From the Desk of the President
3 July 2023
Dear Fellow South African,
As countries around the world work to reduce carbon emissions, there is great potential for South Africa to establish and develop new industries.
For us, reducing our carbon footprint is critical to the health and well-being of our people, the sustainability of our society and ensuring that our goods and services remain competitive into the future. At the same time, it is a great opportunity to grow and diversify our economy and create employment.
We have said that our transition to a low-carbon, climate resilient economy must be just and inclusive. We have therefore produced a Just Energy Transition Investment Plan to direct resources both to supporting workers, communities and industries affected by the shift towards renewable energy sources, and to investing in new industries like green hydrogen and electric vehicles.