Cassava’s business, sustainability and climate change strategies will enable the Group to deliver on our PURPOSE to provide technology solutions that transform the lives of consumers and enable enterprises to better serve their customers while at the same time benefitting the Group, its equity partners, communities and the environment. Cassava’s new sustainability strategy provides the Group with a working PLAN to improve our sustainability performance, data and policies as we further PROGRESS the integration of sustainability into our business practices.
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
PURPOSE, PLAN, PROGRESS
Our new sustainability strategy will provide the Group with a working PLAN to improve our sustainability performance, as we further PROGRESS the integration of sustainability into our business practices. Working together our business, sustainability and climate change strategies will enable the Group to deliver on our PURPOSE to provide technology solutions that transform the lives of consumers while at the same time benefitting our employees, equity partners, communities and the environment.
Latest ESG / Sustainability News
Africa Data Centres: Pioneering Sustainability in the Data Centre Sector
Africa Data Centres is dedicated to leading the way in creating a more sustainable future within the data centre industry. With a deep commitment to environmental responsibility, we’ve embarked on a journey to reduce our impact and set new standards for the sector. One of our key initiatives has been embracing renewable energy sources, significantly reducing our reliance on non-renewable energy. Through collaborations with entities like the City of Cape Town and ESKOM, we’ve secured 12MW of solar energy capacity. This step towards net-zero energy consumption reflects our vision of a greener future and serves as a model for others in the industry. Our focus on sustainability extends beyond energy to include water conservation. By implementing closed-loop cooling systems across our facilities, we’ve greatly minimised water usage, achieving near-zero Water Usage Effectiveness. To ensure a stable water supply, especially during times of scarcity, we’ve also introduced innovative solutions like Atmospheric
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The UN SDGs address the most pressing challenges facing humanity, and encourage organisations to demonstrate responsible choices and sustainable business practices that contribute to ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Going forward, we will refine our reporting against the UN SDGs in line with the 4 sustainability pillars. As a first step, our most material matters have been linked to the UN SDGs as shown below. For more information on Cassava’s contribution to our most relevant SDGs, click on the respective icon below or refer to page 57 of the 2024 Sustainability Report.
