Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE)

Fugro is active in over 50 countries and complies with the various laws and regulations related to Health, Safety and the Environment. Every operating company is responsible for implementing a HSE management system. The principle is that the operating company should not only comply with the specifically relevant legislation and regulations but should also adopt a pro-active and preventative stance. In general this means that, if possible and applicable, higher standards than those demanded by the relevant legislation should be set. Health and safety in the workplace and while carrying out projects is a priority and safeguarding health and safety is an important component of Fugro’s policy, especially when Fugro’s activities are carried out in a potentially hazardous environment. Fugro also works towards influencing wider industry standards, for example, Fugro is striving to make its stringent safety standards for the Airborne Survey activities the norm within the industry.

In general Fugro’s activities have little effect on the environment. Even so, Fugro pays due attention to the environment and is careful to protect it. Preventing or reducing environmental damage is a fundamental policy component. Through its work within its own disciplines Fugro has gained extensive knowledge of environmental problems and contributes towards their solution. A high proportion of Fugro’s activities is carried out on behalf of the oil and gas industry and, when involved in these activities, Fugro complies with the stringent demands the industry places on contractors.

Quality Management
Fugro pays a great deal of attention to quality. The trustworthiness of the data or advice provided is a high priority. By developing the right systems, such as those for use in deepwater, Fugro remains abreast of its clients’ changing needs. A programme for monitoring client satisfaction has been in operation for many years and the conclusions have, where desirable or useful, been implemented. In Fugro’s view, quality should not only apply to the service provided to clients, it should also apply to general standards and values, a people-friendly working environment and mutual respect. To this end, (recognised) quality management systems are applied within operating companies. managers are encouraged to become actively involved in their local community and to support charitable and cultural events.

Corporate Social Responsibility
Fugro pays a great deal of attention to quality. The trustworthiness of the data or advice provided is a high priority. By developing the right systems, such as those Fugro is part of society and involvement in the community is, therefore, an important aspect of its operations. This is why Fugro supports a large number of social initiatives. Sometimes this support is in the form of a financial contribution, sometimes Fugro contributes expertise and experience or some other form of active support. Fugro focuses on general social goals by supporting institutions such as universities and other education establishments and industry branch organisations which may promote our interests. Fugro also provides support in specific social fields, such as music, art, culture and sport. Operating company managers are encouraged to become actively involved in their local community and to support charitable and cultural events.

Upholding or enhancing Fugro’s good reputation
Although each operating company is, in fact, a separate enterprise, each one contributes towards the reputation of the Group. Because Fugro’s good reputation is priceless when it comes to maintaining and expanding our client base, upholding and protecting our reputation has the highest priority.