Sustainability
Corporate Social Investment
CSI Overview: PPC’s approach to socio-economic development:
- PPC aims to create shared value and uplift communities through corporate social investment (CSI) and social and labour plans (SLPs).
- PPC’s CSI strategy focuses on building partnerships that deliver long-term value and address social challenges.
- Our aim is to create impact through relevance, empowerment, sustainability and align with the National Development Plans.
Our CSI Strategy
Our CSI strategy is designed to deliver shared value by building strong partnerships and aligning with national development priorities. Our initiatives are implemented in line with five pillars:
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1. Education and skills development |
PPC invests in programmes that enhance educational opportunities and skill acquisition, preparing individuals for meaningful employment and self-sufficiency. |
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2. Enterprise development |
The company supports local enterprises, contributing to economic growth and development within the communities in which we operate. |
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3. Infrastructure development |
PPC contributes to the creation and improvement of essential infrastructure, promoting better living conditions and accessibility. |
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4. Environmental protection |
PPC is committed to environmental stewardship, implementing initiatives that protect and preserve natural resources, promote biodiversity and mitigate climate change impacts. |
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5. Primary healthcare |
PPC ensures that communities have access to essential health services, improving overall well-being by supporting healthcare. |
CSI Projects
PIETIE FREDRICKS YOUTH CENTRE (SLP 3)
PPC partnered with the Bergrivier Municipality in Piketberg to address serious challenges faced by the local youth by allocating an amount of R3,68m for the construction of the Pietie Fredricks Youth Centre. PPC regards youth development as a priority due to serious challenges faced amongst the youth, with specific reference to early school leavers, joblessness, exposure to drugs and other related social evils.
The Centre offers after school classes with tutors assisting the children with homework, research and assignments. The Bergrivier Municipality partnered with ICA (Initiative for Community Advancement) to manage the centre as a home of excellence for youth in the area with the provision of skills programmes including life skills training, leadership development, career development and SMME Development training.
The construction of the centre created an estimated eighty jobs to the local community as 16 local building contractors were contracted to perform the work. The official handover took place on 31 October 2022, with about 200 youth and learners benefit from the centre daily to do their homework and engage in the various programmes offered by ICA. The Bergriver Municipality has taken full responsibility for the sustainable operation and upkeep of the youth centre, as well as the staffing of the facility.
FREEWAY MINISTERS
Freeway Ministers is a Rehab and Sober Living Home based in Cape Town which offers a recovery and discipleship program for men battling with drug & alcohol abuse and other forms of addiction.
The center provides those in need with a faith based recovery program, tools and skills training that gives them the direction and foundation to begin a sustainable, productive re-integration back into society.
PPC has partnered with Freeway Ministers by providing cement, a brickmaking machine and brickmaking educational workshop to upskill those who would like to learn and make bricks for the community.
