Our social impact

Our social impact approach at a glance

By integrating social considerations across our operations, we develop innovative, long-term initiatives that create measurable value for employees, communities and the broader society in which we operate. Exxaro's approach to managing social impact is grounded in principles of inclusivity, sustainability and collaboration and is embedded group-wide through:

Accountability and responsibility

The SERC oversees the health, safety, engagement and development of employees, as well as community engagement and the implementation of the Social Impact strategy. Responsibility for employee-related strategies lies with the chief people and performance officer, supported by various management departments, while the Social Impact strategy reflects an integrated approach involving multiple executive functions.

Regulatory compliance

Exxaro complies with South African mining industry regulations and Mining Charter III. We monitor legal and parliamentary processes to clarify the intent and standing of the charter.

Beyond compliance

We also consider the long-term perspectives of government's strategies such as the 2030 National Development Plan and integrated development plans of local municipalities where we operate. We endorse several external voluntary standards, charters and principles, including the UNGC and SDGs and participate in private-public partnerships and industry forums to align with leading social impact practices.

Our social commitments are supported by specific strategies and policies:

• Exxaro's people strategy informs our employee engagement approach, supported by the group's:
  • Safety strategy, focused on preventing incidents and managing risks with five safety pillars
  • Integrated health and wellness strategy, addressing occupational and non-occupational health risks to enhance workforce wellbeing
  • DEI strategy, driving an inclusive environment, removing systemic barriers and maintaining a representative workforce
  • Talent management strategy, which aims to build future capabilities, enabled by supportive leadership and technology
• Our Social Impact strategy (illustrated below) ensures that our socio-economic development initiatives contribute to the resilience, sustainability, and growth of our host communities, enabling them to thrive beyond the lifespan of our operations
• Aligned with these efforts, our supply chain sustainability policy and strategy integrates socio-economic priorities into procurement practices, while our human rights policy ensures accountability through regular due diligence to prevent and mitigate impacts

Stakeholder engagement and collaboration remain central to our approach, supporting the development of initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable benefits.