The signatories to this agreement believe that every company in the bus and coach sector should voluntarily commit to this Sub-Sector Code in support of constitutional, legislative, social and economic imperatives to secure a prosperous future for all our citizens and the well-being of our customers. In agreeing to commit to this balanced scorecard charter, all signatories commit themselves to be monitored, verified and rated by an independent B-BBEE rating company/Verification Agency that is accredited by the appropriate Accreditation Agency on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).