Governance &
SustainabilityEnterprise Development
Enterprise Development has proved to be a powerful empowerment instrument. Success has been achieved through dedication in finding the right projects and assigning dedicated mentors to ensure skills transfer. Our vision is to build long-term relationships and empower individuals rather than providing short-term cash grants.
The Group’s focus remains on contributing towards enterprise development initiatives that can add value to our range of products, while contributing to food security and ensuring the sustainability of agricultural businesses in South Africa. (In 2010, 93,4% (R11 506 089) of our total enterprise development spend went towards supporting primary agricultural projects). Due to the location of the majority of our operations, our geographical footprint is still biased towards the Western Cape, with the distribution of our expenditure as follows:
We invest in projects that are initiated and proposed with a true empowerment spirit. To ensure transfer of knowledge, skills and expertise, mentors are assigned to each project. These mentors are selected, based on their ability and willingness to invest in the development of the project beneficiaries. As most projects require long-term involvement, it is vital that the relationships between all parties are based on respect and trust, resulting in close teamwork. Dedicated Pioneer Foods employees play a vital role in ensuring the success of projects aimed toward social transformation, as they serve on the boards of directors/ trustees to ensure all project decision-making processes remain innovative, fair and collaborative.
Pioneer Foods will continue to seek Enterprise Development investment opportunities which will ensure the empowerment of the communities we serve.
