Datatec Ltd.
DTC.LSE | Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
Datatec Ltd is a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and services group. The company operates through three main divisions: Westcon International, Logicalis, and Analysys Mason. Westcon International is a global distributor of security, collaboration, networking, and dat...Show More
Better Health for All
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Datatec Ltd's core business as an ICT solutions and services group does not directly involve healthcare products or services, resulting in a neutral health impact from its principal offerings. Consequently, the company generates no revenue from products with direct health impacts and its products do not carry health risks requiring disclosure or safety considerations. Datatec does not offer health-related products or services that would require price accessibility or innovation investment in health outcomes. The company also does not collect or manage health-related data, conduct clinical trials, or operate in the pharmaceutical or food sectors. While Datatec supports employee well-being and environmental sustainability, these initiatives are explicitly excluded from the 'Better Health for All' value as per the rubric's definition. The company's education initiatives, while aiming to reduce poverty and inequality (social determinants of health), are not specifically health education and lack the quantitative data required for relevant KPIs. Through the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, the company has contributed ZAR8.9 million to education interventions in South Africa.
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The company has invested over US$3 million in employee career development, training, and accreditations.
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Datatec's commitment to environmental sustainability includes setting carbon reduction targets validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and achieving a B score on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Datatec Ltd is an information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and services group and does not directly engage in financial services.
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The company does not offer lending, deposit services, consumer credit products, or operate financial service access points.
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Therefore, all KPIs for Fair Money & Economic Opportunity are scored 0, aligning with the rubric's 'not applicable' tiers for non-financial institutions. While Datatec supports educational and community development initiatives, these are not direct financial services or financial literacy programs as defined by the KPIs.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Westcon International, a division of Datatec, reported an employee engagement rating of 75%.
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The company also achieved "Great Place to Work" accreditations in eight country locations in FY25, with an additional 27 certifications confirmed post year-end for Westcon International globally.
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Datatec was also recognized as an 'Employer of the Future' by diind.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific data on fair trade certifications, audit frequencies, incidents of forced or child labor, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend is publicly disclosed by Datatec Ltd.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Datatec has had three financial restatements over the past five years, affecting the 2023 and 2024 financial years.
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These included a voluntary change in accounting policy for revenue recognition for Westcon International in FY24
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, and the correction of classification errors for non-current assets and liabilities for Logicalis International in both FY23 and FY24
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, averaging 0.6 restatements per year. The company has a comprehensive Code of Conduct and an Anti-Corruption Policy, founded on UN Global Compact and OECD guidelines
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, which includes procedures for facilitating payments, third-party due diligence, and 'red flag' monitoring.
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All employees receive annual training on the Code.
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Additionally, Datatec maintains a group-wide, centralized, anonymous whistleblowing hotline operated by a third-party
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, with complaints investigated under the direction of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and reported to relevant committees.
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Annual training on anti-bribery policies is also conducted.
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Kind to Animals
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Datatec Ltd operates as an information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and services group. Its business model, which includes IT infrastructure, managed services, and consulting, does not involve the production of physical goods requiring animal testing, the use of animal-derived ingredients, animal husbandry, or direct impact on wildlife habitats. Consequently, all animal welfare-related metrics, such as cruelty-free certification, animal testing, humane certifications for operations, ethical input substitution, cage-free sourcing, and animal agriculture ethics, are not applicable to its operations. While the company adheres to the UN Global Compact principles, this broad commitment does not provide specific evidence of active engagement in animal welfare policy improvement or advocacy.
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No War, No Weapons
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Datatec Ltd's business model does not focus on supplying military solutions, and no evidence is available linking the company to military contracts or arms manufacturing.
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While the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry can encompass dual-use technologies, Datatec's operations are not focused on military applications. In FY25, the company contributed approximately US$1.27 million to education, community support initiatives, the Concern Worldwide project, and emergency response, which represents about 0.023% of its FY24 revenue of US$5.5 billion.
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Datatec's Code of Conduct is founded on and incorporates the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact into its policies.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Datatec's science-based targets have been validated by the SBTi, aligning with a 1.5°C pathway for near-term Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 1.5°C mitigation pathways for long-term Scope 1, 2, and 3 net-zero by 2050.
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In FY25, 74% of suppliers by spend had science-based targets.
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The company sourced 28% of its operational energy from renewables in 2025.
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Datatec provides enhanced TCFD-aligned reporting, including financial quantification of material physical climate risks.
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It performs comprehensive climate scenario analysis using IPCC SSP1-2.6, SSP5-8.5, and NGFS scenarios (below 2°C and current policies) to understand risks and opportunities over time.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Datatec Ltd has not reported any cultural appropriation incidents.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Datatec Ltd demonstrates a commitment to ethical AI and responsible technology practices
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, with its Board of Directors
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and Social and Ethics Committee
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overseeing ethics performance and compliance with ethical standards
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. The company adheres to King IV principles
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and its Social and Ethics Committee monitors compliance with ethical standards
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. There are no documented incidents of unauthorized data use.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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One of the company's industrial syrup concentrate bottles uses 100% locally sourced recycled PET, while municipal wheelie bins have 50% recycled content, Sta-Sof-Fro bottles 30% recycled HDPE, and Bins & Crates products approximately 20% recycled HDPE.
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Datatec has implemented over ten waste reduction initiatives, including reverse logistics for end-of-life equipment, repurposing, and passing equipment to authorized IT recyclers.
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Subsidiaries operate office recycling programs, e-waste recycling via third parties, mobile phone collection initiatives, and have made some offices 100% free of plastic and disposables.
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Specific efforts include recycling 30-40 laptops in Germany, 253kg of coffee capsules in Portugal, and five tonnes of e-waste in Indonesia, with Logicalis Latin America collecting 1,472kg and disposing of 3.60 tonnes of e-waste in FY24.
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For hazardous waste, strict controls are in place for e-waste, which is collected by licensed companies and managed through compliance schemes.
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No waste disposal violations, penalties, or fines were reported in 2024.
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Logicalis has committed to diverting a minimum of 50% of waste generated by its operations from landfill over the next three years.
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The company also educates consumers and municipalities on recycling and the circular economy, and Westcon International runs an e-waste management and education program in India.
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