JC Auditors (JCA) has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability practices in the logistics and transport sectors.
The new partnership will be prominently featured at the upcoming CILTSA ESG Conference that takes place at the Fairway Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Johannesburg on July 25. The conference theme is From Data to Decisions: Utilising ESG Data for Smarter Business Strategies.
As global ESG trends continue to reshape the corporate landscape, businesses face mounting expectations from consumers, investors and regulators, to adopt and demonstrate sustainable and responsible practices. Modern consumers demand more than verbal commitments, they seek tangible, measurable and credible actions towards sustainability.
JCA has acknowledged the important role that the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) plays in enabling a business to meet these ESG demands. The ISOs standards provide a comprehensive framework that supports businesses to set, achieve and report on their ESG goals.
'Incorporating ISO standards into a business ESG strategy allows the company to offer a robust and reliable mechanism for assessing and enhancing sustainability performance, said
Oliver Naidoo, JCA managing director.
Standards like ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, provide clear requirements for setting objectives and targets which are crucial for effective key performance indicator reporting. This not only ensures compliance, but also builds credibility and trust with the various business stakeholders, he said.
He said ISO standards provide structured methodologies for identifying and managing risks, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving quality, safety and environmental performance.
ISO standards not only allow businesses to demonstrate tangible evidence of their ESG performance, but also enable them to protect their brand through a risk-based approach. This approach ensures that businesses are not just meeting current standards but are also prepared for future challenges, safeguarding their reputation and operational integrity, Naidoo said.
The partnership between JCA and CILTSA aims to promote the adoption of these standards across business sectors.
As we move forward, it is essential for businesses to not only understand but also embrace the principles of ESG. Our partnership with CILTSA, showcased at the upcoming ESG Conference, will empower organisations to meet these growing expectations and achieve their sustainability goals through the effective implementation of ISO standards, he concluded.
Find out more about the conference and register here .
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