Member Expert Thoughts: Why good ESG practice pays – GBCSA’S new Green Star rating tool to be the differentiator – By Steve Brookes, CEO of Balwin Properties
The groundswell of sustainable development is rapidly gaining pace with providers of capital and regulators increasingly emphasising the transition from carbon intensive resources.
Member Expert Thoughts: How heat pumps have turned the installer industry into a climate saver industry
“We are CO2 savers, climate protectors and independence makers!” -Ingo Hamann
Meet the members, in conversation with Linus Naik
Linus Naik is the Group General Manager overseeing Sustainability and Business Development for the Don’t Waste Group. Linus is an environmentalist at heart and in practice. He holds a doctorate in Chemical Engineering, which focused on technology deployment for sustainable urban development.
Meet the members, in conversation with Brendan O’Molony
Brendan O’Molony is the founder and CEO of Tenthouse Structures. He has a deep love of travel and creating extraordinary eco-dwellings that contribute to the conservation of wild spaces. He answered our questions, giving insight into his work, the environment and what inspires him.
Meet the members, in conversation with Nicole Russell
Nicole Russell is the marketing manager at Italtile and believes that environmental education holds a key to future improvements. She answered our questions to give us insight into her work, the environment and what inspires her.
Meet the members, in conversation with Caren Botha
Caren Botha is the general manager for Propelair in South Africa, and she is passionate about saving water. She answered our questions to give us insight into her work, the environment and what inspires her.
Meet the members, in conversation with Brian Unsted
Brian Unsted is the incoming chair of the GBCSA board, and the Asset Management Executive at precinct-focused REIT, Liberty Two Degrees. He answered our questions, giving insight into his work, the environment and what inspires him.
Meet the members: In conversation with Linda Kempster
Linda Kempster is the financial and operations director at building technology company, Hydraform. She answered our questions to give us insight into her work, the environment and what inspires her.
Meet the members: In conversation with Tryfina Kgokong
Tryfina Kgokong is the founder & CEO of Triumphant Zoe which offers professional quantity surveying, project management and green building accreditation. She answered our questions to give us a better idea of her work, the environment and what inspires her.
Meet the members: In conversation with Joanne Solomon
Joanne Solomon was appointed CEO of SA REIT Association in May 2020 and is a board member of the GBCSA. She answered our questions to give us a better idea of her work, the environment and what inspires her.
Meet the Members: In conversation with Mokena Makeka
Mokena Makeka is a senior advisor at Dalberg and retains a directorship in Designworks. He is a Director on our GBCSA board and answered our questions to give us a better idea of his work, the environment and what inspires him.
Meet the Members: In conversation with Michele Bekkens
Michele Bekkens is the Head of Commercial Real Estate Finance at Sanlam Investments and a Director on our GBCSA Board. She answered our questions to give us a better idea of her work, the environment and what inspires her.