De La Rue Malta awarded NCPE Equality Mark
We are proud to announce that on 8th June 2022, we were awarded with the NCPE Equality Mark in a ceremony presided over by the Minister for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality, following an audit held in May.
As a company we are working towards promoting holistic equality in the workplace, with a number of events held throughout the year to raise awareness and actions taken to increase gender equality. As such, we decided to apply to be certified with the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality, or ‘NCPE’.
The Equality Mark is a certification awarded to companies and organisations that make gender equality one of their values and whose management is based on the recognition and promotion of the potential of all employees irrespective of their gender and caring responsibilities.
The mark distinguishes De La Rue Malta as an upholder of this commitment and can be publicly displayed on its website and any other forms of public social media. The mark is retained for a period of 2 years following which the site will be up for re-audit and re-certification.
National HR Quality Mark Award for Malta
The Foundation for Human Resources Development (FHRD) has awarded the De La Rue Malta HR Team a three year certification of recognition for professionalism, competence and contribution of De La Rue’s HR practices and operations. Following an evaluation conducted by the FHRD, the HR Team in Malta supported by the wider HR Group has been awarded the National HR Quality Mark for our effective practices in the field of Human Resources.
The HR Quality Mark is not a competition between organisations but a process to guide organisations on how to improve their HR Practices and we thank FHRD for introducing the HR Quality Mark as a measure to guide organisations on how to improve their HR practice.
The Company Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Women in Business
Our Malta site was recently awarded second place in the Company Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Women in Business (Malta).
Winning companies had to:
- demonstrate tangible support and commitment in the promotion of women in business
- have implemented measures to promote women, giving them equal opportunities and providing the right environment for them to flourish and achieve their full potential
- demonstrate progress towards achieving gender balance in their senior management and decision making functions
- serve as an inspiration to other companies that are serious in providing women with career and growth opportunities
This award reflects De La Rue’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value and respect each other’s views, opinions and beliefs – and everything else that make our colleagues unique.
Be Heard. Be Valued. Be You.
Pictured: Caroline Zammit, HR Manager, accepting the Certificate of Participation on behalf of De La Rue Malta, from the President of Malta H.E. Dr George Vella
De La Rue Malta is the most secure printing facility on the island, working in partnership with the Maltese government, for the people of Malta and the world beyond.
- Highest standards of both physical and digital security
- Highly skilled staff and experts
- In house on-site engineering team, dedicated process managers
- Continued and ongoing investment programme in our people and equipment
- Competitive edge in terms of service, security, quality and customer value-add
- Specialist security production equipment, not commercially available
- Lean manufacturing methodologies and approaches
Donation to AAA
August, 2022
During the first week of August, we organised a fundraising activity for the Association of Abandoned Animals. The non-profit organisation was established as dog shelter to provide rescued dogs a safe place to live and where their volunteers can give them the much needed love they need until being re-homed. In 2018 AAA relocated to a newly refurbished Sanctuary in Birzebbuga, which provides better facilities to serve the community and their rescued dogs. Their mission is to rescue and shelter the poor abandoned and neglected animals in our community. Their focus on making the maximum positive impact on the lives of our rescued dogs. Members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps AAA to continue with their work. They rely solely from the kind donations of the public to continue with their mission to find good homes to as many of our rescued dogs as possible. In two weeks De La Rue donated animal wet food and managed to raise EUR 1,600 in donations to AAA.
De La Rue Malta summer celebrations
August, 2022
During August our Malta site took the opportunity to thank and celebrate with colleagues.
Just before the summer shutdown, we spent time with our teammates, and gave out free ice creams to everyone on a daily basis. The canteen was decorated with a tropical theme and there was a free ice cream machine in the canteen. The Sports & Social team, management and the HR team took turns to manage the ice cream machine and hand out these cool delicious treats to everyone during breaks, at the beginning of shifts and before going home.
De La Rue Malta takes a family 'Beyond the Moon'
August 16, 2022
“Beyond the Moon” is a charitable entity who offers seriously ill children and their families a relaxing all-in cost free family vacation to a destination that appeals to the children's imagination. Every month each Malta employee contributes a small amount to the Beyond the Moon fund. This commitment helped us nominate Johann and his family on behalf of De La Rue, who travelled to Disneyland this July.
To-date, thanks to the funds raised by the company and its employees, four Maltese families with a seriously-ill child have had the opportunity to enjoy a memorable, cost-free vacation in a child-friendly environment and spend carefree quality time together.
Recently Johann and his family came to De La Rue to thank our team members in person for their support and contributions which made his dream come true.
De La Rue Malta employee recognition week
May, 2022
During the third week of May we held an employee appreciation week with thanks and recognition given through a number of events and activities including meet and greet sessions, team briefs, long service awards, recognition of training, a quiz and team challenges.
