As a leading global logistics player, we aim to support positive change in Africa by developing human capital and value chains, while promoting initiatives that protect the planet and improve the business environment.
Motivated by a desire to act responsibly and sustainably, we are committed to an approach which sets out to create value on the African continent. Our strength lies in our wealth of expertise, supported by a continuous improvement approach.
We are very conscious of our role opposite all our stakeholders: employees, shareholders, partners, customers and the planet. We fully embrace the UN’s fundamental universal principles relating to human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption
PRACTICES
AGL operates in many countries with varied and complex economic and socio cultural environments that may expose us to security, safety, environmental and ethical risks. The expectations of public authorities and civil society with regard to AGL are therefore particularly strong.
As a reference player, we attach primary importance to the integrity that must govern our commercial relationships and professional practices every day. As part of this, AGL is compliant in its business relations with the most relevant international standards and local legislation in force whenever they are more demanding.
Integrity when conducting our business is a key part of the Code of Conduct and the Ethics & CSR Charter with which all subsidiaries, agents and employees of the Group and sales partners acting in the name of AGL must comply..
This code promotes the combat against corruption in all its forms and against influence peddling, as well as free and fair competition, respect for economic sanctions, diversity and environmental protection.
A dedicated organization monitors proper understanding of and compliance with the Sapin 2 law, the recommendations and the French Anticorruption Agency (AFA), applicable laws and international standards.
«Integrity and Transparency are two key values that make up the Code of Conduct that governs how we behave inside the Company and our business relations, whether at head office or in the entities inside and outside Africa.» Yann Danvert , Head of Compliance
With a view to favoring commercial partners that are respectful of our principles, AGL calls for the implementation of appropriate due diligence systems that can identify, prevent and mitigate the risks of serious breaches, within the divisions and subsidiaries, and along the supply chain.
An AGL Responsible Purchasing Charter has been established with the goal of becoming the shared basis for commitments that are applicable to all purchasing families in the company.
Application of our responsible purchasing strategy involves the purchasing and legal teams. They rely on the ethics system, the CSR clause, the risk identification approaches, due diligence procedures and the ethics policy when choosing suppliers.
«The AGL Responsible Purchasing Charter is systematically transmitted as part of any new commercial relationship. In this way, we favor local purchases that respect the environment and contribute to the emergence of a mesh of small and mid sized competitive companies in Africa, India, Haiti and Timor-Leste.» Delphine Coudray , Head of Procurement
Philanthropy & sponsorship
Philanthropy project
The AGL Group is committed to supporting and developing all forms of corporate philanthropy with a social and environmental impact, thereby promoting sustainable initiatives for the well-being of communities and the preservation of our environment.
Sponsorship project
The AGL Group aims to support and develop all sponsorship initiatives with a social and environmental impact, by working towards sustainable initiatives that benefit both communities and the environment.
POPULATION
AGL aims to contribute to the well-being of the planet’s populations.
This ambition concerns first and foremost our employees, whose commitment and skills are the main drivers of our long-term performance.
Like the logistics sector, AGL is constantly evolving. In this context, our priorities are to ensure the safety and security of our activities, to promote diversity and equality, to maintain the skills necessary for our activities, and to adapt our professions to technological developments.
At AGL, we prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our teams above all else. All necessary measures are implemented to preserve the health and safety of employees and third parties in the course of our activities.
This includes preventing any harm to the health, safety, and security of all our stakeholders and raising awareness among all teams, regardless of their status, about the risks, daily hazards, and mitigation measures in place.
Safety is also a key criterion in selecting our industrial and commercial partners. We place particular emphasis on their ability to implement security and safety policies tailored to the territories in which we operate.
«AGL is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe working environment by providing a framework for identifying and minimizing risks related to its activities. Certification processes are implemented to ensure the quality of our quality management system, health, and safety at work.» Olivier Restoueix , Director QHSE-RSE
AGL is one of the main private employers on the continent. The company means to attract and retain talent, in relation to the key skills sought, with a principle of non-discrimination and equal opportunities. A diversity and inclusion charter has been signed and is in application.
AGL also maintains staff employability over the long term. The company works to facilitate skills acquisition in line with career and technological developments. The training programs and institutions funded by AGL on the continent contribute to this objective.
AGL is mobilized to ensure a high level of engagement based on respect for others, an inclusive corporate culture and improved quality of life at work. We make efforts towards this by offering our employees the most favorable work conditions possible; and an appropriate setting for social dialog.
To do this, we rely on digital tools in order to design the most appropriate training materials for each career path and for new requirements (e-learning, videos, online conferences, seminars, knowledge strengthening programs, etc.).
«AGL is characterized by both the diversity of its careers and its expertise in the maritime, port, logistics and rail sectors, as well as by the cultural diversity of its teams, a genuine advantage in a complex environment in constant evolution. Because our employees are what make this joint adventure so enriching, we invest in everyone’s development by offering a career path based on appropriate guidance, encouraging mobility, a diverse organization and a committed community» Vincent Galindo , Head of Human Resources
Stakeholder dialog
In the framework of the port and rail concessions that AGL operates in Africa, in India, in Haiti and in Timor, the company has set up a monitoring and evaluation system for its commitments towards the conceding authorities.
It thereby actively contributes to concession monitoring meetings and suggests initiatives that are liable to ensure the success of its public private partnerships.
More than 98% of the workforce employed by AGL come from countries in which it deploys its activities.
The company promotes skills transfer and relies on a number of local partners for this, reference shareholders and subcontractors.
AGL supports many philanthropic and social initiatives for the benefit of local populations through its patronage program.
Its offers support to charities, and involves its subsidiaries and employees in projects that improve the economic, social and health situation of young people.
Low carbon
AGL wants to contribute to halting climate change.
It integrates the preservation of biodiversity to project implementation and carries out impact studies for each project.
AGL also promotes local actions to protect biodiversity, such as protecting turtle egg-laying areas and raising awareness about protected species (varans, pangolins, etc.).
Launched in June 2021, the goal of the Green Terminal label is to reduce the carbon footprint of our port activities.
This label is implemented in conjunction with the international firm Bureau Veritas and relies on eight fundamental pillars drawn from our ESG strategy (Environment, Social, Governance).
This label offers a concrete solution to the challenges of energy transition. Since its launch, 10 terminals have received the “Green Terminal” label.
A team effort towards a shared ambition
We applied best practice all through the developmental stage. Thanks to this, we are now able to increase the display performances of the website while lowering its carbon footprint.