1.5 Degrees Africa's inaugural climate change event.

22/08/2023

Want to learn more about how the Circular economy works and how to save money, this is your chance. Sustainability in business is crucial to business sustainability.

08/06/2023

Our latest event : Forging a Sustainable Future for Business

In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront, businesses that prioritize sustainability are paving the way for long-term success. It is with great enthusiasm that we highlight the critical importance of implementing best practice sustainability into your business if you want to thrive in the future.

"Sustainability is no longer a choice; it's an imperative for businesses to remain relevant and resilient in the face of global challenges."
In today's interconnected world, consumers are increasingly demanding ethical and environmentally responsible practices from the companies they support. According to a recent study, 73% of global consumers are willing to change their consumption habits to reduce their environmental impact. By aligning your business with sustainable practices, you not only meet consumer expectations but also unlock a multitude of benefits that drive success in the long run.

Sustainability goes beyond being socially responsible; it is an investment in your business's future. It enables you to reduce operational costs, enhance brand reputation, attract and retain top talent, and foster innovation. By conserving resources, optimizing energy consumption, and implementing circular economy principles, businesses can reduce waste, streamline operations, and ultimately improve their bottom line.

The urgency for sustainable business practices cannot be emphasized enough. However, we understand that implementing these practices can be daunting without the right knowledge and guidance. That is why we are thrilled to announce Africa's Conscious Brands and Circular Economy Summit, a flagship event taking place on the 14th and 15th of November 2023 at the CSIR Conference Center in Tshwane, South Africa.

Africa's Conscious Brands and Circular Economy conference will be a unique gathering of industry leaders, visionaries, and experts who have successfully integrated sustainability into their businesses, who will share their insights and experiences on the transformative power of sustainable practices.

By attending Africa's Conscious Brands and Circular Economy, you will gain invaluable knowledge, practical strategies, and actionable steps to achieve your business sustainability ambitions. The conference will feature engaging workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, providing a platform for collaboration and learning from leading experts in the field.

For more information about the conference and to secure your spot, please visit www.acesummit.co.za

ACEN FoundationAfrican Circular Economy Network (ACEN)African Circular Business Alliance (ACBA) National Cleaner Production Centre of South AfricaThe Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA)Global GreenTag International Pty LtdNEPAD Business FoundationBusiness Unity SAAfrican Chamber of Regenerative NetworksSA-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

23/05/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJuC7DBd9es

Check out our awesome video from our March event. See you in 2024 - 18th to 20th March Century City Conference Centre.

20/03/2023

Only 4 days left to register!
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dYzhzH7E
Like and share this post and stand the chance to win a complimentary ticket which will give full access to the conference, Exhibition, Experience and networking function. The lucky winner will be notified on Friday 24th March 2023.

14/03/2023

Please check out the amazing speaker line up, its going to be very impressive and event not to miss !

09/03/2023

My name is Lynn and I am organising and attending this event and I AM PUSHING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW ARE YOU ? Join our conference and make a change - a climate change.

01/03/2023

Reserve your space today and make sure you dont miss this exciting climate change, sustainable event, its going to be amazing !

15/02/2023

Limited seats available, come and network with climate change experts and Heads of sustainability. We all need to change in our personal and business lives, be a trailblazer ...

22/01/2023

Vaughan Pierce is the executive for environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Pick n Pay.

19/01/2023

BOOK NOW AND SAVE! Join Africa's leading experts on climate change over 3 days. Learn, share, contribute and engage with 350 likeminded climate and sustainable professionals, while we discuss climate change challenges and opportunities on the African continent.
Africa's inaugural climate change event "1.5 Degrees Africa's Net Zero Conference Exhibition and Experience" Visit the exhibition and climate change village and experience EV Mobility, recycle art, sustainable building tours, Green Gulps organic and sustainable food and goods night market, Intaka island tours, learn about aquaponics, rainwater harvesting, Bio composters and much more. 50 exhibitors will show case Sustainable and green technology products and innovations. ENTRY TO THE EXHIBITION AND VILLAGE IS FREE.
www.onepointfivedegrees.co.za

17/01/2023

CALLING ALL GREEN STARTUPS!
Exhibit for FREE at our "Green start-up Pavillion"
All applications must be:
A green start-up company.
Market ready.
Be able to get to Cape Town to man their stand.
Send applications to [email protected]

11/01/2023

19/12/2022

BOOK NOW AND SAVE! Join Africa's leading experts on climate change over 3 days. Learn, share, contribute and engage with 350 likeminded climate and sustainable professionals, while we discuss climate change challenges and opportunities on the African continent.

