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Compliance May 2026

SARS Carbon Tax Phase 2: Key Deadlines Every SA Property Manager Must Know in 2026

Phase 2 of South Africa's carbon tax is here. We break down the new rates, reporting obligations, and critical dates that property managers can't afford to miss.

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Carbon Tax Phase 2
R236
per tCO₂e
2026 rate
Green Finance May 2026

The Business Case for Circular Economy: Turning Waste Into Measurable Returns

As resource costs climb and ESG mandates intensify, the circular economy is one of the most compelling ROI stories in modern infrastructure investment.

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Compliance May 2026

SARS Carbon Tax Phase 2: Key Deadlines Every SA Property Manager Must Know in 2026

Phase 2 of South Africa's carbon tax is here. New rates, reporting obligations, and critical dates that property managers can't afford to miss.

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ESG Reporting May 2026

GRESB 2026 Submission Deadlines: What SA Property Funds Need to Know

The 2026 GRESB assessment window is approaching. Key dates, scoring updates, and preparation steps for SA listed property funds and REITs.

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Certification May 2026

Green Star V2 — What’s Changed for South African Buildings

The GBCSA has released Green Star V2. Here's what changed from V1, the new credit categories, transition timelines, and what it means for your projects.

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Compliance May 2026

How to Calculate Your Carbon Tax Liability Under the Carbon Tax Act

A step-by-step guide to calculating your building's carbon tax liability — with emission factors, allowance tables, and a worked example for commercial property.

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Net Zero May 2026

Data Centres, Climate Data and Green Decarbonisation Options

South Africa's data centre boom is accelerating — but so is its carbon footprint. Exploring cooling innovation, renewable energy procurement, and carbon reporting for hyperscale and colocation facilities.

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