Ref: APVIA-EP-001

Environmental Policy

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Policy Statement

“African Projects Ventures Investments and Advancement Limited (APVIA Ltd) is committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development in all its business operations, projects, and investment activities within Sierra Leone and across the African region. We recognise that our activities as business facilitators, investment promoters, and project developers have the potential to impact the environment, both directly and through the projects and ventures we support.”

Core Principles

  • Legal Compliance: We shall comply with all applicable Sierra Leonean environmental laws, regulations, and standards, including the Environmental Protection Agency Act 2008 and all subsidiary legislation
  • Precautionary Approach: We shall adopt a precautionary approach to environmental management, anticipating and preventing potential adverse impacts before they occur
  • Pollution Prevention: We shall seek to prevent pollution and minimise waste generation across all our operations and supported projects
  • Resource Efficiency: We shall promote the efficient use of natural resources, including energy, water, and raw materials, in all our activities
  • Biodiversity Protection: We shall protect biodiversity and avoid or minimise impacts on sensitive ecosystems, protected areas, and endangered species
  • Community Engagement: We shall respect the environmental rights and concerns of local communities, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders
  • Continuous Improvement: We shall continuously improve our environmental performance through regular monitoring, measurement, and management review
  • Transparency and Reporting: We shall report openly on our environmental performance and engage constructively with regulators, communities, and other stakeholders

Quality Practices

  • Implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management principles
  • Environmental impact assessments for all major projects
  • Waste management and pollution prevention programs
  • Energy and water conservation initiatives
  • Biodiversity protection measures
  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
  • Rehabilitation and restoration of project sites

Other Policies

Ref: APVIA-QP-001

Quality Policy

African Projects Ventures Investments and Advancement Limited (APVIA Ltd) is committed to achieving and sustaining the highest standards of quality in all our business operations, projects, investments, and advisory services throughout Sierra Leone and across the African continent. We recognise that quality is fundamental to our success, our reputation, and the value we deliver to our clients, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.

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Ref: APVIA-HSP-001

Health and Safety Policy

African Projects Ventures Investments and Advancement Limited (APVIA Ltd) is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all its employees, contractors, clients, visitors, and any other persons who may be affected by its operations in Sierra Leone. We recognise that effective health and safety management is fundamental to our business success and is a core responsibility of management at all levels.

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Ref: APVIA-POL-DP-001

Data Protection GDPR Policy

This policy sets out the commitment of African Projects Ventures Investments and Advancement Limited (APVIA Ltd) operating in Sierra Leone to protecting personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the Sierra Leone Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable international data protection standards.

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Ref: APVIA-EDI-001

Equality and Diversity Policy

African Projects Ventures Investments and Advancement Limited (APVIA Ltd) is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its operations in Sierra Leone. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our organisation, enhances our service delivery, and reflects the communities in which we operate.

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Ref: APVIA-POL-MS-001

Modern Day Slavery Policy

African Projects Ventures Investments and Advancement Limited (APVIA Ltd) has zero tolerance for modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or supply chains.

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Ref: APVIA-POL-001

Complaint Policy

This policy establishes the framework for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints made against APVIA Ltd, its directors, employees, agents, or operations in Sierra Leone. It ensures complaints are handled fairly, transparently, and efficiently, with accessible channels for stakeholders to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

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Ref: APVIA-ABC-001

Anti-Bribery, Non-Corruption & Open-Door Policy

APVIA Ltd conducts all business in Sierra Leone with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct. This policy summarises three core policies: Anti-Bribery, Non-Corruption, and Open Door. These align with the Anti-Corruption Act 2008 (amended 2019), the United Nations Convention against Corruption (ratified 2004), and the Sierra Leone Corporate Governance Code (2018).

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