Weekly Advocacy Alert – 35-2022

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CLIMATE CHANGE

01

CAIA
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Business Unity South Africa

Article VI of the Paris Agreement Rulebook, Business Unity South Africa Just Transition Vision 2050

Summary of Intent
Members of CAIA’s Climate Change Work Group have already been informed of the following information that is available, but it is provided to members for general information.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

AIR QUALITY

02

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Section 21 Activities

Summary of Intent
During consultation with the Chief Director: Air Quality Management at the Department, CAIA was invited to alert its stakeholders to work being undertaken on the Section 21 Listed Activities that are provided for by the Act. It has since come to CAIA’s attention that the Department would be interested to hear of any concerns relating to Section 21 matters, as those that have been brought to the Department’s attention are being reviewed and considered. The first matter that was raised by the Department was Category 6, but categories 7.2, 9.5 and 10 have since been mentioned to be under review.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

03

Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Asbestos Abatement Regulations

Presentations from Webinar: Asbestos Abatement Regulations

Summary of Intent
The Directorate: Occupational Health and Hygiene within the Inspection and Enforcement Services branch of the Department, in partnership with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, hosted a Webinar on the Asbestos Abatement Regulations. The slides have since been made available for distribution.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

ENERGY

04

Department of Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Various Acts

Various invitations to comment: gas- and energy procurement-related matters

Summary of Intent
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has published calls for input on the following: Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

ELECTRICITY

05

CAIA
Business Unity South Africa
Eskom

Grid Capacity Constraints, and invitation to participate

Summary of Intent
Recently, Eskom delivered a presentation to the Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) Gas Working Group, of which CAIA is a member, regarding national grid capacity constraints. The very informative presentation that provides a synopsis of some of the challenges faced even given the strong interest in renewable energy for the country, is available from CAIA.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

06

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act

Revised National Biodiversity Framework 2019 - 2024

Summary of Intent
The Department has published the revised Framework for implementation that is available from CAIA. The Framework is divided into the following sections:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

WATER RESOURCES

07

Department of Water and Sanitation
National Water Act

Reserve Determination: Breede-Gouritz Water Management Area

Summary of Intent
The Department has published the Reserve Determination for the water resources of the Breede-Gouritz Water Management Area in terms of Section 16(1) and (2) of the Act. The Determination covers the following rivers:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

SUSTAINABILITY/JUST TRANSITION/GREEN FINANCE

08

National Business Initiative

Global Forces of Change and their Effects on Sustainability, and other NBI Events

Summary of Intent
The National Business Initiative (NBI) has shared an invitation with CAIA regarding a dialogue exploring key sustainability issues and trends, within South Africa and globally. Highly practical insights will be shared regarding how business can embed sustainability.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

LABOUR

09

Department of Employment and Labour
Labour Relations Act

Collective Agreements including for the Plastics Industry

Summary of Intent
Following a notice in the Government Gazette, CAIA secured a copy of the Metal and Engineering Industries’ Bargaining Council’s Consolidated 2021/2025 Plastic Industry Main Collective Agreement.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

COMPETITION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

10

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Competition Act

Draft Block Exemption Regulations for Small, Micro and Medium-Sized Businesses, 2022

Summary of Intent
The COVID-19 pandemic has been shown to have had a negative impact on the share of small, medium and micro enterprises’ (SMMEs) contribution to the country’s aggregate income – being comparatively low and declining. This is reportedly due to the disruption of value chains and consumers shifting to online purchases.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

ECONOMICS

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Business Unity South Africa

Economic Week Ahead

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

12

Business Unity South Africa

Economic Briefing

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

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