Overview 

Environmental compliance has evolved beyond a legal obligation to become a critical component of corporate governance, enterprise risk management and sustainable business practices. As environmental legislation continues to expand and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) expectations increase, organisations must understand how environmental risks influence financial performance, regulatory compliance and corporate accountability. 

Join Sandra Ramaite on 19 August 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am as she explores the South African environmental legal framework and its growing relationship with ESG governance, financial reporting and organisational risk management. This practical webinar will equip accounting and finance professionals with the knowledge to identify environmental compliance obligations, understand the financial implications of environmental risks and strengthen internal controls to support effective ESG governance and sustainable business practices. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand South Africa's environmental legal and regulatory framework and identify key environmental compliance obligations. 

• Explain the relationship between environmental law, ESG governance and corporate accountability. 

• Identify environmental risks with potential financial implications, including remediation costs, carbon-related costs and contingent liabilities. 

• Apply sound governance principles to strengthen ESG reporting, risk management and sustainability-related financial information. 

• Implement practical environmental compliance controls, monitoring systems and management reporting processes. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Introduction to Environmental Law and ESG Compliance 

• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 

• Corporate environmental accountability 

• Environmental risk as enterprise risk 

• ESG governance structures 

• Sustainability-related risks and opportunities 

• Environmental compliance obligations 

• South African Environmental Legislative Framework 

• National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) 

• Environmental management principles 

• Section 28 Duty of Care 

• Polluter Pays Principle 

• Precautionary Principle 

• Environmental authorisations 

• Environmental Management Programmes (EMPr) 

• Environmental Management Inspectors (Green Scorpions) 

• Compliance notices and enforcement 

• Waste Management Compliance 

• National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008 (NEMWA) 

• Waste classification and waste hierarchy 

• General and hazardous waste management 

• Waste storage, transport and disposal 

• Waste manifests and traceability 

• Waste management licences 

• Record keeping and contractor due diligence 

• Pollution, Environmental Incidents and Corporate Liability 

• Pollution prevention and environmental degradation 

• Section 30 environmental incidents 

• Incident notification and reporting 

• Environmental remediation and rehabilitation liabilities 

• Director accountability and enforcement measures 

• Climate Change, Carbon and Corporate Risk 

• Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 

• Greenhouse gas emissions and carbon budgets 

• Carbon Tax Act 15 of 2019 

• Physical and transition climate risks 

• Climate-related financial risks 

• ESG and Sustainability-Related Financial Disclosures 

• IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 requirements 

• International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) 

• Governance, strategy and risk management 

• Sustainability data integrity 

• ESG reporting controls and greenwashing risk 

• The Accountant's Role in Environmental and ESG Compliance 

• Environmental risk identification 

• Financial impact assessments 

• Environmental provisions and contingent liabilities 

• ESG budgeting and sustainability data controls 

• Internal controls, audit trails and management reporting 

• Practical Environmental Compliance Management 

• Environmental legal and compliance registers 

• Environmental risk assessments 

• ESG risk registers 

• Compliance monitoring and environmental audits 

• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) 

• Contractor compliance verification 

• Environmental KPI monitoring 

• Compliance evidence and document control 

About the presenter 

Sandra Ramaite 

Sandra Ramaite is a seasoned consultant and Managing Director of Calsan Enviro Solutions, which she also co-founded. With over a decade of experience in circular economy technologies, she specialises in waste reduction, recycling, and waste-to-energy solutions. She holds a National Diploma in Biotechnology from VUT and has complemented her expertise with various certifications in Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Compliance, as well as completing a Management Development Program at USB. 

Sandra’s professional journey includes leadership and technical roles such as SHEQ Supervisor, Lab Manager, Waste Alternative Fuel Specialist, and Operations Manager at Interwaste and Lafarge/Afrimat. Her work has encompassed waste assessment, ISO compliance, decarbonisation strategies, and the optimisation of alternative fuels for the cement industry. She is deeply committed to advancing sustainable waste management practices and driving innovation within the environmental sector. 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Attorneys. 

• Corporate Legal Professionals. 

• Legal Academics. 

• Candidate attorneys. 

• Law Students. 

• Paralegals. 

Price 

• R 400.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

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Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

About SA Legal Academy 

Welcome to SA Legal Academy (SALA), a provider of courses to help you succeed in your chosen career. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace. Our courses are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and enhance your career prospects. With our experienced training staff and comprehensive resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training from SA Legal Academy. 

SALA is a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor, with 125% procurement recognition. Training spend on certain solutions can be allocated against the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE Scorecard through accredited and nonaccredited training or claimed through SETA grants. In addition, 25% of your Skills Expenditure can be claimed on non-accredited training or courses. 

Corporate Training Solutions 

At SALA, we recognise the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. Beyond our standard webinar offerings, we provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest in legal and professional skills. Whether you're looking for online sessions or face-to-face training, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. 

Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritize hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios. 

Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call 012 941 0448. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organizational goals. 

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