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At Colas Rail we
believe that
responsible
development is
based on an
ethical
principle. The
company’s
profitable
growth/strategy
must always be
delivered within
a social and
environmental
framework.
Economic, social
and
environmental
initiatives are
undertaken in
all our projects
to support the
Group’s
responsible
development
approach and
there are many
initiatives
deployed by the
Group
There are 3 key
strategic
targets;
ethics; the renewal and
enrichment of
human resources
(diversity)
which in turn
will lead to
better acceptance by local communities.
The four other
major targets
are
safety at
work and on the
road;
corporate citizens;
fossil energy
savings and
reduced
greenhouse gas
emissions, and
recycling of
materials.
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Ethics are a key strategic point that transcends all the
issues associated with responsible development. Ethics and integrity have long
represented an intangible management principle throughout the Colas Group. As
well as an absolute duty to comply with the law and the company’s own rules,
ethics are also about how we behave towards others in terms of listening and
solidarity. We apply this approach in our dealings with all stakeholders and
more specifically with customers, employees neighbouring residents and society
as a whole.
The diversity of the men and women working at Colas
represents a source of enrichment for the company’s human resources, forming its
“collective intelligence”; diversity in terms of culture, career path, profile,
views, origin, gender, age, appearance etc. Promoting diversity means giving
opportunities to everyone, without discrimination, when they are hired and
throughout their careers via internal promotion. The company targets a variety
of issues: gender equality, people in difficulty, older employees and the
disabled.
Making sure project sites are well accepted by the neighbours
depends first and foremost on the quality of dialogue that exists between the contractor
and the neighbouring residents. Regular, formally structured dialogue provides an
opportunity to listen to the expectations of the local stakeholders, explain the works
to be undertaken and find solutions that are acceptable to everyone. Ultimately this
leads to greater satisfaction and better understanding on all sides.
Employee safety both at work and on the road has long been a
priority at Colas Rail the target: a zero accident rate. Safety managers, supervisors
and road safety officers are the driving force behind the Group’s proactive safety
policy in the field, supported by a broad range of constantly updated tools and
initiatives. Each is tailored to a specific activity: safety awareness and safe driving
training, toolbox talk cards, safety briefs, site audits, equipment upgrading,
sharing of best practice etc.
The various initiatives undertaken by the Colas Group are a true
reflection of a genuine sprit of solidarity. The humanitarian, sports and environmental
initiatives are all tailor-made to fit specific local requirements.
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