The Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024) in South Africa introduces the National Greenhouse Gas Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan Regulations to curb greenhouse gas emissions...
If you’ve noticed the price of your favourite chocolate bar creeping up, you’re not alone. The cost of cocoa is soaring, largely due to climate change and crop diseases...
The need for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) now, compared to a few years ago, reflects increasing awareness and regulation regarding energy efficiency and environmental impact. Why EPC’s in...
Failing to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) can have several consequences, especially if you’re involved in property transactions or rentals. Consequences you might face if you skip getting...
In South Africa, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assesses your building’s energy efficiency, rating it from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Here’s a simplified guide to obtaining...
Informed decision-making is key when it comes to potential buyers or tenants considering a building’s energy performance. That’s why the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rollout in South Africa is...
Do I need an energy performance certificate? Do you need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for your business property? Look no further! This guide will explain the importance of...
In the current version of the much-delayed Climate Change Bill – intended to enable South Africa’s just transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy – there is only one offence that...
A report by the World Bank titled, Africa’s Pulse: Climate Change Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa Can Improve Resilience and Deliver Jobs, says that South Africa will need $215-billion —...
Owners of buildings in South Africa have exactly one year left to obtain and prominently display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or risk a fine of R5 million, five...