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We have therefore determined to bring together
our existing principles into one framework policy under the heading of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The principles encompassed in this policy have been
developed and continue to be reviewed against and updated by reference to relevant
codes of corporate governance and international standards.
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The Scienter Technologies Board of Directors
supports the principles set out in those codes and standards and the aim of this
policy is to translate that support into a set of guidelines and standards that
set a common approach and provide practical guidance for our managers and employees
on the ground.
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Through our core business activities we
are committed to providing good quality, reliable and cost effective services to
all our customers.
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Our policy is to strive to achieve continual
improvement in environmental performance. |
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We are committed to:
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Preventing pollution and reducing the overall
impact of our operations on the environment. |
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Maintaining an internal management structure
for the management of environmental issues which includes clearly defined responsibilities
for environmental management capable of delivering this policy commitment
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Complying with, and where possible exceeding
applicable legal and other requirements relating to the organisation.
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Monitoring our environmental performance
and setting objectives and targets for improvement
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Providing appropriate training and awareness programmers for our staff
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We recognize the key role we have to play
in both reducing and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. |
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We play a role in connecting people with each other, with
other communities and key community services. The operation of our services touches
on all members of the community with the potential to impact positively on quality
of life. |
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Through our community strategy, we therefore engage with
the community at a range of levels as customers, neighbors, potential employees,
businesses and residents. Through our community strategy, we seek to play our part
in promoting socially inclusive policies, encouraging the young and disadvantaged
and helping older members of the community and the disabled. |
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In line with our core values, our community strategy incorporates
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following elements: |
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Working with local authorities, businesses and other interested
parties to promote sustainable travel to reduce congestion and improve quality of
life; |
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Offering employment opportunities to all sectors of the
community through non-discriminatory policies and promoting opportunities to disadvantaged
and vulnerable groups; |
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Promoting engagement between our staff and the community; |
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Supporting local community groups and charities; |
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Improving the environment in and around our operations; |
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Promoting broader opportunities for workplace learning; |
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Supporting local initiatives for the development and education
of young people in the areas we serve |
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In addition, we provide support to community based charities
and projects in their respective areas including support for employees' efforts
in fund raising and for small-scale projects. |
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