Sustainability

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Recalibrating our business for sustainable and profitable growth

At Cassava Technologies, sustainability is central to how we empower businesses, governments, and communities to thrive through digital solutions. As we scale our integrated ecosystem across colocation, cloud, compute, AI, cybersecurity, and digital payments, achieving meaningful impact requires more than infrastructure—it demands resilience, trust, and responsible stewardship. Our sustainability agenda is anchored in four strategic pillars—Live responsibly, Learn continuously, Listen attentively, and Lead impactfully—guiding how we manage our environmental footprint, safeguard our people, strengthen our value chain, and uphold the highest standards of governance and ethics.

Leadership on Sustainability

Cassava is building a global technology company that goes beyond connectivity to deliver integrated digital solutions that scale access to economic opportunity. In particular, as the AI revolution gathers pace across our markets, we are enabling enterprises, governments and individuals to employ the transformative power of
this new technology.

The AI revolution is transforming the global economy at an unprecedented scale and speed. As AI becomes as foundational as electricity and connectivity, demand for compute capacity, future-ready networks and integrated digital services is accelerating in every market, and nowhere faster than in the high-growth markets Cassava serves. The transformational power of information and communications technology (ICT), and now AI, to remove structural barriers to development and democratise economic opportunity is unprecedented…

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Our Sustainability Strategy

Our Group Sustainability Strategy is fully aligned with our business strategy and designed to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into every aspect of how we operate, invest and create value. Built on four interconnected sustainability pillars, the strategy provides a clear framework for managing our most material matters, delivering measurable performance against short-, medium- and long-term targets, and cascading Group commitments into subsidiary-level roadmaps. It is underpinned by our decarbonisation strategy and net-zero ambition by 2040, our Group ESG governance framework, and a comprehensive suite of policies, procedures and KPIs that drive accountability across all operations. Guided by our sustainability purpose — to provide access to sustainable technology solutions enabling us to transform lives in a responsible and impactful manner — the strategy is informed by stakeholder expectations, global standards including the IFC Performance Standards, GRI, IFRS S2, ISO and the UN SDGs, and reflects our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen wherever we operate.

Latest ESG / Sustainability News

CSR, ESG Awards

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia celebrates a double win at the 2026 CSR, ESG and Sustainability Awards

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia is proud to announce a landmark double win at the 7th CSR, ESG and Sustainability Awards, hosted by CSR Network Zambia on 20 February 2026 in Lusaka. This recognition affirms our commitment and should inspire confidence in our stakeholders about our impactful work. The awards recognise outstanding contributions in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice. Liquid Zambia received the Partnership and Collaboration Award for its Schools Connectivity Project, an initiative dedicated to expanding reliable internet access to schools across Zambia and enabling transformative digital learning experiences for students and educators alike. This milestone is yet another proof point of Liquid Zambia’s commitment to digital inclusion and to equipping the next generation with the tools they need to thrive. The company also took home the Workplace Excellence Award, in recognition of its intentional efforts to foster mental well-being and cultivate a

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ESG / Sustainability News

Liquid Intelligent Technologies SA’s Fibre TechCelerate Programme continues to celebrate and empower SMMEs with essential digital and business skills
Cassava Technologies 2025 Sustainability Report: Innovating with a blueprint for a sustainable future
Shaping a safer, greener digital Africa
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya collaborates with Christian Aid and IBM to drive innovation through digital programmes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

At Cassava Technologies, we are committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as the global blueprint for inclusive and sustainable development. We have mapped our most material matters to the SDGs across primary, secondary and tertiary tiers to ensure clear focus, accountability and measurable impact. Our primary SDGs below, reflect where our digital infrastructure, integrated solutions and responsible business practices deliver the greatest value. Through targeted investment and flagship initiatives such as our Adopt-a-School programme, we are unlocking economic opportunity, advancing digital inclusion and enabling inclusive growth — shaping a digitally connected future that leaves no one behind.

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 resilient and sustainable business underpinned by a strong corporate values and reputation.
  • Responsibly managing cash flows and securing funding to support long-term growth.
  • Adopting a customer-centric approach, driven by innovation, to deliver accessible, affordable and relevant products and services.
  • Enabling the growth of digital economies and innovation across industries through the core nature of our business.
  • Advancing economic inclusion in South Africa through our B-BBEE initiatives, including support for SMMEs, job creation, youth development and communities as a whole through our CSI
    initiatives.


8.4
: We implement targeted initiatives to promote the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources (especially energy) as well as reducing, recycling and reusing waste generated.

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

  • Decent work and full compliance with applicable labour legislation.
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and business partners.
  • Continuous learning and development to support career progression and enhance long-term employability.
  • Equal access to opportunities, with fair and performance-based remuneration aligned to market benchmarks.
  • Upholding human rights across our operations and throughout our value chain.
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 focus on affordable and equitable access.

Target 9.4. Upgrade infrastructure and industries to make them sustainable with increased resourceuse 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 enables sustained
investment in network expansion, innovation and growth
initiatives aligned with evolving market demand. This
supports broader economic development while advancing
innovation within the ICT sector. We also promote
affordable internet connectivity to enhance digital
inclusion across urban and rural communities, enabling
both formal and informal businesses and households to
participate in the digital economy. Through Sasai Fintech,
we extend affordable access to financial services, further
strengthening financial inclusion.

9.4: We adhere to industry best practices and standards to
deliver resilient, reliable and secure digital infrastructure,
products and services. This includes proactive measures
to mitigate operational disruptions arising from disasters
and cyber threats, such as data loss and system breaches,
as well as safeguarding our infrastructure against climaterelated risks and natural hazards. In addition, we are progressing infrastructure modernisation initiatives that prioritise energy- and resource-efficient technologies,
including the replacement of power-intensive assets with
renewable energy alternatives. ESG considerations are also
integrated into our procurement processes with focus on
partnering with suppliers who demonstrate responsible
ESG management.

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, together with accessible and
affordable products and services, supports inclusive and
sustainable urban development by enabling both digital
and financial inclusion.

11.4: We incorporate environmental and cultural heritage
considerations into land acquisition and infrastructure
development processes, ensuring the preservation of
natural ecosystems and culturally significant sites.

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 updated Code of Conduct, values and governance frameworks underpin ethical and transparent business practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across jurisdictions. This commitment extends to our business partners through our new Supplier Code of Conduct and ongoing compliance monitoring.

16.6: Our digital products and services enhance the efficiency, resilience, accountability, and transparency of institutions while safeguarding their data and intellectual property.

16.7: We promote fair and transparent talent management practices with focus on building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the societies in which we operate.

16.10: Our affordable solutions expand access to information, supporting socioeconomic inclusion and freedom of expression. In parallel, our Group sustainability strategy strengthens the accuracy, completeness and transparency of our publicly disclosed sustainability and carbon information.

SDG17

Partnerships for the Goals

UN SDG TARGETS

Target 17.8. Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular ICT.

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 theachievement 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, underpinning effective partnerships that advance inclusive and sustainable ICT development. This is demonstrated through:

  • Supporting and collaborating with DFIs to refinance Group debt and secure additional funding that enables sustainable growth.
  • Collaboration with governments and key stakeholders to address socioeconomic and environmental challenges, and to promote the health, safety and wellbeing of communities.
  • Engagement with equity partners to proactively address compliance matters that may affect access to funding.
  • Ongoing collaboration with business partners and regulators to strengthen cyber security, protect data and enhance the resilience and security of our infrastructure.
  • Collaboration with business partners to support adherence to internationally recognised ISO standards.


17.14:
We actively engage with regulators to contribute to the development and alignment of national policies.

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