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Over half of enterprises are struggling to find technology that supports their ESG goals
Global provider of audio-visual integration and collaboration services , Kinly , has launched its new corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) strategy to meet the demand from global enterprises – over half of which ( 53 %) are struggling to find AV suppliers that can meet their ESG requirements .
That ’ s according to Kinly ’ s Trusted Connections 2024 research report , which surveyed 425 enterprise AV professionals working in the UK , Germany , Nordics and the Netherlands .
The research also found that despite the struggle to find suppliers , nearly threequarters ( 70 %) of enterprises agree that AV investments will be essential to their ESG strategy in 2024 .
Spearheaded by Global Corporate Social Responsibility Lead , Rhea Horlock , Kinly ’ s new CSR strategy aims to fill this gap , intertwining sustainability , ethical practices and community engagement to provide enterprises with a supplier that aligns with their ESG goals .
Horlock was hired to develop and execute the new CSR strategy , which goes further than just managing the impact of Kinly ’ s operations , but also looks at how the company can influence its clients to make more sustainable decisions . With nearly half ( 47 %) of enterprises prioritising improved sustainability and ESG targets in 2024 , it ’ s essential that they work with partners who build solutions with sustainability front of mind .
Kinly ’ s ‘ sustainability by design ’ commitment takes a bespoke approach , selecting vendors that align with its clients ’ sustainability priorities , whether they are material use , energy efficiency , e-waste or all of the above . From the configuration of a solution , through to its installation , usage and eventual disposal , the entire lifecycle is designed to have the least environmental impact possible .
South Africa online retail passes 6 % of total retail
Alandmark study released by World Wide Worx , in partnership with Mastercard , Peach Payments and Ask Afrika , reveals significant growth in South Africa ’ s online retail sector , which surged to R71 billion in 2023 . This remarkable growth represents a 29 % increase from 2022 , positioning the sector to break the R100 billion mark by 2026 .
“ The strategic shift towards competitive e-commerce offerings and enhanced customer engagement , including sophisticated AIdriven tools , has fundamentally transformed the retail landscape in South Africa ,” said Arthur Goldstuck , CEO of World Wide Worx .
Gabriel Swanepoel , Country Manager of Mastercard South Africa , said : “ Our collaboration has streamlined payment processes , making online shopping easier and more secure , thereby increasing consumer confidence and contributing to this growth .”
Rahul Jain , CEO of Peach Payments , stressed the importance of payment solutions in this expansion : “ The findings underscore how Peach Payments enabled the proliferation of new payment methods such as Buy Now Pay Later that meet the evolving demands of the consumer .
“ In turn , this allows consumers to spend more online with greater confidence . Merchants are utilising our enterprise grade infrastructure to make their financial operations more efficient as they continue to capitalise on this growth .”
Andrea Rademeyer , Founder and Executive Chair of Ask Afrika , said : “ As South Africans move more of their spending online , they also become more confident in the medium and increase their individual levels of spending . Most significantly , they are becoming more aware of the increased convenience and choice available online .” x
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