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The International SOS Foundation has unveiled the 2021 Duty of Care Awards winners. Now in its fifth year, the awards celebrate and share best practice in the commitment of organisations to protecting their people, at home and away.
The awards received outstanding entries from organisations across 29 countries and 24 industries, showcasing their exceptional achievements and Duty of Care commitments in protecting their global workforce. Winners were selected by a panel of sector-leading expert judges1 from a host of internationally recognised organisations, including the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA).
This year, the 2021 Duty of Care Awards featured two new special categories. ‘COVID-19 Agility and Response’ and ‘COVID-19 Ambassador’ formally recognise the most inspiring initiatives and contribution taken by an organisation and a single individual in the face of the global pandemic.
Arnaud Vaissié, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of International SOS, comments,
“We are at a critical point in the evolution of Duty of Care. This has seen rapid acceleration in the past year. Since the International SOS Foundation last hosted this event, in 2019, we have all lived through extraordinary times. No-one had foreseen the impact that COVID-19 has had on the global community, the economy and business operations. It has shaken many organisations to the core, and we will continue to see rapid and varying change.”
“I am proud to say that the Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary as ambassadors for Duty of Care this year. We are very grateful to all those, who have supported the Foundation over the years and will continuously drive its impact of the future of Duty of Care.”
“We will continue to celebrate organisations and individuals who have shown great commitment to Duty of Care. I am always impressed at the calibre of all the entries. This years’ have even excelled my expectations.”
John Denton, Secretary General of ICC and Head of Judges,
“Thank you to the International SOS Foundation for giving me the opportunity to be this year’s head of judges and for my ten other respected and diligent judges for providing their expertise and reviewing this year’s awards entries. Although this year has presented exceptional challenges for organisations and individuals alike, it is still extraordinary to have received so many high-quality entries. The submissions have been exemplary in demonstrating resilience amidst the COVID-19 world.”
Joe Vasquez, Senior Vice President, Global Accident and Health for CHUBB, gold sponsor of the Awards, said,
“We are excited to be sponsoring the COVID-19 Agility & Response and Innovation categories in the Duty of Care Awards. Celebrating the resilience, versatility, and innovation of organisations in this most challenging of years. The Awards are a great opportunity to shine a light on all the outstanding efforts these organisations have made, to share their stories and recognise their successes. At Chubb, good corporate citizenship lies at our core — how we practice our craft of insurance, how we work together to serve our customers, how we treat each other, and how we work to help make a better world for our communities and our planet.”
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2021 Duty of Care Awards Winners |
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Winner |
Sector |
Location |
Award Category |
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Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary |
United States |
COVID-19 Agility & Response |
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TechnipFMC |
Oil & Gas |
Malaysia |
Communications |
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Emma Lindsay, ChampionX |
Technology/ Energy |
United Kingdom |
COVID-19 Ambassador |
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Genpact |
Professional services |
India |
Inclusion and Diversity |
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Bank of Papua New Guinea |
Banking |
Papua New Guinea |
Innovation |
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Iluka Resources |
Mining |
Australia |
Remote Resilience |
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Sioen Industries |
Consumer Discretionary |
Belgium |
Sustainability |
NOTE: Commentary on the winners, judges’ comments and commended below
The International SOS Foundation is proud to present Chubb as Gold sponsor of the 2021 Duty of Care Awards & Summit and have the supporting sponsorship of the following organisations in order to make this event possible: CWT, Marsh, Marsh & McLennan Agency MMA, Mintra and Workplace Options.
To learn more visit www.dutyofcareawards.org.
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COVID-19 AGILITY & RESPONSE: Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
Runner Up:
Worley Oakwood Worldwide INAEC Aviation Corporation Ayala Corporation International School Bangkok (ISB)
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Communications Winner: TechnipFMC As part of their plans to mitigate the health risk of their workforce, TechnipFMC conducted a biometric health screening for approximately 400 of their employees in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to gauge their health risk profile. From the screening report, several health risk factors were identified among their population, including cholesterol and raised blood glucose levels. Other baselines were established on physical activity, obesity, absenteeism, presenteeism, and perceived stress. From the findings, a tailor-made wellness campaign, ‘FocusOnYou’, was launched for TechnipFMC’s employees, to help employees with their physical and mental health.
Schlumberger Seadrill AIIB |
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COVID-19 Ambassador Winner: Emma Lindsay, HSEQ Manager at ChampionX ‘business continuity manager’, she has been instrumental in developing and delivering ChampionX’s COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan Europe. Its implementation in March 2020 has resulted in zero coronavirus-related outbreaks across its three sites (including two manufacturing sites). With 100% continuity of operations and absolutely no disruptions to clients, ChampionX’s people felt safe at work and clients remain assured of their reliability no matter what.
