Communication on Progress

Unjo Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 23-Jan-2013
Time period
  • January 2012  –  January 2013
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.

  • 2013-01-22
    To our stakeholders:
    I am pleased to confirm that Unjo 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,
    Undine Jänes
    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.

  • Unjo has today all it's employees based in Sweden. Our outsourced productions is done by a partner also based in Sweden.
    Unjo actively supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We are committed to ensuring that all our employees are treated fairly and with respect and support the diversity of our organization which is also clearly stated in policies in our Personnel Handbook.

  • Implementation

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

  • The management team regularily reviews that policies are followed and we yearly conduct a performance review with each employee to identify and act on possible incidents.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have not been subject to any incidents involving Human Rights aspects during the past year.

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.

  • Alla Unjo employees are employed and based in Sweden where there are clear labour laws which we of course follow.
    Aspects of the employment at Unjo, such as salary level policies, vacation, benefits and pensions, are covered in the employment contract as well as in the Personnel handbook which is available for all employees.

  • Implementation

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

  • New employees are introduced to rules and procedures during their introduction at the company.
    The Personnel handbook is a tool and reference guide in this work.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • The management team regularily reviews that policies are followed. We yearly conduct a performance review with each employee to follow up on performance, cooperation, social environment etc. and agree on an individual development plan.
    New employees are followed up on a more frequent basis to assure a smooth and efficient start. This is especially important for us as a small but rapidly growing company.
    Unjo has not been involved in any events related to contravention of the Global Compact principles.

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.

  • Unjo work according to our environmental policy which guides us on e.g. business travel, car policies, efficient use of energy and recycling.
    Our products comply with applicable laws.

  • Implementation

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

  • We work actively together with both our customers and suppliers (manufacturing is outsourced to a Swedish contract manufacturer) to minimize impact on environment and we were e.g. early to comply with the European RoHS-directive.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • The management team regularily reviews that the environmental policy is followed and that we continously review and improve the initiatives.
    Unjo has not been involved in any events related to contravention of the Global Compact principles.

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.

  • Unjo is today primarily active on the Swedish market where there is, comparatively, limited exposure to these issues.
    The guidelines from the owners are very clear against corruption in any form.

  • Implementation

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

  • Corruption risk is one item evaluated when doing risk assessment for possible new business opportunities.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • These topics are covered in the regular management reviews.
    Unjo has not been involved in any events related to bribery or corruption during the past year.