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Community Engagement


                  Lending a Helping Hand to the Forgotten Class

                  With  the  rapid  development  of  computer  technology  over  the  past  30  years,  there  has  been  a  direct
                  proportional increase in the demand for computers at all tiers of the market. Breaking the barriers to access
                  for  those  in  society  without  computers  is  one  of  the  many  challenges  society  faces.  At  Xperien,  we  are
                  working to apply our strengths to solve various social issues and safeguard people’s rights. One of these
                  fundamental rights is the right to education.
                  Nelson Mandela once  said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the
                  world”. As education takes a more digital approach, it is even more pertinent now to increase access to
                  computing technology. We have taken the stance of “Lending a Helping Hand to the Forgotten Class” by
                  providing computing support to students at middle-class independent and private schools.

                  As part of the company’s CSR, we donated 20 desktops to Far North School and will continue to nurture this
                  relationship as part of our goals for 2021.
                  The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the pace of transition to e-learning and other digital learning tools.
                  Without helping those without the means of private computing, the already existing gap between the haves
                  and the have nots within the education sphere will only increase.


                  Donations to Charitable Causes

                  We are involved in the donation of IT Assets on behalf of our corporate clients. During the reporting period,
                  we  refurbished  and  donated  482  desktops,  325  LCDs  and  232  laptops  to  various  NPOs,  NGOs,  schools,
                  welfares, and civic organisations. Our goal for 2021 is to donate 1000+ desktops, LCDs, and laptops.



                  Proportion of Senior Management from the Local Community

                  All our Senior Management (Executive Management) are hired from the local community - In the context of
                  this disclosure local referring to employees within the Cosmo City/Kya Sands/Randburg areas, as well the
                  Greater Johannesburg area.


                  Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers

                  Our spending on local suppliers equates to 30% of our net procurement spend. By supporting local suppliers,
                  our  organisation  indirectly  contributes  to  the  local  economy.  Through  all  our  social  endeavours,  we
                  earnestly hope that society can experience the benefits of the circular economy we promote.


















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