AxizWorkgroup partners with 49M

11 Nov 2013

The Pinnacle Holdings Group of Companies, of which AxizWorkgroup is a subsidiary, have signed the 49M pledge to commit to being energy efficient as an organisation and implement energy efficient technologies in its business facilities to reduce its usage by a minimum of 10%. Over the last few years, AxizWorkgroup has endeavoured to be more conscious of its effect on the environment and has introduced initiatives to curb its energy usage.

The 49M initiative aims to inspire and rally all South Africans behind a common goal - to save electricity and create a better economic, social and environmental future. If we all reduced our energy usage by just 10%, it would be as effective as building a new power station.

Underwritten by Pinnacle Holdings, AxizWorkgroup subscribes to the OSHAS 18001 regulations that are in line with the International Labour Organisation. As part of the Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan, an updated risk assessment has been performed and AxizWorkgroup has made provision for a Waste Management System as well as a Pollution: Air, Ground and Water System. Waste classifications include general waste, hazardous waste and recyclable waste.

Effect on environment

"As an enterprise-sized organisation, we realize that our business has an effect on the environment, and that we not only have the power, but also the responsibility to reduce our environmental footprint and tread as lightly as possible. As a result, we are excited to have signed the 49M pledge, and look forward to doing our bit for the environment," says Vaughn Parkin, Chief Operation Officer of Pinnacle Holdings.

Pieter Pretorius, senior manager of Strategic Marketing at Eskom commended AxizWorkgroup and Pinnacle Holdings on their efforts to operate as a responsible corporate citizen. "This partnership is yet another milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future. We are extremely excited about AxizWorkgroup and Pinnacle Holdings joining forces with us to increase energy efficiency awareness among South Africans," said Pretorius.

To date 49M has signed 128 partners who have pledged to cut down on their electricity consumption. Businesses that have already signed partnership pledges include Goldfields, Anglo American, Samsung, Tsogo Sun, City Lodge, Standard Bank, Mnjindi Municipality, Umhlathuze Municipality and Nedbank.