marketing Specialist, Nespresso South Africa
KAVITA PEMA
Group Vice President: Sustainability, ESG & EHS, AECI
LAWTON-MISRA
Associate Director: Co-Head, The Carbon Trust Africa
SHABEER JHETAM
Chief Executive Officer, The Glass Recycling Company
KABELO NCHOLO Founder and CEO, Y-Brand
JEFF DUNNINK
Head of NBS implementation, Africa, South Pole
TLATSETSO NTSEUOA
ESG Senior Manager, KPMG
TALITA BOODHRAM
Chief Impact Officer, MiDesk Global
KEVIN TRETHEWEY
Head of Software Engineering & Technology, Sand Technologies
VERUSHKA SINGH
Principal Associate, WSP
BILLY JAMES
Managing Executive, NuWater
DEAN MURUVEN
Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group
GRAEME WILKINSON
Senior Social Investment Specialist, Tshikululu Social Investments
KURT ROELANDT Director, Envision Advisory Services
JAY BHAGWAN
Executive Manager: Water Use and Waste Management, Water Research Commission
PROF. NEISSAN BESHARATI
Research Director: Sustainability, ESG, Impact, Circular Economy, GIBS Business School
DUNN
Senior Chemical Engineer, Yellow Tree Environmental
DR. AVASHNEE CHETTY Sustainability Manager, Safripol
RUBEN HAZELZET
Creative Director & Founder, Soapbox South Africa
LUYANDA HLATSHWAYO African Reclaimers Organisation
MAZIBUKO Chief Executive Officer, K1 Recycling
DR. SAYURI MOODLIAR ESG Director, Open Access Data Centres
EDMOND SHOKO-LEKHULENI Technical Manager, AFROSAI-E
CEO, NEPAD Business Foundation & Executive Secretary, Strategic
KHAN
Country Finance Manager, Yellow Door Energy & SAICA Carbon Tax Committee Member
OOSTHUIZEN
Principal Responsible Sourcing Lead, SLR Consulting
RISHEL DHARMAPALL ESG Sector Expert-Circular Economy, Africa Business Network
TIEKIE BARNARD Founder and CEO, Shared Value Africa & Shift Impact Africa
Our List of sponsors and partners driving sustainability forward with visionary support.
HEINEKEN GOLD PARTNER
NESPRESSO
BRONZE PARTNER
IME PREMIUM DIGITAL PARTNER
OLD MUTUAL SILVER PARTNER
DELL TECHNOLOGIES
BRONZE PARTNER
UN GLOBAL COMPACT
STRATEGIC PARTNER
NESTLÉ BRONZE PARTNER
ISANTI GLASS
BRONZE PARTNER
AECI SHOWCASE PARTNER
PRIMEDIA OUT OF HOME
STRATEGIC PARTNER
GGA STRATEGIC PARTNER
CARBON TRUST KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
MAIL & GUARDIAN MEDIA PARTNER
RADIO PULPIT MEDIA PARTNER
PROCTER & GAMBLE Lifestyle Partner
At AECI, our century-long pioneering spirit drives us to deliver sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, responsible business practices, we are dedicated to creating a lasting value for communities, customers and the environment in which we operate. As a future-focused business, we recognise the need to balance long-term business sustainability with environmental stewardship, financial growth and social responsibility underpinned by our purpose, “We Are One AECI, for a Better World”.
Through our Brewing A Better World agenda HEINEKEN Beverages is committed to ensuring that our emissions and targets for this Decade of Action are in line with the benchmarks set by the UN Global Compact. We are determined to contributed to the UNSDGs to protect the planet, ensure prosperity and end poverty for all.
Path to Net Zero
6 7 12 13 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION CLIMATE ACTION
Path to an inclusive, fair and equitable world Path to moderation and no harmful use
5 8 3 12 GENDER EQUALITY DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
We’ve observed a surge in weather-related claims, with large catastrophe claims increasing from 6 to 36 per decade.
