Corporate Governance
The directors take their duties and responsibilities for managing the company seriously. In addition to the corporate governance principles adopted as outlined in the Directors' report, the directors have applied the requirements of section 172.
In considering the likely long-term consequences of any strategic decisions they make, the directors recognise their understanding of the business and the evolving environment in which the company operates is critical.
Through their day to day involvement in the business, the directors are able to keep pace with the changes and challenges faced and can ensure this is incorporated into their strategic plans.
By providing a safe and secure working environment for employees, contractors and local stakeholders, the directors are mindful that the company's employees are fundamental and core to the business and delivery of the Board's strategic plans. The success of the business depends on attracting, retaining and motivating employees. Delivering the strategy also requires good relationships with suppliers, customers, governments and local communities and the directors work continuously to achieve this.
In order to maintain the company's reputation for high standards of business conduct the directors review and approve clear plans, policies and frameworks periodically, such as Code of Conduct and specific ethics and compliance directives so they can ensure that those high standards are maintained across all relationships, internally and externally. This is complemented by the way the directors monitor ongoing changes with governance standards and adapt the company's policies and procedures to reflect those that are relevant to the size of the business.
Finally, the directors recognise their role is key through not just their words but their own actions in ensuring the desired culture is embedded in the values, attitudes and behaviours the company demonstrates through its external activities and stakeholder relationships.