Policy
Sustainable Development Policy
Being a responsible engineering contractor KML recognizes the importance of creating sustainable value to our stakeholders. The Company is determined to seize business opportunities derived from rapid changes in economic, environmental and business development in the present age and are positive to face and manage risk that incur from business activities. In order to achieve our objective all our management and employees play a responsible, whole-heartedly and active role to enhance Company sustainable development.
Our management and employees commit to: -
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purse regularly but not less than annually to review our Quality, Safety and Environmental policies; Respect of Ethics, Human and Labour Rights Policy; KML Code of Business Conduct and all related management practices with the objective to ensure that :-
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our deliverables are of excellent value at low cost, viz. top quality in performance and usage, also safe and environmental-friendly
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our work processes are socially and ethically responsible to the working community
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our suppliers, sub-contractors and business partners will abide our Code of Business Conduct and policies when dealing business with us
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adopt a practice of conservation such as the intelligent selection, rational consumption and recycling of resources that enables the Company long-term business growth.
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maintain an open and effective communications with our customers, suppliers, sub-contractors and business partners in order to achieve the objective on sustainable development.
Respect of Ethics, Human and Labour Rights Policy
KML supports and respects the rights of individuals and working communities, viz.
The right to live
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Freedom of opinion and expression
Freedom of association
Forbid cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment
Forbid slavery and servitude
KML commits to:
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respect and observe all the applicable laws and regulations in the countries the Company operates.
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respect and uphold ethical standards and principles such as confidentiality, open and fair competition, anti-bribery and anti-corruption.
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respect and support the principles of human and labour rights stated in
- United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The International Labour Organisation Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
- The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance
- The United Nations Global Compact
generally in the areas of child labour, forced labour, health and safety, wages and working hours, discrimination, discipline and freedom of association.
We recognize that we have direct responsibility for the impact of our activities on our employees, suppliers, subcontractors, business partners, customers and the communities in which we operate. We work to uphold our ethical principles, protect human and labour rights when conducting our business transactions through our KML Code of Business Conduct, other internal policies and procedures. We will also work according to the code of practice specified by our customers provided that it is not contradictory to this policy.
Anti-corruption and Integrity Management Policy
The Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group") prohibit all forms of bribery and corruption and are committed to integrity, honesty and anti-corruption practices in doing business. All employees must abide by this anti-corruption and integrity management policy (“Policy"), the associated work instructions and the code of business conduct. The Group’s business partners are also encouraged to abide by the principles of this Policy.
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The Group and all employees have to observe the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) and Competition Ordinance (Cap. 619) in Hong Kong and relevant laws in other jurisdictions when conducting business in the region.
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The Group does not allow our employees to solicit or accept any advantages from any individuals or organisations having business dealings with us unless permission is granted for the acceptance.
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The Group prohibits all employees from offering advantages to any staff or member of our clients, suppliers, subcontractors, or any business partners while having dealing of any kind with them. We also prohibit all employees from offering advantages to any individual of organisations, whether directly or indirectly through a third party, for influencing them in any dealing, when conducting business with us.
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Our employees are required to avoid accepting lavish or frequent entertainment from others having business dealings with us.
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The Group requires all employees to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest situation. If unavoidable, the employees concerned should make a declaration to the Group and the Group will decide on the actions for mitigating the conflict.
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The Group prohibits all employees from disclosing any confidential information without authorisation, and misusing any Group information.
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The Group has an internal reporting mechanism for our employees to enquire matters relating to integrity and report possible breaches of anti-corruption and integrity requirements. The Group handles these reports promptly and in strict confidence.
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The Group strictly forbids retaliation against any employee who, in good faith, reports possible breaches of anti-corruption and integrity requirements or who participates in the inquiry / investigation of the allegation.
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Any employee in breach of anti-corruption and integrity requirements will be subject to internal disciplinary action, including termination of appointment and / or referral to relevant law enforcement agencies.
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The Group is committed to partnering with ethical business counterparts who share the same value and commit to the similar anti-corruption and integrity standard.
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The Group establishes and maintains applicable procedures for ongoing identification, analysis, and evaluation of anti-corruption and integrity related risks.
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The Group conducts regular internal audit as well as establishes a set of compliance checklists to ensure that anti-corruption and integrity management system of the Group is implemented and maintained properly and effectively.
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The audit committee of the Company is responsible for the monitoring and regular review of this Policy to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.