2013 Sustainability Report - Ambatovy
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Promoting responsible ethical practices and respecting human rights
Anti-Corruption
Our Code of Conduct requires that we do business in a moral and ethical manner and that our employees comply with
all applicable laws. All employees are required to read our Code and to review it on an annual basis. Part of this exercise
includes understanding Ambatovy’s anti-corruption and business ethics policies. Training on these policies is mandatory for all
employees.
In 2013, Ambatovy introduced this training to contractors as well. More than 7,000 employees, from over 90 contractors based
in Toamasina and Moramanga, have completed anti-corruption training. In addition, Ambatovy began including the policy in all
contract agreements and at the tender stage. Contracts entered into prior to the policy are being amended to include this policy.
Human Rights
Ambatovy is committed to the highest ethical standards throughout its operations. In line with this commitment, we uphold
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recognise our responsibility to respect human rights as outlined in the United
Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In 2013, Ambatovy developed its Human Rights Policy and will
begin to integrate this across the Company in 2014.
Ambatovy works with private and public security forces and strives to implement, when and where possible, initiatives in
accordance with the guidance of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs). The VPs are considered
security best practice and provide guidance for maintaining safe and secure operations while respecting human rights and are
particularly applicable to companies in extractive industries.
Throughout 2013, Ambatovy facilitated and participated in a number of initiatives to promote and integrate the VPs throughout
Ambatovy’s area of operation. Ambatovy continued to engage with Madagascar’s armed forces, gendarmerie, police and
defence authorities to discuss the VPs; and continued to maintain partnerships with the United Nations, the International
Committee of the Red Cross and the Ministry of Justice to deliver security and human rights awareness training.
In 2014, Ambatovy intends to formalize this ongoing commitment to becoming a participant in the Voluntary Principles
Association, a global organization that includes governments, NGOs and companies in the extractive industry that seek to
promote human rights.
Business Ethics
