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Alstom's commitment to sustainable mobility in South Africa has extended beyond their operations and products, and into the development of the local communities.
The company is actively working towards empowering historically disadvantaged individuals, particularly black women and the youth, with over 99% of new hires being local and 45% of those being youth. In addition, Alstom is committed to gender diversity and inclusion and strives to create equal opportunities for women to compete for all roles, resulting in 35% of the workforce being female.
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Alstom has also invested in skills transfer programs and sent South African employees to various Alstom sites around the world to develop their skills and expertise. Moreover, the company supports educational initiatives in South Africa that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) subjects, partnering with universities to advance railway-specific skills development and expand scientific and research capacity. These initiatives aim to attract and retain excellent researchers, students, and scientists while providing sustainable job opportunities for local communities.
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The rail industry is an integral part of sustainable mobility, and Alstom is committed to providing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly transport solutions. The X’trapolis Mega Train, being produced at Gibela for PRASA, is made from 30% lighter steel than trains made of carbon steel, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, 99% of the train components are recoverable, and 96% of them are recyclable, reducing the likelihood of end-of-life impact. Alstom's commitment to eco-design is centred on minimizing the environmental footprint of its solutions throughout the lifecycle, with a target of having 100% of all new products designed according to this approach by 2025.
“In 2022, we expanded our manufacturing capabilities and can now produce locomotive car body shells in South Africa. Growing these unique locomotive skills locally is in line with our long-term growth strategy to introduce much-needed state-of-the-art freight solutions to the rest of the Southern African market. Reduced heavy vehicle/truck traffic on our roads also leads to fewer carbon emissions and improved safety,” said Bernard Peille, Managing Director, Alstom Southern Africa.
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