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Climate change is already reshaping how businesses operate, from extreme weather and water stress to supply chain disruption and shifting regulation. The question is no longer whether to respond; it is how to respond with pace and purpose while protecting performance.

Join Nedbank Commercial Banking, in partnership with News24, for a content series that will help your business respond to pressing climate issues through climate-smart operations and nature-positive solutions.

Whether you’re taking your first steps toward sustainability or advancing an existing climate strategy, Nedbank combines deep financial expertise with environmental intelligence to help your business build resilience, reduce risk, and unlock new opportunities

Climate risk is already costing SA businesses. Resilience could be their competitive edge

Climate related disasters are costing South Africa billions of rand every year, and the bill is growing. National Treasury’s 2025 Disaster Response Financing Strategy puts the average annual financial gap for disaster response at about R3.7 billion, a figure that can rise to R22.5 billion in years marked by extreme events.

For businesses, the consequences are immediate and practical. Floods can damage buildings, droughts can disrupt supply chains, and insurance premiums can rise.

Why the biggest risk to agriculture lies beneath our feet

South Africa’s agricultural sector is confronting a strategic challenge that extends far beyond farming. As climate risks intensify and production costs rise, the economics of traditional agriculture are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.

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.

How South Africa’s farmers can grow profitability through sustainability

South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to outperform expectations.

Why businesses must future-proof against climate change

The price tag and impact of failure to respond to climate change should push businesses to mobilise resources to implement both adaptive and mitigative initiatives.

From survival to leadership: SA manufacturing’s reinvention imperative

South Africa’s manufacturing sector faces an uncertain future, with international trade regulations adding pressure for businesses to align with global environmental standards or face exclusion.

WATCH | How businesses can prepare for SA’s looming 17% water deficit

South Africa faces a projected 17% water deficit within five years, prompting businesses across sectors to rethink their water strategies.

Water risk a reality for SA businesses

South African businesses face immediate water risks, with global data showing 20% of companies report supply chain water threats.

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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