Company Compliance

Through our comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (ESHS) Management Plans, and Specifically our Code of Conduct, Hitech staff are required to follow all company guidelines on Ethics and Business Conduct, which include details of the following policies and practices:

Through our comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety (ESHS) Management Plans, and Specifically our Code of Conduct, Hitech staff are required to follow all company guidelines on Ethics and Business Conduct, which include details of the following policies and practices:

  • Anti Bribery 
  • Anti Corruption
  • Health and Safety
  • Human Rights
  • Sexual Exploitation and
  • Sexual Abuse (SEA)
  • Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Our Commitment to Compliance, Integrity, and Responsible Business

At HITECH Construction Company Ltd., we uphold the highest standards of environmental, social, and ethical conduct. We are fully aligned with Nigerian regulations and international frameworks, including the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles IV, ISO 14001/45001, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP).

Our internal policies guide responsible behavior across all operations, from construction safety to anti-corruption. These include:

  • Environmental & Social Policy
  • Occupational Health & Safety Policy
  • Community Affairs, Health, Safety & Security (CASHES) Policy
  • Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment (GBVSH) Policy
  • Human Resources Policy
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy
  • Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Subcontractor and Third-Party Policy

Each of these policies is publicly available and monitored through HITECH’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), which supports continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and project transparency.

Whistleblower Reporting Mechanism

We have established a confidential Whistleblower Function to allow employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders to safely report any unethical behavior, fraud, corruption, discrimination, or violations of company policy.

  • Email: whistleblower@hitech-company.com
  • Complaint Boxes: Available on project sites
  • Protection: All reports are treated confidentially. Retaliation is strictly prohibited.

Reports may be submitted anonymously. Investigations are carried out independently and corrective actions implemented as appropriate. This mechanism reflects our commitment to transparency and accountability, in line with lender expectations and best practice.