SHIFT ONE'S ESG COMMITTMENTS.
At Shift ONE, we are committed to building a responsible, ethical, and sustainable business that positively impacts our people, communities, clients, and the planet.
Our ESG strategy focuses on environmental sustainability, social impact, and strong governance, with measurable goals and continuous improvement.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
- Achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with interim reduction targets for 2030.
- Reduce electricity use, business travel, and commuting emissions through our hybrid, digital-first work model.
- Maintain fully paperless operations and use energy-efficient digital infrastructure.
- Partner with suppliers and platforms committed to sustainability.
POSITIVE IMPACT IS OUR LEGACY
OUR SOCIAL COMMITMENTS.
- Support employee wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion, including flexible work, mentorship, and career development tracking.
- Deliver structured professional development, with 100% employee participation by 2030.
- Engage with youth and emerging talent through internships, iHub collaborations, and startup mentorship.
- Encourage community impact projects and skills-sharing initiatives aligned with our values.
OUR GOVERNANCE COMMITMENTS
- Uphold ethical business practices and full compliance with international and South African standards.
- Ensure data protection and privacy across all client and employee information.
- Maintain Board oversight of ESG strategy and measurable targets in line with global governance frameworks.
WHAT WE ARE ALREADY DOING
- Hybrid work model with a maximum of three in-office days per week, reducing commuting emissions.
- Fully paperless operations across the business
- Digital-first agency approach, delivering most projects online and travelling only when required, reducing fuel consumption and travel-related emissions.
- Quarterly employee wellbeing surveys to monitor engagement and workplace health.
- Structured skills development tracking implemented from 2026, with annual career objectives for all employees.
- Active youth development and internship programmes in collaboration with iHub, alongside CEO mentorship for entrepreneurs and startups.
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a collection of 17 interlinked objectives adopted by all 193 UN Member States in September 2015. They serve as a universal "blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet" to be achieved by 2030.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The goals, covering social, economic, and environmental areas, aim to address global challenges by 2030. They include:
- 1-6: No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health, Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Clean Water.
- 7-12: Affordable Energy, Economic Growth, Industry/Innovation/Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities, and Responsible Consumption.
- 13-17: Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land, Peace & Justice, and Partnerships.
IMPACTING LIVES IN ACTION
- We are actively involved in youth development via many of our partnership programmes, we upskill previously disadvantaged youth with digital marketing and social media skills with a 90% placement and success rate - this has been running since 2020 with over 200 students who have gone from unemployed to employed, and some with international agencies
IMPACTING EARTH IN ACTION
- With a strong work-from-home policy, a paperless environment, plastic bottle-free office, disposable coffee cup-free approach, and our low travel and flights footprint, our earth impact is as low as it can be.
- Think EARTH first.
We have ONE EARTH & ONE CHANCE Let's not waste it
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