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GHD is a professional services company, privately owned by our people, providing engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services in global markets to private and public sector clients. We are a signatory member of the United Nations Global Compact Principles on Business and Human Rights and supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

Vendor Prequalification

GHD is a professional services company, privately owned by our people, providing engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services in global markets to private and public sector clients. We are a signatory member of the United Nations Global Compact Principles on Business and Human Rights and supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This includes the commitment to work towards eradicating the many forms of Modern Day Slavery that exist and improving Human Rights across our value chain

A significant contributor to our success is our commitment to our organisational values: Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity — and we expect our vendors to share this same commitment. It is our aspiration to build relationships with the best vendors who share our values and who are equally devoted to helping us achieve our Sustainability goals.  To accomplish this, we constantly monitor existing GHD vendors and evaluate new potential vendors..

Becoming a GHD Vendor

  • Invitation to become a GHD vendor – once the GHD Shared Services Team receives the request from our Project Managers, Vendors will be emailed the necessary information to start the Prequalification application process.
  • Application to be a GHD vendor - in order to become a GHD vendor, the following information must be returned to GHD for review and approval:
    • Completed GHD Vendor Prequalification Form
    • Copies of any supporting material as detailed within the Prequalification Form
    • Copies of current insurances – e.g. Public Liability, Workers Compensation, Professional Indemnity (if applicable)
  • Assessment of documents provided - GHD will evaluate your prequalification material and contact you if further information is required. The depth of the review will be proportionate to the risk exposure of the services you offer and work you may undertake for GHD
  • Successful prequalification - upon successful prequalification, vendors will be notified in writing.

Please note that project work with GHD cannot commence and vendors cannot be paid until they have been prequalified.

Upon successful review of your prequalification information, your GHD prequalification will be valid for 2 years with updated insurance certificates to be forwarded to vendorprequalification@ghd.com annually, as they expire. You must also comply with the GHD Code of Conduct and notify us in writing of any near miss, incident, injury / fatality, property damage or, health and safety or environmental regulator inquiry or intervention and following any legislative breaches that may impact GHD’s reputation by association. We reserve the right to review your prequalification status based on information provided or that we become aware of via other means such as the media.

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Child protection

GHD aims to protect children associated with GHD managed International Development Assistance (IDA) projects by:

  • Complying with the principles of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Child Protection Policy 2017 and associated guidance notes.
  • Upholding the principles articulated in the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  • Taking responsibility for child protection in implementing IDA projects.
  • Providing a child protection framework that applies child safe procedures and risk management processes
  • Being proactive in developing a culture within GHD that respects the rights of children everywhere and promotes a zero tolerance approach to child abuse and child pornography
  • Expecting all Personnel to maintain high standards of behaviour in their interaction with children
  • Providing support and guidance to all Personnel in meeting their obligations
Bullying
GHD is committed to providing a safe and professional workplace free from bullying. Consistent with our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity, GHD intends to promote a workplace in which all employees treat one another with dignity and respect. GHD’s Bullying policy and code of conduct seek to ensure that instances of bullying and victimisation are not tolerated and that individuals found to be engaging, participating in, or allowing these types of behaviours to continue may face remedial and/or disciplinary action. GHD is dedicated to taking all reasonable measures to reduce the risk of this type of behaviour occurring in the workplace. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team. We are in the process of finalising global workplace investigation guidelines to ensure consistent process when addressing allegations of bullying.
Inclusion and diversity at GHD
At GHD, we strive to be an inclusive community where everyone feels they belong. Our inclusion and diversity (I&D) focused culture is core to who we are and what we stand for. Our culture celebrates and reflects the brilliant diversity of our people, our clients and the communities we work in. Our approach broadly encompasses all elements of diversity, acknowledging all individuals are unique. This includes factors such as educational background, thinking and leadership styles, culture, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, neurodiversity, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and flexible ways of working. We aspire to be a leading employer for I&D in our industry, and we are continuously striving to do better. Our commitment to I&D focuses on what greater inclusion can unlock for our people, our clients and our industry. Our regionally specific actions are guided by local legislation and we encourage vendors to maintain employment and purchasing practices that encourage inclusion and diversity across their business. We endeavour to work with vendors who support gender equality and under-represented populations.
Harassment
In-line with its code of conduct, GHD is committed to providing a working environment that is professional, safe, and free from harassment. GHD intends to promote a workplace where everyone treats each other with dignity and respect. GHD’s Harassment policy aims to ensure that such behaviour is not tolerated. The policy also notes that individuals engaging or participating in conduct including harassment, victimisation, and retaliation or allowing it to continue may face consequences including remedial and/or disciplinary action. GHD is dedicated to taking all reasonable measures to reduce the risk of these types of behaviour occurring in the workplace. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team.
EEO & discrimination 
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. Through these practices, GHD intends to attract and retain the best people for the job. Guided by our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity, GHD intends to take preventative and positive actions to ensure our work environment and employment practices are non-discriminatory and all people are treated fairly and equally. GHD is committed to providing a safe and professional workplace free from discrimination. GHD’s EEO & Discrimination policy outlines the principles of equal employment opportunity and advises all employees, wherever we operate, in all part of our business, of the expected behaviour at GHD. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team.
Grievance handling
GHD is committed to maintaining a collaborative work environment and ensures that all employees have every opportunity to express grievances and have them resolved in a fair, equitable, and prompt manner. The GHD Grievance Handling policy intends to ensure an open, transparent, and consistent approach to the handling of grievances, and that complaints or concerns are addressed in a timely and confidential manner. GHD is committed to providing its staff with a safe and professional working environment. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team.