CEOs from over 115 of South Africa’s leading corporations have signed a pledge underpinning their collective belief in South Africa, and their determination to assist in realizing its potential.
Among those to sign the pledge are the CEOs of South Africa’s two largest poultry producers: Astral Foods and RCL Foods.
The pledge states: “As South African business leaders, we firmly believe in the immense potential of our country. We are committed to building it and have come together to address the current challenges with the aim of achieving sustainable, inclusive economic growth. Through strategic partnerships and focused interventions, we have the power to make a significant and positive impact on our nation, creating hope for all South Africans. We are resolutely committed to being a force for good.”
The scale, diversity and depth of the companies and CEOs behind this pledge is unprecedented, with an expected increase in the number of CEOs participating. The companies represented by these CEOs operate across all sectors of the South African economy, with the values of the listed entities exceeding ZAR11 trillion (US$590 billion), employing more than 1.2 million people.
All sectors of society acknowledge and experience the impact of the many crises currently faced in South Africa. These include low economic growth, collapsing infrastructure, rampant crime and corruption, and unacceptably high levels of inequality and unemployment.
The CEOs who have signed this pledge are reaffirming their belief in the country’s potential, and their dedication and determination to reversing the current trajectory.
During the past year, Astral Foods slaughtered 280 million broilers while RCL Foods slaughtered 197 billion, according to information from the WATTPoultry.com Top Poultry Companies Database.
