WATCH | How business can be the solution in the green economy

Sustainability of our planet and its natural resources has come under the spotlight for the past number of years as the detrimental effects of global warming and climate change become evident. Droughts, floods and wildfires are all a manifestation of society, with a carbon footprint that is too large for the planet to bear.

We also need to ask whether there is a causal relationship between increasing environmental pressure and outbreaks of pandemic diseases like Covid-19.

With this in mind, what responsibility do business and industry bear in mitigating the effects of climate change on the environment, society and the economy?

In a TimesLIVE Dialogue, hosted on March 8 in partnership with the Gautrain Management Agency, a panel of experts discussed the importance of contributing to the green economy, and how the Gautrain is doing its part to become carbon neutral.

Moderated by Joanne Joseph, the panellists included:

• William Dachs, Gautrain Management Agency CEO; and 
• Karin Du Chenne, chief growth officer Africa & Middle East at Kantar.

Watch a recording of the event above.