Environmental and Social Policy
The Ncondezi Group’s mission is to maximize market value by providing efficient logistics solutions through cutting edge technology, driven by highly skilled and motivated employees. We are committed to sustainable development. Environment, Social, Health and Safety responsibilities are integral to the way we do business.
The Ncondezi Group commits to continual improvement in all aspects of performance, efficient use of natural resources and aspires to zero harm to people and the environment. Through implementation of our policy, the Ncondezi Group seeks to achieve the following principles:
- Compliance with applicable and relevant legal and other requirements;
- Prevent pollution;
- Practice and promote good corporate governance;
- Pursue the efficient use of energy and natural resources;
- Promote open dialogue with employees and other Interested & Affected Parties;
- Continuously improve environmental and social management and performance;
- To minimize the risk of personal injury at work; and
- To minimize waste generation and optimize recycling opportunities.
The Ncondezi Group is committed to:
- Identify, assess and manage risks associated with our operation to employees, contractors, the environment and communities;
- Comply with applicable and relevant legal and other requirements and apply pertinent international health, safety and environmental standards;
- Set and achieve targets that include reducing and preventing pollution;
- Regularly set and review objectives and targets for improved environmental performance;
- Strive to achieve leading industry practice;
- Develop our employees and people and provide resources to meet our targets;
- Communicate with, and engage, employees, contractors, business partners, suppliers, customers, visitors and communities to build relationships based on honesty, openness, mutual trust and involvement as well as to share responsibility for meeting the requirement of this Policy;
- Ensure that contractors and visitors are aware of the environmental, health and safety aspects of our activities;
- Advise on responsible use of our products;
- Care for the environment and value cultural heritage;
- Respect the traditional rights of indigenous people;
- Seek opportunities to share our success by working with the communities to contribute to social infrastructure needs through the development and use of appropriate skills and technologies and by developing partnerships that focus on creating sustainable value for everyone;
- Regularly review and report publicly on progress and ensure this Policy remains relevant to the needs of our stakeholders. We will be successful when we achieve our targets toward our zero harm goal and are valued by the communities in which we work;
- Annually review the policy to ensure relevance and compliance with legislation and best practice in achieving environmental and social objectives.