Corporate Values

Irimana is our ancestor’s name. We value, respect and celebrate the name of our ancestor. In contemporary business terms, we seek to make Irimana synonymous with excellence in leadership, planning, customer focus, knowledge management, people focus, process management and measurable results.

We look to our customary lands as our turangawaewae, our standing place that connects us and empowers us. The old burial grounds, the memorial flagstaff and the tribal foundation stone situated on our customary lands in Taitokerau Northland, New Zealand are part of who we are. The ancient mythicalManaia with its bird’s head and human form is present on the flagstaff. The Manaia is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits: the holder of great spiritual energy and spiritual guardian, provider, protector over the air, waters and land. We seek to emulate the characteristics of the Manaia.

 

Our Cultural Values

In common with many indigenous cultures, our company values reflect

• The importance we place on empowering people and communities to make their own decisions on issues that impact on them. Maori refer to this as Rangatiratanga. 
•  Our understanding that indigenous people have specific obligations for the stewardship of their intergenerational assets, both real and intellectual. Maori refer to this as Kaitiakitanga. 
• The importance of kindred links in effecting sustainable results. Maori refer to this as whanaungatanga 
• The importance of working in mutually beneficial relationships that produced enhanced results for the greater community. Maori refer to this as kotahitanga. 
• The self esteem we enjoy by delivering results which provide enhanced benefits to those we engage with. Maori refer to this as manaakitanga  

Our Corporate Social Responsibility

The UN Global Compact's ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption enjoy universal consensus underpin our practise to operate with corporate social responsibility. http://www.unglobalcompact.org/AbouttheGC/index.html

The ten principles are derived from:

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The International Labour Organization's Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
• The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
• The United National Convention Against Corruption 

Although Irimana Enterprise Ltd is itself a small business, we consider ourselves to be part of the global business community and use the framework provided by the ten principles of the UN Global Compact, to guide our decisions on the projects, partners and clients that we engage with.

We embrace, support and enact, within our sphere of influence, a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment, and anti-corruption:

Human Rights

• Principle 1: We support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
• Principle 2: We make sure that we are not complicit in human rights abuses.   

Labour Standards

• Principle 3: We uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
• Principle 4: We support the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
• Principle 5: We support the effective abolition of child labour; and
• Principle 6: We support the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. 

Environment

• Principle 7: We support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
• Principle 8: We undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
• Principle 9: We encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.    

Anti-Corruption

• Principle 10: We work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery. 

Our Business Code of Ethics

Consistent with our cultural values, our code of ethics are to:

Rangatiratanga

• Recognise and reaffirm the right of the customer to make their own decisions

Kaitiakitanga

• Act in a culturally and environmentally responsible manner
• Maintain all business records in a manner that meet compliance standards
• Uphold and observe all government laws and regulations and tikanga Maori where applicable

Whanaungatanga

• Meet all responsibilities to employees by observing all laws and awards relating to training and instruction, working conditions, health and safety

Kotahitanga

• Work with other organisations that share common values 
• Work in mutually beneficial relationships that produce enhanced results for the greater community

Manaakitanga

• Recognise and reaffirm the importance of providing customers with service that meet their needs
• Accord customers of all cultural origins, equal respect and consideration
• Address all complaints promptly and fairly
• Maintain high standards both in equipment and procedures to ensure that customer safety is protected