JIGSAW CONTRACTS LTD
ETHICS POLICY
It
is the policy of Jigsaw Contracts LTD that its employees and board members uphold
the highest standards of
ethical, professional behavior. To that end, these employees and board members
shall
dedicate themselves to carrying out the mission of this organization and shall:
1)
Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance
of professional duties.
2) Act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance personal and professional honor,
integrity
and the dignity of the profession.
3) Treat with respect and consideration all persons, regardless of race, religion,
gender, sexual orientation,
maternity, marital or family status, disability, age or national origin.
4) Engage in carrying out Jigsaw Contracts LTD’s mission in a professional
manner.
5) Collaborate with and support other professionals in carrying out Jigsaw Contracts
LTD’s
6) Build professional reputations on the merit of services and refrain from
competing unfairly with others.
7) Recognize that the chief function of Jigsaw Contracts LTD at all times is
to serve the best interests
of its constituency.
8) Accept as a personal duty the responsibility to keep up to date on emerging
issues and to conduct themselves
with professional competence, fairness, impartiality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
9) Respect the structure and responsibilities of the board of directors, provide
them with facts and advice as a
basis for their making policy decisions, and uphold and implement policies adopted
by the board of directors.
10) Keep the community informed about issues affecting it.
11) Conduct organizational and operational duties with positive leadership exemplified
by open communication,
creativity, dedication, and compassion.
12) Exercise whatever discretionary authority they have under the law to carry
out the
mission of the organization.
13) Serve with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness in carrying out
the
organization’s mission.
14) Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty,
and
fortitude in all activities in order to inspire confidence and trust in such
activities.
15) Avoid any interest or activity that is in conflict with the conduct of their
official duties.
16) Respect and protect privileged information to which they have access in
the course of
their official duties.
17) Strive for personal and professional excellence and encourage the professional
developments of others.
Corporate & Social Responsibility Policy
The Company is very aware of our responsibilities
to ourselves, as well as our responsibilities to others, acknowledging
how we may impact upon the communities and the environment in which we
operate.
Our
core values encapsulate our business philosophy. We are an ethical business
conducted with
integrity, independent, with a true passion for the business, our employees
and wider community.
Our open, participative management style, challenges convention and rewards
innovation
respecting all stakeholders. Trust, honesty and integrity are paramount to our
organisation.
In
turn these core values are cascaded into our approach to Corporate & Social
Responsibility,
reflecting a commitment to encourage people to combine local ambition with community
objectives and environmental awareness.
The
company defines Corporate Social Responsibility as follows:
• We always aim to conduct business in a socially responsible and ethical
manner;
• The environment as well as the safety of people enjoys our highest priority;
• Our company fully supports the existing human rights;
• We are keen to support and interact with the communities in which we
work.
The
company guarantees that all issues concerning Corporate Social Responsibility
are supported in
our day-to-day business activities and administrative matters. Furthermore it
is ensured that all
issues regarding Corporate Social Responsibility are in line with the company’s
stakeholders’
interests. The company commits itself to being recognised as an organisation
understanding and
protecting Corporate Social Responsibility, and believes that in doing so considerable
value will be
added for its shareholders.
This policy relates to all activities dealt with by or on behalf of the company.
The
company’s employees wholly embrace the considerations of Corporate Social
Responsibility
outlined in this policy. The company’s management team leads by example
in this regard, as it
continuously integrates those concerns into its daily business routine. The
management team
members make certain that proper organisational structures exist to identify,
follow and manage
Corporate Social Responsibility matters and performance pertinent to the business.
This
policy rests on the subsequent fields, which reflect existing and emerging standards
of
Corporate Social Responsibility:
Business Ethics and Transparency
The
company is dedicated to maintaining high standards of integrity and corporate
governance
practices to enable us to continue the excellence in our operations, and to
advance confidence in
our government systems.
The company will carry out its business in an honest and ethical way.
The
company identifies the importance of protecting all of its assets, be it financial,
physical,
bodily, environmental or social.
Environmental Health & Safety
The
company is dedicated to protect the health and safety of all people who come
into contact
with our services, this includes employees, contractors and the general public.
We will not
compromise the health & safety of any person; we will ensure a safe and
healthy workplace. The
company will strive to advance responsible environmental practices and continue
to improve.
All
the company’s’ employees are responsible for helping to work in
a safe workplace and for
operating in an environmentally accountable manner.
Human Rights
The
company will work with governments and agencies, as they have the primary responsibility
to
promote and protect human rights, to aid and respect human rights.
The
company will not tolerate abuse of human rights neither will the company engage
in any
activity that encourages the abuse of human rights.
The
company will always attempt to demonstrate respect for human rights in all associations
it
encounters, build trust, and have respect for cultures, customs, individuals
and groups.
Employee Relations
Whilst
respecting the Laws of the United Kingdom, the company will exercise fair working
practices.
The company will make sure that all employees are treated equally and fairly
and consideration
will be taken for their aspirations and achievements in the workplace.
All
people coming into contact with the company will be treated equally irrespective
of race,
colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability or any other
grounds that might be
construed as grounds for discrimination, including harassment and intimidation.
We are an Equal
Opportunities Company and abide by The Working Time Directive.
Community Investment
The
company will aim to develop beneficial relationships with communities and will
combine
Community Investment considerations onto decision-making and business practices.
Where the company operates, we will endeavour to provide employment and economic
opportunities in the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
1. This statement applies to all land, premises and activities
within the control of the company.. The company is committed to the conservation
and improvement of the environment and to minimising the environmental impacts
of the risks arising from its activities.
2. The company will manage its operations in ways that are environmentally sustainable
and economically feasible and provide appropriate environmental education programmes
for its staff.
3. In order to achieve this aim the company has the following key objectives:
• to promote sound environmental management policies and practices throughout
the company;
• as a minimum, to comply with the requirements of relevant legislation;
• to make efficient and environmentally responsible use of energy and
water;
• to promote environmentally responsible procurement of goods and services;
• to minimise waste production as far as is practicable, to reuse or recycle
waste where appropriate and to regulate the treatment and disposal of residual
waste;
• to reduce and, where practicable, prevent pollution;
• to minimise the impact of transport on the environment arising from
its own vehicles;
• to minimise any adverse environmental impact of any new company development;
• to maintain the company site in an environmentally sensitive way;
• to minimise the adverse environmental impact of the decommissioning
and disposal of company assets;
• to communicate within the company and to the outside community the company
environmental performance;
• to raise awareness of staff company’s environmental impact, activities
and performance and to promote individual good practice.
The Contracts Manager are responsible for ensuring compliance with Company Environment
Policy within their area of control.
4. Whilst the company accepts the main responsibility for implementation of
this policy, individuals have a very important role in co-operating with those
responsible for safeguarding the environment. Individuals are required to abide
by rules and requirements made under the authority of this policy.
Signed …Philip Bleakley……