Southern Power’s commitment to reducing our carbon footprint

Southern Power’s new blog series on reducing carbon footprint provides a comprehensive and engaging resource for organizations looking to enhance their sustainability practices. With expertise and commitment to clean energy solutions, we want to inspire businesses of all sizes to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable future.

With the world’s push towards carbon neutrality by 2050, Southern Power has decided to take a closer look at what can be done to reduce our carbon footprints. In this series, they will be sharing some interesting facts, ways to reduce your carbon footprint, and their own efforts towards reducing theirs.

One of the key buzzwords that Southern Power will be exploring in the series is eco-authenticity. This means being authentic in their efforts to reduce their impact on the environment. And Southern Power is leading by example, with their anchor brand Volvo Penta offering some of the most efficient diesel and gasoline engines on the market. They also have Oxe Marine, which produces outboard diesel motors that use 46% less fuel than their petrol equivalents. And let’s not forget about Torqeedo, one of the most advanced electrical propulsion manufacturers on the market.

But Southern Power’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint doesn’t end there. They also offer WhisperPower, a brand that offers electrical solutions for boats and households. These products are designed to be efficient, clean, and effective, ensuring that both the environment and the consumer win.

Reducing your carbon footprint doesn’t just apply to companies. Individuals can also play a big role in reducing their impact on the environment. And one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions is commuting. Although South Africa’s infrastructure doesn’t offer many safe and reliable options for public transportation, there are still ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

One way to do this is by committing to commute via bicycle to and from work. This form of transportation has a ZERO carbon emissions impact, making it a significant way of reducing emissions. Southern Power’s CEO, Jacques Brummer, has even committed to a certain cycling quota for the week. They will be keeping track of his carbon footprint and providing updates on his efforts to reduce it.

But what about individuals who live in areas without safe and direct ways to commute via bicycle? This is where a broader program to engage with municipalities and the government comes in. By increasing the amount of cyclists on the road and changing the culture around safety practiced towards cyclists, South Africa can create a sprawling cycling community much like Denmark.

Denmark has completely transformed their cycling infrastructure, with 7 out of 10 Danes over 6 years old owning a bike. By building safe and dedicated cycle routes and safety measures for commuters, South Africa can also reach its collective goals towards reducing carbon emissions.

So, there you have it, an exciting new blog series by Southern Power on reducing your carbon footprint. From eco-authenticity to reducing your carbon footprint through commuting via bicycle, Southern Power is taking the lead in the fight towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.