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There is one conversation that matters more than any other in South Africa
It’s the conversation about our most precious resource. Water.
The source of life itself.
It’s a global issue, yet South Africa ranks in the top thirty water-scarce countries in the world. Demand is increasing with population growth and urbanization, yet our infrastructure is already under huge strain.
Our consumption per person is high at between 218 to 237 litres a day, compared to a global average of 173 litres...
Clean Water and Sanitation for All By 2030
That’s the goal. A United Nations target that South Africa readily endorses. The question is whether it is achievable.
In the Safripol Future of Water podcast series, Nithaam Bawa from Gift of the Givers and Kurt Schovell, Head of HR at Safripol, explored the social impact of water and the human story behind South Africa’s need to be ‘water resilient’. The podcast aims to raise awareness and motivate action ...
How Can We Fix South Africa’s Water Problem Before It’s Too Late?
Globally, water scarcity has reached crisis level. South Africa is no exception. Current predictions are that we will experience a gap between water supply and demand of 17% by 2030.
Despite good rainfall in parts of the country, rainfall is seasonal, and in reality, South Africa has consistently ranked among the 30 countries in the world with the highest water scarcity.
Demand is rising. And infrastructure is str...
Carbon Tax
The Carbon Tax Act (No. 15 of 2019) administered and collected by the South African Revenue Service, came into effect in South Africa on 1 June 2019. The Act requires companies to pay an annual environmental levy for GHG emissions if they exceed the set thresholds for their specific sectors.
Safripol classifies its activities under Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Code 1A2c for the Chemical sector ...
Climate Resilience
Our sustainability strategy is based on strengthening Safripol’s resilience and institutional capacity to mitigate and adapt against present and future potential climate change-related risks and opportunities. We are continuously reviewing our climate risk assessments, to ensure that climate change risks and opportunities are identified and fully integrated into our business planning and strategies.
To support our...
Targets Inspiring Action
To support the transition towards a low carbon and more sustainable future, Safripol has developed its first environmental targets, focusing in Phase 1 on carbon mitigation and water security. We are committed to responsibly manage the natural resources which we consume within our operations, and help reduce GHG emissions, recognising the impact of our actions on climate change and its impact on the natural ecosys...