9 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2025 Key Focus Areas Performance Highlight Job creation, stable economic activity, and support for local industries Richards Bay and Durban supported 16 export vessels, boosting local jobs and economic stability. Oversight from the Social & Ethics Committee supports employment and development. Contributing to a greener economy through biomass exports Exported 80 000 tonnes of biomass, promoting renewable energy and circular economy goals. Sustainable forestry certification and compliance with international standards. All NCT-owned farms are fully certified. GPS and satellite imagery play a key role in insuring compliance with EUDR and Chain-of-Custody (CoC) standards. Smarter transport systems to reduce carbon footprint PBS vehicles cut 4,491 road trips and 8,400 tonnes of CO2. Reduced road wear by 45,000 tonnes and saved R17.9 million on transport costs. Active RTMS participant. Supporting members and communities through a cooperative model Optimised financial results 1 611 voting members, 50% Black and 14% women. Support through bonuses, GST contracts, and FSC certification. Over 10 community upliftment projects were conducted. Promoting biodiversity and responsible land use Approximately 25% of NCT’s owned land is preserved as a natural environment. Long-term soil monitoring research in place.
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