Policies

Health & Safety

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace in line with local regulations to protect all employees, visitors and the public insofar as they come into contact with foreseeable work hazards. We consider health and safety as equal in importance to that of any other function of the company and its business objectives. We require the operating companies to build a culture of sustained improvement.

People’s health and safety at work is a prime responsibility for all those who manage and supervise.

All employees and those working on behalf of the company have a responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions. We will ensure that they are well informed, appropriately trained and are consulted on matters affecting their health and safety.

The chief executive/managing director of each operating company has overall responsibility.

Environment

ABF recognises the impact that its businesses have on the environment. Therefore, as a minimum, we will comply with current applicable legislation of the countries in which we operate, and our operations will be conducted such that:

  1. Emissions to air, releases to water and land filling of solid wastes do not cause unacceptable environmental impacts and do not offend the community;
  2. Significant plant and process changes are assessed and positively authorised in advance to prevent adverse environmental impacts;
  3. Energy is used efficiently and consumption is monitored;
  4. Natural resources are used efficiently;
  5. Raw material waste is minimised;
  6. Solid waste is reduced, reused or recycled where practicable;
  7. The amount of packaging used for group products is minimised, consistent with requirements for food safety and product protection;
  8. Products are transported efficiently to minimise fuel usage, consistent with customers’ demands, production arrangements and vehicle fleet operations;
  9. Accidents are prevented so far as is reasonably practical; and
  10. Effective emergency response procedures are in place to minimise the impact of foreseeable incidents.
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