BusinessTech reports that André de Ruyter, the former CEO of Eskom, has embarked on a new chapter in his career, transitioning to the global arena of climate action and sustainable development.
He has been appointed as a board member at Verra. This appointment marks a significant shift for de Ruyter, who departed Eskom in February 2023 under a cloud of controversy after exposing deeply entrenched corruption within the organisation. Verra, a non-profit organisation, plays a pivotal role in the environmental and social markets by managing high-integrity standards programs for climate action. This includes the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, which stands as one of the world’s leading greenhouse gas crediting programs. De Ruyter’s wealth of experience in the energy sector and expertise would undoubtedly contribute to the organisation’s mission of driving impactful climate action, said the organisation. During his tenure as Eskom’s CEO, de Ruyter began the development of a comprehensive corporate strategy aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the utility, recognised as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases on the African continent. This strategy involved a Just Energy Transition (JET) plan, which included creating a dedicated JET office to facilitate the repurposing and repowering of decommissioned power stations.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Malcolm Libera at BusinessTech
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