The business case for sustainability is no longer in question and companies who remain on the outskirts of the movement do so at their own risk. This is not only because they may eventually lack the ability to compete operationally, it is also because they may suffer as a result of a growing procurement trend

that is linked to informed perceptions and principles.

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Changing our name and changing gearThe Green Business Journal was launched approximately 3 years ago at COP17 to provide a platform for the discourse that was emerging around corporate sustainability in South Africa. The publication has since grown its subscriber base, its frequency and has broadened its appeal – so why the name change you may ask?The sustainability discourse has evolved in the last few years, particularly as government and industry have put weight behind the green agenda. There are more role players and they are more united around common issues and objectives - leadership in both the public and the private sectors is influencing change. There is a belief that a green economy approach to sustainable development in South Africa is the answer – an approach that supports labour intensive and low-carbon growth and development whilst also promoting the principles of efficiency and

corporate responsibility. The Green Economy Journal therefore is a more appropriate title because it reflects the inclusive nature of this very subject matter whilst also incorporating an increasingly familiar and relevant term. South Africa has put in place various strategies and policies that are aimed at the development of an environmentally sustainable, climate-change resilient, low-carbon economy and just society:• National Development Plan

(2030)• New Growth Path (2020)• National Strategy for

Sustainable Development and Action plan (2014)

• Integrated Resource Plan, • Industrial Policy Action Plan, • Environment Sector Green

Economy Implementation Plan,

• National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

• National Climate Change Response White Paper.

Collectively these are a framework within which business and society can create change and an opportunity for first mover advantage and leadership in various sectors. We look forward to this next chapter with our readers, and to playing a meaningful role in the development of knowledge and understanding of the green economy and the issues that surround it.

The Green Economy Journal offers readers:• The best advice and guidance

for the green business landscape

• A platform for learning and interaction

• New visions and benchmarks for their own organisations

• Useful supplier information and resources about green products and services

• Case studies and Green Business Stories that make theory more real and more applicable

Statistics from: THE ‘GREEN ECONOMY’: A ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ or an alternative development path in South Africa? - Jacklyn Cock

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The Readers of the Green Economy Journal are:• Business owners, managers

and service providers in large organisations and in medium and small enterprises

• Supply chain, procurement and facilities managers and sustainability and environmental officers.

• High LSM business citizens who are experienced and/or qualified

• National and local government ministers and managers

• Environmental professionals and professional service providers

• Investors, financial institution executives, fund managers

• Industry association leaders and administrators

• Students and educators• NGO’s and community organisations

Sustainability in business is now mainstream and the evidence of this is everywhere, particularly in the growth of jobs and tertiary qualifications in the broader space. Shareholders, directors and managers are now aware of the ways in which their organizations and their customers can benefit from environmental interventions in their supply chains.

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Organisations that Advertise in the Green Economy Journal...• have started a green journey and wish to promote their

products and services to other like-minded companies within the Green Economy

• are Environmental Goods and Services (EGS) companies that wish to promote their energy/water/waste products and services to procurement/facilities managers in South Africa

• are environmental professional organisations who wish to profile their projects and/or promote their services to corporates, local governments and cities

• wish to be aligned with the progressive themes, ideologies, organisations and people that are discussed and featured in the Journal

• wish to target the focused readership databases to which the Journal is distributed.

• are municipalities and tender organisations who wish to invite interest from suppliers, funders and/or employees for projects and/or joint ventures.

• are funders and investment funds who are targeting investment opportunities

• simply wish to leverage their green interventions by marketing their activities and/or projects

Frequency & Circulation...• The Green Economy Journal is published alternate

monthly. 90000 copies (10000 print & 80000 digital) of each issue are sold and/or distributed in South Africa

• GEJ enjoys a small but highly influential subscriber base of approximately 1000 Corporate and Individual subscribers. In addition copies of GEJ are circulated by organisational partners such as NBI, Department of Water Affairs and Hotel Verde to their members and stakeholders

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Regular content includes:• Green Business and

entrepreneurship• Green Building• Green Office• Eco Procurement• Cleaner Production• Marketing – leveraging

green investment• Green jobs• Green opinion• Green work style• Green Finance• Tourism

The Green Economy Journal provides practical information for Companies who wish to:• Comply with environmental standards• Reduce environmental impact• Manage change strategically and

successfully• Gain competitive advantage• Green operations and products

Green economies are the most effective catalyst for environmental change and the drivers of growth in a green economy are systems of legislation, regulation, incentives, penalties and resource costs but also consumer awareness and advocacy.

Energy and water regulations and prices and policies such as carbon taxation will drive much greater levels of accountability for environmental impact on business but customer advocacy and demand for low impact products and services will continue to be the largest driver of the true green economy.

The Green Economy Journal provides environmental leadership for business and industry in South Africa by delivering top quality content highly relevant to business people immersed in, or just contemplating their involvement in the green economy. South African and international thought leading contributors provide readers with theoretical and practical articles designed to provoke discussion and stimulate action.

Have you embraced the notion of the green economy?Has your business started its green journey?

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Industry Databases...Events, Functions and ExhibitionsImportant and relevant sustainability, industry and business events in the South African business calendar are targeted for circulation. Our affiliate organisation, the National Buisiness Initiative (NBI), and are also actively involved in the strategic and qualified circulation of copies at third party industry events.Business Class LoungesGEJ joins a select list of business publications available for business class and platinum card holding passengers at airports nation wide. Business class lounge visitors constitute a highly concentrated group of business decision makers, and are a captive audience for leading content providers listed by ACSA.NewsstandGEJ takes its place on shelves as a meaningful contender in the business journal category – don’t miss the next issue! GEJ has been listed with leading news agents in the primary metropolitan areas of South Africa. On-shelf sales are supported with in-store promotions and other marketing activity.Zero Wasted CirculationTo reduce impacts and maximise return to advertisers, unsold copies of GEJ are reclaimed from news agents and distributed at select events and conferences and via free channels to receptions and waiting rooms around the country.

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EStrategic, Qualified and Verified Circulation In an attempt to broaden the readership baseof the Green Economy Journal in a focussed and controlled manner, the Publisher has targeted various specifically relevant business databases and has also offered subscriptions to the digital version of the publication at no charge. Almost all hard copy recipients are qualified by telephone or website data entry processes and all digital subscribers are qualified on the website. Key subscriber information such as Business Sector and Designation form part of this qualification process.

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About the Publisher...Alive2green is a South African based media company focusing on advocating sustainability, believing that once presented with the relevant information, decision makers will make the right choices. The company tackles the issues surrounding sustainability and the environment. The company owns and organises conferences, exhibitions, handbooks, eJournals, websites and magazines, which connect leading industry stakeholders with government, civil society and each other. In so doing alive2green helps to communicate the fundamental issues; promote leading best practice; and facilitate the action needed for a more sustainable future.

Alive2green publishes 9 peer-reviewed sector handbooks.Alive2green owns and organises Africa Sustainability Week and various other environmental events.Alive2green works closely with the research community, government and representative bodies to bring leading edge content, engagement and professional development opportunities to decision makers and practitioners in South Africa and the region.

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