This thematic area brings current stories of green business models, entrepreneurship and start-ups that demonstrate sustainable business. We also delve into sustainable production and consumption techniques that are showcased in enterprises. Based on real life stories, that provide inspirational models of greening the economy, the section appeals to those stakeholders who would like to transform business operations to green and sustainable production.
Making wine more sustainable and greener – confronting climate change
Sipping a glass of red wine or white wine is a moment of reminiscence for a lot of imbibers worldwide. Occasional sippers and recreational tasters are seized with excitement of the organoleptic properties of their favourite wines. However, rising pressure from environmental protagonists has brought...
A Green Economy: Rebuilding Post COVID – 19 Pandemic
The year 2020 marked the beginning of a new decade dubbed the “Decade of Action” as countries accelerated actions towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, the COVID-19 Pandemic has been a major setback to the strides made towards the attainment...
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS – A PASSPORT TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE
From the Editor’s Desk Have you ever wondered why local products are not making it at the international stage? The lack of international environmental standards in the manufacturing of goods and service delivery greatly hinders their ability to compete at the global stage. The rise...
COVID-19 PANDEMIC – A THORN IN THE FLESH FOR GREEN BUSINESS AND SDGS
Can CEOs afford to continue globetrotting and flying for business deals whilst generating air emissionsand at the same time fight for their health during the COVID-19 pandemic? Emergence of the new novel COVID-19 virus in Wuhan, China remains one of the leading complexities that humanity...
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: HOTELS START ADOPTING GREEN MEASURES
Tourism is a tool for socio-economic development in Africa. Due to environmental and social impacts associated with tourism, there is an urgent need to embrace the concept of sustainable tourism. Sustainability issues undoubtedly have gained ascendancy over the past few years given the increased awareness...
GREEN BUSINESS – A LICENSE TO OPERATE
Communities and key stakeholders are becoming more aware of the environmental effects of production processes and can legally challenge the behaviour of firms through well-organised class actions. Global concern on environmental challenges has been on the increase especially in the last three decades. Companies cannot...
How green is your workplace?
The modern day survival in the 21st Century is dominated by a faster tunnel of life where many people are working to ensure their prosperity. Buried in this equation of seeking livelihoods lies the workplace where many people spend a significant portion of their lives. ...
