Responsible business at Datatec

Datatec is resolute in its commitment to doing business responsibly. It believes that cultivating long-term value for shared prosperity is critical to the Group’s success.

Datatec creates value through improving shareholder returns by optimising its business for the current economic landscape and industry trends. It is committed to conducting its business in a responsible and sustainable way, a commitment which applies to our planet, our communities and our people.

Datatec’s business model is underpinned by its commitment to the highest standards of ethics and business conduct and to being a socially responsible business. Corporate governance is viewed as a tool that contributes to improved operational decision-making and business performance.

Our purpose

To deliver value to all stakeholders through technological agility and service excellence.

Our vision

To be a global leader in speciality, high-value ICT solutions through distribution and integrated services businesses, in collaboration with leading vendor technology partners. We have built an extensive global footprint through our entrepreneurial expansion, which we plan to continue.

Our responsible business ambition

To consistently measure and improve Datatec’s impact in the areas that matter most, with Group-wide focus on people, communities and the planet.

We believe that responsible business enables value creation for all of Datatec stakeholders, in the following ways:

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Employees

We develop, reward and inspire our people through meaningful opportunities, recognition and support in an inclusive and equitable culture

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Customers

We act as part of an ethical and responsible supply chain, delivering sustainable hardware and services along with strong data privacy and cyber security standards

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Partners/Vendors

We are a responsible business partner contributing to an ethical and sustainable value chain

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Investors

We offer sustainable growth underpinned by our ability to reliably deliver on ESG commitments

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Communities

We provide global employment opportunities, attract diverse talent, and support numerous STEM and educational charitable initiatives, through significant time and financial investment

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Environment

We actively work to reduce our environmental footprint and minimise our impact on climate change and natural resources

Datatec is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and business conduct. Our business philosophy has its roots in an entrepreneurial culture.

We are committed to being honest, transparent, socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizens. We strive to be an employer of choice, attracting, developing and retaining talented people. We value business partnerships and we work towards creating shareholder value by developing a best-in-class portfolio of actively managed businesses operating in the high-value sectors of the ICT market.

Our purpose and values are reflected in all aspects of our operations, including how we execute our strategy, our stakeholder engagement and our responsible business practices.