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Let’s Create Tomorrow,
Together

BKB believes that to secure a future for humanity we need to ensure a future for the producer.

The BKB Group
ESG Impacts

Social responsibility, ethics and sustainability are integral to the BKB Group’s approach to creating long-term value. ESG impacts are material considerations in how we operate in the social, ecological and economic environments. With a legacy of over 100 years, the BKB Group’s sustainability journey embraces the triple-bottom-line concept of People, Planet and Profit. This concept of sustainability is built on the assumption that developing appropriate strategies benefits the Group’s people, the environment and the planet, and fosters Company longevity.

As stakeholders’ expectations on corporate responsibility and ESG matters rise, we recognise the need to be proactive. As such, we have committed to reducing ESG risks and improving positive impacts, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Environmental
Sustainability
Highlights

460 KW/H

Solar system at our
head office where we have the
ability to feed back into the grid.

100 000L

Capacity for rainwater
storage and 19 retail shops
practicing rainwater
harvesting.

36 000

Nylon woolpacks are
recycled annually.

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

BKB implements renewable energy projects to use less electricity sourced from fossil fuels. We also facilitate the development of renewable energy projects by our suppliers.

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

We promote regenerative agricultural practices among suppliers and source contracts for products produced in this manner.

Sustainable business practices
start with our approach to
people and nature.

We recognise the landscape we’re operating in is changing & BKB plays a pivotal role in facilitating sustainable practices.

Social
Responsibility
Highlights

2095

Employees of which 640 are
female and 32 are employees
with disabilities.

663

Recipients of training.
88 learners in eight
learnership initiatives and
15 employees undergoing
tertiary study.

R1,04 M

Contributed to the BKB
educational bursary trust
supporting 167 children with
school and tuition fees.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

We have a number of initiatives and programs aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of our people and communities.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education & promote lifelong learning opportunities.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education & promote lifelong learning opportunities.

Employee training is a priority and we promote further education opportunities for employees. We assist with access to schools in rural areas.

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

We have a policy of equal pay for equal work. Transformation and inclusivity are prioritised with goals set within the Group.

Governance
Impact
Highlights

1300

Fibre producers within the
Group farming on 9 million
hectares comply to the RWS
and RMS standards.

8000

Commercial and 90 000
micro-producers makes
BKB the largest South
African fibre broker.

2016

The year in which BKB introduced
the global Responsible Wool
Standard, and the Responsible
Mohair Standard for mohair
growers starting in 2020.

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.

Strengthen
BKB is a member of and supports local agricultural businesses and producer organisations and groupings. On the international front, we play a significant role at the International Wool Textile Organisation.
Showcasing
Success and
Learnings

We celebrate the milestones achieved through dedication, innovation, and perseverance. Join us on a journey of growth, as we reflect on the valuable lessons gleaned from both triumphs and challenges. Each story shared here represents a chapter in our pursuit of excellence, highlighting the transformative power of experience and knowledge.