Ackermans CSI Projects | Community, Employee & Environment

Changing lives one step at a time

We strive to "bring value to life" and extend our positive impact on society and the environment.

By the Numbers

Overview

ECD

Environmental Impact

Volunteerism

R 8.01 M

Donated in 2023

In 2023, the company donated R4M and raised an additional R4.01M through customers, business partners and community fundraising as our first step towards our 5-year minimum commitment of R20M donated by 2026.

540

ECD centres in 7 out of 9 provinces

We support 540 ECD centres, benefiting over 73,000 individuals across seven provinces with The Unlimited Child and Do More Foundation. We also fund the distribution of Do More Instant Breakfast Porridge to vulnerable centres within the Ackermans Ububele Schools network.

10000

trees planted, in our under-resourced schooling communities across the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Free State

We’ve partnered with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) since 2016 in support of their Trees for All programme across South Africa. This programme educates people, offsets carbon emissions and creates temporary jobs for those who are unemployed

10000

trees planted, in our under-resourced schooling communities across the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Free State

The team from HewLin Compassion NPO was at Ackermans, collaborating with our Phadimas to prepare hot meals and vegetable packs for those in need. Additionally, we aimed to double our efforts from the previous year by packing 2,000 care packs for the Ububele Care Pack Project. This initiative was designed to ensure rapid support for individuals in dire situations throughout 2025.

CEO Adrian Naude addresses the crowd at the 2023 Challenge.

"As a family-oriented brand, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering every generation on their journey to becoming their best selves. By fostering long-term, multi-faceted partnerships that resonate with our community, we are grateful to collaborate with impact partners who uplift youth, teens, and young adults worldwide. I am proud of our global team for their unwavering commitment to our partner organizations, and I am excited about expanding our collective impact."

Adrian Naude
Chief Executive Officer

Our Partners

We’ve invested in six key strategic partners across our brands and our corporate organization.
In 2023, these partners will lead our giving portfolio based on total-company investment and
impact programming.

Media Gallery

We’ve invested in six key strategic partners across our brands and our corporate organization.
In 2023, these partners will lead our giving portfolio based on total-company investment and
impact programming.

Our Stories

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