Wallace and Green (W&G)
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Wallace and Green (W&G) is a prominent South African environmental consultancy firm specializing in sustainable development and environmental management services.
Company Overview
Business Model: W&G provides professional environmental services to both public and private sectors, including sectors like mining, infrastructure, and urban development.
Ownership: It is a 100% black-owned enterprise and holds a Certified Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status.
Leadership: The company is led by Managing Director Kushela Naidoo.
Locations: W&G operates primarily from its offices in Durban (Umhlanga/La Lucia Ridge) and Johannesburg.
Core Services
The firm offers integrated end-to-end environmental solutions, including:
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Identifying and mitigating potential negative impacts of new projects.
Compliance & Auditing: Conducting annual independent audits for water use authorizations, waste management licenses, and general permit compliance.
Specialist Studies: Providing expertise in wetland delineation, ecological assessments, biodiversity services, and hydropedology.
Climate Change Services: Carbon footprint analysis and carbon reporting to help organizations reduce emissions.
Major Projects & Recognition
Key Projects: W&G has been involved in high-profile developments such as the R1.9 billion Giba Business Estate, the Dube Trade Port carbon analysis, and various Balwin Properties developments like Izinga Eco Estate.
Awards: In 2025, the firm was a finalist in the KZN Top Business Awards for "Green Initiatives & Renewable Efficiency" and was shortlisted for "Community Upliftment & Improvement".
Certifications: The company's management systems are certified under ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 9001 (Quality).
Note: While "Wallace and Green" refers to the consultancy, literature often discusses the influence of author David Foster Wallace on writer John Green, though these are separate individuals and not a combined entity.
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