EU carbon tax means adapt or die, PwC report says

Oct 23, 2024

SA manufacturers have no choice but to reduce their carbon foorprint if they want to compete

​SA manufacturers have no choice but to reduce their carbon foorprint if they want to compete   

The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) poses a huge challenge for SA manufacturers but also offers them the opportunity to reshape their business strategies and steal a march on international competitors, according to a new report.

The report, “Manufacturing Analysis 2024: Resolute. Resilient. Adaptable”, published by PwC on Tuesday, said high carbon intensity and the lower prices of SA exports had until now given local industries a competitive edge on their international rivals…

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