ESG
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE
Environmental, Social and Governance issues are growing in importance, and Growthpoint’s focus on ESG is deliberate as we continue to embrace it into our business strategy and operations.
Growthpoint’s ESG Position Statement
With integrity, ethics and our values guiding our governance, we provide space to thrive in environmentally sustainable buildings, while improving the social and material wellbeing of individuals and communities.
ESG
Governance Structure
We have a robust governance structure overseeing our ESG performance. Growthpoint prides itself in applying a high level of governance. This is also demonstrated in the way ESG is governed. The infographic illustrates the primary workflow and responsibilities of ESG matters within the business.
BOARD
SET Committee
• Environmental overview including climate change
• Employee and CSR
• ESG governance and relevant policy overview
Risk Management Committee
• Considers enterprise-wide risks, emerging risks and events, including ESG risks
• Assesses operating environment risks and opportunities
• Compliance with laws and regulations
Human Resources and Remuneration Committee
• Remuneration report approval
• Remuneration policy oversight and implementation
• Assesses executive performance against ESG metrics
• Fair pay and living wage
Governance and Nomination
• The composition of the Board and Board Committee
• Board key performance indicators
• Executive directors succession planning
• Advise directors on any important governance matters
SA CEO
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Human Resource (HR)
Chief Operating Officer
• Environmental Sustainability
Investor Relations
• ESG Division
• ESG Impact Council
GROUP FD
Enterprise Risk Management
Company Secretarial
ESG
Our ESG Strategy
Our ESG Strategy
Thriving Business
OUR COMMITMENT
To give stakeholders confidence that Growthpoint is a well-governed and well-conducted business.
We endeavour to create a positive work experience for each of our employees, while protecting the long-term interests of the organisation.
LINKED SDG
Reduced Inequalities
FOCUS AREAS
- Appropriate skills, experience and diversity on the Board
- Succession plan in line with updated structure
- Gender diversification
Thriving People and Communities
OUR COMMITMENT
Driving sustainable impact for our host communities. Our core focus areas have been supporting education initiatives, entrepreneurship development and staff engagement,
LINKED SDG
Quality
Education
Gender
Equality
Industry, Innovation &Infrastructure
Sustainable cities & Communities
FOCUS AREAS
- Meeting B-BBEE requirements
- Quality education
- Property Point enterprise and supplier development programmes
- Training early childhood caregivers and practitioners
- Employee training and development
- Employee health and safety
Thriving Environment
All buildings within direct control of the organisation to operate at net zero carbon by 2030 and all buildings by 2050.
LINKED SDG
Clean Water
& Sanitation
Affordable
& Clean Energy
Responsible
Consumption
& Production
FOCUS AREAS
- Meeting B-BBEE requirements
- Quality education
- Property Point enterprise and supplier development programmes
- Training early childhood caregivers and practitioners
- Employee training and development
- Employee health and safety
Growthpoint Properties has formally committed to the UN Global Compact and the Ten Principles. As an international property company, we look forward to accelerating our ESG strategy by integrating the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption into our business, culture, and operations.
We will communicate our progress against each of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact as required, which will be measured in accordance with our ESG strategy.
Growthpoint Properties has formally committed to the UN Global Compact and the Ten Principles. As an international property company, we look forward to accelerating our ESG strategy by integrating the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption into our business, culture, and operations.
We will communicate our progress against each of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact as required, which will be measured in accordance with our ESG strategy.
