Environmental, Social And Governance Report

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The report describes Absa's 2020 ESG performance across its African operations, with a strong focus on the Covid-19 response, including R83.0m directed to community initiatives and support for vulnerable groups. It reports a 21% year-on-year carbon reduction and a 51% carbon-reduction target by 2030 against a 2018 baseline. The Group had 36 737 employees, with women representing 61.1% of employees and 31% of Board members. Environmental data covering energy and carbon emissions received limited assurance from PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.

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Report type: Sustainability Report
Class: Dedicated
Scope: Full report
Fiscal year: 2020
Period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020
Publication date: 23 March 2021
Language: English
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