On World Food Day, we continue our dedication to nourishing healthier futures for South Africa’s children. It starts with access to proper nutrition during the most critical years of development. In partnership with the Startwell Foundation, through the Village Project, Safripol has committed R5.1 million towards a feeding initiative aimed at providing over 3 million nutrient-rich meals annually to children ...

Safripol manages its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions, which is conducted according to the South African GHG emission reporting regulations of 2017, and the 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines. Safripol’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions data is independently assured by Catalyst Solutions. Key highlights FY 2024: In FY 2024 we updated our emission factors to align with South Africa’...

To support the development of a localised circular economy which prioritises waste as a valuable raw material, we provide resources (including infrastructure support) to various community-based organisations to support waste collection, recycling and create awareness about the importance of recycling. Safripol is a proud sponsor of the Isphepho schools recycling programme, which is now in its fourth year of implem...

The United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) Plastics Treaty initiated in March 2022, seeks to create a legally binding framework that will guide countries and industries toward reducing plastic waste, improving waste management and encouraging sustainable practices across the entire lifecycle of plastics—from production to disposal. The treaty’s vision to promote a circular plastics industry resonates with Sa...

Mandela Month Comes to a Close – Restoring Dignity Through Sustainable Local Initiative As part of our Mandela Month initiative, Safripol SSB proudly partnered with Victorious Girls’ Foundation (VGF), under a proposal put forth by Joyce Mathe, to restore dignity and inspire hope at Nkgopoleng Secondary School on 30 July 2026. With the support of dedicated Safripol volunteers, 1,507 customised hygiene p...

During FY 2024 we upgraded our HDPE plant with the Hostalen bimodal technology to simplify our production, and importantly to improve our energy efficiencies. The HDPE plant upgrade included the installation of a new reactor with superior energy efficiencies, allowing for the optimised production of bimodal HDPE grades, as well as facilitating operational flexibility. It also included a new HDPE granulation line w...