Sustainability

Safety First

As the process of smelting and producing ferroalloys carries inherent risks, safety is our top priority. Our operations involve intricate processes that demand continuous vigilance to prevent incidents and safeguard the well-being of all employees, contractors and third parties. Our Occupational Health and Safety Policy prioritises safety across all managed operations and extends to all internal and external stakeholders and contractors. We rigorously implement this policy as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and minimising health and safety impacts in our operations.

Safety Training

We prioritise safety through comprehensive training, extended to all employees, contractors and other workers. Extensive coaching is offered to all relevant employees and contractors, ensuring continual safety education. Additionally, regular safety refresher training sessions are provided to reinforce a culture of safety awareness across operations.

Safety Initiatives & Collaborations

Organising systematic, regular engagements with employees, vendors, contractors, suppliers and external organisations helps identify and monitor potential health and safety impacts. We conduct various initiatives to promote a collaborative safety and health culture.

Responsible Supply Chain

We ingrained our supply chain approach in our commitment to ethical, social and environmental principles. Prioritising these values in our interactions with suppliers and customers aligns our operations with sustainability goals.

Ethics and Compliance

Upholding ethical conduct and compliance is the cornerstone of our organisational ethos. We trust our employees and business partners to understand and adhere to the ethical, legal and job-specific policy requirements. Any perceived breaches of the law or our Group’s Code of Ethics and Conduct are strongly encouraged to be reported, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

We maintain a staunch commitment to ethical business practices, adhering to laws and regulations while maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption. Our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Standard sets personnel’s responsibilities, including dealings with and through third parties. This standard applies to all directors, full-time and part-time employees, agents, suppliers, contractors, business partners, intermediaries and other parties acting for or representing the Group. Comprehensive training and reminders regarding the Standard are regularly conducted, to ensure that staff are well-equipped with the knowledge to effectively navigate and mitigate risks associated with bribery and corruption within their respective domains.

Grievance Mechanisms & Whistleblowing

All our operations have legitimate, accessible, predictable and transparent grievance processes. These carefully designed processes align with the effectiveness criteria outlined in the United Nations Guiding Principles. They serve as an open invitation for employees and stakeholders to voice their concerns without fear of retribution. We are committed to conducting thorough investigations into all reported matters.

We actively encourage employees, officers and contractors to report unlawful, improper, or ethical conduct within the organisation. To facilitate this, we have implemented a comprehensive Whistleblower Protection Standard. This standard provides a secure and confidential avenue where whistleblowers can voice their concerns anonymously without fearing reprisals or detrimental treatment. Our whistleblowing system addresses instances of bullying and harassment with managers trained in handling such cases.

Human Rights

We operate in line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Human Rights, the International Bill of Human Rights, and the OECD Responsible Business Conduct guidelines. To formalise our commitment, we have implemented a Human Rights Policy. We support and respect where applicable international human rights guidance documentation and seek to conduct our businesses in accordance with the relevant spirit and intent. Our commitments regarding human rights encompass various facets, including those outlined below.