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A culture that thrives<\/span> because people do<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A thriving business is built on a thriving culture. In 2025, Exxaro continued to invest in the wellbeing, connection and growth of its people, creating spaces where employees can show up fully at work and in life. From mental wellness to physical health, culture-building to meaningful conversations, this year was all about strengthening the human heartbeat of Exxaro.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Supporting mind, body and connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Across our operations, wellness took centre stage. At Cennergi, Wellness Day 2025 brought immune-boosting health checks, rejuvenating massages, safe mental health conversations, and a moment to pause before winter. At Matla, the Seven Million Step Challenge ignited a movement, with over 1 480 employees taking steps toward healthier living, stronger teams and safer operations. Together, these initiatives remind us that wellbeing is not an event, it\u2019s a culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FUNN@WORK: Joy as a cultural reset<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Culture thrives when people connect. This year, we launched FUNN@WORK \u2013 a joyful boost designed to break down silos, spark energy and bring our culture to life in meaningful, everyday ways. From Spring into FUNN<\/em> activities and creative celebrations for Mental Health Awareness Month and World Kindness Day, together we showed that kindness, laughter and connection are powerful drivers of resilience.<\/p>\n

Why FUNN@WORK?<\/strong>
The acronym FUNN stands for \u201cFunctional Understanding Not Necessary\u201d; this means that who you are matters more than the function you belong to. It\u2019s not about titles, roles, or technical responsibilities. Instead, FUNN@WORK is about breaking down silos and encouraging us to connect beyond our day-to-day roles, to engage as colleagues and human beings, not just as functions or departments. By setting aside those barriers, we create opportunities for genuine collaboration, creativity, and resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Ibandla Men\u2019s Forum: Space to reflect, grow and lead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

2025 marked the launch of the Ibandla Men\u2019s Forum, a transformative platform supporting men\u2019s mental, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Through open conversations, including the Men We Aspire to Be<\/em> dialogue, men across Exxaro gathered to reflect, learn and redefine what healthy leadership looks like for men.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Culture Live: Shaping the Exxaro we want to be<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>