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Transformation

# B-BBEE & Citizenship 

As a proudly South African firm, The Shard is deeply committed to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment and uplifting our community.

Our Ethos 

## Innovation, Integrity & Impact 

Our commitment doesn't stop at compliance – it's woven into our business strategy. We actively mentor upcoming black professionals, partner with black-owned enterprises, and invest in skills development initiatives.

We also believe in giving back. The Shard supports financial literacy programs and community education initiatives, leveraging our expertise to make a social impact. Our team members volunteer in mentorship and training, sharing knowledge in schools and industry forums.

By aligning our success with South Africa's development, we aim to create value that resonates on a broader scale.

Level 1 

B-BBEE Contributor

100% 

Black Owned

135% 

Procurement Recognition

Our Commitment 

## Transformation Pillars

Our B-BBEE commitment is built on four key pillars that guide our approach to transformation and empowerment.

### Level 1 B-BBEE Status

135% Procurement Recognition 

We maintain our Level 1 B-BBEE certification, reflecting our dedication to transformation in ownership, management, and beyond.

### 100% Black Ownership

Since 2013 

The Shard is proudly 100% black-owned, demonstrating our commitment to economic empowerment and transformation in South Africa.

### Skills Development

Graduate Programs 

We actively mentor upcoming black professionals, including actuarial and finance graduates, investing in the next generation of industry leaders.

### Community Investment

Giving Back 

We support financial literacy programs and community education initiatives, leveraging our expertise to make a broader social impact.

What We Do 

## Our Active Commitments

The Shard's story is one of innovation, integrity, and impact. We've built a consulting firm that clients trust for professional excellence and forward-thinking solutions.

-   Mentoring upcoming black professionals and graduates 
-   Partnering with black-owned enterprises 
-   Investing in skills development initiatives 
-   Supporting financial literacy programs 
-   Community education initiatives 
-   Volunteering in mentorship and training 
-   Sharing knowledge in schools and industry forums 

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Consulting firm providing actuarial, risk assurance, accounting and data science and analytics services to leading institutions across the world.

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Our Services

-   [Risk Assurance & Advisory Services](/services/risk-assurance)
-   [Actuarial Consulting](/services/actuarial)
-   [Accounting Advisory](/services/accounting)
-   [Data Science & Analytics](/services/analytics)

Contact Us

-   [info@theshard.co.za](mailto:info@theshard.co.za)
-   South Africa
    
    [+27 (0) 87 049 2302](tel:+27870492302)One Sturdee, Building B, 2nd Floor  
    10 Baker Street, Rosebank  
    Johannesburg, 2196 
-   Kenya
    
    [+254 726 809 545](tel:+254726809545)Office No 9, Karen Village  
    Nairobi 

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