SA INC - Season 5 - BP (5 minutes)
0BP, with almost a century-long presence in South Africa, underscores its commitment to shaping the nation's energy future. Central to their vision is the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion, integral to the company's success.
Nona Chilli of Makwande Supply & Distribution is a beneficiary of BP's Enterprise and Supplier Development program. Her story highlights the impact of BP's transformative support. Through procurement contracts and an interest-free loan, Makwande's exponential growth was enabled, obtaining its services from jet fuel transportation to nationwide retail deliveries and an extensive fleet servicing a variety of clients across the country.
BP's dedication to transformation also targets ownership patterns within service stations in its network. By 2025, the goal is for 70% of these stations to be owned by black individuals, contributing to economic empowerment and inclusivity. The company is well on track to achieving this target. Mabona Selebogo is one such service station owner. A finance graduate who invested her life savings in the business, she has flourished with the support and partnership of BP South Africa. They have assisted her cash flow through the provision of consignment stock and invested in mentorship programs to provide emerging entrepreneurs with valuable guidance on business operations, creating a supportive network within the industry and ensuring these businesses are set up to succeed.
Education also emerges as a global priority for BP SA, exemplified by significant investments in the Energy Mobility Education Trust. Scholarships that take a holistic stance to educational support are key to this objective, covering tuition, stipends and mentorship support for students pursuing degrees in transport and logistics management.
These initiatives align with BP's broader vision of inclusivity and equity and pave the way for young individuals to actively participate in the economy, fostering a generation of empowered and skilled professionals.
From this small selection of the success stories it has facilitated, it is clear that BP South Africa’s unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion underscores its role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable future for South Africa.
For the full story: https://youtu.be/ldxndzWKBQw
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