Climate Resilience in Action
How South Africa’s farmers can grow profitability through sustainability
South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outperform expectations.
But as Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales for Nedbank Agriculture, points out, resilience alone isn’t enough to sustain that growth. “Farmers face a dual challenge, staying profitable while protecting the natural resources that underpin their success,” he says.
“It’s about understanding the finite capacity of natural resources and using them strategically to increase production. A balanced, long-term approach strengthens both the business and national food security.”
Nedbank urges medium-sized businesses to accelerate sustainability efforts
South African businesses are no strangers to disruption. Although the electricity supply has stabilised, deeper structural challenges are emerging.
Global decarbonisation demands, water constraints, and tightening trade requirements are forcing companies to rethink how they operate. A survey by SAGE, the International Chamber of Commerce, and PwC UK found that 70% of South African SMEs view sustainability as a priority, yet only 4% report on their actual impact.
Kudzayi Mazikana, Head of Sustainability at Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking, warns that this gap between intention and implementation is risky. 'Businesses that delay transition planning risk higher costs, missed opportunities, and possible exclusion from global value chains."
Nedbank Commercial Banking enables our partners with the products and services they need to sustain their businesses in ways that are commercially sound, yet sustainable and supportive of the economy and the people who rely on it for their livelihoods.
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