Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Golden Fry, we are dedicated to operating responsibly and sustainably. Our social and environmental policies reflect our commitment to supporting the local economy and minimising our environmental impact. Here’s how we ensure our practices align with these values:

Support for the Local Economy

Local and Sustainable Ingredients: We prioritise the use of local and sustainable ingredients and suppliers within the oils and fats industry, contributing to the growth and stability of the South African economy.

Sustainable Sourcing

RSPO Certification: We ensure that all palm oil used in our products is sourced from suppliers certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). This certification guarantees that our palm oil is produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Excluding Unsustainable Sources: We exclude unsustainable palm oil sources and promote the use of sustainable alternatives to support the health of our planet and communities.

Efficient Waste Management

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: We implement efficient waste management practices to reduce, reuse, and recycle wherever feasible, minimising our environmental footprint.

Waste and Resource Optimisation: We focus on reducing waste, optimising transportation, and conserving energy and water resources in our operations.

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Appearance:

Golden Yellow liquid oil at ambience

Taste & Odour

Free from rancid odour and taste

Frying Test

No objectionable smell or odour when heated to 180 deg

Colour 5 deg lovibond

4.0R, 4.0Y – max

Insoluble Impurities

<0.1%

Chemical Specifications

Moisture

0.05% (max)

Free Fatty Acids (Oleic Acid)

0.15% (max)

Iodine Value

Min 56

Peroxide Value – milli Equiv./kg

4.0 (max) – stored under ideal conditions

Melt Point – Deg C

21-24 degrees C

Soaps

0.0010% max

Smoke Point

232 degrees C

Antioxidant – TBHQ

200 ppm

Anti-foaming Agent

10 ppm (max)

Social Justice and Equity

Employee and Supplier Fairness: We ensure fair treatment of employees and timely payment to suppliers, fostering a positive and equitable work environment.

Upliftment and skills development: We firmly believe in upskilling and internal promotions for our staff. We have a program in place to support and educate so that we can continue to grow our staff skill set. This has led to a high staff retention and staff satisfaction.

Internal health and wellness programme: Mental and physical awareness is essential to a healthy and happy work environment. We have ensured that our staff have recreational facilities and regular team building exercises to foster positive outcomes both personally and professionally.

Community outreach

School uniform programme: We have partnered with local schools to ensure that our future generations get the best opportunity to create sustainable and bright futures. This year we supported the Sakhisizwe School with school shoes for deserving learners.

Community outreach: The local Jakson Informal Settlement is one sorely neglected in service delivery and support. We ensure regular communication and facilitate support requests for underprivileged families.

This policy demonstrates Golden Fry’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, aligning with our values and goals as a leading company in the sector.

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Support for the local economy and community

At Golden Fry, our commitment to the area we are in is deep-rooted and one we are passionate about. We believe a community that operates with neighbourly intent and support is one that grows from strength to strength. As such, we do trade with local businesses to the value of over R14 million annually. This ensures that the local economy and employment flourish while also allowing businesses close to our home to thrive before we send the business elsewhere.

Encouraging Local Business Support

Supporting local businesses has far-reaching benefits for the community and economy. Our passion comes from the following information we use as guidelines to choosing our suppliers and customers in trade:
1. Job Creation: Local businesses are significant employers within their communities. In South Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises account for over 60% of employment, highlighting their critical role in job creation. We have seen the direct effects in consultation with the local community and job creation.
2. Economic Growth: Spending within the local economy creates a multiplier effect, where money spent locally is reinvested into the community. Studies show that for every R100 spent at a local business, R68 stays within the community, compared to R43 when spent at a non-local business.
3. Job Distribution: Our current job distribution clearly display the employment patterns created by local business. Our current employment stats include 130 staff with the following distribution:
4. Community Safety: Our community is very underserviced with crime prevention and policing. We have allocated a large portion of our budget to safety and ensure that the private security companies we employ are vigilant and respond to crime in the area so as to create an environment of safety and security for all our neighbours.

Environment Conscious Practices at Golden Fry

At Golden Fry, our commitment to sustainability extends beyond product offerings and into our factory operations. We believe that meaningful change starts from within, and we have implemented a range of procedures and processes to support this vision:

Value System for Used Oil

Incentivised Collection: We offer a value system to our clients by paying them back for all used oil collected. This initiative not only ensures that used oil in the fast food industry is disposed of responsibly but also provides a cash incentive to our customers.

Biodiesel Production: The collected used oil is sent to biodiesel manufacturers, where it is transformed into environmentally friendly fuel, contributing to green energy solutions and earning green points. The green economy is one for the future and ensures that we leave our planet better than we found it. It is one we are deeply invested in. Green points that South Africa earns from used oil exports for bio diesel production goes a long way to funding further initiatives to reduce our carbon
footprint and set up future policies to saving our environment. We are proud to be actively involved in this to reduce the consumers need to dispose of waste material irresponsibly while also benefiting the green points scale of our country.

Recycling and Waste Management

Recycling Processing Department: We have established a dedicated recycling processing department that prepares all our packaging waste in the most compact form. This compacted waste is sent to recycling centres regularly, optimizing space and efficiency in the recycling process.

Eliminating Recyclable Waste: Our innovative approach to recycling ensures that nearly all recyclable waste is processed effectively, minimizing landfill contributions and supporting a circular economy. 80% of all waste produced within our premises is recycled.

Water Conservation

Grey Water Treatment: We treat all our grey water, ensuring that it is managed and recycled appropriately. This practice helps us reduce our environmental impact and adhere to water conservation principles.

Mindful Water Usage: As a water-scarce country, we are committed to reducing unnecessary water usage in our operations, employing strategies to conserve this precious resource.

By integrating these sustainable practices into our operations, Golden Fry not only supports environmental responsibility but also demonstrates leadership in creating a more sustainable future for the industry.