GENIVAR’s corporate values naturally lead us to sustainable development, that is environmentally responsible economic development which contributes to societal well-being.
It is with this in mind that we have decided to establish a corporate Sustainable Development (SD) policy, which will both aid the development of internal sustainable practices and allow us to provide sustainability support to our clients, aiding their growth while respecting their social and environmental obligations.
OUR VISION
- Our vision of sustainable development revolves around five main areas: preservation of the environment, employee fulfillment, ethical and responsible administrative management, services that allow our clients to grow in a responsible way and our societal contribution.
- Offer consulting services which meet clients’ expectations with regard to social responsibility and which encompass environment preservation and provide local benefits.
- Maintain environmentally friendly internal management, in terms of consumption and travel, as well as when choosing suppliers.
- Be a key player in local government-initiated projects and volunteer for certain community development programs.
- Harbour loyal and fulfilled employees thanks to personalized training and working conditions that help balance family and work.
- Promote ethical and transparent management with published policies, actions and results that are measured and communicated using specific indicators from all three aspects of Sustainable Development.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Responsible management of the Company
Systematically weigh the environmental, economic and social considerations when making investment choices. Measure performances using specific result-measuring indicators with transparent reporting.
Be innovative in the “responsible” consulting services that we offer
Provide leading-edge project management including sustainable development programs for project stakeholders as well as feasibility studies with cost-benefit analyses that encompass social, environmental and economic considerations.
Offer a secure and fulfilling work environment
Provide a safe, sound and fulfilling work environment through personal development plans and work-family balancing programs. Encourage employee participation in the spearheading of internal projects.
Reduce the environmental footprint of our projects
Minimize GHGs through alternative transportation practices, reducing our offices’ energy consumption and recommendations for client projects. Strive for 100% 4Rs for all goods consumed by our employees and choose responsible suppliers for internal procurement, and for client projects.
Promote SD Best Practices in the Consulting Engineering sector
Be involved in sector and regional initiatives designed to promote SD principles and implement the sharing of best practice standards, as well as become involved in engineer training on the subject.
These commitments apply to employees, management and members of the Board of Directors. The policy also provides a framework for the incorporation of sustainable development principles in our relationships with our clients and partners.
The policy encompasses all our activities, our administrative management, our commercial activities as well as the services we offer our clients.