The Impact Catalyst is an initiative that was founded by Anglo American, CSIR, Exxaro, World Vision South Africa and Zutari, to create mechanisms that drive large-scale, socio-economic development initiatives through public-private partnerships. The initiatives are designed to leverage collaboration across all sectors and will be selected for impact beyond the scale of individual participants. Joint programmes are established between The Impact Catalyst and the Office of the Premier in selected provinces such Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape through the Collaborative Regional Development Platform.
Anglo American is a leading global mining company whose products serve as essential components in nearly every aspect of modern life. Its portfolio of world-class, competitive operations, coupled with a diverse range of future development opportunities, provides many of the metals and minerals necessary for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world.
These resources are critical in meeting the rapidly growing everyday demands of billions of consumers worldwide.
Withits people at the core of the business, Anglo American leverages innovativepractices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and to mine,process, transport, and market its products to customers safely andsustainably. As a responsible producer of copper, nickel, platinum groupmetals, diamonds (through De Beers), premium quality iron ore, and steelmakingcoal, with crop nutrients in development, the company is committed to achievingcarbon neutrality across its operations by 2040.
Anglo American's broader Sustainable Mining Plan outlines ambitiousgoals to promote a healthy environment, create thriving communities, and buildtrust as a corporate leader. The company collaborates with business partnersand diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious naturalresources for the benefit of the communities and countries in which itoperates, for society as a whole, and for itsshareholders. Anglo American is reimagining mining to improve people's lives.
The organization’s work contributes to industrial development and supports the establishment of a capable state.
Established through an Act of Parliament in 1945, the CSIR operates under the executive authority of the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. It plays a pivotal role in supporting both public and private sectors through directed research that aligns with national priorities, its mandate, and its expertise in science, engineering, and technology.
Impact is at the core of the CSIR’s mission, and its strategic objectives are designed to achieve this mission through the following initiatives:
The CSIR is guided by its core values, represented by the acronym EPIC, which stand for Excellence, People, Integrity, and Collaboration. These values drive the organization’s commitment to conducting cutting-edge research and technological innovation to improve the quality of life for all South Africans.
Exxaro, listed on the JSE Top 40 Index and the Socially Responsible Investment Index, is recognized for its innovation, ethics, and integrity. Coal remains the core commodity of its business, with assets such as Groote geluk, the only coal-producing mine in the Waterberg region and one of the largest integrated mining and beneficiation operations globally.
The Impact Catalyst is a collaborative platform that unites public and private sector expertise to drive systemic socio-economic development in underserved communities through strategic partnerships.