Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 17-Oct-2012
Time period
  • October 2012  –  December 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.

  • Sample Statement of continued support

    2011/10/17
    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that [ Company Name ] 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,
    aixia tang
    nanjing jianhui composite material co.,ltd

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)
    Policy requiring business partners and suppliers to adhere to the Global Compact principles on Human Rights
    Assessment of Human Rights related risks and impact in industry sector and country(ies) of operation (see Risk Assessment Report at The Human Rights and Business Project)

  • Implementation

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

  • Human resource policies and procedures supporting Human Rights
    Suggestion box, call center or grievance mechanisms

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Information about how the company deals with incidents of Human Rights violations

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.

  • Assessment of labour-related risks in the industry sector and country(ies) of operations

  • Implementation

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

  • Describe how the health and safety of all employees is ensured
    Describe how the company prevents discrimination of all kinds and ensures comparable pay for comparable work
    Consultation with employees and other stakeholders

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Investigations, legal cases, rulings, fines and other relevant events related to the Global Compact Labour principles
    Periodic review of results by senior management

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

  • Implementation

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

  • Activities aimed at improving the energy efficiency of products, services and processes
    Development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Specific progress made in the area of the environmental protection during the last reporting period

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

  • Implementation

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

  • Awareness raising or training of employees about the company's policies regarding anti-corruption and extortion (e.g. mailings, internet, internal communication, etc.)

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • External audits of anti-corruption programmes