Partnering with the Seneglaese
Our decarbonization initiatives have already resulted in a 5% reduction in emissions since 2019, helping achieve a CDP climate change response of A- amongst the top 12%
We are committed to investing in people. From our strong relationship with communities improving social outcomes to developing a culture that prioritises wellness in all aspects of work, we invest in and improve the communities in which we operate.
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRIORITIES
Safety
We remain committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, striving for zero harm to our employees, contractors and the wider communities in which we operate.
Our safety programme is designed to prevent incidents, accidents and injuries and promote a culture of safety throughout the Company, supported by investment and learning to drive safety standards up for all our stakeholders.
Security
Due to the nature of our business, we consider security as imperative, and we have put in place comprehensive controls to protect our information, systems and assets.We continuously review our security policies to keep up with dynamic security requirements and threats, focusing on compliance, risk management, implementation of innovative security systems, and enhancing security awareness based on international industry standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS.
Wellbeing
The wellbeing of our people underpins our two key factors of long-term economic and societal development, which in turn define our success in creating a cleaner, healthier existence for all. We recognise the power of people as individuals, and as a collective force, and the positive impact they can make worldwide. By harnessing our people’s talent in the right way, we can strengthen our bonds with each other and our communities and change our business for the better.
Ethics
We commit to upholding the highest standard of ethical conduct in every aspect of our business operations.Our goal never wavers: we do the right thing and we expect nothing less from out own people and the parties we work with. We align our actions with our values, which means working with transparency, integrity, and honest communication with every stakeholder.
Community Engagement
Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability with investment in order to make a positive contribution to our environments, economies and communities.We seek to make tangible and sustainable impacts wherever we operate, enhancing fair employment, elevating local infrastructure and contributing to growth. To achieve these goals our community engagement partnerships are underpinned by mutual collaboration, creating economic gains and societal benefits.
People Development
The continued success of our business depends on multiple factors, but everything starts with our people.We continually reassess the skills and abilities that we need and equip our people to power us ahead. Capability-building has therefore been central to our work in people development, as business transformation and career advancement go hand-in-hand.
WOMEN
We firmly believe that diverse teams are the bedrock of innovation, creativity and resilience – and are precisely what’s needed to tackle the multifaceted challenges in the business landscape.
Our strategy for gender equality remains constant and we apply a gender lens across everything we do, from attracting, to developing and retaining female employees.
PARTNERSHIPS
Jane Goodall Institute Roots and Shoots Programme
In partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, we've enriched the Roots and Shoots Programme worldwide with DP World-branded educational resources, engaging 188,000 youth in 43 and planting over 44,000 trees.
Teach for All
DP World and Teach For All are partnering to empower youth in South Africa, Senegal, Argentina, and Pakistan with future skills and climate education through the Future of Work initiative.
UNICEF
DP World commits $6.3 million to educational programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Ethiopia, enhancing job readiness and equitable education for young people in humanitarian situations, to access quality education and skills development.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Did you know, frozen food can help a warming planet?
Dear global leaders in trade,
Back in the 1930s, the world agreed to set the temperature of much of the frozen food we collectively transport at -18° Celsius. In almost a century since, supply chains have modernised and cooling technology has advanced hugely.
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