| Corporate Social Responsibility Policy |
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CSR MISSION As part of SLC’s commitment to sustainable development, we recognize our social responsibilities and aim to visibly play a leading role within our spheres of influence. |
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CSR POLICY STATEMENT We are committed to work with all our stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships of mutual respect and trust. We aim to contribute to improving the quality of life of our workforce, their families and the communities around our operations. The CSR policy statement is an important element of our business and serves as guidance for our decisions and actions. The elaboration of the policy is based on the input of internal and external stakeholders and focuses on areas within our local spheres of influence. The policy is subject to regular re-evaluation and revision based on stakeholder involvement and consultation. |
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CSR PILLARS AND PRINCIPLES There are six main pillars of our CSR policy, for which we have assigned principles to guide our progress. Business Conduct We are committed to high standards of business conduct and participate in the United Nations Global Compact. We express support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Employment Practices We respect workers’ rights, ensure wages that meet local industry good practice and strive to provide best possible working and development conditions. We commit to responsible restructuring and reorganization within the local legal framework. We value diversity and promote equal opportunities in recruitment, employment, development and retention. We refuse to employ children at an age where education is still compulsory. Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) We provide healthy and safe workplaces by striving to reduce and eliminate risks to our employees, contractors and visitors. We apply OH&S standards and guidelines, provide the necessary training and measure performance. Community Involvement We assess local needs, promote community involvement and partner with local stakeholders around our operations to improve educational, cultural and social development. We encourage and support our employees’ engagement in volunteering and local community work. Customer and Supplier Relations We offer competitive and innovative products and services that meet the needs of our clients, and expect our suppliers to do likewise. We seek to engage in sustainable relationships with customers and suppliers that adhere to the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Monitoring and reporting Performance We identify and monitor issues important to our social performance. We evaluate our programs and activities and publicly report on performance and progress. We aim to have our social reports independently assessed. We encourage stakeholder feedback and consider their suggestions for future actions. |
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COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Through our affiliation with Holcim who is a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, we are committed to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In this sense, we strive to link economic growth with environmental performance and social responsibility. |
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