Investor power for a fairer South Africa
We use research, engagement, advocacy and activism to drive urgent action to combat climate change and reduce inequality.
Our work focuses on three key ESG issues:
11 August 2022
This article was first published in the Financial Mail on 11 August 2022.
Instead of welcoming public participation in the Musina-Makhado SEZ’s approvals process, public officials have resisted transparency and vilified those demanding it.
“Some individuals and organisations elected to become the champions and advocates for the perpetuation of poverty and unemployment among the voiceless poor... continued
5 August 2022
This article was first published in the Daily Maverick on 2 August 2022.
Climate action is on every government and corporate agenda, but the world is far behind where it should be in acting to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. This is thanks at least in part to corporate advertising and lobbying that has cynically misled the public about climate science and climate action for... continued
26 July 2022
Just Share has analysed Absa’s recently-published Coal Financing Standard and Oil and Gas Financing Standard (the bank refers to policies on fossil fuel financing as “standards”), as well as Absa’s 2022 disclosures partially aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) (“2021 TCFD Report”).
14 July 2022
This article was first published in the Financial Mail on 14 July 2022.
In the face of government’s callous disregard, the social justice sector strives to give real meaning to SA’s progressive constitution. Our society would be all the poorer without it.
If you are the kind of person who holds out hope that a more just, more equal and less cruel world is both desirable and possible,... continued
‘Disturbing’ new proposals doing the rounds to address the electricity challenges in SA
Independent Online
21 July 2022
Ramaphosa asked to act against Mantashe for ignoring renewable energy ultimatum
The Citizen
21 July 2022
Civil society groups to President Cyril Ramaphosa: Act immediately on energy crisis
Mail & Guardian
21 July 2022
TRACEY DAVIES: In praise of SA’s unsung heroes
Financial Mail
14 July 2022
Should local managers feel compromised for investing in coal mining?
Citywire
7 July 2022
Responsible investment means making investment decisions with a focus not simply on short-term financial gain, but on long-term value creation. It involves an investment approach that integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into financial analysis and decision-making: i.e., it is premised on the belief that the concept of “value” in the investment system must extend beyond financial returns, to encompass the impacts of a company’s operations on the environment within which it operates and the people who work for it and who are affected by it.
Shareholder activism refers to the ways in which shareholders in a company can exercise their rights as partial owners of that company to influence management to behave in a particular way. The steps taken can range from engaging with management in private, to the use of shareholder resolutions and litigation to force changes in company behaviour.