Whether you need air or ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage to create sustainable value that makes a real difference for all , inland ground transportation, project logistics, documentation, regulatory requirements, or global trade compliance – the Logistics Plus import and export teams have you covered.
With offices in over 50 countries worldwide, Logistics Plus has the boots-on-the-ground knowledge and expertise to seamlessly transport your cargo to virtually any country in the world. Additionally, we have long-standing relationships with all major ocean carriers and airlines to and from all major ports and airports globally.
- By 2016, we’ll make a step change in our performance by fulfilling the standards we’ve set ourselves across every part of our business.
- By 2025, we’ll work with governments, NGOs and other partners to achieve lasting change in our industry.
- To get there we must turn our stakeholders into partners for the future, by proving we can be trusted to do the right thing every time.
- We can stand up for the rights of those who live where we operate, while helping bring stability by upholding our standards.
- We can build infrastructure and support regional development in the places where we operate, 86% of which are in developing countries.
- We can do more to bring much needed water and sanitation to communities through our mining.
- Creating sustainable value for our communities
- Working locally, sourcing locally
OUR MATERIAL ISSUES
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By looking closely at practical issues we’ve found some real opportunities to make a difference. We can tackle disease and improve quality of life by investing further in health and safety, while taking steps to grow talent and engagement among everyone who works with us.To be productive, safe, responsible and sustainable, our operations must live alongside thriving communities. They are the places our people call home, our closest neighbours, and stewards of the land entrusted to us for a period of time. So we work together with local government, community leaders, and NGOs to contribute to community needs: from housing and infrastructure to healthcare, education and recreation. Nearly three million people benefited from our community development projects in 2014.
Creating sustainable value for our communities As with any part of our business, we tackle community engagement with a focus on delivery. Applying our industry-leading Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) shows us how our operations affect each community. We can then engage more effectively, accountably and transparently.
Working with host communities to sustain local growth remains an evergreen mission of our business. Through socio-economic development (SED), we help secure the ongoing transformation that’s required to achieve that goal.From local procurement, training and recruitment, to supporting small and medium-sized businesses and corporate social investment.
we work with NGOs, governments and local communities to ensure long-term and sustainable economic growth and social progress.Our efforts are fully aligned to our host communities’ own aspirations and host government priorities. And that means moving beyond our own supply chain.We support new businesses, local organisations and encourage innovation through our socio-economic development strategy with the aim of strengthening local markets and making civil society more resilient and proactive.
Sed ut perspiciatis Using local products and services is good for our business and supports economic activity beyond the footprint of the mine. We’re taking big strides towards sustainable, responsible local procurement:
In 2014, we spent $1.7 billion with suppliers based in and around the communities where we operate (2013: $1.63 billion). And Thomas Andrew Services - managed businesses spent ZAR 39.3 billion (2013: ZAR 32.4 billion) through contracts with historically disadvantaged South African owned (HDSA) businesses in 2014 – an important contribution to the country’s drive to promote black economic empowerment (BEE).
The taxes we pay are an important contribution to the communities and countries where we operate. Our approach is to meet our obligations in a way that balances the expectations of all our stakeholders. We continually review our tax strategy, working closely with local tax authorities and demonstrating transparency by publishing information on the taxes we pay.
Thomas Andrew Services specialises in the preparation of interview-winning résumés and cover letters for clients pursuing employment in the global mining industry. Offering 20 years experience in recruitment, career coaching and job seeker marketing, we assist clients applying for a range of opportunities or a specific roles such as a Dump Truck Operator, Process Technician, Mobile Plant Operator, Instrumentation Electrician, Geologist or Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer and Mine SIte Manager.
