Economic Viability
- Financial literacy and subsidised lending to promote entrepreneurship (for more details, see E-Friends)
- Employee benefits (for more details, see HR)
- Our reach and expansion (for more details, see branch network)
- Better access to total financial solutions (for more details, see People's Leasing Group)
Environmental Responsibility
- Addressing climate change
As an endeavour to play its part in tackling climate change, PLC strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in operating vehicles.
- Managing solid waste
PLC, in partnership with organisations of similar interest, aims to minimise pollution via the reduction, re-use and recycling of
resources.
- Ensuring water security
Climate change, pollution and the increasing population are endangering our water supply. At PLC, we promote responsible use of
water and provide financial assistance towards making clean water more accessible.
- Preserving biodiversity
Human exploitation and habitat destruction have caused several species to face extinction. In an effort to confront this, the
Company includes biodiversity on its green agenda.
- Saving energy
PLC promotes the responsible use of energy, engaging employees, their families and the community.
Social Accountability
- Eliminating bribery and corruption
PLC has set procedures, management systems and compliance mechanisms in place to deal with bribery and corruption. For further details, see the Bribery and Corruption section of the HR Policy.
- Community relations
Our social policy establishes a framework to manage our impact on the communities in which we operate. It includes programmes to monitor and tackle any issues.
- Lobbying for human rights
PLC has established policies, guidelines and a corporate structure to address fundamental human rights issues covered in the international labour standards.
We adhere to applicable standards in all of the following aspects:
- Labour practices - no forced/compulsory/child labour
- Minimum wage
- Equal opportunity and remuneration
- Employee health and safety
- Training and development
- Diversity and opportunity
- Disciplinary practices
- Employee satisfaction