Sustainability

“Sylvania has always been committed to sustainability and the fundamentals which are now shaping our developing ESG strategy. We gauge sustainability as having a business for the long haul that all shareholders and stakeholders can benefit from in the long run.” Eileen Carr, Chair

Extract of economic contribution in South Africa (FY2025)

SALARIES AND WAGES

R330,000,000

($18,000,000)

CONTRIBUTIONS AND EMPLOYEE'S TAX

R131,000,000

($7,000,000)

EMPLOYEE DIVIDEND ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMME

R3,000,000

($0.1m)

TAXES

R203,000,000

($11,000,000)

SUPPLIER SPEND:

R1,300,000,000

($72,000,000)

Environment

All tailings’ facilities underwent inspections and audits against Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), with updated operational manuals rolled out across sites. No material tailings-related risks were reported.
Water measurement accuracy was enhanced by expanding water meter installations across plants, enabling more reliable tracking of water flows and losses. New parameters have been integrated into site water models, improving transparency and data quality.
Large scale revegetation commencing FY2026.

Social

Zero fatalities since commencing operations.
13-years LTI free at Doornbosch.
Best total injury performance in Sylvania’s history with only one LTI reported. The Group still strives for Zero Harm.
Female representation: Increased to 29%, with 34% of new employees being women.
Annual anti gender-based violence (GBV) campaign run in November and December 2024 and supporting organisations working to combat GBV in our host communities.

Governance

QCA Corporate Governance Code.
Clear and transparent reporting.
40% female representation on the Board.
Investment in South African economy.
Zero instances of child, forced or slave labour exist.
Zero cases of misconduct, harassment or inappropriate behaviour reported.
Whistleblower hotline available to all employees and contractors.

We value the safety and health of all

Employees are at the heart of our Company and we place their safety and health above all else in everything we do.

UNSDG3

Good Health and Well-Being: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

UNSDG5

Gender Equality: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

UNSDG8

Decent work and economic growth: promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

We value the fundamental rights of people

We treat all people with dignity and respect.

UNSDG1

No Poverty: end poverty in all forms everywhere;

UNSDG2

Zero Hunger: end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

UNSDG4

Quality Education: ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

We value honesty and integrity

We act honestly and show integrity by continuously striving towards “doing what we say we are going to do” and showing commitment towards our accountabilities of delivering high performance outcomes, thus projecting an image of professionalism and meeting the expectations of our colleagues, investors, business partners and social partners.

UNSDG9

Industry, innovation and infrastructure: build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

UNSDG16

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

We respect the environment

We act in a manner that is sustainable and environmentally responsible, applying professional and innovative methods.

UNSDG13

Climate Action: take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

UNSDG15

Life on Land: protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

UNSDG6

Clean Water and Sanitation: ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

UNSDG7

Affordable and Clean Energy: ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

We value the culture, traditional rights and society in which we operate

Our actions will support the communities in which we work while honouring their heritage and traditions.

UNSDG4

Quality Education: ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

UNSDG17

Partnership for the Goals: strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global partnership for sustainable development

Lower unit cost producer of platinum group metals

Extract of economic contribution in South Africa (FY2025)

SALARIES AND WAGES

R330,000,000

CONTRIBUTIONS AND EMPLOYEE'S TAX

R131,000,000

EMPLOYEE DIVIDEND ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMME

R3,000,000

TAXES

R203,000,000

SUPPLIER SPEND:

R1,300,000,000

Environment

Social

Governance

We value the safety and health of all

Employees are at the heart of our Company and we place their safety and health above all else in everything we do.

We value the fundamental rights of people

We treat all people with dignity and respect.

We value honesty and integrity

We respect the environment

We act in a manner that is sustainable and environmentally responsible, applying professional and innovative methods.

We value the culture, traditional rights and society in which we operate

Our actions will support the communities in which we work while honouring their heritage and traditions.

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