Core Policies


Quix Food Stores is committed to being the world's premier petroleum and convenience store company. To that end, we must continuously achieve superior financial and operating results while adhering to the highest standards of business conduct.

Read about our commitments to those with whom we interact.

Environment
Health
Safety
Ethics
Equal Employment Opportunity


Environment 


It is Strasburger Enterprises (Properties) Pty Ltd (SEP) policy to conduct its business in a manner that is compatible with the balanced environmental and economic needs of the communities in which it operates. SEP is committed to continuous efforts to improve environmental performance throughout its operations.

Accordingly, SEP will: 

·       comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;

·       encourage concern and respect for the environment, emphasize every employee’s responsibility in environmental performance and ensure appropriate operating practices and training;  

·       manage its business with the goal of preventing incidents and of controlling emissions and wastes to below harmful levels; design, operate and maintain facilities to this end; 

·       respond quickly and effectively to incidents resulting from its operations, cooperating with industry organizations and authorized government agencies; 

·       undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy. 

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Health


It is Strasburger Enterprises (Properties) Pty Ltd (SEP) policy to: 

·       identify and evaluate health risks related to its operations that potentially affect its employees, contractors or the public;  

·       implement programs and appropriate protective measures to control such risks, including appropriate monitoring of its potentially affected employees;  

·       determine at the time of employment, as appropriate, the medical fitness of employees to do their work without undue risk to themselves or others;  

·       provide or arrange for medical services necessary for the treatment of employee occupational illness or injuries and for the handling of medical emergencies;  

·       comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;  

·         undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy.

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Safety


 It is Strasburger Enterprises (Properties) Pty Ltd (SEP) policy to conduct its business in a manner that protects the safety of employees, others involved in its operations, customers, and the public. SEP will strive to prevent all accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses through the active participation of every employee. SEP is committed to continuous efforts to identify and eliminate or manage safety risks associated with its activities.  

Accordingly, SEP will: 

·       design and maintain facilities, establish management systems, provide training and conduct operations in a manner that safeguards people and property;  

·       respond quickly, effectively, and with care to emergencies or accidents resulting from its operations, cooperating with industry organizations and authorized government agencies;  

·       comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and apply responsible standards where laws and regulations do not exist;  

·       stress to all employees, contractors, and others working on its behalf their responsibility and accountability for safe performance on the job and encourage safe behavior off the job;  

·         undertake appropriate reviews and evaluations of its operations to measure progress and to ensure compliance with this policy.

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Ethics 


The policy of Strasburger Enterprises (Properties) Pty Ltd (SEP) is one of strict observance of all legislation and policies applicable to its business.  

The policy does not stop there.  Even where the law is permissive, the Company chooses the course of the highest integrity. Local customs, traditions, and mores differ from place to place, and this must be recognised. But honesty is not subject to criticism in any culture. Shades of dishonesty simply invite demoralising and reprehensible judgements. A well-founded reputation for scrupulous dealing is itself a priceless company asset. 

Employees must understand that the Company does care how results are obtained, not just that they are obtained. Employees must be encouraged to tell higher management all that they are doing, to record all transactions accurately in their books and records, and to be honest and forthcoming with the Company's internal and external auditors. The Company expects employees to report suspected violations of law or Company policies to management. 

The Company expects compliance with its standard of integrity throughout the organisation and will not tolerate employees who achieve results at the cost of violation of laws or who deal unscrupulously. The Company supports, and expects you to support, any employee who passes up an opportunity or advantage that would sacrifice ethical standards. 

Equally important, the Company expects candour from employees at all levels and compliance with its policies, accounting rules, and controls. One harm which results when managers conceal information from higher management or the auditors is that subordinates within their organisations think they are being given a signal that Company policies and rules can be ignored when they are inconvenient. This can result in corruption and demoralisation of an organisation. The Company's system of management will not work without honesty, including honest bookkeeping, honest budget proposals, and honest economic evaluation of projects. 

It is the Company's policy that all transactions shall be accurately reflected in its books and records. This, of course, means that falsification of its books and records or the creation or maintenance of any off-the-record bank accounts is strictly prohibited.

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Equal Employment Opportunity 


It is the policy of Strasburger Enterprises (Properties) Pty Ltd (SEP) to provide equal employment opportunity in conformance with all legislation to individuals who are qualified to perform job requirements regardless of their race, sex, religion, age, disability, political conviction, marital status, pregnancy, lawful sexual activity, industrial activity, physical features, personal association and status as a parent or carer. At all times we will select the best person for the job. Equal opportunity shall be provided in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, work assignment, promotion, transfer, termination, wage and salary administration, and selection for training. 

Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and administering this policy, for maintaining a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, and for promptly identifying and resolving any problem area regarding equal employment opportunity. 

In is intended that special efforts will be undertaken to: 

·       Develop and support educational programs and recruiting sources and practices that facilitate employment of minorities and women;  

·       Develop and offer work arrangements that help to meet the needs of the diverse work force in balancing work and family obligations;  

·       Establish Company training and developmental efforts, policies, and programs that support diversity in the work force and enhance the representation of minorities and women throughout the Company;  

·       Assure a work environment free from sexual, racial, or other harassment;  

·       Emphasise management responsibility in these matters at every level of the organization.  

Individuals who believe they have observed or been subjected to prohibited discrimination should immediately report the incident to their supervisor, higher management, or their designated Human Resources contact. Complaints will be investigated and handled as confidentially as possible, releasing information only to those with a need or right to know.

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