44 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2025 Social and Ethics Committee The Social and Ethics Committee oversees the activities of the entire NCT Group in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act no 71 of 2008 and to oversee matters provided for in the Co-operatives Act no 14 of 2005. The Social and Ethics committee plays an imperative role by overseeing activities which adds value to all NCT stakeholders and promotes overall sustainability. This Integrated Report contains the NCT Group activities for the year ending 28 February 2025. Role of the Committee The Committee has an independent role with accountability to the NCT Board and does not assume the functions of management. It generally oversees matters related to Social and Economic Development, Corporate Citizenship, Environmental Affairs, Health and Safety, Consumer and Public Relations, and Employment Practices. Membership The Committee is made up of four non-executive directors and five members of the executive management team. Each member of management plays a significant role in overseeing matters within the scope of the Committee’s mandate and is assisted by support staff throughout the year. The Committee members at the end the reporting period included: Directors Management NC Motloli (Chairperson) D Knoesen BS Bhengu LJ Simpson APG Gibbs VC Dladla AE Mason R Liversage By Invitation N Reyneke M Ngcobo Committee Activities The Committee had oversight over the matters listed below. The detail on some of these activities are found elsewhere in this report. • BBBEE Compliance • Tree Farming Community Projects • General Community projects • FSC and PEFC audit feedback • Health and Safety Management • NCT Publications • Performance of the Employment Equity Committee • Oversight of policy development related to Harassment an Anti-Corruption • Change in the NCT retirement age from 60 to 65
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