| The reports, by Global Carbon Exchange, estimate | | | | projects with a distinctly environmental flavour. South |
| that energy savings of up to 30% can be achieved if | | | | Africa will soon see a completely sustainable |
| the recommended action is taken. Should they initiate | | | | Nando’s eatery. This will be a benchmark project |
| emission and energy reductions on a national scale, it | | | | for both Nando’s and Global Carbon Exchange |
| is clear that Nando’s stands to save significantly. | | | | who share an environmental vision. |
| Financially this would equate to savings of millions of | | | | "The journey towards energy efficiency and a |
| Rands annually. | | | | minimized carbon footprint is a long and arduous one |
| In the current South African climate, taking action like | | | | which cannot be traveled alone. To Nando's it was |
| this makes good business sense with electricity | | | | imperative not only that we partner this journey with |
| tariffs reaching unprecedented highs. If companies do | | | | someone who knows the road, but also who |
| not reduce their consumption they could face | | | | understands our business and our values, and who |
| imminent Eskom-imposed penalties or possibly be | | | | shares our passion. Several green initiatives and |
| subjected to a carbon tax. | | | | consultancies were considered before deciding to |
| Like Nando’s, an increasing number of | | | | partner with Global Carbon Exchange (GCX). Our |
| organizations are now realizing the benefits of | | | | relationship with GCX is dynamic and inspiring, and we |
| adopting environmental policies. Nando’s are | | | | believe that with their global expertise and our |
| keenly aware of the marketing value of the initiative, | | | | opportunities, it is a match made in (a greener) |
| as consumer preferences are shifting to brands that | | | | heaven!" said Rochelle Schaetzl, Research and |
| conduct their operations with awareness, | | | | Development Director for Nando’s Corporate |
| transparency and ethics. | | | | Services. |
| Nando’s has hinted at some exciting new | | | | |