Communication on Progress

2011 Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 11-Feb-2011
Time period
  • February 2010  –  February 2011
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.

  • 11 February 2011
    To our stakeholders:
    I am pleased to confirm that Norwegian Seafood Export Council 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 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.
    Sincerely yours,
    
Terje E. Martinussen, 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.

  • Written company policy on respecting Human Rights and preventing potential abuses (e.g. in code of conduct) as stated in "Arbeidsreglement" or company rules.

    Aiming at zeero incidents in the area of Human Rights for the upcoming year.

  • Implementation

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

  • Establised grievance mechanisms, as stated in employee manual
    Allocated responsibilities for the protection of Human Rights within the management structure of thecompany
    Human resource policies including procedures supporting Human Rights

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • External audits of Human Rights performance as a part of regular HR audits
    Periodic review of results by senior management throug annual discussions on goals and performances

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.

  • NSEC offers employment contracts based on the Norwegian healt and safety at work act, which also apply to the ILO Core Conventions.
    Written company policies to uphold the freedom of association and collective bargaining through tariff agreement with NITO and written statements regarding elimination of forced labour, child labour and employment discrimination.

  • Implementation

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

  • Revolving consultation with employees and other stakeholders, including follow up meetings with ovner (Ministry of fisheries and coastal affairs).
    Annual reporting on CSR and regularly reporting to the board of directors, which also include representatives from the employees.
    Implemented Human resource policies and procedures supporting the Labour principles

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Annual reporting on demographics of management and employees by diversity factors (e.g. gender, ethnicity, age, etc.)
    Periodic review of results by senior management and external audiits on regular basis.

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.

  • Written company policy on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks. This policy is followed up throug a external audit based on the norwegian standard "Miljøfyrtårn".
    NSEC has formulated a goal related to reduced CO2 emission and implemented video conferences in order to reduce air-milages

  • Implementation

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

  • Implemented an environmental management system to identify, monitor and control the company's environmental performance - Miljøfyrtårn

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • External audits of environmental performance by the Miljøfyrtårn foundation.

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.

  • Written company policy of zero-tolerance for corruption, bribery and extortion as described in our companys ethical rules

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No answer provided.