Sustainability

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 2024 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.

Sustainability Report 2024

Our sustainability performance in numbers

Energy consumption for manufacturing operation^2,4

6.05GJ/t

(2023: 5.89GJ/t)

Solar PV installed to date

16.0MWp

(2023: 16.0MWp)

Recovered recyclables (paper, glass, beverage cans, plastic and liquid board packaging)

588,228

tonnes

(2023: 594,043 tonnes)

Water consumption for manufacturing operation⁴

5.49kl/t

(2023: 5.22kl/t)

Scope 1 and 2
GHG emissions⁴

0.838tCO₂e/t

(2023: 0.819 tCO₂e/t)

Serious injury frequency rate⁴

0.5

per 200,000 man-hours worked

(2023: 0.4)

CSI spend

R10.8 million

(2023: R13.6 million)

Training and skills development

56,115

man-hours

(2023: 57,581)

Mpact Operations retained its

Level 1 B-BBEE

rating

(2023: Level 1)

full university bursaries awarded through the Mpact Foundation Trust since inception

The Statement of Profit and Loss has been restated to present Versapak, the discontinued operation, on a post-tax basis.
Per saleable manufactured tonne; manufacturing operations exclude the Recycling division as there is a low correlation between environmental parameters and tonnes of output from these operations.
Paper and Plastic businesses’ environmental performance on pages 38 and 43 of the Integrated Report; environmental targets on page 19 of this Report.
Non-financial performance indicators restated to exclude the performance of Versapak, a discontinued operation (sale concluded 4 November 2024), with the exception of the B-BBEE rating and scores.

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Our approach

The principles of good governance are embedded in the business through our governance framework, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Read more: Our approach
A responsible employer

We prioritise the health, safety and personal development of our people, and place great emphasis on training and skills development.
Read more: A responsible employer
Caring for local communities

Our CSI strategy provides financial support for social upliftment projects with the goal of building partnerships and encouraging employee volunteerism.
Read more: Caring for local communities
Environmental responsibility

At Mpact, our business model is firmly rooted in the principles of the circular economy. The Group’s operations reflect the principles of the circular economy, which are integrated into how we operate.
Read more: Environmental responsibility
Standards & compliance

Compliance with standards and legislation across the Group is monitored through comprehensive internal and external audits of various management systems.
Read more: Standards & compliance