Responsible business strategy

Datatec’s responsible business approach is centred on the positive impact it can drive, enable or influence in key areas identified through its materiality process. The foundations of the Group have always been built on core ESG principles, in particular career development, community education, and robust governance frameworks. In recent years, Datatec has taken steps to formalise its responsible business strategy and structures, with the aim of expanding and accelerating its positive impact.

A notable element of this formalisation was the establishment of three responsible business pillars, namely our planet, our people and our communities, all supported by strong governance and communication. Datatec’s initiatives, measurements and reporting are delineated into these pillars, which are therefore used in this report.

A number of external frameworks are used to help guide and validate the Group’s overall responsible business performance, including MSCI and Sustainalytics ESG rating agency scores, SBTi, CDP, and the EcoVadis sustainability assessment platform. Internally, Datatec has developed a set of key performance indicators (“KPIs”, as set out later in this report) in order to track strategically important outcomes across the different pillars.

Pillars