We have an obligation as employers to do the right thing, below we set out some of our culture and conduct that we live by
"At Golde, we prize moral courage, kindness and transparency and believe workplaces should be fun, fair, inclusive and enlivening, thereby enabling everyone to thrive, be heard and contribute, and in turn, deliver great results"
Building great infrastructure for our clients on budget and within schedule
Golde Contractors procure all its materials and products only from Australian companies. The supply chain performs functions and 4 tier levels:
Golde Contractors currently only source from Tier 1 supply, which means we have little visibility of the source material. Knowing this, Golde Contractors relies on our tier 1 supply chain to validate their tier 2 suppliers. This allows Golde Contractors to make a judgement on whether the tier 1 fits Golde Contractors code of conduct on social and environmental impacts
Golde Contractors are learning and studying the impact of running business and specifically the use of power. Where possible, Golde Contractors will strive to use renewable energy at its operational premises throughout Australia and internationally
Goal - all premises to be at least 50% renewable by 2025.
Doing our part for the environment, managing our supply chain best we can, understanding projects cradle to cradle concepts is what we do, but simply not enough. Golde Contractors seek to build infrastructure to be proud of and last the test of time, aiming for a first past yield, every time. First pass means we have taken the time to understand the project in hand and plan with detail, designed our work breakdown structures and applied craftsmanship.
This offers the infrastructure not just physical durability, but emotional durability for our staff, the management and equally so, our clients and end users. But we are human, flaws can happen due to many reasons, Golde Contractors will work through any misinterpretations or other factors to achieve the required criteria.
In order to deliver the craftsmanship required of clients we at Golde Contractors work hard identify salient risks and continue to update our policies and processes to meet the needs and requirements of our workforce, bottom up.Golde Contractors staff are our most important asset, their lives matter to us as they are the bones of the business. Craftmanship is delivered through safe working conditions, we ensure that new hires, clients and supply chain share the same ethical values as we do.
Golde Contractors code of conduct must be adhered to by all staff and suppliers.If requested, Golde Contractors will produce a list of suppliers to any paying client, at any time for full disclosure.
Golde Contractors staff have laid down the culture for that last 20 years. Its the culture of always doing the right thing first that has kept us in business, irrespective of difficulty. Our team work on three main principles, knowledge, honesty, and integrity. Right or wrong, honesty first.
As Golde Contractors goes through this current period of growth, we work hard with new employees to instill the company culture and equally listening on how we can improve.
As Golde Contractors continues to grow we understand the necessity to understand our supply chain and the risk of forced labor, fraud and coercion, we are committed to assist in combating modern slavery wherever possible. Understanding the slavery risk and the Global Slavery Index, we are able to rank our supply chain of materials and consumables which Golde Contractors have in their control. Golde Contractors will also periodically assess material and equipment from their client base to understand their supply chain. Golde Contractors strive to do their bit to make the world a better place. More info - https://www.globalslaveryindex.org/
Black Lives Matter came upon us in the summer of 2020. It highlighted to us the ongoing issue of racial injustice and many other forms of inequality. From that summer we have pledged to work harder to engage with our Aboriginal communities and ensure that we are open to all at Golde Contractors.
Recently, we have been studying our policies and recruitment procedures to ensure we are reaching all communities in order to offer a fair route to working with Golde Contractors.
Granted, we may not be doing exactly the right thing now, and way not have all the answers, but we are definitely prepared to listen to feedback and guidance from those who do.
It's important to Golde Contractors to continue to be valued from outside of the company. Its the best way to understand your own culture. We aim to employ consultants to engage with all of the staff throughout the business to understand what more can be done.
Golde Contractors are always striving to engage with and be inclusive of BAME, LGBTQ+ and female communities and ensure that our workplace is open to all.
Golde Contractors already have a diverse and colorful workforce, but we can always do more. Golde Contractors pledge to continue to do better and to continue to reach out to all communities.
Craig McIntosh
Managing Director