FGV Annual Report 2014

FGV places the highest importance on the health and safety of all our employees and contractors, at our head office and subsidiaries, as well as plantations and mills. We recognise that our performance depends on our people, and that their well- being is paramount to maintaining a high level of productivity. Reflecting on our commitment to health and safety, we have in place formal structures and frameworks that ensure our operations are guided by effective policies and procedures to safeguard our people and other assets. These policies and frameworks are continuously reviewed and upgraded in line with global best practices. Accordingly, as of 1 January 2015 we expanded our Occupational Safety and Health Department and renamed it the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department. As implied by the new name, the department will not only manage the Group’s safety and health matters but will now also be responsible for looking into environmental issues related to FGV’s business activities. To support its expanded role and functions, the department will be boosted by a bigger headcount of 17, as opposed to only 10 in 2014. With a more empowered HSE department, we will be seeking OHSAS 18001:2007 certification in 2015. This will not only validate our HSE competencies but will ensure we adhere to a high standard of safety and environmental consciousness at all times. The HSE Structure The functional management of HSE in FGV Group utilises a multi-tiered approach. A 10-member HSE Steering Committee appointed by the Group President/ Chief Executive Officer and headed by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides direction to the Group HSE Department and top-level championship pertaining to all OSH matters. Its representatives comprise members of the senior management team (Vice Presidents and CEOs) from all our Clusters, namely: Palm Upstream, Palm Downstream, Rubber, Sugar, R&D and Agri Services, as well as Transport, Logistics, Marketing and Others (TLMO). The Committee meets quarterly to receive accident reports, determine policies as well as be briefed on, review and endorse major initiatives. Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad pg 110 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT