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GCX is a Carbon and Energy Management company. Our services include carbon footprints, energy audits, implementation of greenhouse gas reductions plans including employee and supplier education and advice on carbon offset-project selection. We also specialize in the investigation, feasibility and registration of carbon credits for offset projects and adaptation studies aimed at reducing the impact of climate change. GCX offers carbon-credit brokerage and trading.

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Challenges facing the short-term insurance industry

Against the background of South Africa 's first recession in 17 years and the increasing socio-economic challenges the country faces such as the high levels of personal debt and security concerns, the local short-term insurance industry is facing a testing time.

The challenges faced by the industry should however be addressed through a collaborative approach with consumers, government and policymakers so as to ensure the long term sustainability and growth of the sector.   

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Nando's - Hot Chicks Go Green

Its official, Nando’s is going green. In a pilot project driven by a genuine interest in addressing climate change, two major Nando’s outlets have undergone detailed carbon footprints and energy audits. Their Eastgate and East Rand Mall outlets are pioneering the way for the rest of the chain. “Nando’s are determined to become leaders in sustainability,” says Kevin James, CEO of Global Carbon Exchange.

The reports, by Global Carbon Exchange, estimate that energy savings of up to 30% can be achieved if the recommended action is taken.

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South Africa's First Carbon Neutral Retailer

The first retailer ever to go carbon neutral in South Africa, Bakos Brothers Furniture Retailers, made local history by purchasing 203 trees to offset it’s January carbon emissions, the first step of it’s ongoing monthly offset plan.
Eight disadvantaged schools across the country will receive between 20 and 40 trees, as well as training and education on how to maintain the trees facilitated by Food & Trees for Africa, a greening, climate change action and food security social enterprise. This will enhance and create a nurturing environment for the schools and will provide lasting benefit to generations of children and their communities alike.

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Peugoet - Coast2Coast On One Tank

Take only photographs, leave only footprints – at the very least this is what Peugeot has done by planting 18 indigenous white karee trees at the Thulamntwana facility in Orange Farm to signify closure of the Coast2Coast event.

Ex-rally car drivers Andrew Carter and Spotti Woodhead tested the limits of the Peugeot 308 HDi’s fuel efficiency of their own accord, driving it  from Kleinzee to Umhlanga on a single 60 liter tank of diesel. Achieving 1689.7km (3.4 liters per 100km), their effort is considered a phenomenal success.

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