The Forrest Group consists of several companies directly or indirectly owned by the Forrest family. The Group’s companies are active in the fields of construction, energy, mining services, trading, but also in agro-food and financial.<\/span><\/p>\n The Group has been present in Central Africa for more than 90 years. Having retained his family structure since its creation in 1922, it combines stable shareholding with expertise and industrial dynamism unique in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n The Forrest Group employs more than 6,000 people.<\/span><\/p>\n Group companies are based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Belgium. The activities of the latter go beyond the borders of which they are implanted. In the DRC, the Group is a private investor and an employer of first importance but also a significant taxpayer for the Congolese state.<\/span><\/p>\n Through two foundations, the Forrest Group supports projects that benefit, in particular, local populations in areas such as education, health, culture, amateur sport and professional, infrastructure, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n The Forrest Group is particularly aware of environmental issues. Its activities and investments are designed to minimize their impact on the environment. On the other hand, the group supports several environmental projects.<\/span><\/p>\n For better readability, this document uses the generic masculine to designate people of both sexes.<\/span><\/p>\n The Forrest Group is committed to conducting business ethically, respectful, responsible, safe and sustainable. This Code of Conduct reflects these commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n This Code of Conduct provides an overview of the values, standards and principles that we apply and we ask all our staff (managers, executives, employees, workers) and our professional partners to apply. It reflects the desire of the Forrest Group to pursue responsible and sustainable development and draws heavily on the Guiding Principles the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights but also the ILO Declaration on Principles Fundamentals and Rights at Work.<\/span><\/p>\n The standards and principles detailed in this Code of Conduct form the basis of acceptance or the carrying out of any professional activity by the Group.<\/span><\/p>\n Non-compliance with these values, standards and principles by a staff member or third party will significantly affect its relations with the Group.<\/span><\/p>\n The Forrest Group is therefore not inclined to hire or retain employees who do not adhere to this Code of Conduct or to maintain professional relations with third parties who do not adopt similar values, principles and standards.<\/span><\/p>\n The values, norms and principles highlighted in this Code of Conduct are applied through policies and procedures to guide and assist our staff in meeting those needs.<\/span><\/p>\n Various professional situations. Policies and procedures specifically address<\/span><\/p>\n values, standards and principles as they may be in different situations professional. They remain however only a guide as it is impossible to anticipate all situations that staff may face. The spirit and intent behind each value, norm and principle are therefore just as important as the text itself. Our staff is invited to be shrewd in this regard.<\/span><\/p>\n Any Forrest Group affiliate adheres to this Code of Conduct.<\/span><\/p>\n We ask each member of our staff to adhere to this Code of Conduct by signing and thereby confirming that he \/ she has read it and understands the values, norms and principles it encompasses.<\/span><\/p>\n Employees are free to ask questions and explanations are also provided if they ask They are invited to read and understand the policies applicable to their position at within the company, in particular, in the “Employee Manual”. Their superior can advise them but also provide for training that will be provided by him or the department Compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n Any staff member with managerial responsibilities receives training on policies. Each director is evaluated on how he \/ she complies with the values, standards and principles of our Code of Conduct and apply them (pro) actively.<\/span><\/p>\n Directors report regularly on how staff observes this Code of Conduct and they are invited to submit their suggestions in order to complete the policies with (new) professional situations and thus increase the relevance of said policies.<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n We expect our professional partners to apply equivalent standards and principles to those in this Code of Conduct. If the professional partner does not own \/ have has not published its own Code of Conduct, we invite it to adhere to ours and to commit to respect.<\/span><\/p>\n The Code of Conduct is available on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n The Forrest Group complies with laws and regulations. In some cases, there may be requirements conflicts between this Code of Conduct and laws and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n The Forrest Group will then attempt to enforce the strictest requirement without violating any law or regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to local laws and regulations, the United Nations and the International Labor Organization <\/span>Work consider a safe and healthy work environment as a fundamental right to be <\/span>human.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nAbout the code of conduct<\/h2>\n
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