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Forestry ecosystem values in rural landscapes, and protecting
high conservation value areas such as wetlands.
Mondi owns and manages one of the largest
Forestry Stewardship FSC* certified plantation units Mondi’s South African forestry operations works with
in the world. The internationally recognised FSC* WWF South Africa (WWF-Mondi Water Stewardship
accreditation recognises that the plantations are Partnership) and Stellenbosch University (Mondi
managed in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Ecologic Networks Programme) to design a robust
In the forestry business, the modernisation of ecologic network for plantation forestry landscapes.
operations has been a key focus in recent years. Mondi
is dependent on low-cost timber from sustainably People
managed forests. Research activities focus on
increasing the resistance of trees to pests and diseases, Another important area is the development of people.
improving their ability to withstand drought conditions This is evident in the consistently high level of training
and increasing the rate of growth and yield. in all operations.
Mondi places great importance on proactive and Community
responsible stewardship of forests as well as fresh Mondi’s wider community investments continue to
water ecosystems and maintaining biodiversity and assist and empower schools, university students,
habitats. Responsible forest management involves forest smallholders and entrepreneurs, as well as
increasing long-term productivity and preserving provide healthcare and support.

Full Name of Company: Mondi Limited (South Africa) CONTACT DETAILS
Nature of Business: Packaging, pulp and paper Mondi Merebank
Products: Hardwood pulp, white-top kraftliner and Physical Address: Travancore Drive, Merebank, 4052
uncoated fine paper produce Postal Address: P.O. Box 31024, Merebank, 4059,
Mondi is a global integrated packaging and paper South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)31 451 2111
Group with a dual listed company structure – primary
listing on the JSE Limited and premium listing on the Mondi Richards Bay
London Stock Exchange. Physical Address 7 Western Arterial Alton, Richards
KEY PERSONNEL Bay
Chief Executive Officer: Peter Oswald Postal Address P.O. Box 1551, Alton, 3900
Chief Financial Officer: Andrew King Tel: +27 (0)35 902 2111
Chief Executive Officer: Vivien McMenamin Website: www.mondigroup.com
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