Impact Beyond Buildings

Environmental, Social & Governance

IBIS is an international specialist ESG audit company based in Cape Town & Johannesburg. An audit was conducted on the Alleyroads Group during May 2024 which focused on the Environmental, Social and Governance aspects relating to:

the Group developments;
Its social aspects pertaining to the communities we enrich; and
Governance of the Group with regard to policies and their adoption and implementation.
All ESG related aspects were found to be compliant.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency in our developments

We incorporate sustainable design elements across all developments, as follows:

Consider site: minimise site and vegetation disturbance, and maintain all natural resources and vegetation on site;
The building response to climate, rainwater and solar energy harvesting technologies and sustainable building materials;
All units will be fitted with aerated taps which reduces water consumption;
All residential blocks are orientated towards North which minimises energy consumption through natural sunlight;
External 220mm face brick walls provide good thermal mass and reduces cost on long term maintenance;
Concrete floor slabs absorb heat and radiates it into the units;
Concrete roof tiles and roof insulation provides good thermal insulation by reducing heat loss and gain

Job Creation

Pre- and during construction

Company policy dictates that at least 30% of non-specialised labour is reserved for locals but in most instances this percentage exceeds 70%.

Security personnel on site sourced on a three-quote procurement system and must be accredited;
Brick layers, welders and general labour as indicated above;
Food stall that provide food to the labour force;
On-site training will be provided as part of the Alleyroads Skills Development programme;
Permanent employment of a Community Liaison Officer representing the local community and Alleyroads.

Sponsorships

Alleyroads supports wellbeing through sport and is a proud supported of South African triathlons, including the Tri Series and Duathlon Championships and individual sponsorships such as MBBCH V1 student intern, Connor Mercer. Conner Mercer is now a Dr and is ranked No.1 in SA in his age category and 41 in the World.