Sustainability at Securitas South Africa
At Securitas, we believe in delivering lasting value for our clients, our people, and the planet. Sustainability is integrated into our daily work, and our global sustainability strategy guides how we develop our people, reduce our climate impact, and run our business responsibly.
Our Sustainability focus
Security is essential – but it must be sustainable
Our clients increasingly expect us to be a partner who not only protects people and assets but also helps them manage sustainability risks, reduce environmental impact, and operate with the highest ethical standards.
To remain competitive and future-ready, we must continue to attract and develop skilled people, decarbonize operations, and embed integrity into daily decision‑making.
Our sustainability strategy addresses this challenge by integrating sustainability into how we create value for clients, support our people, and strengthen long‑term business.
Developing a safe and sustainable world that creates value for our clients and for Securitas
Our global sustainability strategy focuses on three main areas: developing people, decarbonizing our business and promoting responsible business practices.
These focus areas guide our decisions, our investments and our daily work in every country, including the [market]. They also help us set clear goals for 2030 and track our progress over time.
Our commitments and memberships
How we bring our sustainability strategy to life in South Africa
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Securitas’ sustainability work
Find answers to common questions about our sustainability work below. If you still have open questions or want to talk to someone, please contact us.
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For Securitas, sustainability means running our business in a way that is good for people, the planet and long-term value creation.
It covers how we treat our employees, how we manage our environmental impact and how we ensure ethical and responsible business practices.
Our global sustainability strategy sets out clear focus areas and goals to guide this work.
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Our focus area, develop people, is all about creating good, safe jobs and long-term careers.
We invest in training and development, health and safety, and aim to ensure living wages for a meaningful share of our workforce in collaboration with our clients.
We also work to promote diversity and inclusion, and to support the well-being of our people.
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Under our focus area, decarbonize business, we are working to reduce emissions from our fleet, buildings and technology.
This includes improving energy efficiency, moving towards low- and zero-emission vehicles and increasing the use of remote and technology-enabled services.
We also look at emissions in our value chain and how we can work with suppliers and clients to reduce them.
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Our focus area, demonstrate integrity, covers ethics, compliance, data protection and responsible sourcing.
We have a Code of Conduct, a Supplier Code of Conduct and clear policies on anti-corruption and human rights.
Employees receive regular training, and we provide channels for raising concerns, including whistleblowing.
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Our annual report is the best place to find detailed information on our goals, performance and progress.
It includes data and updates from across our global operations. You can also find news and local stories on our News & Insights pages.
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Insights
Learn more about Securitas’ sustainability initiatives
Explore insights and stories from the organization to learn more about how we work with sustainability, both locally and globally.
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