Who we are

Our six sustainability themes overview

As one of South Africa’s leading technology players it is essential that EOH plays its role in ensuring that ethical, values-based and sustainable practices are entrenched in our industry and society. We are committed to delivering against the 2030 Agenda of the UN SDGs and operating in a principles-based way to create sustainable value for all of our stakeholders.

Solutions that create value for
our customers

To lead and grow innovative and sustainable technology solutions

We have developed and implemented solutions that have transformed the experiences of our clients and their customers:

Assisted National Treasury with building loss registration portal following July unrest
Implemented budget checking tool for a public sector client
Developed an integrated NetSuite cloud-based solution for an NPO focused on empowering women

For more information see sustainability theme 1

A diverse, ethical, and
talented workforce

To be a responsible employer, nurturing talent and the best people

We continued to navigate COVID-19 and focused efforts on wellness initiatives, diversity and inclusion, as well as upskilling and reskilling our people:

Introduced fit-for-purpose policies on domestic violence and abuse
Launched the EOH RiseUp Academy which allows our people remote access to online courses
Rolled out risk-based training for working from home

For more information see sustainability theme 2

A vibrant and innovative
digital ecosystem

To nurture innovation, partnerships and growth in the digital sector

EOH plays a vital role in driving a growing digital sector through collaborative partnerships and stimulating innovation:

Successfully deployed automated water metering
Leveraged technology to make customer services more accessible with almost immediate resolution
Supported and developed small businesses by using them to deliver on various corporate real estate initiatives

For more information see sustainability theme 3

Building technology skills
in communities

To invest in the digital and maths skills needed by future generations

We are committed to investing in initiatives that improve youth employability through digital skills training:

Uplifting young people with ICT skills through EOH’s support of the Belgium Campus
Strategically partnering with the Maths Centre to enable delivery of mathematics, physical science and technology to socio-economically deficient schools

For more information see sustainability theme 4

A commitment to
ethical business

Share the lessons we have learnt and enable high-integrity business

Through our proactive remediation of the inherited legacy issues, we have built an organisation with a deeply rooted ethical culture:

Robust anti-corruption processes and procedures
Employee performance management aligned to EOH values
Enhanced the EOH regulatory landscape with technology solution

For more information see sustainability theme 5

Taking action on
climate change

Protecting our planet through enabling technologies

Effective environmental stewardship is an important aspect of an organisation’s licence to operate and we are committed to playing our role:

Developed a world-class digital signatures platform which can result in significant savings in paper used
Provided consulting engineering services to clients wishing to install solar PV solutions
Reduced our carbon footprint by 55% in FY2021

For more information see sustainability theme 6