GFA POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES
THE CODE OF CONDUCT
GFA derives its approach from the company’s vision, mission and core values. GFA stands for a distinctly customer-oriented approach, providing services and products in accordance with the highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
Numerous clients have entrusted GFA with catalysing change that initiates improvements in quality of life and leads to sustainable solutions at the individual, organisational and system levels. GFA is also a member of Transparency International Germany.
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GFA HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTIVE
GFA does not tolerate sexual violence or sexual harassment in the workplace. In this regard, Article 3(4) of the Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (AGG; General Act on Equal Treatment) already provides appropriate regulations which apply to all employees.
GFA considers it important to protect all members of staff and experts from sexual harassment, including those not covered by the AGG.
GFA SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
GFA does not tolerate sexual violence or sexual harassment in the workplace. In this regard, article 3 IV of the Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (AGG; General law on equal treatment) already provides appropriate regulations, which apply to all employees.
GFA considers it important to protect all members of staff and experts from sexual harassment, including those not under the jurisdiction of the AGG.
GFA GENDER POLICY
At GFA, we are committed to promoting gender equality and supporting the elimination of structural inequalities, unequal treatment and discrimination within our company, in our projects and in our partner countries worldwide. Gender equality and non-discrimination are fundamental human rights and crucial for sustainable and peaceful development. By promoting the integration of a gender-transformative approach in our projects, we comply with our clients’ policies.
GFA HIV/AIDS POLICY
GFA recognises the seriousness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its impact on the workplace. Therefore, GFA has established an HIV/AIDS POLICY which ensures a consistent and equitable approach to the prevention of HIV/AIDS among employees and their families.
This policy complies with existing laws on discrimination, working conditions, health and safety, as well as with the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS.
FAMILIES IN MIND
GFA creates incentives to help balance career and family life. Highly qualified staff members are GFA’s greatest asset, and their satisfaction with the company’s working environment is vital to GFA’s ability to serve its clients. Flexible working hours allow employees to work from home and facilitate part-time arrangements. FAMILIES IN MIND supports parents’ return to the workplace by providing the opportunity to return to work gradually after parental leave. GFA has been awarded the Hamburg Family Seal as a family-friendly company – learn more about our benefits.
GFA SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT POLICY
GFA is committed to operating its headquarters in Hamburg in a sustainable manner. Sustainable procurement is understood as the adoption and integration of corporate responsibility principles into procurement processes and decisions. Accordingly, all goods and services required for sustainable office operations are purchased with sustainability criteria in mind.
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GFA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GFA derives its ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY from the company’s vision, mission and core values.
We are committed to managing the overall environmental impact of our business operations in a responsible manner. We continually monitor our environmental performance and aim to improve it. We comply with, and where possible exceed, all relevant regulatory requirements.
GFA SIGNS UN GLOBAL COMPACT
In February 2018, GFA became a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC). With this declaration of commitment, GFA undertakes to pursue integrity in its corporate management and to conduct its business in an equitable and sustainable manner. GFA reports annually to the UNGC on its activities promoting sustainable development through the Communication on Progress (COP). With over 12,000 businesses and organisations worldwide, the UNGC network is the world’s largest and most significant initiative for responsible business management.