Corporate

Corporate Governance

Code of Conduct

  • honest and ethical behaviour in all aspects of the business
  • accurate & timely disclosure in the reports and documents the Company files or submits to relevant authorities and that it communicates to the public
  • compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations in the jurisdictions
  • prompt internal reporting of all relevant matters to appropriate people
  • accountability for adherence to the Code

The health and safety of our employees and of any other person who may be affected by the Group’s operations is of paramount importance. We aspire to the realisation of zero harm, and we strive to implement world-class management systems and to engender a strong safety culture across all of our operations.

We will strive, particularly in our use of innovative technologies, to confront the challenges presented by climate change. We will promote, encourage and prioritise reuse and recycling throughout all of our businesses. All employees are encouraged to play an active role in identifying and supporting environmental improvement programmes.

Whistleblowing policy

Our Whistleblowing Policy has been adopted to govern the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints as well as to protect confidential and anonymous reporting. These policies and procedures apply to and are available to all employees of the Company, its subsidiaries as well as all external stakeholders.

Employees have the opportunity to submit or report complaints pertaining to any event that could affect the interests of the business.

The Company will protect the confidentiality and anonymity of the complainant to the fullest extent possible with the objective of conducting an adequate review of each particular complaint. External stakeholders have the opportunity to submit complaints. However, the Company is not obliged to keep complaints from non-employees confidential or to maintain the anonymity of non-employees.

Deeper Roots (Pty) Ltd prohibits retaliation against an employee who, in good faith, seeks help or reports known or suspected violations of the Code. Any reprisal or retaliation against an employee because the employee, acting in good faith, sought help or filed a report will be subject to disciplinary action, including potential termination of employment.

Any employee who violates the Code will be subject to appropriate discipline, which may include termination of employment, based on the facts and circumstances of each situation. Violations are viewed seriously, as unethical conduct by a representative of the Deeper Roots (Pty) Ltd group could have serious consequences for the individual and the organisation.

Social Policy

Our teams are our key assets so we are committed to ensuring that they enjoy excellent wellbeing and quality of life.

A strong community foundation is at the core of our business success and effective management style. We achieve this by building good quality relationships among our team and thus also strengthen community support.

Community empowerment is essential to improving the quality of life enjoyed by our host communities striving to achieve self-sustainability.

We believe in nurturing and mentoring leaders within our organisation and providing employees with the guidance and knowledge they need to grow and thrive by

  • contributing to the needs of our host communities
  • creating strong, trustworthy partnerships to support our communities
  • ensuring strong relationships with all of our stakeholders through proactive communication and engagement
  • making our workplaces free from all forms of discrimination and harassment
  • managing our business with integrity to ensure that our employees’ rights and dignity are respected
  • operating as a responsible and good neighbour
  • honouring all commitments following mergers and acquisitions
  • engaging transparently and in good faith with our suppliers and customers
  • working with communities to contribute towards their development.