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Sustainability

"Sustainability is the primary moral and economic imperative for the 21st century" Mervyn King in the preface to the King III report on Corporate Governance

Managing a sustainable business means keeping the future in mind at all times. It is about improving our own performance while not losing sight of the needs of our stakeholders. Sustainability is about having an integrated business strategy.

Our commitment to operating in a responsible and sustainable manner is at the heart of Debswana’s business strategy. We believe that this approach creates a competitive advantage for our company and social and economic value for Botswana.

Our Community

Wellness Programme

Debswana runs a holistic Wellness Programme across the company, with full-time Counsellors and a psychologist who leads the programme. The integrated employee wellness programme not only holistically addresses issues of employee health, but also their wellbeing in the workplace.

Corporate Social Investment

The Company’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Programme is one of the many ways Debswana has cemented its place as a company that espouses care and moral duty towards Botswana.

Education

Investing in their future, Diamonds have helped Botswana to educate its nation. In line with Botswana's Vision 2016 Debswana has dedicated itself to becoming a significant contributor to educating the nation of Botswana

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Our People

Although mining is a very technical and machine-driven undertaking, Debswana remains, at heart, a people-based operation. That's why the company places great value in its work on the development, wellness, and safety of its personnel.

Pension Fund

Since its inception in October 1984 Debswana Pension Fund has seen its membership grow to around 9 000.

WELLNESS EVENTS

In line with Debswana's efforts to promote the good wellbeing of its employees, various events are held every year in the name of raising funds for communities around the mines.

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CSI Projects

Our Environment

The Environment discipline is one of the four disciplines that make up our Environment, Community, Occupational Health and Safety (ECOHS) Programme.

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Jwaneng Mine's achievement can be put in perspective by noting that at the time, only 122 mining and quarrying companies worldwide had achieved ISO 14001 certification.

Conservation

Wildlife Conservation Debswana cares deeply for the environment within which it operates.
Orapa Game Park | Jwana Game Park

SHE Policy

It is one of the core values of Debswana Diamond Company to conduct all its operations in a manner that will minimise impact on the environment and uphold the safety and health of our employees.

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