Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 16-Jul-2012
Time period
  • August 2011  –  August 2012
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.

  • July.16,2012

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Brady Beijing 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,

    Lesley Zhang
    Operation Manager
    Brady Beijing

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.

  • company policy on respecting Human Rights and preventing potential abuses
    Policy stipulated in Brady China Employee Manual.

  • Implementation

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

  • Suggestion box, call center or grievance mechanisms

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Periodic review of results by senior management

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.

  • Written company policies in place to uphold the freedom of association and collective bargaining and the elimination of forced labor, child labor and employment discrimination.

  • Implementation

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

  • Suggestion box, call center and grievance mechanisms.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Internal audits and External audits

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.

  • Assessment of the environmental footprint and impact of the company
    Written company policy on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks
    Policy requiring business partners and suppliers to adhere to the Global Compact environmental principles

    Providing a Safe and Healthy Workplace
    Workplace safety and health are priorities at Brady and we all have a responsibility to make safety a basic part of our daily work.
    We work together to reduce and prevent safety hazards, accidents and injuries in our facilities. We must all abide by the safety rules, instructions, policies and procedures in place in our facility to promote safe work practices.

  • Implementation

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

  • Awareness raising or training of employees on environmental protection
    Initiatives and programmes to reduce waste materials (e.g. recycling) and consumption of resources (energy, fossil fuels, water, electricity, paper, packaging, etc.)
    Activities aimed at improving the energy efficiency of products, services and processes
    Raise awareness among suppliers by asking for the environmental footprint of products or services
    Environmental management system to identify, monitor and control the company's environmental performance
    Environmental management conducted by a EHS coordination team internally, all employees are involved, periodic internal audit and monitoring conducted by internal audit team, doing EHS management review twice a year.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Periodic review of results by senior management
    Internal audit and External audits of environmental performance

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.

  • The Brady Code of Ethics Policy Manual sets forth some specific policies to help maintain the highest standards of integrity and guides us in doing business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, wherever we are located.

  • Implementation

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

  • Doing Business With Integrity
    We must deal fairly and in good faith with others on Brady‘s behalf.
    This means, in part, we must not take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation, fraudulent behavior or any other unfair dealing practice.
    When dealing with our suppliers, customers and other business partners, we must
    Provide accurate information when promoting our products and services or when responding to inquiries.
    Refuse to make misleading, false or exaggerated claims concerning the products or services provided by others.
    Refuse to misuse or abuse privileged information we may have.
    Do business in an honest, straightforward and transparent manner

    The Lead Counsel
    (414) 358-6608 (telephone)
    The Internal Audit Department
    (800) 368-3613 (telephone)
    (800) 357-3241 (fax)
    The Ethics Hotline
    (877) 781-9309 (telephone)
    https://bradyethics.com/ (internet)

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Our Company is committed to investigating all reported concerns as promptly and confidentially as possible.
    Brady will make every effort to maintain, consistent with the law and resolution of the issue, the confidentiality of the identity of anyone who reports possible misconduct.
    We are expected to cooperate with any investigation efforts.
    Anyone accused of wrongdoing will have the right to access the information reported and to make corrections in the event of an error.