Communication on Progress

COP Oct 2014

Participant
Published
  • 25-Oct-2014
Time period
  • October 2013  –  October 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.

  • Oct 21, 2014 * I am pleased to confirm that SMT Inc. reaffirms its support of the ten principles of the United Nations Global
    Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption. In this annual communication on progress,
    we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of 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.

    Susan Rothecker, President/CEO

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.

  • SMT's mission statement clearly reflects our commitment to human rights and being socially responsible. We communicate
    and respond to human rights issues within our business operations on a regular basis.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have regularly scheduled plant meetings on a monthly basis to review current business as well as training programs focused on communication and community involvement. Our employee handbook is reflective of these policies and have suggestion boxes strategically located throughout the facility to facilitate suggested improvements with communication.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Management meets routinely to review employment policies and procedures in regards to recruitment, disciplinary actions and work rules.

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.

  • Our company is an equal opportunity employer and all policies, practices, benefits and employment decisions are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender age disability or veteran status. As stated in our handbook, "it is our belief and policy that problems between employees and management can be worked out satisfactorily through honest and frank discussion in an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and cooperation.

  • Implementation

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

  • SMT provides annual testing for respirator and audio to insure workplace safety.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have customer imposed audits reviewing processes and safety with our large clients. We annually review and document our diversity standing and hiring policies. These are also reported to the EEOC.

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.

  • SMT is committed to protecting the environment. Environmental protections is a primary responsibility of every employee. It is our objective to reduce waste and achieve minimal adverse impact on the air, water and land. We have minimized hazardous waste and now reclassed so we do not have to be audited by the city.

  • Implementation

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

  • We upgraded our paint booth to minimize waste and implement environmentally friendly cleaning agents.
    We pretreat waste water and provide the City of Raleigh with this data.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We generate annual reports that are submitted to waste water management and storm water. These items are audited annually by each respective agency.

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.

  • SMT as well as many of our suppliers and customers do not accept gratuities of any form. We do not want objectivity compromised at any level. This is very strict when it comes to our supply base.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have suggestion boxes located throughout the facility as a grievance mechanism. We have a statement in our company policy to raise awareness regarding anti-corruption and extortion.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • SMT has had no know violations in this area and we monitor through periodic reviews by senior management.