CARBON PRICING, TAXES AND OFFSETS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MANUFACTURER (MASTERCLASSES)

TWIMS Masterclasses

The TWIMS Masterclasses have been developed as the apex of our executive short courses. These one-day courses are designed to engage with critical topics within larger focus areas such as Lean Manufacturing, Green Manufacturing, The Future of Manufacturing and African Trade & Industrialisation. 

The programmes are taught at a post-graduate level and suited to senior manufacturing managers and executives and public-sector executives with manufacturing portfolios. They run from 8:30 until 16:30 at the TWIMS campus in Everton, Kloof. Each masterclass costs R4,260 per participant. This is fully inclusive of all refreshments, teas and lunch on the day, but excludes accommodation costs.

Carbon Pricing, Taxes and Offsets: Challenges and Opportunities for Manufacturer
| 14 August 2025 | 08:30-16:30 | TWIMS campus, 74 Everton Road, Kloof 2025

Course Overview

The transition to net-zero is a new reality and business imperative that is facing many companies and more importantly many manufacturers. The need for understanding the intricacies of carbon pricing, taxes, and offsets is critical for manufacturers. This one-day TWIMS executive masterclass is designed to equip industry leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of carbon
regulation and taxation while seizing opportunities for growth and innovation. As governments worldwide intensify efforts to combat climate change, manufacturers face increasing pressure to comply with carbon regulations. This masterclass will apply a range of strategic tools to guide
you through the key aspects of carbon pricing, taxes, and offsets, helping you turn compliance challenges into opportunities for competitive advantage.

 This masterclass offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Identify the trends: Unpack what the future may look like concerning regulation and carbon taxes such as the CBAM and other mechanisms being implemented globally, especially in relation to measurement and reporting requirements.
  • Master Carbon Pricing Mechanisms: Learn how carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and offsets are being implemented by different regions, and understand their impact on your business.
  • Develop Cost-Effective Strategies: Learn how to mitigate the financial impacts of carbon taxes through strategic planning and operational efficiencies.
  • Strategize for Success: Discover how leading manufacturers are dealing with carbon regulation, using innovative strategies to minimize costs and maximize opportunities.
  • Leverage Offsets Effectively: Explore the world of carbon offsets—understand their potential, their risks, and how to integrate them into your sustainability strategy.
Course lead: Liesel Kassie

Course Cost

The course costs R4 686 per participant. This is fully
inclusive of all refreshments, teas and includes lunch
over the three days, as well as stationery. The cost
excludes accommodation.

Venue and Accommodation

The Masterclass is run at the TWIMS campus, 74 Everton Road, Kloof. The day starts at 8:30 and concludes at 16:30. Accommodation is available on-site at an additional cost, please click here for more information.