Africa's inaugural climate change event "1.5 Degrees Africa's Net Zero Conference Exhibition and Experience" Visit the exhibition and climate change village and experience EV Mobility, recycle art, sustainable building tours, Green Gulps organic and sustainable food and goods night market, Intaka island tours, learn about aquaponics, rainwater harvesting, Bio composters and much more. 80 exhibitors will show case Sustainable and green technology products and innovations. ENTRY TO THE EXHIBITION AND VILLAGE IS FREE.

One point five degrees Africa's inaugural climate change event.

13/12/2022

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!
Join Africa's leading experts on climate change over 3 days. Learn, share, contribute and engage with 350 likeminded climate and sustainable professionals, while we discuss climate change challenges and opportunities on the African continent.
Africa's inaugural climate change event "1.5 Degrees Africa's Net Zero Conference Exhibition and Experience" Visit the exhibition and climate change village and experience EV Mobility, recycle art, sustainable building tours, Green Gulps organic and sustainable food and goods night market, Intaka island tours, learn about aquaponics, rainwater harvesting, Bio composters and much more. 80 exhibitors will show case Sustainable and green technology products and innovations. ENTRY TO THE EXHIBITION AND VILLAGE IS FREE.
www.onepointfivedegrees.co.za
https://app.glueup.com/event/1-5-degrees-africas-net-zero-conference-exhibition-and-experience-66209/

12/12/2022

It gives us great pleasure to welcome
"The energy council of South Africa" as a strategic partner to "One point five degrees Africa's net zero conference exhibition and experience" 28-30 March 2023 Century Centre Conference Centre Cape Town South Africa. www.onepointfivedegrees.co.za

Working together for the energy sector
The Energy Council of South Africa is a CEO-led initiative that brings together key public and private sector companies, business/industry associations and local development finance institutions that have a significant presence and actively participate in the energy sector.

08/12/2022

Our Vision:
To produce resources that Power a Clean World. Powering Better Lives in Africa and Beyond is our purpose.

This is what drives our ambition to provide resources (beyond just commodities) that are critical in a low-carbon world.

Our Sustainable Growth Impact Strategy enables us to deliver on this vision and our success lies in the strength of organisations’ our culture and values. Through our strategy, we aim to transform Exxaro in a systematic and integrated manner into a diversified company that will transition from a coal base to a minerals and renewable energy solutions business that will thrive in a low-carbon future.

Guided by our purpose to Power Better Lives in Africa and Beyond, we understand that we cannot grow sustainably without deliberately creating a positive impact in the environment and communities we serve. We remain committed to responsibly maximising the value of our coal assets whilst we play an active role in creating a future which enables our vision – “Resources Powering a Cleaner World.”

08/12/2022

Tony Tiyou is the Founder and CEO of Renewables in Africa, a Clean Energy engineering company and media platform which mission is to Bring (Back) Power to Africa.
Tony previously worked for a decade as an engineer and later consultant in several companies in the Automotive and the Renewables Energy where he occupied several key roles.
In 2016, Tony launched Renewables in Africa (RiA), a clean energy company whose vision is to turn Africa into a fully electrified continent by 2040 and the mission to Bring (Back) Power into Africa. RiA first mandate is the raise awareness about Renewable Energy across the continent and the globe and its second is to provide clean energy solutions to businesses. RiA has a footprint in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique and Benin, and a wider network in other countries and regions.
Tony is a regular technical expert making appearances in various Renewables Energy programmes in BBC, Sky News and has also featured in US broadcasting Stations VOA and EmeraldPlanet TV.
Tony has also contributed to various prestigious outlets like, LSE Blog, The Exporter or Forbes Afrique.
Tony is the author of ‘The Wind Industry Outlook in Africa’, released in November 2017 and has won multiple Awards including African Leadership Impact Investing and being nominated as one of the 50 Top Influential African & Afro-Caribbean Leaders in the UK 2018.

