Premier Catering — Social Impact & B-BBEE Strategy
Premier Catering (Pty) Ltd is committed to the objectives of broad-based black economic empowerment as a fundamental component of its business strategy. The Company’s B-BBEE strategy is designed to achieve and maintain Level 2 contributor status, which provides significant competitive advantage when…
Section 16 · Business Plan
Social Impact & B-BBEE Strategy
Premier Catering (Pty) Ltd is committed to the objectives of broad-based black economic empowerment as a fundamental component of its business strategy. The Company’s B-BBEE strategy is designed to achieve and maintain Level 2 contributor status, which provides significant competitive advantage when…
16.1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
Premier Catering (Pty) Ltd is committed to the objectives of broad-based black economic empowerment as a fundamental component of its business strategy. The Company’s B-BBEE strategy is designed to achieve and maintain Level 2 contributor status, which provides significant competitive advantage when tendering for corporate and government contracts.
| B-BBEE Element | Weighting | Company Strategy | Target Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | 25 points | 80% black ownership (including Staff Trust) | 25 |
| Management Control | 19 points | 3 of 4 directors are black; 75% black management | 17 |
| Skills Development | 20 points | Comprehensive training; learnerships; NQF-aligned programmes | 16 |
| Enterprise & Supplier Development | 40 points | Local procurement; emerging supplier support; mentorship | 34 |
| Socio-Economic Development | 5 points | Community feeding programmes; youth skills initiatives | 5 |
| Total | 109 points | 97 |
16.2 Community and Social Impact
The Company will implement the following social impact initiatives as part of its commitment to responsible business practices:
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Partnership with local NGOs to provide skills training in food preparation for unemployed youth in the eThekwini area
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Monthly surplus food donations to community feeding schemes and shelters
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Preferential procurement from emerging black-owned and women-owned suppliers, with a target of 40% of total procurement from qualifying enterprises
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Mentorship programme for emerging small catering businesses, providing guidance on food safety, business management, and market access
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Bursary programme for two culinary arts students per year at local TVET colleges
16.3 Environmental Sustainability
Premier Catering is committed to minimising its environmental impact through the following initiatives:
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Food waste reduction programme targeting less than 5% waste across all operations
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Composting of organic waste in partnership with local urban farming initiatives
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Transition to eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging materials
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Energy efficiency measures including LED lighting, solar water heating, and efficient equipment selection
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Water conservation practices aligned with municipal guidelines and drought-preparedness protocols
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