Author Archives: Louise Gardiner

Susty Investing S’Africa style

South Africa’s trade unions are up in arms about the imminent arrival of WalMart in the country (see “WalMart ‘not welcome’” ). The obvious concern is that the world’s largest retailer will put further pressure on local wages and small … Continue reading

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Wearing different glasses

I attended the annual conference of IAIA South Africa this week. It was a fun group of people talking about environmental assessment (EIA) in South Africa and around the world. EIAs are now a well-established method to identify and measure … Continue reading

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Hello world…

I believe you can be a better place and I want to help make it happen. After ten years working in the sustainability industry, I’ve realized that the real potential for change is in the thousands of individuals who feel a personal … Continue reading

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