Sustainability

Mpact’s values commit us to being resolute, trustworthy and responsible in everything we do.

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Mpact’s values commit us to being resolute, trustworthy and responsible in everything we do. The principles of good governance are embedded in the business through our governance framework, and we regard safe working practices and environmental and social sustainability as critical aspects of business excellence.

Our Sustainability Report – which is part of our 2023 annual reporting suite – provides information for stakeholders specifically about the Group’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and performance regarding these initiatives. It is intended to provide insight into issues identified as the most relevant and material to Mpact and its stakeholder groups that could potentially impact the Group as a going concern.

Our sustainability performance in numbers

Energy consumption for manufacturing operations

5.87GJ/t*

(2022: 6.10 GJ/t)

Solar PV installed to date

16MWp

(2022: 9.4MWp)

Recovered recyclables

594 million kg

(2022: 716 million kg)

Water consumption for manufacturing operations

5.11k/t*

(2022: 5.13kl/t#)

Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions

0.834 tCO2e/t*

(2022: 0.867 tCO2e/t)

Serious injury frequency rate

0.4

per 200,000 man-hours worked

(2022: 0.41)

CSI spend

R13.6m

(2022: R11.8m)

Mpact Operations
retained its B-BBEE rating at

Level 1

(2022: Level 1)

51

full university bursaries awarded through the Mpact Foundation Trust since inception

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  • Mkhondo Paper Mill makes a difference to the local community

    While CSI projects stretch across the Group, the Mkhondo Paper Mill in Mpumalanga continues to serve as an example of what community involvement and care embodies, having made a sustained and significant contribution to local people in the surrounding areas.

    Learn more: Mkhondo Paper Mill makes a difference to the local community

  • Creating skills for a sustainable, successful future

    Learning and development is a key element in ensuring Mpact remains competitive. In fact, fostering a thriving economy necessitates a skilled workforce with appropriate competencies and qualifications. Moreover, people development and training enhance an individual’s employability.

    Learn more: Creating skills for a sustainable, successful future

  • Detpak and Felixton Paper Mill: Working together to pioneer the first fully recyclable and recycled grocery bag

    When is a bag not just a bag? When it has gone through rigorous testing, is the result of scientific studies and has been manufactured from a bespoke paper manufactured to withstand a number of extremely specific conditions. That is the outcome of the Detpak/Felixton Paper Mill collaboration.

    Learn more: Detpak and Felixton Paper Mill: Working together to pioneer the first fully recyclable and recycled grocery bag

  • A unique packaging solution for the table grape industry

    The Group has designed an exciting new packaging concept that aims to improve ventilation and a reefer container’s ability to re-cool fruit after breaks in the cold chain take place. This serves to preserve the quality of fresh produce, especially sensitive produce such as table grapes during arduous export journeys.

    Learn more: A unique packaging solution for the table grape industry
  • Waste management

    On-site waste management solutions

    In 2022, Mpact Waste Management tailored and re-engineered their on-site waste management solutions to provide an income stream for clients and for the waste management portfolio within the Mpact Group.

    Learn more: On-site waste management solutions

  • Improving water usage and ensuring security of supply

    Since 2012 our water efficiencies have resulted in a steady decline in both the use of water and in wastewater output, primarily due to the extensive programme of investing in new equipment and equipment refurbishments across our Paper and Plastics businesses.

    Learn more: Improving water usage and ensuring security of supply

  • The Mpact Women’s Forum

    In 2022, the Group launched the Mpact Women’s Forum, the aim of which is to provide women within the Group a platform to develop and grow through training, mentoring, the provision of career information and advice.

    Learn more: The Mpact Women’s Forum

  • Mpact Plastic Containers – turning the wheels on waste

    In line with Mpact’s strategy to promote the circular economy, Mpact Plastic Containers’ business model includes a focus on recycling products that reach the end of their useful lives to close the loop and reduce the use of virgin High Density Polyethylene (HDPE).

    Learn more: Mpact Plastic Containers – turning the wheels on waste