SA risks divestment if it clings to fossil fuel-based electricity, finds global survey
Surveyed business leaders urge bolder government action on clean energy or face capital flight
23 April 2025 - 05:00
SA is among countries such as India and the US that risk divestment if their governments continue to rely on fossil fuel-based electricity, a global survey has found.
The “Powering up: Business perspectives on shifting to renewable electricity” survey noted businesses consider a country’s readiness for the transition when deciding where to invest. This includes the possibility of relocating if governments fail to get their green act together...
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