Our way forward is clear: sustainability is a dynamic process that requires constant monitoring, continuous improvement and group-wide commitment. It also requires careful identification of our key risks and appropriate systems and processes to manage these risks for present and future generations.

In the table below, we distinguish our focus areas on the basis of urgency and relevance to Kumba’s specific context. The impact on Kumba’s business and the inherent risk has been taken into account in the categorisation.

Some of the elements are already well developed within the organisation and, in these cases, performance needs to be maintained. In others, significant resources are needed to bring performance to required levels.

Kumba’s multi-stakeholder approach aims to ensure that the interests of all our stakeholders are well looked after, from our employees, suppliers, government, communities in which we operate, to the environment and the financial aspect.

Our commitment to sustainability is real, tangible and ingrained throughout our operations. Kumba’s inclusion in the inaugural JSE SRI Index gives Kumba stakeholders assurance that we are on the right track and is testimony to our view that empowerment is a fundamental prerequisite for the long-term development and sustainability of the South African economy.