Imbue Sustainability

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30/01/2024

Congratulations Georgina Smit! So well deserved!

We are proud to share that Georgina Smit, our Head of Technical, has been appointed Executive Director.
Georgina has been an integral part of GBCSA's growth bringing invaluable expertise to the team and our members and partners. We are extremely proud to have her step up to the plate as a leader in this exciting new chapter of GBCSA. Congratulations, Georgina!

22/12/2023

Elated to be acknowledged by the Green Building Council South Africa GBCSA! Massive thank you to our client Stellenbosch University and the imbue team for all your effort and dedication!

04/10/2023

We are so proud to have been part of this milestone certification. 1/18 for Stellenbosch University. 👏

23/08/2022

Proud to have been the consultants on this project! Thank you Boxwood Property Fund for getting us involved.

Located in Cape Town's bustling CBD, The Box is one of the tallest commercial buildings in the city and also a certified 4-Star Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) v1 building.

The building incorporates several sustainability features, including the application of energy efficiency strategies such as energy-efficient lighting and careful metering and monitoring of energy use.

Read the case study: http://ow.ly/Thtw50Kq79X

Property Owner: Boxwood Property Fund
AP: Imbue Sustainability

03/05/2022

WEBINAR REMINDER: Two days left till Green Building Council South Africa's 'Rooftop Soar Power in South Africa' live webinar.

Date: 5 May 2022
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Our spokesperson, Maloba G Tshehla (Dad) will be joined by:
Georgina Smit, Green Building Council South Africa GBCSA
Simon Penso, Imbue Sustainability
De Villiers Botha, Solareff

Join here: http://ow.ly/aKWx50IOszu

23/04/2022

Join us for our next online event as we look at the Solar PV energy landscape in South Africa and how buildings are increasingly incorporating renewable energy solutions.

The webinar will be led by GBCSA's Georgina Smit in discussion with the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association - Sapvia's Maloba Tshehla, Imbue Sustainability's Simon Penso and Solareff's DeVilliers Botha.

GBCSA members register for FREE here: http://ow.ly/iqcC50IOszv

Photo Credit: Imbue Sustainability

02/03/2021

14/10/2020

“We need to rediscover how to be sustainable. To move from being apart from nature, to becoming a part of nature once again”🌳

If you haven’t already had a chance to watch the new feature documentary by the great Sir , ‘A Life on Our Planet’, we highly recommend giving it a try this week.

One major point he makes is that solar energy and other renewable energy sources are one of the most important investments we can make to create a more sustainable future☀️

Imbue is proud to work with property funds that strive to make a difference and invest in our future.

We are in the process of managing four Solar PV installation projects at four Propertysmith shopping centres around the country. These systems once complete will have a total system size of 3150 kWp with a guaranteed total production of over 4950 MWh.

This will amount to 4600 tons of CO2 savings each year for these buildings combined!

A renewable future is coming and we proud to be a part of it🌍

07/09/2020

It might be the start of spring but many areas around the country are still experiencing the cold!

Back in February, we underwent a thermal comfort audit for the University of Cape Town in collaboration with
It focused on the more energy-efficient cooling measures that can be implemented in a workspace for the hot summer months instead of AC🍃

Thermal comfort in winter is just as important and it can affect building occupants' health and productivity. But before you crank up the heating and turn your office into an indoor tropical jungle, consider more passive alternatives to this energy-guzzling, carbon-emitting option:

1. Avoid cold drafts and air leaks by blocking gaps with door snakes, replace cracked caulking around windows and worn stripping around doors🍃

2. Add an area rug or carpeting

3. If using heating units, insulate around the wall openings for possible leaks
- Remember to only use heaters in occupied rooms, and turn off when leaving the room.

4. Plant deciduous trees outside your building. They provide shading during the hotter months, and in winter when the leaves fall off, sunlight can pass through and heat up the building🌳

5. Simply wear more layers to heat up your own body instead of heating up the room

6. Move your desk in front of the window to take full advantage of that direct sunlight☀️

Contact us today for more information about improving your indoor environmental quality - Link in bio

26/08/2020

The Victoria Wharf, a truly exceptional centre, achieved a 5-Star Green Star SA Existing Building Performance rating from the GBCSA back in 2019🌿.

This is the highest rating for any existing shopping centre in South Africa due to their excellent sustainability initiatives:

1. Energy-efficient LED lighting in common areas and lots of natural light from skylights

2. Water-efficient taps and toilets and a desalination plant in the precinct

3. Waste Management:
- Drive to rid the centre of single-use plastics
- Recycling initiatives, on-site waste handing facility and tenant waste incentives through a Green Lease toolkit♻️

4. Indoor Environmental Quality:
- Green cleaning practices
- Paints, flooring, adhesives and sealants have no toxic emissions

5. Public transport accessibility and cycling facilities🚲

6. Implementation of a Wildlife Management Programme

Imbue is proud to have collaborated with as the Accredited Professionals on this exceptional centre.

Which of these initiatives has caught your eye when you visit the ?🌿

27/07/2020

Following on from the African Bush Camps Safari Talk with Beks Ndlovu and Andy Heathcote-Marks, this blog was written to capture the key points from the conversation about Solar Energy and Sustainable Tourism.

We are passionate about creating highly effective and tailored holistic solutions for our Clients. This means our first step is to break down a company's consumption and investigate where the underlaying inefficiencies lie. From there, the best-suited sustainability initiatives can be implemented.

Visit our website for more information on how we can help your company become more efficient for a sustainable future.

Will we turn to sustainable practices and renewable energy to help us recover from these unprecedented times?

09/07/2020

Tune in to the Live Video now to hear about the importance of solar energy in sustainable tourism!

09/07/2020

The Importance of Solar Energy in Sustainable Tourism☀️

We are so excited to be a part of this week's Safari Talk with African Bush Camps, discussing the importance of solar energy in sustainable tourism.

The hospitality industry is one of the world’s largest employers and has taken a huge hit due to COVID-19. Will this hit push this industry to turn to sustainable practices and renewable energy to help them recover from these unprecedented times?

Tune in today at 4:00pm on African Bush Camps' page to hear Beks Ndlovu, founder of African Bush Camps and Professional Guide, tackle this question with our Founder Simon Penso and Andrew Heathcote-Marks, managing director at 1 Energy.

08/07/2020

Very excited to be joining African Bush Camps on this Safari Talks Episode tomorrow about the Importance of Solar Energy!☀️

Set a reminder for this event on the African Bush Camps page.

Hope you'll join us tomorrow at 4:00pm!

01/07/2020

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities🌿

Will you be taking part in Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse or reduce single-use plastics?

Join millions and sign up for the Plastic Free July Challenge at plasticfreejuly.org

11/06/2020

Viewed from above it’s clear to see what a powerhouse the Junxion Mall in Philippi is.

As the consultants on the project, Imbue ensured the 1.2MW solar PV installation for the Devmark Property Group was designed to the highest standards.

Our ongoing monitoring of the system will ensure it significantly lowers operating costs, mitigates against rising electricity costs and lowers the mall’s carbon footprint.

19/05/2020

NEW BUILD🌿
From the drawing board to final sign-off, we can be involved in your entire New Building process.

Our team brings well-informed, creative and effective greening initiatives to the table that are best suited for your project.

Imbue has accredited professionals to help you achieve various green-building certifications; produce a range of in-depth modelling reports; and implement all important sustainability initiatives🌿

Want to know more? Visit our website to get in contact with us - link in bio