Corporate & Social Responsibility - Overview
Heritage’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) encompasses the management of relationships with shareholders, employees, contractors and the communities in areas where it works, together with the impact on society and the environment. Heritage recognises it has specific responsibilities in each of these areas and considers adherence to CSR values to be a key factor in its long-term success.
Heritage today faces a wide range of both opportunities and challenges in the areas of CSR and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibility and performance. This is particularly so given the nature of the industry and the geographic location of its operations, many of which are located in countries with both complex social, political and economic challenges and/or particular environmental sensitivities.
Heritage’s objective is to minimise its impact on the environment and to support development in local communities. The Company recognises the importance of engaging with local stakeholders and taking seriously their concerns regarding oil and gas development. Heritage believes that by working closely with its host communities it is better enabled to meet the challenges facing it.
Core Values
- Respect the laws and customs of the countries in which it operates;
- Support the communities in which it works;
- Empower individuals to act in accordance with its values and responsibilities;
- Promote and value long-term relationships with stakeholders;
- Be consistent in activities and reporting;
- Take seriously the obligations that companies have to their employees, communities, society and the environment;
- Encourage and support employees to play their part in creating a better world;
- Believe that shareholders' long-term interests are best served by the pursuit of businesses with high standards of responsibility.