Zubeida Zwavel is the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for African Resource Efficiency and Sustainability (CARES), based in South Africa. CARES empowers businesses by creating awareness, building capacity, and providing access to sustainability mechanisms, while advancing women’s leadership in sustainable business.
With 23 years of international experience in Sustainable Business, she has spearheaded implementation projects in over 300 companies across manufacturing and commercial sectors, with a strong focus on the clothing and textile industry. She is recognized as the first female Resource Efficiency expert in South Africa and has worked with global and regional organizations including UNEP, UNIDO, NCPC, and national governments to advance sustainable consumption and production.
