In the 2022 Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, it was announced that the carbon tax rate will increase from R134 to R144, effective from 1 January 2022.
In honour of CBI-electric: low voltage’s commitment to energy efficiency the company contracted Terra Firma Solutions to install a state-of-the-art 1.1MW Solar PV system at their head office in Gauteng. Both companies form part of the Reunert Group – renowned JSE listed industrial group with international operations across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and USA.
The City of Cape Town announced today that after the power cuts experienced over the weekend it is even more determined to gain the right to procure and sell its own renewable energy.
Containing climate change to a 1.5 degree rise in temperatures this century requires action from everyone. And with South Africa the 12th largest emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide, it’s time for us to do more to reduce our personal carbon footprints.
Women have slowly been making their mark and taking up space in a sector that was previously male dominated. According to the Stats SA 2013 gender report, “both years women were far less likely than men to work as artisans and operators” when comparing occupational distribution of women and men in 2001 and 2011. “According to labour data released for the second quarter of 2017. Women fill 44% of skilled posts‚ which includes managers‚ professionals and technicians” notes Statistics SA.
CBI had the privilege of honouring employees at CBI’s annual Service Award and Retirement functions. Service awards show recognition and appreciation for employees' commitment to the company, as well as reward employees for loyalty.