Pioneer-Alfa Petroleum Services is committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate responsibility in its business activities and conducting its business in an honest and ethical manner. We aspire to achieve this through a process of continual improvement and the adoption of international codes and standards where practicable. To deliver this goal, our investment and operational decisions take appropriate account of the social, health, safety and environmental impacts that may arise during our activities.
Based on mutual respect and understanding, the Group strives to build and maintain enduring relationships with the GOI, local authorities, partners, suppliers and business associates. Respecting the rich cultural diversity of the regions in which we engage in business, the Group strives to minimize our impact on the environment, taking into consideration the unique requirements of the region and local working practices to achieve optimum performance and timely delivery of projects
The Company takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships wherever it operates and implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery and corruption.
Corporate social responsibility is a fundamental part of implementing the Group's corporate strategy and has both practical and ethical dimensions. It includes managing business concerns, such as risk; enhancing reputation in conjunction with investing in the community, and creating a place where people feel good about working
The Group contributes to community and social development by carrying out its business activities in such a manner that provide energy and infrastructure, employment, skills development and trade to the areas in which the Group operates. The Group will consider monetary and human resource contributions to local social programmes which the Company deems contribute or improve the overall well-being of the communities in which we operate.
In 2009 the Company made cash donations to several charities in Nigeria, Libya and Ghana. PPS has consistently supported a Rotary International (District 3150) programme focused on increasing access to fresh water for agriculture and consumption in underdeveloped areas of Nigeria.
Building Strong Relationships
At PPS, how we work is as important as the results we deliver. We're committed to partnering with community members and other stakeholders in the areas where we operate. We build long-term trust by sharing information, consulting with stakeholders about business decisions and working collaboratively to understand their needs and expectations
We believe our approach to responsible development provides us with a competitive advantage by allowing us to maintain our social license to operate while also fostering support for our future growth
Earning Our Social License to Operate
Anticipating and managing the impacts our operations can have on our neighbouring communities and the broader society is at the heart of our approach to social responsibility. Impacts from our operations vary, from the temporary inconvenience of increased traffic and noise to the positive benefits of employing local contractors and suppliers. PPS's ultimate goal is to generate a net benefit for society as we pursue our purpose: to create value by responsibly supplying the energy that fuels people's lives
Taking the time to understand the issues important to our neighbouring communities and other stakeholders is the first step in social responsibility. We do this by engaging and consulting with local community stakeholders, including Aboriginal and indigenous peoples
PPS benefits from local suppliers who know the community and environment best. We also work with local governments, businesses and residents to enhance their capacity to provide goods and services.
Giving back to the communities where we operate is a deeply rooted value at PPS. We see a long-term business benefit when our host communities thrive. Read about PPS's ReachOut program and our support of charitable organizations