The Carbon Trust is a global, mission-led organisation with a permanent South African presence dedicated to accelerating the move to a decarbonised future. It provides specialist technicalsupport to help mining and metallurgy leaders navigate physical climate risks, such as water scarcity and extreme weather, and rapidly evolving transition challenges.
Industry expertise includes developing the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Net Zero Roadmap to 2050 for copper and nickel value chains and co-developing South Africa’s Green Finance Taxonomy to attract international sustainable investment. The organisation also assists businesses in managing trade risks like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and ensuring alignment with international standards such as the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
From implementing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for infrastructure to full-scale decarbonisation strategies, the Carbon Trust provides the technical rigour to support South Africa’s just transition toward a resilient, competitive, and sustainable mining economy.
For more information visit the Carbon Trust website: https://www.carbontrust.com/en-af