Responsible Business Conversations with Namhla Saba

Namhla Saba
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Responsible Business Conversations, brought to you by Integrated Thinking Solutions, is more than just talk, it’s an invitation.  This is a space for courageous leaders who believe business can and must create shared value: growing organisations, uplifting communities, and caring for the planet. We look honestly at practices that put our shared future at risk, but we don’t stop there. These conversations are about moving beyond compliance and stepping into a leadership approach that fosters trust, purpose, and lasting impact. Here, we don’t get stuck in the problems; we open up possibilities. We share ideas, explore solutions, and inspire the kind of mindset shifts that help leaders act with courage and clarity. This is where meaningful conversations spark meaningful change—and where responsible business becomes simply good business. This is the space where leaders step forward, think boldly, and shape a world where responsible business is not an aspiration; it is the new reality. Join our community of business leaders on a mission to build and support responsible business and leadership at : www.integratedthinking.co.za/home/responsible-business-community

Episodes

  1. Jun 18

    Sustainability Reporting as a strategic value creation tool : A conversation with Lebogang Senne

    This month on the Responsible Business Conversation, Namhla Saba and Lebogang Senne unpack the current sustainability reporting landscape in South Africa and across the rest of Africa. Together, we explore what is driving adoption, how organisations are responding to the rapidly evolving reporting environment, and what both the private and public sectors should already be preparing for. Lebogang Senne is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with nearly 20 years of experience in standard-setting, regulation, stakeholder engagement, and governance. She has worked with the IFRS Foundation and the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) to advance the adoption and contextualisation of international reporting and ethics standards across Africa. We would love to hear from you. Please send any questions or topic suggestions to info@integratedthinking.co.za. For listeners looking to connect with like-minded professionals committed to driving economic growth through doing the right thing, join the Responsible Business Community by completing the joining form at: www.integratedthinking.co.za/home/responsiblebusinesscommunity

  2. May 15

    Managing climate risk, business resilience and navigating financing discussions: Conversation with Sashen Singh

    We’ve seen this year and in recent years the frequent and severe weather events. Unfortunatlely these don’t only remain weather events, they are increasingly impacting daily business operations, the bottom line and overall business resilience. CDP research notes a $900billion financial loss due to extreme weather events, but the cost to companies to mitigate environmental risks was substantially lower – nearly 13 times – than their anticipated financial impact. (ESG Today). In this Responsible Business Conversation, Namhla Saba speaks with Sashen Singh a Senior Sustainability Manager from Commercial Banking from Nedbank Group about what this means in practice for SMMEs.  We unpack:  • Why climate risk is becoming a business resilience issue  • What banks are actually looking for when assessing long-term sustainability  • What information businesses should start organising today  • How SMMEs can have more constructive conversations with their bankers in preparation for financing ther decarbonosation, mitigation and adaptation plans.  The aim of this conversation is not to add another burden to already stretched businesses, but to highlight practical ways leaders can strengthen resilience using information and resources many organisations already have.  If you are a business leader navigating today’s pressures while trying to prepare for tomorrow’s risks, this conversation is for you. Responsible Business Conversations, brought to you by Integrated  Thinking Solutions, is a space for courageous leaders who believe business can create shared value: growing organisations, uplifting communities,  and caring for the planet. Join our community of responsible business leaders at : www.integratedthinking.co.za/home/responsible-business-community To contact us on topics you'd like us to cover to help you practically navigate your sustainability journey email us at : info@integratedthinking.co.za

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Responsible Business Conversations, brought to you by Integrated Thinking Solutions, is more than just talk, it’s an invitation.  This is a space for courageous leaders who believe business can and must create shared value: growing organisations, uplifting communities, and caring for the planet. We look honestly at practices that put our shared future at risk, but we don’t stop there. These conversations are about moving beyond compliance and stepping into a leadership approach that fosters trust, purpose, and lasting impact. Here, we don’t get stuck in the problems; we open up possibilities. We share ideas, explore solutions, and inspire the kind of mindset shifts that help leaders act with courage and clarity. This is where meaningful conversations spark meaningful change—and where responsible business becomes simply good business. This is the space where leaders step forward, think boldly, and shape a world where responsible business is not an aspiration; it is the new reality. Join our community of business leaders on a mission to build and support responsible business and leadership at : www.integratedthinking.co.za/home/responsible-business-community

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