Glencore Coal SA honoured with Gender Parity Award at 2025 World 50 Impact Awards

posted: 29/04/2025

Glencore Coal SA honoured with Gender Parity Award at 2025 World 50 Impact Awards

Glencore Coal South Africa (GCSA) received the Gender Parity Award at the esteemed 2025 World 50 Impact Awards, highlighting the company's exceptional dedication to promoting equality within its ranks.

The World 50 Impact Awards underscores the steadfast commitment of today’s innovative companies, leaders, and teams transforming cultures, positively shaping the communities they serve, and accelerating the performance and potential of their people. 

To the employees of Glencore Coal SA, this award is for your willingness and commitment to unlearn and relearn what it takes to build an inclusive workplace. To the leaders of Glencore Coal South Africa, your leadership and dedication to creating an IDEAL culture, where every employee is respected and valued, made this achievement possible, said Sisi Mahobe - Head of HR in Coal SA.

The Parity Award is presented to global teams, functions or companies that have made exceptional contributions to advancing equality in their organizations and beyond, taking proactive measures to challenge and break down barriers, promote equal opportunities, and foster a dynamic work environment.
Coal SA received this recognition in the mining industry by reaching 30% women representation against a South African and global average of about 17% as well as the various development and career progression initiatives put in place to change the profile of the organization across and within various levels.
GCSA were also shortlisted for the Inclusion & Diversity Impact Award which recognises excellence in making diversity, equity and inclusion progress by offering clear evidence of improvement and providing a benchmark for others to follow. 

GCSA’s recognition at the World 50 Impact Awards underscores our commitment to nurturing an inclusive and diverse workplace, setting a new standard for gender equality in the mining sector.

Read more about GCSA's commitment to diversity and inclusion.