BIBBY LINE GROUP
LIMITED POLICIES
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CORPORATE BUSINESS DEFINITION |
‘SERVING
INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE’
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Bibby Line Group Limited is a business-to-business
services Group. The Group aims to add value to
its customers by providing an asset or service
that best meets the customers’ needs.
The Group services a diversity
of markets and currently comprises substantially
autonomous operating subsidiaries involved in
marine, logistics and financial services activities.
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QUALITY POLICY
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The Group is committed to the provision of high
quality services to customers, consistently meeting
their requirements in an efficient, safe and professional
manner.
To support this commitment, each
division of the Group operates a documented Quality
System, which is appropriate to its marketplace.
Verification of each division’s
quality management is conducted by external certifying
authorities and/or internal audits.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION POLICY
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The health, safety and environmental responsibilities
are set out in the relevant written safety management
systems and are discharged through relevant organizational
structures.
Health, safety and environmental
responsibilities take precedence over commercial
and operational concerns. Managers must ensure
that every reasonable and practicable precaution
is taken to prevent accidents and reduce stress
to the employees through:
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- The operation of well designed, well
constructed and maintained plant and machinery;
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- Appropriate training, clearly written
instructions and adequate supervision;
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- Properly defined safe systems of work;
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- The assessment of risks and the implementation
of protective measures;
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- Regular audits of the safety management
system by competent ‘in-house’
and external safety personnel;
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- The appointment of Safety Representative
and the formation of Safety Committees
where working groups are of sufficient
size to warrant this arrangement;
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- Meeting all relevant regulatory standards,
laws and customer expectations.
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| It is imperative that
all employees accept their individual responsibilities
to co-operate fully in order that health and safety
obligations can be fulfilled on their behalf. |
This policy has been prepared in furtherance of
health and safety and binds all Directors, Managers
and Employees, in the interest of the Group’s
personnel and others affected by our activities. |
POLITICAL POLICY
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It is a Group policy not to make any political
donations unless specifically authorized by the
Group Board.
It is the Group’s policy to remain up to
date with all proposed legislation and to actively
participate in the relevant trade associations.
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EMPLOYMENT POLICY
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The Group is committed to attracting, motivating
and retaining high quality personnel. It is the
Group’s policy to train and develop each
individual to maximize their contribution to the
Group’s performance, whilst providing satisfying
and fulfilling career opportunities.
It is the Group’s policy
to promote the understanding and involvement of
all employees in its business aims and performance.
The Group is an equal opportunity employer, which
recognises and values the strength and contribution
of a diverse workforce.
The policy of the Group is to
give full and fair consideration to applications
for employment made by all people including disabled
persons. If any employee becomes disabled whilst
employed by a Group company, every effort is made
to find suitable continuing employment, with re-training
as necessary. Disabled persons share equally in
the opportunities available for training, career
development and promotion.
To do this, the Group continually
develops effective employee communication, consultation
and involvement, including the regular publication
of company magazines.
The Group continually ensures
it is up to date and compliant with all relevant
regulations in all areas in which it operates. |
COMPLIANCE POLICY
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The Group complies with the applicable laws and
regulations of the countries in which it operates
or under which it has any contractual association.
The Group strives to maintain
the highest standard in corporate governance and
bases its actions on the principles of openness,
integrity and accountability. Where relevant and
practical for a privately owned company of its
size, the Group seeks to implement the Combined
Code on corporate governance as prescribed for
publicly quoted companies in the United Kingdom.
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INTEGRITY
POLICY
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The Group values its reputation for integrity
and works to ensure that it is sustained into
the future.
Integrity is defined as : |
| - Telling the truth |
| - Being fair to all |
| - Delivering what we promise |
| - Keeping confidence |
| - Being trustworthy |
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Integrity
is a sign of mature strength, which every employee
should always strive to deliver in each and every
aspect of the Group’s operations, both internally
and externally.
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COMMUNITY
POLICY
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The Group is committed to strengthening and invigorating
the local communities within which it operates.
To this end employees are actively encouraged
and supported in participating in local community
initiatives.
The Group has an annual budget
for charitable purposes. Donations shall usually
be given to charities either related to the business
activities of each division or to charities where
employees are personally involved.
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| All the associates
companies under the Group adhere to and follow the
above policies. |