AFRICA development of Eskom ’ s economic growth . As such a large company , it takes its duties seriously .

“ For a company like us , we have to manage the energy mix that we supply to ensure that we are creating a valuable planet for the future , so that ’ s a responsibility on our side ,” Maritz states . “ We have a continuously evolving business model and we are currently focussed on ethics and the environment . We look at the way we use power at data centres , how we use water at power stations , and whether we can reduce coal burning emissions , as well as smaller things like capturing endangered snakes on-site and releasing them in the wild . We want to be a responsible organisation .”

Technology and the economy Keeping up with technological innovations is a challenge in all countries and every sector , so for Maritz and his team , a key priority is consultation with the rest of the industry . Being involved in every part of the business – not just the portion any one worker is a part of – is paramount , to ensure that

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