Company goes beyond just 67 minutes
For WorleyParsons, embracing the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy is more than a 67-minute project on Mandela Day.
It forms an integral component of the project delivery company’s corporate philosophy, from contributing to its own communities to delivering customer projects that make a significant positive impact to the communities in which it operates.
“Our role as an engineering consultant in a rapidly changing resources and energy market is vitally important as we not only help our customers solve complex energy and resources problems, but are also a partner in delivering sustained economic and social progress, creating opportunities for individuals, companies and communities to find and realise their own futures,” says WorleyParsons RSA’s CEO Denver Dreyer.
The company’s corporate social responsibility philosophy espouses the concept of “active citizenry” and sees issues such as socioeconomic development and transformation as a chance to redefine and position itself for success that is built around its people and the environment in which it operates.
In SA, transformation is often driven by compliance considerations; a case of just ticking the boxes, says Dreyer. WorleyParsons, however, sees transformation as an important catalyst to address the country’s socioeconomic triple challenges of inequality, unemployment and poverty.
“This philosophy is embedded in our DNA and we are committed to developing structures and systems that actively contribute to this vision, as well as create mutually beneficial partnerships that fulfil our transformation goals, while aligning with the overarching transformation goals of the country,” continues Dreyer.
Pivotal to WorleyParsons’ corporate and social responsibility agenda is its enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme, which calls for active participation in addressing socioeconomic challenges in SA as well as much-needed transformation in the young local businesses.
In addition, these companies benefit from WorleyParsons’ annual Enterprise and Supplier Grow Conference, giving ESD partner companies the opportunity to showcase their capabilities to major clients.
“Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are integral to the development and transformation of SA and while WorleyParsons is part of a global company, we are still proudly local and have a legacy of empowering and building our partners,” says Dreyer.
“We recognise that SMEs can be key drivers of economic growth and we’re looking at ways we can assist in helping these businesses to grow.”
WorleyParsons’ call to action on Mandela Day will focus on addressing poverty and inspiring sustainable change. The company is collecting funds to purchase blankets and nonperishable goods for the underprivileged and collecting various other donations. Staff will also be encouraged to give of their time to help the less fortunate through serving meals and making sandwiches.
In addition, WorleyParsons will be funding the purchase of a wheelchair for a disabled fiveyear-old boy.