The rationale behind investing in the circular economy

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The business opportunity that lies in taking out waste from business processes as part of the growing environment, social and governance (ESG) trend, is the focus on this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola, a small business specialist firm.

Topics of discussion include: Fetola’s business model; the rationale for investing in the circular economy; making ESG issues top of mind in SA; ways in which businesses can design their operations to eliminate waste from the start; and the business case for ESG beyond being a simple ‘tick-box’ exercise.
9 Feb 2022 English South Africa Business News · News

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