Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 11-Mar-2015
Time period
  • March 2014  –  March 2015
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.

  • 10th March 2015

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Detasi Co. Ltd. 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,
    Dr Omer Sulieman
    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.

  • Development projects/work which results in improvement in human rights.

  • Implementation

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

  • Distribution of Sorghum and other dry food rations to displaced Nuba Mountains (South Kordofan) persons living in camps in the outskirts of Khartoum.

    Distribution of dry food rations to hundreds of families in River Nile community schools.

    Continue to provide school meals to about 100 children from poor families attending school located South of Khartoum.

    Financed extension of girls’ high school in Mois Village south of Shendi to help promote girls’ education in the area.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Regular visits to determine the success of the effort and whether desired human rights improvement was achieved.

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.

  • Provide high quality labour opportunities, especially in areas with high unemployment and decreasing prospects of employable persons.

    Ensure no discrimination in company's employment policy.

    Ensure no child or forced labour practices.

  • Implementation

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

  • Introduced planting of good quality dates trees in Shendi (200 km North of Khartoum) with a focus on employing local labour.

    Established a HR policy which promotes the right employment environment in the company, in addition to clearly specifying unauthorised labour practices (child labour, forced labour).

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Close monitoring of performance of employed labour, with special attention on ensuring continuous development of capabilities and skills.

    A thorough employment process to ensure the HR policy is followed.

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.

  • Finance and manage community development projects which help overcome environmental challenges.

  • Implementation

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

  • Finalised digging of Himairab Village deep water well. Water was analysed to help ensure clean water access.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Management of the water well to ensure any maintenance needs are met and functionality of well.

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.

  • Contribute to initiatives which promote anti-corruption, mainly through practical business practices and offering opportunities which lead to better management of corruption.

  • Implementation

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

  • Participated in the launch event of Business for Peace (B4P) initiative (17 – 18 November 2014) and committed to fulfilling its recommendation. The initiative works towards introducing business practices which promote peace through corruption-free business activities.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Continuous management oversight on the progress of the initiative and careful monitoring of the level of corruption in the community; through financial monitoring, surveys and economic indicators.