Sasol defends disclosure of potential decarbonisation shortcomings as responsible corporate …

Energy and chemicals company Sasol has taken exception to nonprofit organisation Just Share accusing it of shirking its responsibility to meet its previously stated goal of reducing its greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, claiming that the disclosure of risks is simply part of being a responsible corporate citizen. “It is misdirected to view disclosure of these risk factors as Sasol conceding to not meeting targets. It is consequently also misleading to report it as such. We remain committed to our reduction targets and are progressing all reasonable available avenues to unlock related barriers in this regard,” Sasol said in a statement on November 3.
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Speakers outline considerations for unbundled tariffs, wheeling framework

As the unbundling of State-owned utility Eskom gains momentum, both internally and through legislative processes, the unbundling of tariffs is equally important, and there are number of considerations for this, speakers averred during the South African Independent Power Producers Association’s ‘Tariff and Wheeling’ webinar on November 2. Independent energy consultant and former Eskom pricing manager Hendrik Barnard emphasised that unbundled and transparent tariffs would be a cornerstone for the future market and that it was crucial for independent power producers (IPPs) to be able to understand how and where to play in the market.
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Company brings battery products to Africa

Following three successful exhibitions in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, energy storage battery products producer Hinen has introduced its products to the African continent in 2023. The Hinen Company was afforded the opportunity to raise brand awareness and generate interest among consumers, small businesses and other industry players. It showcased its latest products, including a backup power solution tailored for the African market, at the aforementioned exhibitions, earlier this year.
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