Netcare Ltd

The Social and Ethics Committee is directly responsible for reviewing and approving the ESG report, as are the chairs of the Board and other relevant governance committees, the CEO and the Executive Committee. [...] The chair of the Social and Ethics Committee is responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of the ESG report and ensuring its integrity. The report was approved on 4 December 2023.

The Social and Ethics Committee is directly responsible for reviewing and approving the ESG report, as are the chairs of the Board and other relevant governance committees, the CEO and the Executive Committee. [...] Approval of various sections of the integrated report and supplementary reports in the reporting suite was delegated by the Board to the chairs of various Board committees, as appropriate, being the chairs of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Social and Ethics Committee, Remuneration Committee and Consistency of Care Committee. Where a section or report did not align with any committee's responsibilities, approval was delegated to the CEO and CFO. [...] The chair of the Social and Ethics Committee is responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of the ESG report and ensuring its integrity. The report was approved on 4 December 2023.

• Approval of various sections of the integrated report and supplementary reports in the reporting suite are delegated by the Board to the chairs of various Board committees, as appropriate, being the chairs of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Social and Ethics Committee, Remuneration Committee and Consistency of Care Committee. Where a section or report does not align with any committee's responsibilities, approval is delegated to the CEO and CFO. [...] • The Netcare Clinical Practice Committee reviews matters related to the conduct, impairment and credentials of ICHWs, and oversees the suspension and revocation of privileges, should this be required. An independent multi-disciplinary panel of experts in various fields supports the committee. Physician Advisory Boards (PABs) are hospital-based governance structures, serving as advisory and communication forums between healthcare practitioners and hospital management.

The Social and Ethics Committee monitors overall corporate citizenship performance and oversees the Group's commitment to social and economic development, fair labour practices and environmental responsibility, ensuring that the Group deliberately prioritises its socioeconomic and environmental outcomes. The committee's mandate includes oversight of human rights, safety, developing and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce, and responding to the changing regulatory environment. The Sustainability and Operational Transformation Committees at management level are responsible for the implementation of the Group's transformation and environmental sustainability strategies. [...] We work openly and transparently with government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and lobby groups. For example, our participation in the national 'Future of Nursing' Workforce Project, National Health Insurance discussions and presentations to Parliament, the COVID-19 vaccination programme and various initiatives under the auspices of the Health and Welfare Sector Education Training Authority.

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###### How we manage our environmental and social impacts

###### Board oversight and accountability

|Assisted by all governance committees, the Board governs the Group's approach to social issues and compliance with relevant labour laws.|The Social and Ethics Committee oversees environmental sustainability at Board level and reviews progress on the Group's environmental sustainability projects. The committee also oversees fair labour practices and social and economic development, particularly the Group's progress in relation to our broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) plans and scorecard, our employment equity plan, and the governance of our Health Partners for Life Trusts and non-profit organisations affiliated with Netcare (including the Netcare Foundation). The Risk Committee reviews the Group's environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and assessments, including plans to deal with electricity outages, water shortages, fire and civil unrest.|
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###### Managing our environmental impact

|Operating committees|The Sustainability Committee, chaired by the CEO, considers the impact of climate change on current and future operations, monitors environmental performance, sets environmental targets, reviews compliance with applicable environmental legislation and the CDP and oversees environmental risks. The committee meets four times a year and reports to the Social and Ethics Committee.|
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Our environmental performance is managed and monitored by the Environmental Sustainability Manager (ESM), supported by an energy engineer, a technical advisor and an integrated waste manager. The ESM reports directly to the Sustainability Committee.

Project implementations are managed centrally and in close collaboration with each facility. Building projects are overseen by the Property division, with environmental impact assessments undertaken by specialists, where required. The consultant guideline for green construction, developed and published in 2019, is used to guide all new construction undertaken through the Property division.

The Facilities division is responsible for day-to-day operations and service providers are responsible for collecting waste and managing the safe disposal of hazardous waste on behalf of Netcare. The Procurement division is responsible for service level agreements and managing service providers.

The Board supports Netcare's intention to be a powerful force for social good and is committed to creating and preserving value for current and future generations of South Africans. The Social and Ethics Committee monitors overall corporate citizenship performance and oversees the Group's commitment to social and economic development, fair labour practices and environmental responsibility, ensuring that the Group deliberately prioritises its socioeconomic and environmental outcomes. The committee's mandate includes oversight of human rights, safety, developing and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce, and responding to the changing regulatory environment. The Consistency of Care Committee oversees the Group's more strategic employee wellbeing projects. [...] To further our positive impact, we work openly and transparently with government, NGOs[1] and lobby groups. For example, we participate in the national 'Future of Nursing' Workforce Project, NHI[2] discussions and presentations to Parliament, and various initiatives coordinated by the Health and Welfare Sector Education Training Authority.

The Social and Ethics Committee monitors overall corporate citizenship including social and economic development, environmental responsibility, and deliberately improves its socioeconomic and environmental outcomes. The committee's mandate includes oversight of human rights, safety, developing and diversifying the workforce, and responding to the changing regulatory environment. [...] Assisted by all governance committees, the Board governs the Group's approach to environmental and social issues as well as sustainability projects. [...] Social and Ethics Committee: Oversees environmental sustainability at Board level and sustainability projects. Oversees fair labour practices and social and economic development, particularly the Group's progress in relation to our broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) plans and scorecard, our transformation strategy, and the activities of organisations affiliated with Netcare (including the Netcare Foundation).

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Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Our business strategies and commitments are linked directly to our employee key performance areas ensuring all activities and engagements with the potential to influence policy are consistent with our overall climate change strategy. Each employee's performance is evaluated regularly to ensure continued alignment and optimum performance.

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes