South African retailer, Game, made history by sending a can of Koo baked beans to the edge of the atmosphere using a weather balloon. The can travelled 38,000 meters into the stratosphere and back in a total of 2 hours and 44 minutes, while being tracked for live data. The mission was part of a Leap Day promotional weekend, showcasing Game’s creativity and innovation in the retail industry.
Cape Town has been recognized as the only African city with an Arating for climate action and transparency in 2023, making it a leading force in environmental responsibility in Africa. The Carbon Disclosure Project evaluates cities based on their yearly climate change response disclosures, and Cape Town has fulfilled a set of rigorous criteria to obtain its Agrade, including public disclosure of climaterelated actions, a citywide emissions inventory, and a climate action plan. The AList rating not only recognizes Cape Town’s environmental achievements but also boosts investor confidence and sets a standard for other African cities in global climate action.
