LEADING ORGANISATIONS INFLUENCING A GREENER FUTURE

Sanlam Investments is one of South Africa’s premier black-owned asset managers, driven by a steadfast commitment to sustainability. As the asset management arm of the Sanlam Group, we harness a vast spectrum of expertise ranging from active management and index tracking to alternative investments, responsible investing, multi-management and international ventures. This rich tapestry of knowledge and experience allows us to curate portfolios that not only deliver sustainable returns but also align with our clients' values and aspirations for the future. With *R1 trillion in assets under management spanning both our retail and institutional ventures, we pride ourselves on crafting and nurturing impactful investment solutions.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socioeconomic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

The CSIR was established through an Act of Parliament in 1945 and the organisation’s executive authority is the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.

The organisation plays a key role in supporting public and private sectors through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences

Located at the doorstep of Africa’s largest and busiest airport, the OR Tambo SEZ programme is centered around the service offerings of the OR Tambo International Airport. The purpose of the OR Tambo SEZ is to identify, design, package and enable export focused manufacturing for location at the OR Tambo SEZ.

The SEZ aims to create a supportive environment for investment opportunities in manufacturing, boosting the positioning of the Gauteng City Region as competitive global investment hub.

Moreover, the SEZ is dedicated to fostering job creation and enterprise development. This is accomplished through partnerships that support the sustainable growth of emerging businesses and new industrialists, thus contributing to broader economic development.

Lesedi evolved from Intens Engineering, which was founded in the mid-1980s. Lesedi has since diversified into a major engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, having successfully completed numerous key projects in nuclear, industrial power, mining and oil and gas environments.

Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity is a seven-year, US$ 126 million Fund that aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the agriculture, climate impact, digital economy, and health sectors in 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The main objective of the Fund is to unlock enterprise growth for the purpose of catalyzing, scaling-up and sustaining the creation of dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young women and men with limited financial means, including young people with disabilities and refugee youth.

The Fund aims to support an SME portfolio with moderate to high growth potential and innovate SMEs (including women-led SMEs) that have high impact potential and business models suited for work creation within the focus sectors of the Fund, especially for young women and men with limited financial means.