BWI and the trade union representatives of VINCI (CGT, CFDT, CFE-CGC and FO) conducted a second audit of QDVC (a Qatari company owned by Qatari Diar and
No major issues were identified by the auditors. Notable highlights included:
Closing out of areas of improvement identified during the 2019 audit.
Integration of health & safety policies across QDVC's operations, leading to remarkable safety records: a frequency rate of 0.6 and a gravity rate of 0.010 based on 321 million hours worked between 2009 and 2021, including all employees on site (241,000 persons).
Initiatives taken to support workers facing hardship as a result of the pandemic, including continuing to pay full wages and providing free psycho-social assistance.
Continuous assessment and monitoring of manpower providers and subcontractors, raising the overall rights of workers and welfare standards across QDVC's supply chain.
QDVC was mentioned for its pioneering role in setting up an efficient Workers' Welfare Committee in
BWI and the French unions involved in the audit made a series of recommendations, such as:
Enhancing the roles and responsibilities of worker representatives in addressing collective grievances regarding employment conditions, improved transparency in relation to salary grids, promotions and rises, and a protected status.
Monitoring and tracking psychosocial risks, which are a serious health concern.
Continuing CSR due diligence with subcontractors, especially the smallest ones.
Continuing to prevent deceptive recruitment practices in collaboration with BWI, focusing on target communities where foreign workers come from.
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The objectives of the project were therefore fulfilled.
Ambet Yuson, Secretary General of BWI: 'This second audit underlines the importance of cooperation rooted in the terms of our International Framework Agreement. BWI and representatives from French unions were pleased to see progress in many areas, supported by the company's keen commitment to promoting transparency and to live up to health and safety and workers' welfare standards. However, as trade union inspectors, we will continue to be critical observers and identify areas for further improvement. Together with QDVC and VINCI, we have travelled a long road to set up effective representation and grievance handling structures. The BWI is ready to continue on this path for even greater effectiveness and sustainability in the long run.'
Roberto Strigi, CEO of QDVC: 'Against the challenging backdrop of Covid-19 pandemic, it is QDVC's duty to continue maintaining and improving its QHSE and CSR standards for its workforce. We were pleased be able to organize a follow-up audit with BWI and trade union representatives. Conducting audits is a vital exercise to ensure not only safety standards but also that workers' rights in terms of collective representation are safeguarded along with their mental and physical well-being. We hope this report will highlight the practices implemented to protect the rights of our workers and our subcontractors.'
About VINCI
VINCI is a global player in concessions, construction and energy businesses, employing more than 260,000 people in some 100 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, we are committed to operating in an environmentally, socially responsible and ethical manner. And because our projects are in the public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the conduct of our business activities. Based on that approach, VINCI's ambition is to create long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees, partners and society in general. www.vinci.com
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