The King IV principles set out the ethical commitments and performance requirements that lay the foundation for a socially responsible and truly profitable business.

We have identified transformation as a critical success factor in the landscape in which we operate. Equites is a level 2 B-BBEE contributor on the revised property sector scorecard and is now 78% black-owned.

The Conflicts of Interest Policy provides guidance to directors regarding conflicts of interest and the manner in which these situations are to be appropriately managed, to ensure adherence with various legislative, governance and compliance requirements which the Company is subject to.

There are currently no recorded conflicts of interest and/or personal financial interests of the directors.

The MOI is the constitutive document of the Company under the Companies Act. Equites is compliant with the Companies Act, particularly with reference to the incorporation provisions as set out in the Companies Act and has operated in conformity with the Company’s MOI.

The Nomination of Directors Policy records the principles applicable to the nomination of directors to the board of Equites, in line with the provisions of King IV, the JSE Listings Requirements and the JSE Debt Listings Requirements.

This policy’s guiding principles find application in all situations and must be read in conjuction with the Protection of Personal Information Act and the provisions of the Pormotion of Access to Information Act.

Our sustainability framework is aligned to global best practice and provides the structure for environmental, social and governance metrics to be identified, measured and disclosed to all stakeholders.

Stakeholders are an integral part of our operations and can contribute to the success and sustainability of our business. We are committed to effectively managing stakeholder engagement in accordance with the provisions of this policy. 

We believe that responsible investment must be incorporated at each state of a property’s life cycle. We advocate responsible investing by integrating ESG factors within our investment policy, aligning with the six United Nations’ Principles on Responsible Investing, where applicable.  

Our quality strategy encompasses the most important aspects of product and service quality applicable to our clients.  

 This policy outlines the core principles that must be upheld by all of our departments and employees when procuring goods or services. 

This policy is intended to formalise the appropriate controls to verify politically exposed persons before we establish a business relationship with them. This policy should be read and applied in conjunction with our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.  

We are committed to curbing market abuses, among other insider trading practices, which deprive investors of a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the securities market. A key objective, therefore, of this policy is to uphold Equites’ reputation and our commitment to abide by the law and maintain the highest ethical standards. 

We play an integral role in promoting and implementing environmentally responsible practices through our internal operations and procurement. This policy guides our use of sustainable products and purchase preferences. 

This policy provides clear guidelines on the acceptance and giving of gifts between employees and business partners, customers, contractors, service providers and suppliers. 

We uphold the rights and values contained in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Further, we recognise that freedom of association is an essential human right decreed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organisation Declaration. This policy should be read and applied in conjunction with the Employee Handbook. 

This policy sets out the principles and procedures for allegations lodged via Ethics Defender. 

We have engrained environmental, social and governance activities into our DNA, and we believe that it is imperative to consider the environment, our employees, tenants and the communities in which we operate as we place an ever-increasing focus on sustainable value creation. This framework outlines our commitment to better integrate ESG into our core business processes. 

The purpose of this policy is to provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time.

To achieve community involvement during the construction of our logistics facilities, we have formulated a blue-print roll-out plan that governs the equitable and transparent involvement of communities during this phase of all of our developments. 

We believe that acting with integrity and maintaining high ethical standards are critical, and we hold this principle in high regard throughout the Group. Our Anti-Money Laundering Policy demonstrates our commitment to good governance and sets out our expectations for the conduct of our business.