With the clock ticking on South Africa’s carbon tax deadlines and the looming reality of climate-driven economic shifts, Topco Media announced that HEINEKEN Beverages is returning as a Gold official partner for the Future of Sustainability Conference 2026.
HEINEKEN Beverages is the proud producer of iconic brands including Heineken®, Amstel, Windhoek, Savanna, Amarula, Nederburg and Klipdrift.
Scheduled for 24-25 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg the summit arrives at a critical juncture for global and African sustainability action. This year’s theme, “Africa’s Green Horizon: Leading the Global Transition,” aims to move beyond talk and will incorporate workshops, quizzes and case studies. The event aims to provide a rigorous roadmap for leaders navigating a tightening regulatory landscape.
Millicent Maroga, Corporate Affairs Director for HEINEKEN Beverages, “Sustainability only has meaning when it delivers real value for the countries and communities where we operate. Through our Brew a Better World global ambitions, HEINEKEN Beverages focuses on circularity, and beyond this, we are also focused on building inclusive, resilient local supply chains that support farmers, create jobs and strengthen regional economies. Our investment in local sourcing and agricultural partnerships reflects a long-term commitment to South Africa’s growth – ensuring that as our business grows, it does so in a way that creates shared value for people, communities and the environment.
Partnering in platforms like the Future of Sustainability Conference allows us to share practical lessons from this journey. Sustainability is not a standalone initiative at HEINEKEN Beverages; it is embedded in how we operate every day. By working with partners across the value chain, we are demonstrating how responsible business can drive measurable economic and social impact while accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future.”
“It remains vital that we don’t just discuss best practices, but stress-test and share them,” says Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media. “Our goal is to connect our audience with the precise expertise required to turn environmental and social liability into a competitive edge”.
