According to analysis on the engagement of South African industries on climate-related regulations and the energy mix in the country conducted by InfluenceMap, a think-tank that provides data and analysis on how business and finance are affecting the climate crisis, Eskom and Sasol are among the biggest air polluters.
It also covered 12 key industry associations that represent a broad range of industries in the country, as well as cross-sector associations. “However, large South African businesses such as Shoprite have communicated positively on climate in general, but do not appear strategically engaged at the government policy level.”“Both companies have expressed support for some policies while opposing others. Eskom has supported the policy to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy, however, it continues to advocate a continued role for fossil fuels gas and coal.
The report emphasises that climate policy leadership in the corporate sector is critical for unblocking the country’s path to net-zero emissions. Six of nine metals and mining companies appeared to support the continued role of coal in the country’s energy mix. This is misaligned with IPCC science, which explains that, by 2050, under most 1.5°C decarbonisation pathways, the share of coal must be reduced to between 1% and 7% in the primary energy mix, and close to zero in electricity generation.
Funny how our coal eorks just fine in the EU isn't it.
SA should not even be part of this transition nonsense to begin with. The entire climate change discourse has been weaponised to peddle green capitalism and shove it down the emerging ecomies. The first world is even transitioning back to fosil fuels for crying out loud.
City_Press SA has its own real challenges to deal with, not interested in spoiled white people's hobbies so they can feel good about themselves.
City_Press Solar, wave and wind power only!!!
City_Press Climate syndicate. We only account 0.4% of global emissions. Large economies must reduce their emissions first
City_Press THERE IS NO CLIMATE EMERGENCY!! Stop spreading globalist propaganda!
City_Press Are we going up or are we going down. Are we going left or are we going right. One thing for sure no one in the ANC knows what to do and can't plan on any decisive action
City_Press News 24 are showcasing their globalist tendencies. Enough of this bs. Even if we reach 0% carbon emissions, it will have zero impact on a global scale.
City_Press South Africa will have zero effect with reaching (or not) any 1.5°C warming limit. Speak to China and other large economies.
City_Press If the antiwhite regime cared about renewable energy they would give tax breaks for solar power.