ESG Engagement Register

ESG Engagement Register

Q3 2023
Woolworths

Engaged with food and sustainability experts discussing how Woolworths Food business is supporting a healthy and sustainable world.

Q3 2023
Multichoice

Engagement with several board members on various governance matters, with an emphasis on remuneration practices.

Q3 2023
Anglo American

Engagement with company management on water use licenses.

Q3 2023
Anglo American Platinum

Engagement with company management regarding the Mogalakwena expansion options, including burial site relocation and dewatering.

Q3 2023
Naspers / Prosus

Engagement regarding remuneration practices which we regard as excessive and not adequately aligned to shareholders.

Q3 2023
Shoprite

Engaged with the company regarding the impact of the Cape Town taxi strike, how they ensured continuity of operations as well as the treatment of staff.

Q3 2023
Pepkor

Engaged with the company regarding the impact of the Cape Town taxi strike, how they ensured continuity of operations as well as the treatment of staff.

Q3 2023
Mr Price

Participated in an independent stakeholder engagement survey.

Q3 2023
Pick n Pay

Engaged with the company regarding the impact of the Cape Town taxi strike, how they ensured continuity of operations as well as the treatment of staff.

Q3 2023
BHP Billiton

Discussion with management regarding the impact of new pilot projects on the environment.

Q3 2023
EWT Biodiversity Framework

Abax was co-opted to participate in development and monitoring of biodiversity performance ratings of SA companies.

Q2 2023
AngloGold Ashanti

Engagement with company management on policies and understanding the impact of their plan to redomicile on 2030 targets.

Q2 2023
Nedbank

Engagement with several board members including the Chairman and Lead Independent Director on environmental, social and governance matters.

Q2 2023
Anglo American

Engagement with company management on sustainability performance.

Q2 2023
MTN

Engagement with the Chairman on environmental, social and governance matters.

Q2 2023
Absa

Participated in an independent stakeholder engagement survey.

Q2 2023
EWT Business of Biodiversity Conference

Participated in various sessions of facilitated debate of business response and incorporation of environmental impact across their activities and engagement thereon.

Q2 2023
Nedgroup Investments Biodiversity Workshop

Participated in an industry workshop providing context to global and local Biodiversity risks and opportunities, and importantly what practical steps can be implemented.

Q1 2023
Absa

Engagement with management about financing renewable power in South Africa. Engagement with the company regarding alleged exposure to illicit tobacco and gold-based money-laundering activities in Southern Africa.

Q1 2023
Mr Price

Participated in an ESG engagement with management covering the company’s alignment with UN SDGs as well as their ongoing effort to improve supply chain transparency and sustainability.