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Building sustainability into your business isn't just a choice anymore. At Nedbank, we support businesses that build climate resilience through innovative thinking and bold action. Bank with us and partner with experts that can help you see more.

Growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about seeing more. When you have the right growth partner, you can see potential when others see problems.

Growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about seeing more. When you have the right growth partner, you can see potential when others see problems.

Daniel Mminele stands as a voice of principled leadership and pragmatic progress. With decades of experience shaping South Africa's financial and policy landscape, including 20 years at the South African Reserve Bank and a decade as its Deputy Governor, Daniel brings institutional insight and clarity to the evolving dialogue on sustainable finance. As Board Chair of Nedbank and Chair of the B20 South Africa Energy Mix and Just Transition Task Force, Daniel exemplifies leadership rooted in balance, where economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion are not competing agendas but compelling interconnected imperatives. Daniel's advocacy for a just energy transition is more than a theoretical exercise; it is a test of collective will and institutional discipline. His efforts call for collaboration that extends beyond rhetoric, translating vision into tangible outcomes that uplift both economies and communities. His leadership frames reliable energy and modern infrastructure not merely as components of development, but as platforms from which industrial innovation and shared prosperity are derived. 'Policy certainty, supported by stable inflation, predictable fiscal frameworks, and credible public finance management, is a not peripheral issue; it is the foundation on which confidence and capital formation rest.' – Daniel Mminele Through his work, Daniel continues to advocate for an Africa that captures greater value from its own resources and shapes its own energy trajectory – one defined by resilience and long-term reward. Read Daniel Mminele's full article to discover how decisive leadership and strategic collaboration can turn ambition into action while shaping a global energy transition. https://ow.ly/nOx050XtUGN

Following her recent radio discussion on 'Sustainability leadership as purpose in action under the G20 lens', Brigitte Burnett underscores a vital truth for both business and society: sustainability is not only a strategic imperative but also a moral responsibility. Her insights highlighted the urgent need for organisations to align ambition with action, embedding purpose into every facet of decision- making. Speaking with Jimmy Moyaha on SAfm, Brigitte explored how sustainable finance must serve as a catalyst for change, empowering businesses to deliver measurable social and environmental outcomes while maintaining financial resilience. Her perspective reinforces that leadership today is defined not by intent alone, but by the ability to mobilise diverse stakeholders, integrate purpose into strategy, and translate vision into tangible action. 'The G20 and B20 provide a framework for turning talk that's happened over the decades about access, transition, and affordability into tangible progress.' – Brigitte Burnett At Nedbank, Brigitte has led initiatives that move sustainability from policy to practice. Her insights on SAfm reflect a core principle of her work: finance and leadership must operate within environmental boundaries while driving systemic social and economic progress. By leveraging collaboration as a form of currency, she illustrates how financial institutions can extend their influence beyond balance sheets to shape a sustainable global economy. Through her leadership, Brigitte positions Nedbank as a benchmark for responsible banking – demonstrating how institutions can innovate boldly, act with accountability, and deliver transformative outcomes that benefit both communities and economies. To hear more about how Brigitte Burnett is advancing sustainability and turning purpose into action, listen to her full SAfm radio discussion below.