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Novel Integrated Holistic Healthy Human (HHH) Framework: Advancing ESG Transformation though the Social Enterprise

Date	26 November 2025
Location	Online Event
Resources	ESGS_ HHH_Holistic Healthy Human 08102025.pdf

BACKGROUND

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the full potential of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) transformation can only be realized when all three pillars evolve systemically and in unison. However, a growing imbalance exists — while ‘E’ (Environmental) and ‘G’ (Governance) dimensions are progressing rapidly, the ‘S’ (Social) component lags behind in comparison. This disparity risks undermining efforts toward truly sustainable development, particularly in the minerals industry, where the trust deficit remains a persistent challenge.

To address this, a novel integrated framework introduces the concept of the Holistic Healthy Human (HHH) an innovative approach that repositions the individual at the centre of systemic ESG transformation through the conduit of the social enterprise. Initially introduced in late 2023 through a Mail & Guardian publication, this concept is later rooted in a 2024 research study involving 10 C-suite executives from the minerals sector, and formally published in the September 2025 edition of the SAIMM Journal. The novel integrated HHH framework offers a fresh lens for driving transformation from within, and across, organisations.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS INTERACTIVE WEBINAR:

Understanding Holistic Health: Based on the key insights gleaned from the study and literature, explore the critical components of inner and interpersonal holistic health, their interlinkages with the ESG interface, stakeholder health and the establishment of healthy, trusting and equitable relationships across family, organisational, community, and planetary levels.
Collaborative Leadership for ESG through Systemic Thinking and Action: Discover the role of multidisciplinary leadership in co-creating strategic culture pillars that enable systemic, human-centered ESG transformation — with the HHH framework as a guiding compass.
Industry Readiness & Integration: Gain insights into the minerals industry’s readiness to embrace and embed the HHH framework into its operational and cultural fabric.

This webinar will be presented by Ms. Varsha Morar with co-presenters including Dr. Urishanie Govender, Professor Bekir Genc and Professor Gordon, L. Smith

presenter

Varsha Morar

Founder, Human Capital Future of Work Leader and Organisational Psychologist (Health

Varsha Morar is a human capital leader and registered organisational psychologist with a focus on the Future of Work, currently pioneering strategies and solutions that interface both People and Sustainability. With close to two decades of experience across multiple ecosystems - corporate (group, global & regional roles), consulting, advisory and entrepreneurial ecosystems, her passion lies in influencing and partnering with senior leaders to co-create future-fit transformative strategies that place humanness, sustainability, inclusion through diversity and innovation at the heart of the business. With experience in mining and manufacturing sectors, Varsha has occupied senior roles at PPC Cement, AngloGold Ashanti, De Beers Consolidated Mines, Deloitte Consulting, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and independent advisory thought leadership. Varsha has also been the co-founder of a detox and wellness centre focused on Holistic Health during her earlier career.

As a passionate advocate for sustainable people, organisational, and ESG transformation through the Social ('S') lens, she has introduced the concept of the 'Holistic Human' through her Mail & Guardian (November 2023) publication—positioning the human being as a conduit and catalyst for sustainable impact and transformation. This publication, which sparked significant cross-sector interest and positive feedback, led her to spearhead pioneering research, carried out in collaboration with leaders in sustainability and the minerals sector—exploring the same concept of the ‘Holistic Healthy Human’ within the context of ESG and sustainability and with a special lens on the minerals industry.

Varsha holds a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology from the University of Cape Town. Her other qualifications include an honours degree in Psychology from Rhodes University (Cum Laude) and a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Applied Language Studies from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Cum Laude). During her studies, Varsha was also exposed to Eco-psychology (interfacing ecology and psychology). Apart from being awarded numerous national scholarships and runner up to international scholarships throughout her career, Varsha has authored a number of thought leadership articles and presented at various conferences.

Interesting information and insightful articles by Varsha, on Human Capital Future of Work and its interface with Sustainability, can be viewed on her LinkedIn profile. For more information on Varsha, please go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/varshamorar/