Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 03-Oct-2016
Time period
  • October 2015  –  October 2016
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.

  • 3rd October 2016

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Preston Rowe Paterson Australasia 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 sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Greg Sugars
    Chief Executive Officer

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.

  • • Updated & Reissued Workplace Health & Safety Policies to ensure all workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities
    • Updated & Reissued formal policies on Equal Opportunity and Harassment to ensure our workplace is free from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats

    Became a signatory to the Womens Empowerment Principles.

  • Implementation

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

  • Above implemented during year.

    Training and online resources provided to all staff.

    CEO did 3 workshops on behapf of RICS on the topic around various States of Australia

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Nil complaints or statutory issues.

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.

  • • Preston Rowe Paterson has reviewed our workplace agreements to ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour
    • Preston Rowe Paterson has reviewed our workplace agreements to ensure we comply with minimum wage standards
    • Preston Rowe Paterson has reviewed our workplace agreements to ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria

  • Implementation

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

  • Reviewed all work practices during the year

    Reviewed all employment agreements

    CEO did 3 workshops on behapf of RICS on the topic around various States of Australia

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Nil nvestigations, legal cases, rulings, fines and other relevant events related to the Global Compact Labour principles

    Have formalised an investigation protocol in case it is ever required

    Reviewed 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.

  • • Issued formal Environmental polices to our workforce that deal with sustainable Electricity Consumption, sustainable Fuel Consumption and consumption of recyclable goods used in our workplaces.

  • Implementation

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

  • Distribution of new policies and training on same

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Periodic review of results by senior management

    Nil-Investigations, legal cases, rulings, fines and other relevant events related to the Global Compact environmental 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.

  • • We have assessed the risk of corruption when doing business, particularly in foreign countries
    • We now ensure we highlight our formal stance on ‘anti-corruption’ and/or ‘ethical behaviour’ in contracts with business partners
    • Have as a supporter business The International Ethical Standards Coalition
    • Ensure that internal procedures support the company’s anti-corruption commitment

  • Implementation

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

  • Design and implementation of policies

    Distribution and training to staff

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Internal audits to ensure consistency with anti-corruption commitment, including periodic review by senior management

    Investigations, legal cases, rulings, fines and other relevant events related to corruption and bribery