Suppliers and (sub)contractors are an essential stakeholder in the group’s value chain.
Selection criteria for partners, suppliers, service providers and (sub)contractors include the prevention of health and safety risks. Our preventive safety practices are systematically shared with our contractors and their (sub)contractors.
Supporting our (sub)contractors throughout their activities for ENGIE to ensure their safety. ENGIE’s objective is to achieve 0 accidents, particularly serious and fatal accidents, by doing everything possible to protect the health and safety of employees and (sub)contractors. Whatever the level of (sub)contracting.
— ENGIE’s Global Framework Agreement on Fundamental Rights and Social Responsibility (2022)
To be respected by everyone, everywhere. These rules have been put in place to prevent the most frequent serious and fatal accidents.
Make a final check of the work environment before starting work, as there may be new hazards.
If your safety isn’t at the TOP, say STOP. Take time to reflect, consult your manager. Only resume work if safety is assured.
Report events and incidents to prevent the worst from happening.
Be vigilant for your own safety and that of others. Alert someone if you feel their safety is at risk.
A system to support our contractors and their (sub)contractors towards work practices more safe.
All contractors working on behalf of an ENGIE subsidiary have undergone a first internal qualification stage during which they have demonstrated their ability to carry out the required work while ensuring the safety of their employees, (sub)contractors and ENGIE staff.
In the selection phase, only companies that have passed the (pre)qualification stage are invited to respond to tenders for a service or a specific scope of work. The companies that will be selected are those that meet the most demanding prevention criteria in terms of Health and Safety.
Compliance with ENGIE rules and standards by contractors and their (sub)contractors is monitored and supervised throughout the duration of their service. This supervision begins with the safety induction and continues through the safety rituals. The end of the service is marked by feedback with the contractor to identify areas for improvement
During and at the end of their service, contractors are evaluated on their performance in delivering work that complies with the requirements while ensuring the safety of each individual in the workplace. The contractor concerned shall be debriefed on the outcome of the evaluation.
ENGIE’s priority is to protect the health and safety of everyone, on its sites and worksites, as well as at customers’ sites. This priority is reflected in the ENGIE Group’s commitment to developing the safety culture of its contractors and (sub)contractors, by systematically offering them a safety induction, in which ENGIE’s 5 safety essentials are explained in a simple manner, in theory and in practice. The 5 safety essentials must be respected and applied by all to avoid serious and fatal accidents.
The 5 safety rituals are managerial rituals deployed within ENGIE to put into action the exemplarity and leadership of Managers related to Health & Safety aspects. On a daily basis, these rituals are practiced on sites and worksites with operational teams and (sub)contractors. Throughout the course of their service, contractors and (sub)contractors will be asked to take part in these rituals, and in particular in managerial safety visits, joint safety tours and safety toolbox talks.
At ENGIE, developing a safety culture means sharing experiences with contractors and their (sub)contractors. Sharing experiences within our group and with our operational teams, but also sharing what they have experienced and learned elsewhere. Every day, ENGIE encourages the sharing of best practices through numerous events dedicated to safety: Safety Moment, safety stand down, annual safety meetings, etc.