Granvora Feeds (Pty) Ltd Business Plan › Section 11 › ESG & Social Impact Strategy

11.1 Environmental Sustainability

• Dust and emissions control systems on all grinding and pelleting equipment, compliant with National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

• Water recycling systems targeting 30% reduction in fresh water consumption by Year 3

• Exploration of alternative protein sources including insect meal (black soldier fly) and algae-based supplements to reduce soybean dependency

• Phase 2 installation of rooftop solar PV (500kWp) to reduce grid dependency and carbon footprint

• Waste minimisation programme targeting zero-to-landfill operations within five years

11.2 Social Impact & Transformation

• 70% black ownership (Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status targeted)

• Creation of 63 direct jobs in Year 1, expanding to 138 by Year 5, primarily in rural Free State

• Emerging Farmer Support Programme: subsidised feed packages, technical training, and mentorship for 50+ smallholder poultry farmers annually

• Skills development levy compliance plus additional bursaries for agricultural science students at the University of the Free State

• Local procurement policy: minimum 60% of non-grain inputs sourced from Free State-based suppliers

11.3 Governance

• Independent non-executive chairperson to be appointed within 12 months of commissioning

• Audit and Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Social and Ethics Committee established at board level

• Annual audited financial statements (external audit by registered auditor)

• Quarterly investor reporting with management accounts and operational KPIs

• Compliance with King IV Code on Corporate Governance principles

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