Charting the Path to Sustainable Growth
As a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainable development, Equitane recognizes its pivotal role in fostering innovation that benefits all stakeholders, including local communities, governments, employees, shareholders, business partners, and the planet.
At Equitane, sustainability is integrated into the core of our business strategy, guiding our decision-making processes at every level. We firmly believe that embedding sustainability into our operations enhances resilience and provides a competitive edge in the marketplace, within the communities we serve, and among our investors.
We are committed to building a resilient supply chain that ensures sustainable sourcing and fair labour condi- tions, tackling climate change through innovative solutions, maintaining transparency and ethical business practices, and fostering diversity and inclusion to create equitable opportunities. These commitments guide our efforts to create lasting value and drive positive impact within Africa and beyond.
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We commit to responsible sourcing, ethical resource management, and transparency in the supply chain across all sectors, including raw material extraction, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
Traceability and Legality : We ensure the traceability and legality of all raw materials, working with supply chain partners to upgrade and implement sustainable practices.
Fair and Safe Working Conditions : We provide safe and healthy working conditions for employees and partners by integrating stringent safety norms and fair labour practices into project designs and operational phases, while eliminating all forms of discrimination, forced labour, and child labour to ensure decent working conditions for all. We are committed to fostering a 'zero harm culture' within our companies and contractors, prioritizing safety, andwell-being at every level of our operations.
As part of our commitment to addressing climate change, we integrate clean energy, low-impact mobility, and biodiversity initiatives into our projects.
Sustainable Operations : We strive to adopt low-carbon technologies across all project phases, managing resources such as materials, water, and waste following circular economy principles. This includes segregation of waste at source, responsible selection of waste collectors and landfills, and effluent discharge management in compliance with legal standards. We are committed to exploring partnerships and adopting initiatives for recycling and upcycling, including water recycling, and will annually disclose data on our efforts to enhance circularity in solid waste and water management.
Transparency and Disclosure : We set clear, targets for carbon footprint reduction, aligned with the principles of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), track progress, and annually publish data on our environmental performance, including the disclosure of carbon and biodiversity impacts of all our investments, to demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive impact.
We build trust with stakeholders through ethical business conduct, transparency, and value creation for shareholders, governments, and communities.
Ethical Business Practices : We commit to transparency in all business operations by annually tracking and publishing data on our impact. Our ethical standards are grounded in best practices across the various industries in which we operate, ensuring that our activities are legally compliant and focused on creating sustainable and long-term value..
Value Creation : We support national economic development by contributing to GDP through export activities, value-added local processing, and mitigation of foreign exchange imbalances. We prioritize value creation by adopting competitive, sustainable business practices, ensuring profitability while addressing environmental and social responsibilities, benefiting shareholders and business partners.
We foster an inclusive and equitable environment that promotes diversity, fair labour practices, and community well-being.
Diversity and Inclusion : we promote diversity and inclusion by advancing gender equality, supporting professional development, and fostering an inclusive culture where all employees are treated equitably and with respect.
Community Engagement : We engage with local communities to create job opportunities and enhance infrastructure, driving economic growth and fostering partnerships with local businesses.
Every employee is expected to own this Charter and is therefore responsible for implementing the requirements stated in this Charter.