23/11/2022

Contact [email protected] to join Africa's inaugural climate change event. Show case your product/brand or join the high-profile conference to hear more on climate change mitigation. Spend time walking our "Climate change village" and experience recycled Art, Sustainable buildings, EV transportation, new technology and sustainable living solutions.
www.onepointfivedegrees.co.za

20/11/2022

28-30 March 2023, Century City Conference Centre and Precinct, Cape Town.
TO many who have attended conferences and exhibitions over the years, they all seem to follow the same pattern – just the size and duration that differs.
This one however is different and promises to be a radical and welcome departure from the same old.
Staged by expert events manager Lynn Chamier, with more than 36 years in the events business, her vision for this event takes climate change, recycling and sustainability to its logical conclusion – even delegate’s name cards will be made from recycled paper and embedded with seeds that can be planted after the event!
Lynn describes the experience as ‘Africa’s inaugural climate change event’, which brings together not only government officials, experts and purveyors of sustainable technology, but also the general public – as climate change affects us all. Entrance is free for the entire three days to the expo and climate change village Experience!

28-30 March 2023, Century City Conference Centre and Precinct, Cape Town. TO many who have attended conferences and exhibitions over the years, they all seem to follow the same pattern – just the size and duration that differs. This one however is different and promises to be a radical and welcome...

18/11/2022

Cape Town South Africa will host the inaugural African continent focused climate change event. 350 Hi-profile conference delegates from across the African continent, covering all pillars of climate change. 70 Exhibitors demonstrating and displaying Green, climate change and sustainable technology and services. Climate change village incorporating: village, art, tours, market, Intaka island tours, and much more. Join us on the 28-30 March 2023 Century City Conference Center and Precinct, Cape Town, South Africa.
onepointfivedegrees.co.za

16/11/2022

Cape Town South Africa will host the inaugural, African continent focused, climate change event. 350 Hi-profile conference delegates from across the African continent, covering all pillars of climate change. 70 Exhibitors demonstrating and displaying Green, climate change and sustainable technology and services. Climate change village incorporating: ev village, recycled art, sustainable building tours, eco market, Intaka island tours, and much more. Join us on the 28-30 March 2023 Century City Conference Center and Precinct, Cape Town, South Africa.
www.onepointfivedegrees.co.za

11/11/2022

It gives us great pleasure to announce Pick and Pay as Our exclusive retail sponsor.
Pick n Pay, through its national stores recycling programme, recycled or recovered more than 60% of the total tonnes of waste generated. This included:
2,234 tonnes of plastic
19,943 tonnes of cardboard and paper
10,260 tonnes of metal
Some of Pick n Pay’s packaging and recycling achievements in the past financial year include:
Replacing 8 million plastic straws with paper straws
Selling 1.6 million reusable bags from recycled PET. (11 million plastic bottles has been used in the manufacture of their re-usable bags over the past 5 years)
Removing 6,000 tonnes of plastic from the environment for the manufacture of its 100% recycled content plastic bags
Collaboration with Designed for Earth to develop and online tool that enables packaging design teams to easily determine which materials to use to ensure the final product is recyclable
Increasing the use of recycled materials in Pick n Pay Clothing ranges, with more than 1.5 million clothing items with recycled content sold.
“Pick n Pay is committed to accelerating the shift to a circular economy. The recent gazetting of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, was a very positive turning point for how industry and brand owners manage their packaging. As a signatory of The SA Plastic Pact and the Ellen MacArthur New Plastics Global Commitment, we continue to support collaborative efforts, which drive positive change for our customers at scale.”

11/11/2022

Read all about it!!
Lynn Chamier our event Directors interview by our official media partner Cape Business News
Download the latest editition here.
https://lnkd.in/dueeC57d

07/11/2022

Further strengthening our African footprint to ensure a TRULY AFRICAN Climate change event, we welcome AFCCSD as a strategic partner. www.onepointfivedegrees.co.za
African Foundation for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (AFCCSD) Resilient African Communities with Equitable Solutions to Climate Change and Access to Sustainable Development. To embark on Climate Change Awareness and its Adaptation, and to Promote Sustainable Livelihoods and Development in Africa. a) Mutual respect.