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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

*(Expanded with Ethiopian Context, Metrics, and Operational Integration)*

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### 1. Environmental Sustainability

#### a) Biodegradable Packaging

- Materials: Partner with *Green Ethiopia* to source compostable containers made from banana leaves (local farms in Jimma) and recycled paper (Addis Ababa Waste Recycling Association).

- Cost Comparison:

| Packaging Type | Cost/Unit (ETB) | Decomposition Time |

|---------------------|---------------------|-------------------------|

| Traditional Plastic | 2.5 | 450 years |

| Banana Leaf | 3.0 | 2–6 weeks |

| Recycled Paper | 4.0 | 6–12 weeks |

- Operational Impact: Absorb 20% higher costs (1.2M ETB/year) as a brand differentiator.

- Waste Reduction: Aim to cut landfill contributions by 40% (from 500kg/month to 300kg per franchise).

#### b) Energy Efficiency

- IoT Kitchen Systems: Reduce electricity use by 15% via smart fryers and LED lighting.

- Solar Pilot: Install panels at 2 Addis locations (5M ETB investment) to offset 30% of energy needs.

#### c) Water Conservation

- Low-Flow Faucets: Cut water usage by 25% in kitchens (saving 10,000 liters/month per location).

- Rainwater Harvesting: Implement at rural franchises (e.g., Bahir Dar) for non-cooking uses.

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### 2. Social Responsibility

#### a) School Meal Program (2% Profit Allocation)

- Scope:

- Year 1: 2% of 1.26M ETB net profit = 25,200 ETB, providing 5,040 meals (5 ETB/meal via local sourcing).

- Year 3: Scale to 126,000 ETB (2% of 6.3M ETB), feeding 25,200 students in Addis Ababa.

- Partnerships: Collaborate with *Ethiopian School Meal Initiative* and local farms for cost-effective, nutrient-rich menus (e.g., lentils, teff porridge).

- Transparency: Publish annual impact reports with student attendance and academic performance metrics.

#### b) Job Creation & Training

- Inclusive Hiring: Target 40% female staff and 10% opportunities for marginalized groups (e.g., HIV-affected communities).

- TVET Partnerships: Certify 200+ youth annually in food safety and customer service, reducing Ethiopia’s 19% youth unemployment.

#### c) Cultural Preservation

- Local Farmers: Source 80% of ingredients from smallholder farms, preserving traditional crops like teff and enset.

- Recipe Workshops: Host community events to document and adapt ancestral recipes (e.g., *doro wat* spice blends).

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### 3. Economic Sustainability

- Circular Supply Chain: Convert food waste into compost (via *Addis Compost Hub*) sold to partner farms at 50 ETB/kg, offsetting 10% of waste costs.

- Affordability: Maintain meal prices at <1.5% of avg. monthly income (6,000 ETB) despite eco-costs through bulk purchasing.

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### 4. Challenges & Mitigation

| Challenge | Mitigation | Budget (ETB) |

|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------|

| High cost of banana leaf packaging | Subsidize Green Ethiopia’s production by 15% | 180,000/year |

| School meal delivery logistics | Partner with *Ride for Change* NGO for rural distribution | 60,000/year |

| Solar panel maintenance | Train staff via German-Ethiopian Renewable Energy Program | 50,000/year |

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### Metrics & Accountability

| Initiative | 2024 Target | 2026 Target |

|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|

| Plastic Waste Reduction | 30% (300kg/month) | 60% (120kg/month) |

| Meals Donated | 5,040 students | 25,200 students |

| Staff Trained | 100 (40% women) | 500 (50% women) |

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### Ethiopian PPP Alignment

- Banana Leaf Sourcing: Creates jobs in Jimma (unemployment rate: 23%) while cutting import reliance.

- 5 ETB School Meals: Matches the daily income of rural households (World Bank 2023), ensuring no child pays more than 1% of family earnings.

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Conclusion

Boaz Trading PLC embeds sustainability into its core operations, aligning eco-initiatives with Ethiopia’s socioeconomic realities. From banana leaf packaging that supports farmers to school meals priced at PPP parity, the franchise proves that ethical business can drive profit (20% ROI) and purpose. This dual focus not differentiates Boaz from competitors like KFC but also secures long-term loyalty in a market where 70% of consumers prioritize socially responsible brands.