HSE and Risk Management
HSE Policy and Management Structure
Reflecting our ongoing commitment to the environment, in addition to our efforts to protect and preserve our
planet and surroundings, our HSE policy was amended in 2012 to also include the issue of climate change.
Under our HSE Policy, we pledge to conduct our operations in a manner which poses no risk to the health,
well-being and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and the public at large and to make every
effort to protect the environment and ensure sustainable development.
Our safety activities guard against every potential risk – from possible gas leakages, fires and explosions to
the everyday health and safety concerns more commonly found in routine commercial businesses. To this
end, our health, safety and environment (HSE) practices take a dual approach. On the one hand, the safety of
our operations and our infrastructure are given the topmost priority to ensure the safety of our people, our
customers and the general public. On the other, building on our leadership in the industry, we play a driving
role, working towards the highest standards of safety and professionalism throughout the global gas industry.
A dedicated Corporate HSE Department, supported by the Corporate Safety and Quality Management
Steering Committee, Green Development Steering Committee and Environment Working Committee, is
responsible for the management, monitoring and control of this policy, while all relevant stakeholders –
employees, dealers and contractors, are kept up-to-date on the latest HSE information and programmes
through our Green Ambassadors and SafetyWardens network. A comprehensive range of training and
development programmes also help to drive greater environmental awareness as well as a safety mindset
among our staff and business partners.
We therefore strive to
Ensure
health and safety at work, and to minimise HSE and climate change risks.
Achieve
a zero accidents rate as well as a high standard of environmental care through continuous
improvement.
Eliminate
HSE hazards in our operations, applications and services.
Carry
out necessary HSE assessments to all major projects and to conduct regular HSE audits in our
operations.
Promote
HSE awareness and conscientiousness among employees, contractors and business associates
through education and training.
Achieve
full compliance with all relevant legislation.
Use
environmentally-friendly materials and technologies, promote economic recycling of materials and
conserve resources.
Sustainability Report 2012 • 19
Our HSE Policy
