Kalahari Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd Business Plan › Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

11.1 Environmental Commitment

The Company is committed to minimising its environmental footprint through fuel-efficient route optimisation algorithms reducing unnecessary kilometres by an estimated 15%, fleet maintenance to Euro 5 emission standards, eco-conscious packaging options for express courier clients, a waste reduction and recycling programme at the Upington hub, a carbon offset programme from Year 3 (targeting carbon neutrality by Year 7), and solar PV installation at the hub facility planned for Year 2.

11.2 Social Responsibility

The Company will contribute to socio-economic development in the Northern Cape and Namibia through creation of approximately 128 jobs by Year 5 (predominantly in underserved rural and semi-urban areas), a driver training academy providing accredited skills development, a bursary programme for logistics management students at Sol Plaatje University, preferential procurement from B-BBEE-compliant suppliers, and community transport partnerships for non-profit organisations in the Northern Cape.

11.3 Governance Framework

The Company will adhere to the King IV Code on Corporate Governance principles, including a Board of Directors with majority independent non-executive representation, separate Audit and Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee, transparent financial reporting and annual audited financial statements, a formal conflict of interest and ethics policy, a whistleblower hotline and anti-corruption programme, and compliance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act targeting Level 2 certification.

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