Society increasingly holds multi-national businesses accountable for responding to worldwide challenges. Stakeholders believe companies need to be built for long-term prosperity and focus on a sustainable bottom line which considers: culture, society, the economy and the environment.
The world’s natural resources are rapidly being depleted. Biodiversity is under threat due to climate change, diminishing oil reserves and deforestation. The impact on the natural environment is creating opportunities for greater innovation in engineering strategy and design; clients are seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.
SMEC seeks to be a good corporate citizen in all aspects of its operations and activities. To this end, SMEC has brought together a series of operating principles under the broad scope of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to serve in setting the direction for employees in all aspects of their work. All SMEC employees and contractors are encouraged to adopt CSR considerations in their day-to-day work. SMEC’s main CSR focus areas are: People, Community and Sustainability and Environment.