Communication on Progress

EPRO Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 24-Sep-2014
Time period
  • September 2013  –  September 2014
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation Level
  • This COP qualifies for the Global Compact Active level
Self-assessment
  • Includes a CEO statement of continued support for the UN Global Compact and its ten principles
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Human Rights
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Labour
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Environment
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Anti-Corruption
  • Includes a measurement of outcomes
 
  • Statement of continued support by the Chief Executive Officer

  • Statement of the company's chief executive (CEO or equivalent) expressing continued support for the Global Compact and renewing the company's ongoing commitment to the initiative and its principles.

  • 23 Sep 2014

    To anyone concerned,

    I am pleased to confirm that EPRO consulting JSC reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

    In this our first annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to integrate the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication, including our website.

    Tang Thi Hong Loan

    Director

Human Rights
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of human rights for the company (i.e. human rights risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on Human Rights.

  • EPRO is a small consultancy company dealing with climate change, energy efficiency, cleaner production, etc activities.
    EPRO has incorporated a company code and culture where human rights are embedded in the core of the organization.
    Including: proper pay and working times for all staff, respect for local sensitivities, promoting gender equality, etc. …

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.

  • EPRO consulting JSC is a company of only 9 employees, all well-educated and qualified consultants. All staff is aware of human rights issues. ERPO encourages open communication among all team members through weekly meetings and a home-style office environment. Any concern or observation in this respect of any staff member is treated with high priority.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • EPRO has not encountered any human rights issues or problems during this period

Labour
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of labour rights for the company (i.e. labour rights-related risks and opportunities). Description of written policies, public commitments and company goals on labour rights.

  • EPRO is a company of only 9 employees, all well-educated consultants. EPRO’s company handbook and policies fully comply with the Vietnam labor code covering all rights and obligations of employees.

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.

  • EPRO is providing all employees with an additional health insurance package which provides additional benefits above the basic compulsory government health insurance scheme. Additionally, the insurance is extended to their spouses.

    ERPO is providing all employees a bi-annual fully paid staff 3 days outing to a location of their choice (within budget).

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Staff concerns and issues are regularly discussed during the weekly staff meetings. Furthermore, as ERPO has only 9 staff, everyone can address any issue at any time directly with the director.

Environment
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of environmental protection for the company (i.e. environmental risks and opportunities). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on environmental protection.

  • EPRO provides consultancy services on environmental issues to a range of industries, impacting their environmental policies and practices.

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.

  • EPRO has installed energy savings lights everywhere in the office. Whenever the weather permits, windows are opened and aircons are switched off.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.

  • EPRO continuously monitors its electricity, water and paper consumption and has regular maintenance on aircons, printers, copy machines etc. to ensure optimal operation.

Anti-Corruption
  • Assessment, policy and goals

  • Description of the relevance of anti-corruption for the company (i.e. anti-corruption risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on anti-corruption.

  • EPRO has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, bribery and extortion

  • Implementation

  • Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.

  • All financial transactions as well as procurement activities are checked and confirmed by the director. This ensures full accounting transparency.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.

  • ERPO has never been involved and any event related to corruption.