Nippon Sanso Corporation (Pauline Loo) Pavilion Energy (Heng Hwee Yeo) Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf (Silvester Siegmann) Safran (Agnès Martineau Arbes) Tata Communications (Sangitha Shetty)
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Inclusion and Diversity Winner: Genpact Genpact’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programme takes their purpose of ‘the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for everyone’ forward, with the belief that they are ‘Better Together’. With the strong support of CEO Tiger Tyagarajan, Genpact runs strategic initiatives towards achieving 50% gender diversity at all seniority advancing multicultural talent and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Having worked tirelessly towards this goal, Genpact is among the Top 10 Best Companies for Women in India in 2020 by Avtar and Working Mother Media.
Bank of Papua New Guinea |
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Innovation Winner: Bank of Papua New Guinea Since 2016, BPNG aims to make financial and social products and services accessible and affordable to all, irrespective of their wealth or social standing. They have now launched the world’s first digital identity creation tool that does not require mains power, internet connectivity or the use of “smartphone” mobile technologies. This is alongside the first Regulatory Sandbox, a framework set up by a regulator that allows businesses to test innovative propositions in the market with real consumers, in the South Pacific. BPNGs commitment to innovation has included the creation & patronage of the PNG Digital Commerce Association, a legally constituted entity designed to encourage innovation while supporting BPNGs drive for inclusion.
‘Very important project to provide durable solutions for those that do not have access to digital identity. Research in blockchain technology and its implementations is extremely important, and it is great to see that a bank is leading the way in its own country to do well while doing good.’
Runner Up: Predictive Safety Solutions
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Remote Resilience Winner: Iluka Resources Sierra Rutile, a subsidiary of Iluka Resources, is a multi-mine operation located in the Bonthe and Moyamba districts, south west Sierra Leone. Sierra Rutile has the world’s largest natural rutile deposit and encompasses two operations at Lanti and Gangama; a mineral separation plant; and a dedicated port facility. In a country where disease threat is constantly high, the onset of COVID-19 provided yet another challenge to operations at Sierra Rutile. Sierra Rutile spent over $2.7 million on COVID-related measures and established its own on-site quarantine and isolation facilities, in addition to the progression of faster in-house polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing capabilities. Support was provided to the community through COVID-19 safety educational messaging and donations of medical supplies and personal protective equipment.
Judges’ comment: Global Press
Honourable Mentions: PETRONAS |
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Sustainability Winner: Sioen Industries Veranneman Technical Textiles, part of the Sioen company, installed a unique ‘Coolbox’ communications room on their weaving site. Their weavers work in the middle of about 70 weaving looms, which cause a lot of noise and make it hard to discuss the monitoring data of the weaving looms. Next to the obvious noise, temperatures can rise quickly when you’re working amidst the weaving looms. The Coolbox is an employee initiative and is part of their digitalisation efforts. With the Coolbox communications hub, Veranneman and the Sioen Group build on a resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive, sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation, in accordance with the UN SDG 9. This initiative also helps the organisation in realising SDG 8, as they keep improving employees’ working conditions to provide decent work for all. Judges’ comment:
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For further information, please contact:
Suzanne Withers, Group Head of PR, International SOS
T: +44 07850 746585, E: Suzanne.withers@internationalsos.com
12021 DUTY OF CARE AWARDS JUDGING PANEL
- Deborah De Cerff, Founder, The Employee Mobility Institute
- Jamie Williamson, Executive Director, International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)
- John Denton, Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
- Dr Rachel Lewis, Director & Occupational Psychologist, Birkbeck University
- Dr Xiaoguang Wang, Director, The Beijing Rongzhi Corporate Social Responsibility Research Institute
- Karla Guerrero Lozoya, Stakeholder Council Chairwoman, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Kylie Porter, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Australia
- Nancy Leppink, Senior Advisor, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- Peter O'Neil, CEO, ASIS International
- Pierre Vincensini, Senior Adviser, International Organisation of Employers (IoE)
- Professor Vincent Ho, 52nd President, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Hong Kong Association of Risk Management and Safety
About International SOS Foundation
Celebrating 10 years as ambassadors for Duty of Care, the International SOS Foundation drives and promotes best practice in protecting employee safety, security, health and wellbeing. Through a range of groundbreaking thought-leadership, CPD and IOSH accredited training and expert led events, the Foundation helps to share vital insight, understanding, and practical risk mitigation measures. All employees need to be protected, at home or away, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created an evolving and complex Duty of Care landscape for organisations to navigate.
The Foundation is a registered charity. Initially launched with a grant from International SOS in 2011, it is now an independent, non-profit organisation.
For more information on Duty of Care and the International SOS Foundation, please visit http://www.internationalsosfoundation.org/
Notes to Editors
About International SOS Foundation
Celebrating 10 years as ambassadors for Duty of Care, the International SOS Foundation drives and promotes best practice in protecting employee safety, security, health and wellbeing. Through a range of groundbreaking thought-leadership, CPD and IOSH accredited training and expert led events, the Foundation helps to share vital insight, understanding, and practical risk mitigation measures. All employees need to be protected, at home or away, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created an evolving and complex Duty of Care landscape for organisations to navigate.
The Foundation is a registered charity. Initially launched with a grant from International SOS in 2011, it is now an independent, non-profit organisation.
For more information on Duty of Care and the International SOS Foundation, please visit https://www.internationalsosfoundation.org/