Slide 1: Win Sustainably Gold - ESG Report
WIN SUSTAINABLY GOLD ~ DRDGOED REGENERATION || E | PEOPLE | ESG Report
Slide 2: About this report and forward-looking statements
2 About this report 3 Strategic approach to sustainability 4 Sustainability governance 5 ESG risks 6 Material issues 6 Environmental review 8 Community engagement and support 9 Employee relations and safety and health review Environmental review Community engagement and support Employee relations an
Slide 3: Strategic approach to sustainability
At DRDGOLD, our approach to value creation places environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance (ESG) at the core of our business strategy, and as a fundamental driver of our long-term performance. We believe that embedding sustainable development principles into both our operation
Slide 4: Gold mining and Johannesburg's legacy
Gold mining is the bedrock of Johannesburg's existence, with the growth and identity of the city inextricably linked to the industry. The city grew up around the mines, leading to unplanned urban growth and communities situated in close proximity to former mining infrastructure and mine dumps. This
Slide 5: Sustainability governance and TSF safety
The board of directors (Board) of the Company consider these questions when integrating strategic thinking into our overall business approach TSF safety is a key business focus area. We subscribe to the contemporary imperative of greater transparency and enhanced governance in terms of the technical
Slide 6: Top eight ESG-related risks
Our Board is responsible for overseeing our risk strategy, defining risk appetite and ensuring effective risk management governance. We employ a formal, enterprise-wide risk management process (ERM) in terms of which risks are identified, reviewed and recorded. Periodically, risk targets are set, an
Slide 7: Environmental review
Environmental review ENVIRONMENTAL SPEND R45.3m (2024: R40.8m) Strategic focus area Harnessing technology and information to optimise operational performance and minimise environmental impact. Applicable UN SDGs: Strategically relevant WGC RGMPs: 8 – Environmental stewardship 9 – Biodiversity, land
Slide 8: Environmental review continued
Environmental review continued 2025 2024 2023 Environmental spend (Rm) 45.3 40.8 41.9 TSFs vegetated (ha) 44 40 25 Land rehabilitated and clearance from National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) (ha) 1 41 — 30 Electricity consumption (MWh) 282 560 312 333 333 249 Solar energy consumption (MWh) 108 760 13 114
Slide 9: Community engagement and support
Community engagement and support TOTAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SPEND R55.4m (2024: R51.3m LA) Strategic focus area Improving the quality of life of communities surrounding our operations Applicable UN SDGs: Strategically relevant WGC RGMP: 7 – Working with communities We are committed to operating susta
Slide 10: Employee relations and safety and health review
Employee relations and safety and health review VALUE DISTRIBUTED TO EMPLOYEES – SALARIES, WAGES AND OTHER BENEFITS R747m (2024: R735m) Strategic focus area Create a values-driven culture of employee safety, empowerment, diversity and inclusivity Applicable UN SDGs: Strategically relevant WGC RGMP:
Slide 11: Win Sustainably Gold
Mlle, SUSTAINABLY GOLD DRDGOLD | aeceneration | CLIMATE | PEOPLE | RENEWAL LIMITED www.drdgold.com