Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress 2017

Participant
Published
  • 13-Mar-2017
Time period
  • March 2016  –  March 2017
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.

  • 13th March 2017

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to inform you that Al Is On Production Limited reaffirms its support of the ten Principles of the United Nations Glbal Compact in the areas of the Human Rights, labour, Anti-corruption and Environment.

    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,

    Alison Ngibuini
    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.

  • • The safety, comfort and productivity of our staff is our foremost priority
    • Work place harassment of any kind, be it sexual, verbal, psychological or otherwise, is NOT tolerated

  • Implementation

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

  • We always take appropriate measures to eliminate risks that could threaten the well being of our employees during filming. E.g. hiring security and selecting locations that are safe and conducive

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Low rate of work injuries
    Happy, confident, encouraged staff who enjoy working at Al Is On Production every day

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.

  • • Our company assures you that we do not participate or condone in any way forced or bonded labour
    • We abide by and surpass minimum wage standards
    • We maintain objective and relevant principles when making decisions on employment issues
    • Ensure we maintain gender parity in our hiring processes

  • Implementation

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

  • • We maintain objective and relevant principles when making decisions on employment issues
    • Ensure we maintain gender parity in our hiring processes

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • Low rate of employee turnover
    • Diversity of staff in terms of gender

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.

  • We have a company policy against wastage of resources. We comply with national Environmental laws and regulations both at individual and company level.

  • Implementation

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

  • • We minimize the use of paper and paper products in the office by recycling printing paper and envelops
    • We ensure efficient use of power by shutting down all electronics at the end of the day, and utilizing day light whenever possible
    • We ensure emergency procedures are adhered to, to prevent and tackle accidents

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • • Percentage of recycled materials and energy efficiency

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 maintain a strict anti-corruption policy, as we interact with various entities in our film industry.

    Whenever staff are faced with possible corruption scenarios, they are trained to turn down such offers politely but firmly.

    As we engage with government, we maintain zero tolerance policy on bribery and extortion.

  • Implementation

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

  • • Assess the risk of corruption when doing/ negotiating business agreements
    • Mention “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behavior” in all contracts with business partners

    • Ensure that all internal procedures support and uphold our anti-corruption policy

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We conduct internal audits and staff training to ensure consistency with our anti-corruption commitment.