Brambles 2006 Annual Report - Alle jaarverslagen

34
Brambles
2006 Annual Report
CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY REPORT CONTINUED
Days lost in LTIs per million work hours
Lost Time Injury Severity Rate
800
600
400
200
0
Group* CHEP Recall
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
* Group refers to CHEP, Recall and Corporate
CHEP and Recall were not involved in any occupational
health and safety prosecutions during the year. However,
it is with a profound sense of regret that Brambles notes
the involvement of these businesses in a number of road
traffic fatalities during the course of the year:
• a member of the public was knocked over and killed
when he unexpectedly stepped out in front of a
CHEP South Africa vehicle;
• a Recall Malaysia vehicle, travelling in heavy traffic,
knocked over and killed a member of the public who
crossed in front of the vehicle at a busy roundabout; and
• three members of the public were killed when their
pickup truck was struck by a third party vehicle, causing
the pickup truck to lose control and veer into oncoming
traffic and collide head-on with a Recall North America
mobile shred truck. Brambles understands that the
driver of the third party vehicle, who allegedly caused
the accident, has been charged with vehicular homicide
and driving under the influence of a banned substance.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families and
friends of the deceased.
Business Integrity
All Brambles employees are expected to conduct business
in a way that enhances Brambles’ reputation.
Corporate Governance
Brambles is governed by a range of different legal and
regulatory requirements around the world. The overall
corporate governance standards for Brambles are set by
the Board of Directors. The Corporate Governance Report
(pages 44 to 53) provides details of the risk management
and internal compliance and control framework.
Transparency
Brambles has a policy of openness and continuous
disclosure throughout the organisation so that all significant
events are dealt with appropriately.
Competition
Brambles competes fairly in the markets in which it
operates. Managers are responsible for ensuring that they
comply with competition laws in their areas of operation,
that all relevant employees receive thorough training in
this area and that they have access to relevant manuals.
Competition compliance programmes and manuals are
updated regularly.
Active compliance means managers must take an interest
in competition issues, ask penetrating questions and
demonstrate leadership in compliance. This requires
managers to identify the competition areas in which
their businesses are most at risk from non-compliance
and to deal with these in regular training sessions.
Bribery and Corruption
Corrupt practices are completely unacceptable to Brambles
and strictly prohibited. All commercial transactions must
be properly and accurately recorded. Sales agents,
consultants and similar advisers must be appointed
in accordance with these principles and paid at a rate
consistent with their services. Employees are prohibited
from engaging in activities that involve, or could appear
to involve, a conflict between their personal interests
and the interests of Brambles.
Political Donations
Brambles does not make political donations to political
parties and will not do so without the specific endorsement
of shareholders.
At the 2002 Annual General Meeting, shareholders
authorised annual expenditure of up to £200,000
(approximately A$500,000) on organisations that
may be caught by the broad definition of “EU political
organisations” under the relevant UK legislation. These
organisations include policy review and law reform bodies.
No contributions have been made under this authority,
which expires in 2006.
Human Rights
Brambles endorses the United Nations Declaration
of Human Rights. We respect the human rights of our
employees and other stakeholders. We will not tolerate
child labour or forced labour in our own operations or
those of our suppliers.