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Scaw Metals Group Sustainable Development Report 2005 11
Governance
The Scaw Metals Group is committed to complying with
Anglo American’s “Good Citizenship: Our Business
Principles” and safety, health and environment policies.
These are published widely and are incorporated in new
contracts, letters of appointment and induction training of
new employees. They are also promoted through the Scaw
Metals’ newsletter, Scaw Junction, and in the interaction
between management and employees.
Communication with stakeholders is promoted actively and
regularly through a number of channels such as this
publication and Scaw Junction, both of which are sent
to all employees, key suppliers, customers, community
representatives and entities associated with the group.
Scaw Metals participates in Tip-Offs Anonymous TM and
InTouch ® , and continues to publicise these “whistleblowing”
schemes to facilitate business integrity and ethics.
Every year significant donations are made to community
engagement projects aimed at enhancing the well-being
and capacities of communities associated with the business.
Business Principles
The core values that underpin the business:
As an employer Scaw Metals sets out to attract, develop
and retain the best people. All employees and contractors
must perform their duties to the highest standards of integrity
and ethics. The group will not tolerate unfair discrimination
and will promote workplace equality. There is no tolerance
for injuries to employees and contractors.
As an investment the business regards providing superior
returns to shareholders and honouring its social and
environmental responsibilities as complementary and mutually
reinforcing.
As a good corporate citizen Scaw Metals seeks to
contribute to the well-being of the communities in which
it operates and is committed to the principle of sustainable
development. It will comply with all applicable laws and will
not engage in any forms of corrupt or anti-competitive
practices.
In the world of commerce the group seeks mutual benefit
in its relationships with customers, partners, contractors
and suppliers. It aims to be the supplier and partner of
choice.
External Audit
All sites are subject to external audit and independent
assurance at least annually in a number of areas including
finance, quality, safety, health and environment.
Sustainable development risks are managed through the
Turnbull Risk Management System, ISO 14001 for the
environment and OHSAS 18001 for health and safety. The
processes allow for the prioritisation of risks and for the
identification of risk management strategies to mitigate the
effects of risk on the business. The group is also very
conscious of sustainable development issues and seeks
to make a positive impact on the social, economic and
environmental context in which it operates.
Behavioural safety training taking place at the Germiston SHE Centre.
The Human Resource department, in collaboration with
management, is committed to combating unfair discrimination
and to promoting opportunities for workers from
disadvantaged backgrounds.