Tag: biomass

Pressure is mounting for local manufacturers to replace fossil fuels with biomass. They need to reduce their carbon footprints and mitigate carbon taxes. Switching to biomass power is one of the key pathways under discussion. Market requirements and the drive to switch to biomass are growing. In practice, however, adoption is not as prolific as many believe.

Whether it is the South African government’s newly signed carbon tax legislation or the EU’s ‘green’ import taxes, South Africa’s manufacturing sector faces significant challenges. These challenges are centered around sustainability and adapting to new environmental regulations.