Responsibility

Overview

At Tsebo Facilities Solutions, we understand that sustainability challenges will continue to arise, and we take pride in knowing that our extensive range of solutions can address many of these issues. From green-building design and efficient energy management to innovative enterprise and supplier development initiatives, we offer comprehensive strategies to tackle diverse challenges.

By fostering meaningful partnerships with our clients and local communities, we are actively advancing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. In this privileged position, we can align and drive the shared goals of our clients and partners, accelerating progress towards a sustainable and prosperous future.

ESG HIGHLIGHTS

Environment
Social
Governance

From providing intelligent metering and monitoring to helping our clients minimise water and energy consumption to the use of eco-friendly cleaning products and recyclable food packaging – Tsebo works closely with our clients to minimise environmental impact through our technologically advanced solutions and set ongoing targets for improvement.

Nearly R200 MILLION in total energy savings achieved for Tsebo clients.

Tsebo Environmental Highlights:

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards
Over 80% of all Tsebo’s packaging spend is on recycled or recyclable material
In 2022, Tsebo managed to recycle 6587 kg of paper across our business = 20 m3 of landfill and 235 kL of water saved
Over 90% of all our procurement is locally sourced, thanks to our formal supplier development initiatives
We use approved, certified, and eco-friendly cleaning and hygiene chemicals/products as far as possible
95% of our total seafood purchases are on the SASSI Green list. Target 100% at end of 2023
87.1 tonnes of plastic and paper waste-to-landfill prevented

Transparency, trust and value-driven, ethical behaviour across all our business operations is vital for the sustainability of Tsebo and our clients. We invest and align to global industry accreditations, standards and best practice codes and make sure that we constantly improve our internal control and compliance processes.

Tsebo Governance Highlights:

Our sustainability goals align to the 15 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Global Compact
We are an early adopter of Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact – it is rooted in our strategies, policies and procedures
COMMITTED TO A SUSTAINABLE, PROSPEROUS AFRICA: Tsebo is a formal member of the UN Global Compact’s Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) – A group of leaders committed to sustainable development and ambitious climate action on the continent.

What we do

Our sustainability efforts have resulted in significant achievements such as R200 million worth of energy usage reduction for our clients, showcasing our commitment to energy efficiency and cost savings.

We have prevented 87.1 tonnes of plastic and paper waste from reaching landfills, contributing to a cleaner environment.

Furthermore, our commitment to responsible sourcing is evident as over 95% of all seafood we use is sustainably sourced from the SASSI green list, reflecting our dedication to environmentally friendly practices.

Our commitment to training and development is evident through over 40,000 interventions, with our Learning and Development spend accounting for 4.2% of the annual leviable amount.

We have received an impressive 82% global benchmark score for our people practices as a Certified Top Employer in South Africa. Our dedication to diversity is demonstrated by our 60% female workforce, including 42.3% female representation in Senior Management. Client satisfaction is paramount, with an average score of 82% and a remarkable 95% client retention rate.

We actively support local communities through partnerships with over 200 certified local-to-local community suppliers, and we have invested over $32.2 million USD in total domestic spend on Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives across Africa. Our commitment to social impact is further evident in the implementation of over 70 CSR projects spanning eight African countries.

Tsebo Governance Highlights:

Our sustainability goals align to the 15 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Global Compact
We are an early adopter of Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact – it is rooted in our strategies, policies and procedures
COMMITTED TO A SUSTAINABLE, PROSPEROUS AFRICA: Tsebo is a formal member of the UN Global Compact’s Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) – A group of leaders committed to sustainable development and ambitious climate action on the continent.

Environmental

As part of the Tsebo Solutions Group we are committed to working towards a net-zero, resilient future by 2050. We partner with our clients, suppliers, and communities to set continuous near- and long-term targets that comply with recommended global environmental legislation and standards. Only by working together, can we make measurable progress on our targets and help our clients do the same.

We contribute to mitigating the world’s environmental impact and climate change challenges, by training our employees to adhere to environmental best practices and encouraging them to introduce innovative solutions that drive commercial and ecological benefits. Furthermore, our leadership has personally signed onto a continental coalition to advocate for, and work towards, reducing climate change challenges across Africa.

Skills Development

As a people-based service provider, our business model is based on the skills and knowledge of our people. Our intellectual property is their capability. This mantra is entrenched in our Tsebo purpose statement:

WE DEVELOP PEOPLE, TO SERVE PEOPLE, TO UPLIFT SOCIETY.

We invest in skills to deliver the highest quality services to our customers, and to give our people greater opportunity.Our in-house Tsebo Learning and Development Academy conducts over 20, 000 training sessions across all our businesses, annually.

Tsebo’s sustainable skills development initiatives goes beyond our own employees – we uplift the communities in which we operate, and society at large. The Tsebo Supplier and Enterprise development programme focuses on providing small businesses with the skills needed to enable growth, viability and financially sound SMMEs.

Community upliftment

Our significant footprint across Africa means that the economic and social impact of our operations reaches well beyond our working environment and affects the lives of millions of people. Corporate Social Investment (CSI) is therefore a key focus area in every country we operate in and central to our sustainable business model across the region. While we support many worthy causes that aid society’s most vulnerable, our purpose and the true strength of our social outreach programmes lies in creating a meaningful difference through investing in people and developing sustainable local skills. Tsebo has an intrinsic passion for developing people, in order to uplift society at large. We strive to enhance community potential by partnering with local communities through a participative approach that integrates them into our value chain and creates strong, quality local suppliers.

TSEBO SIYAKHULA AND CHRISTEL HOUSE SCHOOL

Aside from sponsoring the full bursaries of six young female learners, and providing support for learners’ families in need over the Covid-19 pandemic, Tsebo also initiated the Siyakhula agricultural enterprise. The farm provides an opportunity for employment for the children’s parents. They are guided by individuals and businesses with farming know-how to assist them every step of the way.

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RUSTLERS VALLEY FARM

Tsebo partnered with Earthrise Truse and members of the Naledi Farmers’ Cooperative to promote skills development and food security at Rustlers Valley Farm. Additionally, we erected 10 multi-span tunnels allowing community members to safeguard their crops and ensure that they thrive in a controlled environment.

Tsebo Foundation

THE TSEBO PHAKISO PROGRAMME

The Tsebo Phakiso Programme focuses on providing small businesses with the skills needed to enable growth, viability and financially sound SMMEs. The beneficiaries for this programme were black-owned businesses that are current Tsebo suppliers.

Tsebo Foundation

ATS CEA PROGRAMME

The ATS Community Engagement Activity (CEA) programme uses a participative approach to harness community potential across communities affiliated with our client sites in Africa. By partnering with local communities and integrating them into the Tsebo value chain through robust skills and enterprise development training processes.

HIV & WELLNEss programme