Policies

Bibby Distribution has established, developed, and respected people and value polices; these are in line with our Group policies outlined below.

For more information on any of these polices and associated documents, please contact us via our personnel department.

Corporate Business Definition

'Serving Industry Worldwide'

Bibby Line Group Limited is a business-to-business services Group. The Group aims to add value to its customer by providing an asset or service that best meets the customer's needs.

The Group services a diversity of markets and currently comprises substantially autonomous operating subsidiaries involved in marine, logistics and financial services activities.

Corporate Strategic Objectives

To maximise the long term value of shareholders' funds by achieving a compound growth rate in shareholders' funds over a seven year cycle of not less than 12%.
To keep a business portfolio capable of generating recurring earnings and a dividend flow to the holding company to provide security against cyclical downturns in any particular market.
To attract, motivate and retain high quality personnel.
To maintain our excellent reputation for high quality, integrity and safety of operations.
To be aware of the impact on society of our operations and to continually improve the environment for all.
To continually strive for excellence in our service to customers through our flexible, personal and responsive approach.

Quality Policy

The Group is committed to the provision of high quality services to customers, consistently meeting their requirements in an efficient safe and professional manner.

To support this commitment, each division of the Group operates a documented Quality System, which is appropriate to its market place.

Verification of each division's quality management is conducted by external verifying authorities and internal audits.

Health, Safety & Enviromental Policy

The health, safety and environmental responsibilities are set out in the relevant written safety management systems and are discharged through relevant organisational structures.

Health, safety and environmental responsibilities take precedence over commercial and operational concerns. Our managers ensure that every reasonable and practicable precaution is taken to prevent accidents and reduce stress to the employees through:

The operation of well designed, well constructed and maintained plant and machinery
Appropriate training, clearly written instructions and adequate supervision
Properly defined safe systems of work
The Assessments of risk and the implementation of protective measures
Regular audits of the safety management systems by competent 'in house' and external safety personnel
The appointment of Safety Representatives and the formation of Safety Committees where working groups are of sufficient size to warrant this arrangement
Meeting all relevant regulatory standards, laws and customer expectations.

It is imperative that all employees accept their individual responsibilities to co-operate fully in order that health and safety obligations can be fulfilled on their behalf.

This policy has been prepared in furtherance of health and safety and binds all Directors; Managers and Employees, in the interests of the Company personnel and others affected by our activities.

Employment Policy

The Group is committed to attracting, motivating and retaining high quality personnel. It is Group's policy to train and develop each individual to maximise their contribution to the company's performance, whilst providing satisfying and fulfilling career opportunities.

It is the Group's policy to promote the understanding and involvement of all employees in its business aims and performance. The Group is an equal opportunity employer.

The policy of the Group is to give full and fair consideration to applications for employment made by all people including disabled persons. If any employee becomes disabled whilst employed by the Group company, every effort is made to find suitable continuing employment, with re-training as necessary. Disabled persons share equally in the opportunities available for training, career development and promotion.

To do this, the Group continually develops effective employee communication, consultation and involvement, including the regular publication of company magazines.

The Group continually ensures it is up to date and compliant with all relevant regulations in all areas in which it operates.

Integrity Policy

The Group values its reputation for integrity and works to ensure that it is sustained into the future.

Integrity is defined as:

Telling the truth
Being fair to all
Delivering what we promise
Keeping confidences
Being trustworthy

Integrity is a sign of mature strength which every employee should always strive to deliver in each and every aspect of the Group's operation, both internally and externally.

Legislation and Association Policy

It is the Group's policy to remain up to date with all proposed legislation and be compliant with all regulations in all areas in which it operates. The Group will actively participate in the relevant trade associations.

Community Policy

The Group's subsidiaries are actively involved in a wide range of community activities, both domestically and internationally. It is the Group's policy to support its employees in such endeavours.