Introduction

The increasing human population rate influences an increase use of natural resources for the sustenance
of human life, such as food, fuel, water and other essentials for life (Pimentel, 2012). The sustainable use
of energy resources is a crucial practice to enhance the sustainable development principle. Global
changes in climatic conditions are also an important factor in energy use and other natural resource
distribution patterns. According to the findings, outlines that commercial and residential energy use is
expected to be affected by global climate change. As such private and public sectors are also expected to
work together in subscribing and enhancing energy conservation. As such electricity, water and fuel are
the most used resources in all corners of business markets and industries.

The African continent use of electricity, water and fuel are escalating at a higher rate due to population
dynamics which threatens the environmental biodiversity. Policies, conferences and scientific
methodologies are established to enact a proper use of energy in different rural and urban communities.
A well-researched, integrated and detailed methodological audit sets a proper practice for small,
medium and large scale business sectors to subscribe to sustainable use of electricity, water and fuel.

Business Gap

An energy audit is a key practice in structuring business sectors to enrich sustainable development in the
21st century. The rate of energy use in the private and public sector is at a higher rate than residential
areas. The integrated reporting supports how most companies plan and execute their energy and
environmental factors. As such, business industries are expected to share and develop an integrated plan
for their energy use to avoid overexploitation of energy resources. The financial sustainability practice
starts with; how committed the organization is in terms of its energy conservation on how much
electricity, water and fuel is used unsustainable. Most companies core business is not electricity, water
or fuel, but such resources assist in keeping the business going and profitable.

To achieve the King III cooperate governance concept, industries should not focus in the financial or
occupational detailed audit reports only. But a more detailed audit graded reporting serves the purpose
and answers the most critical question of; how institutions can practice cooperate reporting? The
development of policies, planning, strategizing and implementation of energy audit should be
mandatory for all industries.

Core specialty

The main aim is to implement an Energy Audit integrated rating system for small, medium and
large scale business industries.

Things to cover

Establish a consultant in energy audit focusing in electricity, water and fuel uses.
Acquire an accreditation for a unit standard for energy audit.
 Establish an energy integrated audit rating system.
Enhance the sustainability development principle and energy act of South Africa.

Area to implement

A company registration should be put in place with an objective of specialized in Energy Audit. The
company registration should follow the registration procedures to be recognized. Its business gap is
based on the corporate governance of business industries in all scales and forms. A consultation process
with EWSETA for accreditation has to be established and the procedures should be followed until the
final stage. Further recognitions will also enable development in the consultancy and a form of
benchmarking can be considered as such.

Reference

Pimentel, D. (editor), 2012. Food And Natural Resources.

Furr, J.E., Kilbert, N.C., Mayer, J.T. & Sentman, S.D., 2009. Green Building and Sustainable
Development:The Practical Legal Guide. Chicago: American Bar Association.