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The Climate Change Leadership Awards (CCLA) are the first awards in South Africa, and Africa; that recognize, reward, motivate and celebrate businesses, communities, youth, schools and individuals that are taking the lead through positive voluntary action; by implementing a range of activities to combat climate change. Global Carbon Exchange (GCX) also subscribes to the belief that leaders in the field of sustainability should be recognised for their efforts. GCX has therefore decided to sponsor a training course to the value of approximately R6500 for each category winner.
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Read more... [Climate Change Leadership Awards]
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Since Global Carbon Exchange (GCX) entered the South African market in 2008 – the company has grown exponentially. Apart from a highly successful consulting business which covers all sectors of environmental sustainability, the company now offers a comprehensive selection of courses for both individuals and the corporate sector. During 2012, there will be some exciting new developments at GCX.
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Read more... [GCX expands its horizons]
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The healthier employees are, the less absenteeism would be experienced and the fewer medical claims are likely to be processed. Ultimately, internal sustainability efforts that ensure the healthier of employees, increase productivity and profit.
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Read more... [Sustainability Efforts reduce medical claims]
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The Eastern Cape can expect a temperature increase of between 1.5% and 2.5% by 2050 the South African government announced in June. This information, along with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17) being hosted in Durban later this year and that the South African Climate Policy was approved on the 12th of October indicates that a spotlight will focus sharply on environmental affairs and climate change in the Eastern Cape.
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Read more... [The Green Industry gains momentum in the Eastern Cape]
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Kevin James, CEO of Global Carbon Exchange talks to Ryan Bakos, CEO of Bakos Brothers, to discuss the company's sustainability journey.
Bakos Brothers was South Africa's first 100% carbon free retailer – and the world's first carbon free furniture retailer.
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Read more... [GCX's Kevin James interviews Ryan Bakos]
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Global Carbon Exchange (GCX) has welcomed the approval of the SA Climate Policy, expected to provide a roadmap for transformation towards a green economy. The company also supports the call for greater government funding towards sustainable research, development and capacity building; made by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, during the approval of the policy last week.
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Read more... [SA Climate Policy paves the way for a low-carbon economy]
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GCX supports local companies that have a positive impact and stimulate discussions regarding sustainability, in an ongoing effort to take these issues more mainstream. By growing the green economy, individuals and companies are ensuring a better future for all. This article highlights the success achieved by greenOFFICE, a Durban-based company that decided to practice what they preach – earning them the Green Company of the year award.
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Read more... [greenOFFICE wins 2011 Green Company of the Year award]
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‘Green Day was launched on 30 September 2011 by Global Carbon Exchange (GCX), and Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) with the primary objective to take environmental awareness issues more mainstream.
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Read more... [GCX Green Day a great success]
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