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November 2019 with 20 more RTG engines Meanwhile, as a part of an ongoing effort harassment is one of SAGT’s key priorities. The
slated for conversion in 2021. to offset a portion of the Company’s carbon Company has a zero-tolerance policy for any
footprint, SAGT also engages in and supports form of sexual harassment in the workplace,
The Company’s other environmental impacts reforestation programmes. with all allegations treated with utmost respect
include water consumption, and the generation and confidence. No person will be victimised for
of hazardous and non-hazardous waste as well Labour Practices and Social Responsibility lodging such a complaint.
as the segregation and treatment of effluents.
SAGT’s Social considerations relate to the Moreover, all complaints are promptly
A range of policies has been established to Company’s employees as well as the wider investigated, and persons found to be guilty
address these environmental concerns: community. subject to disciplinary action, up to and including
dismissal from employment. Further reinforcing
I. Energy Conservation - by adopting Employees are at the heart of SAGT’s business. its commitment to respect the globally accepted
green practices to minimise damage to Creating a conducive work environment where human rights principles; the Company ensures
the environment thereby lowering the all employees can thrive is therefore a foremost that no employee is made to work against
Company’s overall carbon footprint. priority for the Company. As an employer his/her will, nor to engage bonded/forced
of choice SAGT is committed to creating a labour, nor be subjected to corporal punishment
II. Optimise water usage - by reducing the use safe and secure working environment that or coercion of any kind in the workplace.
and withdrawal of blue water sources as provides opportunities for every employee to be
well as minimising water discharged to the productive, earn a fair income and develop their SAGT places great importance on the health
environment by recycling and reusing water skill set for career advancement in their chosen and safety of its employees, subcontractors,
where possible. Furthermore, the Company field, regardless of race, gender, nationality, clients, customers, and agents, including the
ensures that the quality of water discharges religion, or any other status protected by law. shipping lines that access the Company’s
are in line with Sri Lankan legislation and terminal premises. Internally developed SOPs
regulations. SAGT’s recruitment and selection processes and guidelines, procedures and precautionary
are fair and impartial and are conducted in a measures that focus on proactive risk
III. Minimising waste - by ensuring that all professional, timely and responsive manner in management, continuous quality improvement
regulatory requirements are adhered to, in compliance with current employment legislation. and contingency planning is in place to ensure
terms of disposal of hazardous and non- safe operations at the terminal to reduce
hazardous waste. The Company endeavours to continuously avoidable injuries and minimize the risk of
develop these recruitment and selection occupational illness. All Company employees
IV. Furthermore, SAGT strives to reduce the practices to enable the incorporation of new are required to adhere to these SOPs without
volume of waste generated by promoting ideas and approaches. exception, while any third parties visiting
the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). the terminal are expected to adhere to the
In adherence to its policy to “develop from Company’s health and safety policy. As part of
The Company further aims to increase withinâ€, existing employees are given priority to its ongoing efforts to improve safety systems,
incineration to reduce the quantum of waste apply for new positions. In this regard, a mix of SAGT intends to obtain the ISO 45000
sent to landfills. SAGT also tracks and monitors formal and informal hiring practices are followed certification in the coming year.
all compliance requirements as per Sri Lankan to minimise the timeframe for integration and
legislation in relation to hazardous and non- ease the transition for the employee. However, Meanwhile SAGT delivers on its promise to
hazardous waste as well as those related in the event a suitable candidate cannot be serve the wider society through its community
to operational health and safety incidents. found from within SAGT, the Company will seek programmes that focus on promoting gender
The Company has invested in Secondary to recruit externally. equality and women empowerment, including
Containment Tanks, Oil Separators, Booms and through partnerships with a variety of local and
Dispersants to minimise the risk of accidental SAGT invests in training and development international Non-Government Organisations
spillage, and put in place Standard Operating programmes to give its employees the (NGOs) and Government Organisations,
Procedures (SOP’s) to enable the immediate opportunity to develop individual technical sponsorships of academic projects and with the
rectification of identified leaks. skills and soft skills needed to achieve both support of employee volunteering initiatives.
individual and organisational objectives. SAGT
To assist in addressing these environmental is committed to foster an inclusive work
concerns in a more streamlined and systematic environment where all employees are treated
manner, SAGT has begun working to benchmark with dignity and respect, feel valued for the work
the best practices outlined under the ISO 14001 they do and experience a sense of belonging
Environmental Management System certification, and self-worth. Providing a safe environment
with a target of completing the certification free from discrimination and any form of
requirements in the coming year.
