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18 Aug 2023

Finding sustainable solutions for SA’s water and energy crisis

South Africa’s relentless energy and water crisis is not only affecting individual households and businesses, it’s further weakening the country’s economic and growth outlook. Unfortunately, this has created an urgent need for individuals and businesses to invest in cost-effective, reliable and sustainable options, including solar, back-up power and water solutions. At our latest In conversation event, titled Sustainable living – Empowering solutions, Chris Yelland (energy expert), Prof Anthony Turton (water expert), Maya Fisher-French (award-winning financial journalist) and Pierre Lundberg (water expert) shared their thoughts on our current water and energy situation. 

As part of Investec’s In conversation event series, titled Sustainable living – Empowering solutions, Melanie Humphries (head of Investec Sustainable Solutions) has an in-depth discussion on the ongoing energy crisis with expert, Chris Yelland and water crisis with expert, Pierre Lundberg. 

Read more about their energy and water discussion.

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Episode 1 | At our latest In conversation event, titled, Sustainable living – Empowering solutions, Chris Yelland (energy expert), Prof Anthony Turton (water expert), Maya Fisher-French (award-winning financial journalist) and Pierre Lundberg (water expert) shared their thoughts on our current water and energy situation.

Episode 2 | Melanie Humphries (head of Investec Sustainable Solutions) has an in-depth discussion on the ongoing energy crisis with expert, Chris Yelland. Where do we stand and what does the future look like? How can you reduce your reliance on the grid? What are the options and hazards?

Read more about the discussion 

Episode 3 | Melanie Humphries (head of Investec Sustainable Solutions) has an in-depth discussion on the ongoing water crisis with expert, Pierre Lundberg. Where do we stand and what does the future look like? What do you need to know about water back-up solution, such as water tanks, boreholes and rainwater? What are the pitfalls?

Read more about the discussion

Investec aims to provide a tailored and innovative offering to support our Private Banking clients in finding and funding alternative energy, technology, water.

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