Sustainability

Find out more about our sustainability journey
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Recalibrating our business for sustainable and profitable growth

Our sustainability strategy provides Cassava and our subsidiaries with a pathway to improve our sustainability performance, data and policies as we further integrate sustainability into our business practices. Our business, sustainability and decarbonisation strategies will enable us to deliver on our purpose while benefitting the Group, it’s equity partners, communities and the environment.

Leadership on Sustainability

Our purpose centres on enabling economic prosperity by providing inclusive technology solutions across Africa. Our vision of a digitally connected future, that leaves no African behind, is premised on our belief in the power of ICT to solve Africa’s problems and substantively shift economic prospects. In pursuit of our vision, we are building a global technology company of African heritage, employing technology and talent to positively transform the lives of individuals and businesses across our continent.. Read more >>

Our Sustainability Strategy

One Cassava

The One Cassava theme marks an evolution in our Group’s journey – one where we harness the full breadth of our capabilities and expertise to deliver innovative digital solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a responsible manner. This integrated business and sustainability approach reflects our commitment to purpose-driven growth and positions us to compete effectively in a dynamic market. This approach strengthens our competitive advantage and ensures we grow in a manner that is both profitable and sustainable. The One Cassava report theme embodies our commitment to embedding a single, cohesive sustainability strategy across the Group. It drives a culture of shared responsibility and accountability, aligning our people and processes under one purpose for long-term impact.

Latest ESG / Sustainability News

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies SA’s Fibre TechCelerate Programme continues to celebrate and empower SMMEs with essential digital and business skills

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the successful completion of its 2024 Fibre TechCelerate Programme in South Africa. The first cohort of 20 SMMEs and 10 female ICT students from Walter Sisulu University received their certifications at a graduation ceremony facilitated in East London. Twenty-five new SMMEs were welcomed into the 2025 programme at the same time.   This initiative equips small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) with the technical, business, and digital skills required to actively contribute to projects, including but not limited to the Eastern Cape Provincial Government’s fibre and broadband rollout project.   “As we honour the achievements of the first Fibre TechCelerate graduates and welcome our next intake, we’re reminded that this programme is more than just a skills accelerator; it’s a catalyst for transformation. Working alongside the Provincial Government and supported by our implementation partner,

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations members in 2015, created 17 world Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These SDGs address the most pressing challenges facing humanity and stand as a call to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health, justice and prosperity. As a Group, we have adopted the SDGs and aim to demonstrate responsible choices and sustainable business practices in everything we do.  To ensure we create an impact we have identified five  the most relevant SDG to actively support but where possible to continue to contribute to all 17 SDG.

SDG8
SDG8

Decent work and economic growth

UN SDG TARGETS

Target 8.2. Achieve economic productivity through technological upgrading and innovation.

Target 8.3. Promote policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) development.

Target 8.4. Improve resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.

Target 8.5. Achieve productive employment and decent work for all (women, men, young people and persons with disabilities) with equal pay for work of equal value.

Target 8.6. Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.

Target 8.8. Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers.

HOW WE CONTRIBUTE

8.2, 8.3 and 8.6: We contribute to economic productivity and
growth and job creation through:

  • Operating a sustainable business with a good corporate
    reputation.
  • Responsibly managing our cash flows and securing funding to support our growth.
  • Our customer-centric approach and innovation, providing products and services that are accessible, affordable and relevant.
  • The very nature of our business, which supports the growth of digital economies and innovation across all industries.
  • Our B-BBEE initiatives in South Africa which address
    economic inclusion, including support for SMEs, job creation and youth development.


8.4
: We implement initiatives that support the sustainable use
of resources (especially for energy and water).

8.5 and 8.8: Our Code of Conduct, values, governance structures, policies and business partner requirements promote:

  • Decent work and compliance with appropriate labour
    legislation.
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Care for the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and business partners.
  • Training and development that supports career growth and enhances employee skills and knowledge, enhancing their future employability.
  • Equal access to growth opportunities and equal and fair
    reward based on employee performance. We provide market related rewards.
SDG9

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

UN SDG TARGETS

Target 9.1. Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure to support economic development and human wellbeing with a focus on affordable and equitable access.

Target 9.4. Upgrade infrastructure and industries to make them sustainable with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies.

Target 9.5. Upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors and encourage innovation.

HOW WE CONTRIBUTE

9.1 and 9.5: Our access to capital allows us to invest in growth projects and innovation to meet market demand, in turn supporting economic development and fostering innovation in the ICT sector. In addition, we promote affordable connection to the internet, driving digital inclusion for formal and informal businesses and households in urban and rural areas. Sasai Fintech provides affordable access to financial services.

9.4: We adhere to industry best practices and standards to provide resilient, reliable and secure digital infrastructure, products and services, encompassing:

  • Protecting against operational disruptions from potential disasters and threats, including data losses and system breaches from criminal activity.
  • Safeguarding our infrastructure against potential climate change risks and natural disasters.


9.4
: Our planned upgrades include the replacement of infrastructure that is power-intensive with renewable energy alternatives and technology that uses energy and water resources more efficiently. When selecting our business partners, we consider how they manage their environmental impact.

 
SDG11

Sustainable cities and communities

UN SDG TARGETS

Target 11.3. Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation.

Target 11.4. Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.

HOW WE CONTRIBUTE

11.3: Our digital infrastructure and accessible and affordable products and services support inclusive and sustainable urban development, including digital and financial inclusion.

11.4: The preservation of cultural heritage and the natural environment are key criteria when acquiring land and constructing infrastructure.

SDG16

Peace, justice and strong institutions

UN SDG TARGETS

Target 16.3. Promote the rule of law.

Target 16.5. Substantially reduce corruption and bribery.

Target 16.6. Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions.

Target 16.7. Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.

Target 16.10. Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms.

HOW WE CONTRIBUTE

16.3 and 16.5: Our Code of Conduct, values, governance structures and policies ensure that we employ transparent and ethical business practices, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations across our jurisdictions. Compliance monitoring extends to our business partners.

16.6: The digital products and services we provide support the effectiveness, resilience, accountability and transparency of other institutions and protects their data and intellectual property.

16.7: Talent management is conducted with fairness and transparency, ensuring that our leadership team is representative of the societies in which we operate.

16.10: Our affordable solutions support access to information, improving lives that can help to reduce poverty and upholding freedom of speech. In addition, the new Group sustainability strategy will enhance the accuracy and completeness of our own publicly available sustainability information.

SDG17

Partnerships for the Goals

UN SDG TARGETS

Target 17.8. Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology.

Target 17.14. Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development.

Target 17.16. Enhance multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilise and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources to support the
achievement of the UN SDGs.

Target 17.17. Encourage and promote effective partnerships.

Target 17.18. Enhance capacity-building support to increase the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data relevant in national contexts.

HOW WE CONTRIBUTE

17.8, 17.16, 17.17 and 17.18: We operate as an accountable and transparent organisation; essential for effective partnerships that promote improved and
inclusive ICT:

  • Collaboration with governments and other stakeholders to tackle socioeconomic and environmental challenges and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of
    people.
  • Working with equity partners to address any compliance challenges that may impede our access to funding.
  • Collaboration with business partners and regulators to enhance cyber security, protect data and enhance the resilience and security of our infrastructure.
  • Collaboration with business partners to ensure our adherence to our chosen ISO standards.


17.14:
We engage with regulators on the development of national policy.

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