Compliance & QHSE

We are and always have been dedicated to working at all levels to the highest standards -- in terms of society, ethical behaviour, safety and the environment. This starts with our CEO and applies to all employees in their daily tasks as well as when cooperating with our clients, suppliers and business partners. Our QHSE catchword is SAFETY FIRST & Quality Always is inscribed on all workstations as a reminder. 

Compliance Systems
Safety First!! At drazo, we firmly believe that our global objectives must be directly aligned with a healthy, safe workplace and environmental protection. Guided by these fundamental principles, we achieve drazo’s objectives and visions, leading by example and setting the standard for quality, health, safety, environment and security (QHSES) within our industry.

Our Compliance Management System (CMS) was designed to consider various local and international regulations and recognized standards, including the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act 2010 (UKBA), and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the OHS Act in Uganda. The CoEC and ACCP serve as the foundation for the CMS, and are reviewed, updated, and acknowledged by all DRAZO Group employees on a regular basis.

At all DRAZO workplaces we maintain Health and Safety / Employer Cares theme. In accordance with section 13 of Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006, it is obligatory for an employer to ensure health, safety and welfare of persons at workplace. The Employer must take measures to keep the workplace pollution-free by employing technical measures, applied to new plant or processes in design or installation, or added to existing plant or process; or by employing supplementary organizational measures. Furthermore, our Transport Management System (TMS) screens all shipments, specifically the names and addresses provided, on a 24/7 basis against all applicable international governmental sanction lists, in order to scrutinize each business transaction.
To keep our employees involved in our efforts to live and maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity, we also offer frequent compliance training. It is provided online and in face-to-face workshops, subject to individual risk assessments. Important announcements on the internal intranet and local bulletin boards serve to raise ongoing awareness. Local compliance ombudsmen, known as Local Ethics Officers, or LEOs, are available in all of our offices. LEOs receive face-to-face training by the Global Head of Legal and Compliance.

Employer must ensure safe working environment including its vicinity. Proper arrangements should be made to ensure safety and absence of health risks related to the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances. Provision and maintenance of workplace which is adequate regarding facilities and arrangements for the welfare of worker is also important.

QHSE

Quality
DRAZO has had a long-standing tradition of commitment to quality since our founding in 1924. Our standard of quality excellence has been passed down from generation to generation. It continues to remain embedded in our parent company’s philosophy today and is the basis of drazo’s corporate strategy. We are constantly raising the bar when it comes to quality and sustainability in the systems and services we offer. Moreover, our strategy includes the continuous improvement of our corporate culture, working hand in hand with all stakeholders. We strive to foster a sense of partnership and cooperation, so that our employees work not only for our clients, but also alongside them.
Finally, our centralized quality assurance process enhances efficiency and ensures global standardization. With this approach, we continue to design our processes to better respond to the needs of our clients.

Health, Safety, Environment Certified
Based on the guiding principal's that global objectives are developed in harmony with a commitment to a healthy, safe workplace and environmental protection, drazo expects all our employees to make a personal commitment to adhere to these global objectives. This commitment is the driving force behind all our health, safety and environmental goals.
drazo’s Health and Safety, as well Environmental Management Systems are part of the drazo group’s Integrated Management System (IMS), which is aligned with both the local and international standards.

Sustainability
drazo is committed to making decisions that develop and maintain excellent and respectful relationships with the neighborhoods and communities in which we operate. We uphold an ethical approach to managing and sustaining the delicate balance of economic, environmental and social responsibilities inherent in our activities. Our promise is to keep stakeholders and employees informed of our objectives, activities and campaigns. What’s more, drazo encourages open communication and is sincerely interested in the ideas, questions and concerns of our stakeholders and employees.

Ethics and Compliance Policy
The drazo Group is committed to the highest standards of ethical business conduct and integrity. These standards are mandatory and must be followed at all times. To view the drazo Group Ethics and Compliance Policy Statement (available upon request)