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our approach to creating value
Responding to the WBCSD, NDP, DPFA

The NDP objectives	Context and commitments	Our contribution in 2014
Transforming society and uniting the country	Social cohesion should be enhanced by: Reducing poverty and inequality by broadening opportunity through economic inclusion, education and skills development Promoting mutual respect Deepening appreciation of our mutual responsibilities	Our investments in employment opportunities, education, health, housing and infrastructure collectively provide a significant contribution to building social cohesion We are committed to promoting broad-based transformation, evidenced by the nature of our initiatives, for example relating to ownership, employment equity, skills development, procurement and housing
An economy that creates more jobs, is more inclusive and that shares the fruits of growth more equitably	In 2030, the economy should be close to full employment. It should equip people with the necessary skills It should ensure that ownership of production is more diverse The functioning of the labour market should be improved through reforms on dispute resolution Small business should be supported	We provided more than 45,000 direct jobs in South Africa and approximately 7,000 in Zimbabwe We stimulated significant employment opportunities throughout our value chain, including through our procurement practices targeted at encouraging local economic development and transformation We invested significant resources in enhancing employment opportunities through our skills development and training initiatives Our tax revenues facilitated public investment in developing human capital We engaged with government and labour representatives in finding an approach to collective bargaining that takes account of a multi-union environment, and in exploring opportunities for linking wages to productivity
Building safer communities	People living in South Africa should feel safe and have no fear of crime People should have confidence in the criminal justice system and police service There should be greater provision for community participation in community safety	Various Mine Crime Combating Forums (MCCF) have been established through the Deputy President's Framework Agreement. These include one in Phokeng (Rustenburg), one in Gauteng (West Rand) and one in Limpopo. Mining company's Security Heads are active participants. During the launch of the MCCF, Implats signed a pledge of commitment to the Framework Agreement for a Sustainable Mining Industry. We were initially represented by Mine Security, and have since boosted representation. The agenda points include: Stakeholder mine crime related incidents reports Public violence Planned marches Spontaneous gatherings Meetings held on mine premises where no permission was granted Profiling of individual causing violence/destabilisers Crime against the mine and mine employees Successes Profiles of suspects Any intelligence regarding crime Identification of hotspots
Improving infrastructure	To grow in a more inclusive manner the country needs higher levels of investment in economic infrastructure, as well as infrastructure that supports human settlements	We contribute to infrastructure development through our significant investments in mining projects, as well as through our social investment initiatives in our host communities Our capital investments have enhanced export opportunities Our investments in health, education, basic infrastructure and community empowerment and in housing, have contributed directly to the development of human settlements Our social investment strategy is aimed at establishing infrastructure that will address urgent needs in mine communities with a focus on longer-term impacts
Reversing the spatial effects of apartheid	Settlements patterns should meet the needs and preferences of citizens taking into account broader social, environmental and economic interests	Our flagship investment in the well-being of our local communities is our commitment to the provision of accommodation and improved living conditions for our employees and their families We strive to create viable local communities in which employees are able to reside with their families in a stable, healthy and secure environment
Improving education, training and innovation, and providing quality healthcare	Measures taken to address poor education and health that significantly reduce opportunities for a productive life and undermines the dynamism of the South African economy	This year we invested more than R331 million in various skills development programmes at all levels We also invest in various education-related infrastructure In addition to our occupational health measures, we have been active in addressing non-occupational health risks, most notably HIV and TB We partner with the Department of Health in addressing community health issues, including our contribution to the establishment of healthcare facilities in and around the lease areas
Fighting corruption	Measures taken to address high corruption levels frustrate the state's ability to deliver on its development mandate	We promote high standards of ethical behaviour throughout our activities We have a zero-tolerance stance on fraud and corruption, with all employees, business partners, contractors and associates all of whom are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the Implats Code of Ethics and our fraud policy Adherence to this Code is facilitated by a “whistle-blowing” helpline that enables the confidential reporting of alleged incidences
An inclusive and integrated rural economy	South Africa's rural communities should have greater opportunities to participate fully in the economic, social and political life of the country through access to good quality education, healthcare, transport and other basic services	This year 14 out of 50 investment projects verified benefited 8 500 people in South Africa and almost 5000 in Zimbabwe through investments in infrastructure, education, health, housing, enterprise and sports development with R138 million total expenditure in Socio Economic Development for the Group and R428 million in housing initiatives for the Group The demographic of beneficiaries shows that over 99% of these beneficiaries were black, while more than 62% were youth (35 years of age and under)
Transitioning to a low-carbon resource- efficient economy	The country needs a coherent plan to emit less carbon, use water more sustainably, and protect the oceans, soil and wildlife	We have implemented various energy and water usage efficiency initiatives and are assessing the feasibility of using biomass as an energy source at our Rustenburg smelter We work with industry bodies and government in seeking an appropriate policy response to climate change that does not compromise the competitiveness of our sector, noting both our important developmental contribution as well as the role of platinum group metals in the transition to a lower carbon economy