INTRODUCTION

The Group's strategic intent and commitment is to build sustainable wealth and create value for its stakeholders.

As a foundation for the Group's sustainability commitment, the King Report on Corporate Governance forms the backbone against which the Group develops its approach, strategies and corporate behaviours in ensuring that the Group promotes integrated sustainability.

The goal of sustainable development is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. JD Group, as one of the leading retailers in South Africa, firmly believes that it has a critical role to play and a responsibility to assist the country to achieve this goal as stated and outlined by the Group's executive chairman, David Sussman.