Donations to local residential community home
May, 2022
Malta colleagues made donations totalling €2800 to DAR Bjorn, a residential community home that caters for people with ALS, MS and other neurological conditions to contribute to the building of a bigger site. The donations were presented to Bjorn himself who honoured us with his presence on site and commemorated the event with a personalised painting. The new building will have a title with the De La Rue logo printed on it, as a permanent reminder of De La Rue’s donation and help.
Donations to Puttinu Cares Foundation
April, 2022
Puttinu Cares is a National NGO that helps young children suffering from serious illnesses. Every year during Easter week, they organise a nation-wide fundraiser to help them get the funding for the year. This year De La Rue Malta contributed to that fundraiser by collecting over €250 from employees in just a few hours. Such funds were then presented to Puttinu Cares on national television, once more showcasing De La Rue as a supporter of local charity organisations.
De La Rue Malta takes a family 'Beyond the Moon'
May, 2022
For Easter colleagues supported the Animazzjoni Missjunarja Teresa Nuzzo by buying figolli in aid of the Mission of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart, selling over 100 figolli! The Daughters of the Sacred Heart are especially involved in healthcare in developing countries. They provide their services in healthcare clinics and working in preventative healthcare i.e helping street children and poor people prevent diseases and live a better life. Mini figolli were also given to each employee as a gift from the company for Easter.
Valentine's Day at De La Rue Malta
February 2022
On 14th February the De La Rue Malta Sports & Social Committee celebrated Valentine’s Day and making the day special for their colleagues by decorating the shopfloor entrance to make it truly feel like a day of love. We prepared a red carpet and scattered rose petals across it to create an ambiance when employees entered the factory shopfloor. Chocolates were provided in baskets for employees to either “take one” or “give one”, providing our employees with the opportunity to thank their colleagues for their support.
Malta employee support for local charities
November 2021
In November to celebrate International Men's day employees donated items of cold weather clothing to men in need via the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers. During 2021 €2000 was also donated €2000 to the Malta Community Chest Fund and this was presented on national television at the annual charity telethon 'L-istrina' event. These are more great examples of how we support the communities in which we operate.
Mental Health Week
18 - 22 October 2021
Supporting De La Rue’s theme of ‘Do One Thing’ for Mental Health. We wanted to show colleagues how much we care about and how important it is to take care of your mental health. Employees were reminded that professional help is always available alongside other forms of support and assistance. Daily posters were shared around the site with suggested activities to support good mental health as well as information leaflets and discounts for local gyms, spas and hotels.
‘PinkMov’ Week
22 - 29 October 2021
Our Malta site recognised Pink October and Movember, to raise awareness around breast and cervical cancer as well as prostate and testicular cancer. During ‘PinkMov’ week we carried out a number of activities to get our colleagues more involved in what it means to be more health-aware. We teamed up with St. James Hospital, a local private hospital, to get our colleagues discounted rates on a number of health checks and encourage everyone to #CheckThemOut. We also collaborated with The Marigold Foundation, a local NGO who focus on raising awareness and funds in order to be able to help persons affected by these types of cancers. The event raised a total of €1,000.
Employees receive red carpet treatment
January 20, 2021
During the first week of December De La Rue Malta employees were recognised for their hard work and dedication helping customers all over the world. Employees were recognised in many ways to mark long service, training achievements, contributions to Health & Safety and birthday celebrations. We are very proud of all our colleagues for the contribution they make. Thank you!
Energy Efficiency Partner Initiative
September 1, 2020
De La Rue has been committed to innovation and sustainability for years. For this reason, the company has partnered with the Energy and Water Agency through the Energy Efficiency Partner Initiative within its facilities in Malta. De La Rue has embarked on a number of initiatives to increase its overall energy efficiency in its Malta plant. Among other initiatives, the company has carried out an extensive exercise whereby existing lighting was replaced with more energy efficient lighting solutions. Through this exercise, De La Rue has reduced its annual energy consumption by 630MWh. This is equal to the consumption of around 140 households. The company has also introduced cool roofs which has resulted in lower indoor temperature by as much as 2°C and this reduced the cooling demand for the building. The chilling system has also been upgraded to be more energy efficient. The company aims to further its improvements in energy efficiency with the aim of enhancing competitiveness and ensuring the least impact on the environment.
Fondazzjoni Nazareth Donation
De La Rue Malta was recently able to make a €500 donation to local charity Fondazzjoni Nazareth using funds donated by employees to its Philanthropic Fund. The charity runs three homes which provides for 29 persons with physical and intellectual disabilities in a community environment. The donation was made at the start of February to the charity's president Her Excellency Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. Pictured Ryan Lanzon (Finance Business Partner) meeting Former President of Malta H.E. Marie Louise Coleiro Preca.
