Absa Group Ltd 2017 SR
The report outlines Barclays Africa Group Limited's sustainability performance for the 2017 fiscal year, focusing on its transition to a standalone African financial services group following the sell-down by Barclays PLC. Key highlights include the development of a new One Africa strategy and the rebranding journey to Absa. The company achieved a Level 2 BBBEE rating in South Africa and invested R487 million in employee development. Environmental efforts resulted in a 17.3% reduction in energy consumption against a 2015 baseline, surpassing its three-year target early. The report also details the group's commitment to Shared Growth through enterprise and supplier development.
Company: Absa Group Ltd
Sector: Financials
Country: South Africa
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 51
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Absa Group Ltd
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The report outlines Barclays Africa Group Limited's sustainability performance for the 2017 fiscal year, focusing on its transition to a standalone African financial services group following the sell-down by Barclays PLC. Key highlights include the development of a new One Africa strategy and the rebranding journey to Absa. The company achieved a Level 2 BBBEE rating in South Africa and invested R487 million in employee development. Environmental efforts resulted in a 17.3% reduction in energy consumption against a 2015 baseline, surpassing its three-year target early. The report also details the group's commitment to Shared Growth through enterprise and supplier development.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Published
Mar 12, 2018
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
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Energy Consumption
Women on Board
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees