Cashbuild is committed and a driver of the principles of empowerment and transformation throughout the organisation. The wide geographical footprint of the Cashbuild stores provides us with a richly diverse workforce. Cashbuild continues to give preference to the use of local suppliers and is constantly increasing its support of black economic empowerment initiatives. Cashbuild is continuing a programme that initiates projects within the communities within which we trade, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to produce bricks, blocks and lintels. These products are then purchased and on-sold by Cashbuild. These and other projects will continue to be supported by Cashbuild as we contribute to the development of the communities surrounding our stores