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CSI POLICY
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RSV Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Statement
2 September 2007 |
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RSV employs a stakeholder management framework that embraces the corporate social responsibilities to both internal and external stakeholders. Arising out of our philosophy that good ethics is good business and that economic consequences come about as the result of human agency, it is clear that ethics and moral considerations are woven into the fabric of our relations with both the public at large and societal agencies. We must, therefore, at all times seriously consider the impact of our company’s actions on society.
In the context of our current political situation, certain expectations have been framed in legal aspects of the social contract. We implicitly believe that our obligations go beyond simply abiding by the law. Ethical responsibilities embrace those practices that are expected or prohibited by societal members even though they are not codified into law. They embody a range of norms, standards and expectations that reflect a concern for what clients, employees, shareholders, trade partners and the community regard as fair, just or in keeping with respect for or protection of stakeholders’ moral rights.
It is important to cultivate a culture that aims to protect and improve the welfare of society as a whole and specifically in the interest of those who need it most. As with all strategies, a clear and focused approach is necessary for successful implementation: In the first place the internal stakeholders’ behavioural actions must be aligned to our policy.
Secondly, we acknowledge that we have a deep responsibility to co-operate with the government in pursuing such national goals as job recreation, wealth distribution and the alleviation of poverty.
Thirdly, we will actively endeavour to work towards alleviating the underdevelopment that afflicts our country. People will be helped to acquire knowledge to enter into the circuit of interconnections, to develop their attitudes to appreciate capacities and resources in the best possible way.
To this end we will provide support and technical training to selected candidates and bring these people into the mainstream of our business at a pace that will ensure they make a valid contribution to the performance of the business. This is the only way that we can be sure that our policy will remain sustainable and valid in the eyes of all stakeholders.
Fourthly, we recognise that in the tails of the country’s wealth distribution curve reside the “poorest of the poor”. We also have an obligation to assist those noble organisations whose work needs direct financial support. Our budgets will be adjusted to include some of these institutions, chosen by our executives.
Finally, we remain committed to achieving economic justice in our society. We will work towards this goal by making decisions that demonstrate solidarity and a source of human dignity and which will ensure that the benefits of working together are equitably distributed.
HW Read
Chairman & CEO
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