2011
AMBATOVY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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Demobilization and Redeployment
Ambatovy is transitioning from construction to operations and
the majority of contracts related to construction are coming to
an end. Since construction began in 2007, we have employed
more than 18,500 workers directly or through contractors.
While the demobilization process is typical of any large-scale
construction project, Ambatovy has created a comprehensive
program to help demobilizing employees make the transition
to other employment. The program includes:
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The AIDE program, which offers a limited monthly
stipend to support demobilizing employees. Ambatovy
expects approximately 17,000 participants in the
program. Payments last from three to twenty-one
months, depending on the length of service of the
employee. Payments began in September.
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Redeployment Centres (
Bureau de Redéploiement de
la Main d’Œuvre, BRMO
) established in Toamasina
and Moramanga to help demobilized workers find new
employment opportunities within Ambatovy or contractor
companies. In 2011, we operated two additional centres,
one in Antananarivo and one in Brickaville, to facilitate
the demobilization process.
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Continued collaboration with the Ministry of Labour
to support the local employment office in Toamasina.
In 2011, we facilitated a consulting service for the
office to improve its day-to-day functioning and ability
to connect job seekers with the opportunities in the
region. Ambatovy expects to offer similar support to
another employment office in Moramanga, where
we will also support building renovation efforts at
the employment office there. During 2011, this office
operated out of our Moramanga BRMO.
2011 Demobilization Support Indicators
AIDE registrations
14,585
% of target
86
Employment office registrations
2,137
Occupational Health and Safety
The health and safety of our employees, contractors and
neighbouring communities is the primary value for us. Our
Health and Safety team oversees training, work authorization
and reporting for occupational incidents and diseases.
We report health and safety performance on a weekly basis
to management to ensure safe operations and improvement.
Our recording and reporting system is compliant with the
International Labour Organization’s Code of Practice on
Recording and Notification of Occupational Accidents and
Diseases.
In addition, there are two joint employee-management Health
and Safety Committees, one for the mine and one for the
plant area. These committees are dedicated to ensuring that
all employees are able to work in a safe environment and that
their health and safety concerns are represented and resolved
effectively. Each committee is made up of 1-2 managers and
11 regular employees who serve up to two years.
Labour Performance
