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Infinity Power 2023 Sustainability Report 22

Leading the just

energy transition

Creating a sustainable energy system for Africa is vital to unlock

HIGHLIGHTS
its future potential for growth and prosperity. Africa’s vast natural

resources and climatic conditions offer huge potential for renewable • We invested $3 million into
community projects with over
energy projects, which can help to address its current lack of energy
80,000 participants in the
infrastructure. But development to date has been stalled by complex
vicinity of our energy assets
socio-economic factors as well as lack of global investment. • We’ve supported the creation

of over 280 jobs and enabled

We recognise that for our own business operations to be sustainable 500 farmers to improve their

livelihoods
and futureproof, we must create a lasting positive legacy for the

people and communities that are impacted by our work. By making

this a priority, we can create long term value, improving lives and
MATERIAL ISSUES
livelihoods, and make sure that everyone benefits from Africa’s shift CHALLENGES AND LEARNING

towards renewable energy. • We have work to do to align • Renewable energy capacity building
• Local job creation
our community investment
• Community investment
approach between our existing
In other words, we are playing our part to ensure a just transition as • Community engagement
wind and solar projects
the world moves away from fossil fuels. Our approach particularly • Responsible land use/access
• We want to increase female

focuses on education and skills, enterprise and economic representation both in our • Labour management and
community unrest/grievances
development, environmental action and women’s empowerment. workforce and on our Board
• Diversity and inclusion
of Directors
(including gender)

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