“Statement in response to the ‘Bittersweet – Sustainability issues in the sugar cane supply chain’ Report, December 2015”

“With limited detail, SOMO has attempted to use Illovo Sugar Malawi Limited as a case study to gain publicity at the expense of accuracy. ISML is not, and has never been, involved in “land grabs”. It is therefore regrettable that our leading approach to land has not been recognised nor our internationally acclaimed land guidelines. It is also regrettable that ISML’s significant contribution to the livelihoods and economies of the Malawian communities has been ignored”…

 Illovo follows internationally recognised health and safety standards and the Group’s objective is to continue to create a safe working environment for its employees and surrounding communities, as encapsulated in its 2015 Human Capital Report.