ENVIRONMENT
Goodhope recognizes that caring for the environment and conservation of rare, threatened and endangered wildlife are an integral part of both our corporate values and our sustainable business model.
Several initiatives have been implemented, with the assistance of external consultants, to enhance the effectiveness of our environmental management efforts towards preserving biodiversity and environmental sustainability. They include:
- assessment and maintenance of conservation areas and riparian zones in line with the HCV assessments (High conservation value).
- protection of waterways and rivers.
- strict adherence to a zero burning policy in land development.
- implementation of a Corporate Policy on Wildlife Protection and Wild Fire Prevention.
Goodhope's EHS (Environment, health and safety) policy ensures the safe utilization and disposal of chemicals and other materials, compliance to stringent safety measures by field level employees, and raising the level of awareness on safety and health aspects amongst the workforce and residents within the plantations.
