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2012 - AMBATOVY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Support to Former Workers
AIDE Program
Ambatovy’s Assistance Initiative for Demobilized
Workers (AIDE) continued throughout 2012. Initially
established in 2011, the Program provides
temporary assistance to demobilized employees who
are making the transition to find new opportunities. At
the end of 2012, more than 19,500 registered to the
AIDE program of which 97% were eligible. By the end
of the year, approximately $5 million were invested in this
support program.
Employment Assistance
Throughout the demobilization process for the construc-
tion workforce, Ambatovy has continued to operate
four Manpower Redeployment Offices (BRMO) in
Moramanga, Toamasina, Brickaville and Antananarivo.
These offices assist Ambatovy construction workers
find employment. In 2012, approximately 800 former
construction workers were re-employed at Ambatovy
through the BRMO process.
Safety First
The health and safety of our employees, contractors, and
neighbouring communities is one of Ambatovy’s top
priorities. One of Ambatovy’s greatest achievements
during the year was maintaining a Total Recordable
Incident Index (TRI) below 0.60 – one of our primary
objectives.
Ambatovy’s “zero lost time” policy aims to guide each
staff member’s day-to-day activities in a way that builds
a safe working environment. We have two employee-
management health and safety committees - one at the
mine site and one at the plant site. Each committee is
made up of two to four managers and 16 employees
who serve up to two years. The committee is mandated
to ensure a safe working environment and that concerns
are represented and resolved effectively.
