Sustainability
Assore endeavours to manage our mineral reserves and production processes sustainably while meeting market expectations, ensuring we create viable, long-term value.
Creating sustainable value for the Assore community acknowledges the importance of considering our material stakeholders’ legitimate and reasonable needs, interests and expectations.
Striving for the greatest impact, Assore has aligned our sustainable development approach with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By defining global priorities and aspirations, the SDGs aim to protect the world’s natural resources, economies and societies by 2030 and beyond.
Our approach
Assore recognises the importance of balancing the economic, social and environmental aspects of our business. Maintaining a cohesive relationship between these elements is essential to our commitment to long-term sustainability.
Our sustainability approach, rooted in our commitment to creating sustainable value for the Assore community, ensures high-quality mineral supply through responsible mining practices. We engage with our stakeholders, considering their needs and expectations while emphasising innovation and continuous improvement in our operations.
Four core pillars – people, environment, local communities, ethics, and governance – are integral to our sustainability strategy decisions.
Our values and governance structures guide our actions, reflecting our dedication to ethical leadership and respect for the environment and society. We recognise our role in minimising negative impacts while contributing positively to growth and development in the areas we operate, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our communities and company.
Sustainable Development Goals
Striving for the greatest impact, Assore has aligned our sustainable development approach with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By defining global priorities and aspirations, the SDGs aim to protect the world’s natural resources, economies and societies by 2030 and beyond.
Of the 17 SDGs, we have identified 13 that we can contribute most significantly and effectively. These 13 goals have been embedded into our vision and strategic focus areas.
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Our people
Our people are the foundation of Assore. We prioritise employee and contractor safety, health and well-being and continually develop our human capital.
We constantly work to improve our safety performance and consistently emphasise occupational health, hygiene and employee wellness.
Assore’s material investment in skills development builds organisational capacity and helps employees recognise their full potential. Improving the representation of historically disadvantaged persons (HDPs) is a priority; equity candidates are given precedence when filling open positions.
Our environment
As part of the global community, Assore is dedicated to environmental responsibility and seeks to mitigate our impacts on the natural world.
We are committed to improving our water and energy efficiency. By securing a consistent supply of these essential resources, we will increase our self-sufficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.
Assore continuously assesses and discusses short- and long-term goals to ensure we are achieving a net-zero contribution to climate change.
Our communities
To improve the living conditions and career prospects of the people within our host communities, Assore makes significant investments in infrastructure, education and training. These valuable projects align with the targets underlying our priority SDGs.
Since many of our employees live near our operations, Assore participates in several collaborative industry projects that address community issues. These ventures include upgrading local roads and bridges, limiting the number of trucks during high-traffic periods and upgrading bulk water infrastructure. We’ve also helped to keep local communities safe by refurbishing police stations, assisting law enforcement in building capacity and contributing to effective public order policing.
Our ethics & governance
Assore is steadfast in our approach to ethical behaviour. We have zero tolerance for bribery and corruption. Appropriate measures have been implemented throughout the group to prevent and detect fraud, supported by internal and external audits.
Cybersecurity also remains of utmost importance. To train employees and ensure our IT systems are robust, we regularly conduct simulated phishing attacks.
Kitso Ya Boleng
Assore, in collaboration with the Boleng Trust, has established a flagship project: Kitso Ya Boleng (KYB). KYB is a non-profit company which offers quality education and training opportunities in Potchefstroom.
Where we are
Assore's headquarters and mining operations are based in South Africa. Our further operations and investments can be found around the world.
Our structure
We foster collaboration and strategic alignment across Assore. With a focus on operational excellence and strategic diversification, we continue to expand and create sustainable value for our stakeholders.
Our commodities
With our established and unique South African mining heritage, Assore oversees a diversified portfolio of global assets that drive economic expansion.
Patrick Sacco
Executive Chairman