SAFCOL
& G20 2025
South Africa holds the G20 Presidency in 2025. As a state-owned enterprise, SAFCOL contributes to the G20 agenda of inclusive growth, sustainable development and a just green economy transition.
Solidarity, Equality & Sustainability
South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2024, with a theme centred on solidarity, equality and sustainability — values that align directly with SAFCOL's mission as a responsible, state-owned forestry enterprise.
SAFCOL's work in sustainable timber management, community upliftment and green economy contribution positions the company as a key player in realising South Africa's G20 commitments.
Solidarity
SAFCOL supports over 20,000 lives through direct employment, small business support and community upliftment programmes in rural forestry areas.
Equality
Creating inclusive economic opportunities in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal — provinces with historically high unemployment.
Sustainability
Responsible plantation management and FSC-certified timber supply chains contributing to South Africa's climate commitments and green economy transition.
SAFCOL's G20 Contribution
Green Economy
Timber as a renewable, carbon-sequestering resource supports South Africa's transition to a low-carbon green economy — a key G20 priority.
Community Upliftment
Direct and indirect employment for 5,000+ people, with social investment programmes supporting 20,000+ lives in rural communities.
Climate Action
Sustainable plantation management sequesters carbon, preserves biodiversity and contributes to South Africa's nationally determined contributions (NDCs).
Initiatives & Events
Sustainable Forestry for a Just Transition
SAFCOL's FSC®-certified plantation operations support South Africa's G20 priorities on climate resilience, biodiversity and a just transition to a low-carbon economy — producing approximately 1.4 million m³ of sustainable timber annually.
Rural Livelihoods & Skills Development
Through our Training Centre, Land Claims engagement and community programmes, SAFCOL advances the G20 equality agenda — creating 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and supporting 20,000 lives in rural forestry regions.
Our Forests. Our Future. Our World.
SAFCOL is committed to playing its part in a sustainable, inclusive future — for South Africa, Africa and the world.
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