As South Africa transitions to a low-carbon economy, we're unlocking decent work opportunities and ensuring no one is left behind. Climate change demands that we adapt our infrastructure to become more climate-friendly, creating unprecedented demand for green skills and services. The Green Economy Toolkit is your exclusive digital resource to transform how your business participates in South Africa's just economic transition. We provide entrepreneurs and SMMEs with the tools, funding access, and market insights needed to thrive in the evolving green landscape. Developed by the National Business Initiative as part of our IRM Initiative, this toolkit helps businesses transition from conventional models to climate-resilient operations, positioning you to succeed in a greener global economy.
Driving our nation's just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future
Buildings and infrastructure must adapt to become climate-friendly - this is no longer optional. As pressure mounts from climate change, there's increasing demand for IRM services and products that support South Africa's transition to a sustainable future.
This transition presents a critical opportunity for installation, repair, and maintenance businesses.
But how do you position your enterprise to capture this growing market while ensuring your workforce has the right skills for the new green economy?
To ensure a just economic transition where no one is left behind, we must create decent work opportunities in the low-carbon economy.
The Green Economy Toolkit empowers businesses and workers transition from conventional skills to those needed in nine government-priority sectors.
Discover how to position your IRM business in agriculture, clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, green buildings, water management, and other key sectors driving South Africa's green transition.
Connect with entrepreneurs, access green finance, and find market opportunities within green economy value chains. Our network ensures no one is left behind in South Africa's just transition
Access green economy opportunities as they emerge in research, innovation, production, and services. We track opportunities specifically for IRM businesses transitioning to the green economy.
View the live events calendar and network with entrepreneurs and experts within the green economy space via our events platform