We find the way for more people
to flourish in the rugged richness of Africa
Driven to create an
Impact Beyond Buildings
We set a global benchmark in Africa
for developing smart business solutions
We find the way
for more people
to flourish in the rugged richness of Africa
Driven to create an
Impact Beyond Buildings
We set a global benchmark in Africa
for developing smart business solutions

As an impact real estate investment group, it is important to remain conscious of the overall effect our operations are having on all stakeholders, including the environment. We are acutely aware that going beyond buildings carries with it a greater responsibility, especially in a sector that is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. We remain firmly committed to becoming Net Zero, setting a global benchmark for sustainability in African real estate.

Sustainability Report

Our Sustainability Report is a testament to our commitment to increased transparency, accountability and driving purposeful change aligned to Sustainable Development Goals, the UN’s Global Compact principles, GRI indicators and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.

Strategy

Our ESG strategy is based on ongoing independent benchmarking, gap analysis, target setting and transparent reporting on high and medium priority areas including alignment with GRI indicators and future verification of non-financial KPIs by external auditors

Grit Foundation

The Grit Foundation strives to deliver real and measurable social impact to the people of Africa by creating and supporting social initiatives that empower people to make a real and lasting difference in their own lives and the communities around them.

Safety

Setting the benchmark in health and safety is core to our ESG strategy. Grit creates and provides a safe and healthy work and living environment for our stakeholders by implementing ISO45001 health and safety standards and ongoing Health and Safety training across all levels of the organisation.

 

Performance

We continuously measuring our non-financial performance against international benchmarks such as the EPRA Sustainability Indicators and internal goals to track delivery against objectives and the impact that initiatives have. These include carbon emissions, building efficiency, gender equality and local representation.

Carbon footprint

Our focus for the following years will be to consolidate our carbon footprint methodology to include all scope 1 and scope 2 emissions sources according to the GHG protocol. The result of this exercise will allow us to review our target and guide us in the consolidation of our Net Zero Pathway which include renewable energy strategies.

Innovation

The use of technology and 4IR innovations are increasingly important in reducing our corporate and portfolio’s carbon footprint whilst supporting the incorporation of energy efficient designs that optimise natural elements and building materials in our developments that support staff wellbeing, overall health and performance.

Sustainability Policy

ESG RESOURCES FOR INVESTORS

Environmental, Social & Governance Resources for Investors