Annual Integrated Report 2019

Total emissions reported this year 410 506 tCO 2e a decrease of 1% on prior year 7% increase in the total number of vehicles, with a 0% increase in fuel emissions 3% decrease in scope 2 emissions using solar panels in many of our depots Municipal water used increased by 4% To keep growing we need to stay relevant and keep providing solutions to the real needs of our people and environment. By nding new business models to meet the economic, social and environmental challenges that come our way, we will secure the future. Through monthly reporting initiatives and quarterly reviews, each business is held accountable to their emissions and reductions achieved in energy, fuel, refrigerant gas and water used, ensuring staff awareness and involvement. Recycling initiatives and identi cation of unique industry speci c environmental and sustainability initiatives are common place in each business and are shared practices among group companies. Bidcorp is committed to reducing our impact on the environment – this is a top priority for the group. Environment R14,5 million donated to charities and community projects We strive to create value for our communities through continued investment, of time, money and support into local social development initiatives to improve the lives of people in the communities around our businesses and their families. Empowering our community to support themselves by contributing to our value chain, through creating learnership programmes and subsequent employment opportunities. We invest in social and education initiatives, focusing on programmes such as healthy eating. Senior citizen programmes, community projects, sponsorships, donations and education programmes are just some of the many initiatives owned by each of our businesses in their individual and group efforts to make a difference. Communities Countless local projects supporting those within reach Food recycling and donation projects reported 2,7 tonnes of food donated to global Food Banks 25 858 employees , 2% increase on prior year. Workforce of 27% women providing equal opportunity to promote gender diversity 11% staff turnover recorded in 2019, based on terminations recorded. 5% increase in lost time hours reported in 2019 We are committed to creating value for our people through providing exciting employment opportunities across all facets of the business. Promoting from within and developing a team to ensure a strong succession plan is in place. Continuous investment in training to build a high-performance culture, both within their roles and with regards to health and safety in the workplace. Actively driving transparent and meaningful engagement with employees and with their representative forums and unions. R42 million spent on training, a 4% increase from 2018 Employees Own brand Cook Basic & Co, Bidfood Poland. Bid Corporation Limited Annual integrated report 2019 / 17 This is Bidcorp