Sustainable Development Policy
Objectives:
- Successful business depends on the sustainable development[*] of our businesses and the communities in which we operate;
- We are proud to excel as responsible corporate citizens.
Our policy:
- Industry leadership: We will work with our stakeholders to promote sustainability in the industry in which we operate.
- In our operations: We will meet or exceed all legal requirements and:
- Support Group continuous improvement journey to keep ourselves competitive as the foundation of our sustainable growth;
- Operate in a manner which safeguards the health and safety of all our stakeholders;
- Strive to be an employer of choice by providing an environment in which all employees are treated fairly and with respect and can realise their full potential, under a culture of “Always Striving for Excellence“;
- Promote good relations with the communities of which we are a part;
- Be a good steward of the natural resources and biodiversity under our influence and ensure that all potential adverse impacts of our operations on the environment are identified and appropriately addressed;
- Be keen to work with customers, suppliers and contractors which promote sustainable development.
Making it happen:
- All companies in which the Group have a controlling interest will have action plans for applying this policy in a way which is relevant to the operations in the market;
- We will encourage other companies in which we have an interest as a shareholder or through our supply chain to implement similar policies;
- We will encourage and empower our staff to be proactive on sustainability matters both at work and in the community;
- All operating companies in the Group should monitor and report their performance regularly;
- We will review this policy periodically.
[*] Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. –”Our Common Future”, 1987 – World Commission on Environment and Development