Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 28-Apr-2017
Time period
  • April 2016  –  April 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.

  • To all our Stakeholder.

    I am pleased to confirm that Reprographic Systems reaffirms it's support of the 10 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 it's principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We commit to sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Yours sincerely

    Paul Vaughan
    Managing Director

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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation

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

  • Reprographic Systems supports the Universal declaration of Human Rights.
    Reprographic Systems ensures that all its employees have a safe working environment, free from unnecessary stress. The working environment is equipped with modern equipment and technology, which is maintained on a regular basis. Employees are given training on the use of the equipment and provided with appropriate clothing and personnel protective equipment.

    Suitable welfare facilities are provided with a well equipped canteen. Suitable sanitary facilities are provided for male and female employees which are maintained on a regular basis.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Reprographic Systems provides a safe and healthy working environment, free from harassment, including verbal, physical, sexual, or psychological harassment abuse or threats. Our people are our assets and the core of our business. It is our belief that we must look after them.

    We have assessed the risks in the working environment and have put control measures both technological and engineered, to protect our personnel during the manufacturing process, to reduce and eliminate side effects that could harm and threaten human life.

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.

  • Reprographic Systems ensures that the Company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour, child labour or employment discrimination.

    The Company complies with legislation on minimum wage standards.

  • Implementation

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

  • All employment related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria and equal opportunities are available to both male and female employees within the business. Each employee has a contract of employment in which these criteria are clearly set out.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have assessed the risks in the working environment and have put control measures both technological and engineered, to protect our personnel during the manufacturing process, to reduce and eliminate side effects that could harm or threaten life.

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.

  • The Company ensures that any environmental aspects of the manufacturing process does not in adversely impact the environment

  • Implementation

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

  • An environmental Aspect/Impact matrix has been drawn up, to identify impacts to the environment. The company is working on reducing these impacts and maintaining them at an acceptable level.

    Production process equipment is maintained on a daily/annual basis. Local exhaust ventilation systems are in place. Spill kits are available. Emergency procedures are in place and employees are given training in the event of an emergency.

    All chemicals are stored safely and employees are trained in their use. MSDS are available, risks are assessed and COSHH assessments are completed for all chemicals and made available to all who are using them.

    All waste produced is transferred to a licensed waste disposal company for recycling. Waste transfer notes are signed and kept for all waste produced by the Company.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • How waste in Our Dublin Plant was recycled in 2016

    9% - Landfill

    3% - Food Waste

    11% - Mixed Recyclable

    77% - Mixed Municiple

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.

  • Reprographic Systems is committed to making anti - corruption part of the Company's culture in its operations. We have a zero tolerance policy for bribery and corruption.

  • Implementation

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

  • We mention anti - corruption and unethical behaviour in contracts with our business partners.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No answer provided.