As Africans, we see and feel the impact of climate change every day. As a business committed to improving lives and transforming Africa, we take pride in proactively creating value that will leave a lasting legacy, reshaping our communities, our environment and our planet with sustainability as one of the core values driving our businesses.
In executing our mission to improve lives and transform Africa, our sustainability approach is anchored in our responsibility towards future generations. We will continue to identify opportunities to implement best practices around our business operations, with a focus on solving the sustainability challenges of tomorrow.
Our economic, environmental and social strategic priorities focus on:
• Products and Services – how our businesses incorporate sustainability into all that we do
• People, Facilities and Infrastructure - how we operate ensures that our activities embed sustainability into our day-to-day practices
• Outreach and Education – how we demonstrate our responsibility by convening and working with all stakeholders, to deliver a shared ambition.
• Improve our operational efficiency in collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste by:
• Implement measures to promote resource diversion and stimulate environmental synergies within the Group
• Reduce our water consumption and reduce any untreated discharge of liquid waste from our facilities.
• Improve energy efficiency by 2-3% annually.
• Create direct and indirect inclusive employment opportunities for people
• Provide a working environment that promotes diversity, professional development, and safety
• Ensure digital content is accessible to people with disabilities, using tools like screen readers and providing alternative text for images.
• Design mobility solutions that are accessible and inclusive for all users, including those with disabilities.