This Youth Month, the Shoprite Group is calling on unemployed and unskilled South Africans, aged 18 to 34, to apply for specialist training and education programmes to increase their employability in the retail sector.

Pick n Pay is taking proactive steps to address the escalating global issue of e-waste, the fastest-growing solid waste stream, by introducing 210 e-waste recycling bins in its stores.

As the world celebrates World Environment Day, Massmart has shared its ongoing commitment to saving water in its operations.

In a bold step towards supporting a more sustainable future and addressing the interconnected crises of climate change, water scarcity, and environmental degradation, Woolworths has launched a visionary Farming for the Future campaign, featuring an immersive digital experience, the aim of which is to encourage worldwide agriculture transformation. 

Retailer's new Farming for the Future campaign aims to inspire transformative action in agriculture to help mitigate climate change

In support of the 2024 Earth Day theme “Planet vs Plastic”, Woolworths announced a 12-store trial to remove plastic barrier bags from its stores.

Shoprite donates 7000 litres of bottled water to various Early Childhood Development education centres in the Verulam area.

By: Staff Reporter – IOL Business

The Shoprite Group said it has cemented its position as South Africa’s top-rated retailer for corporate disclosure, transparency and performance on climate change and water security.

Pick n Pay takes another stride towards environmental sustainability by introducing a further ten more Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) in stores across Gauteng, Eastern, and Western Cape, which will soon be integrated with its Smart Shopper programme to reward customers with points for recycling.