Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress 2018/19

Participant
Published
  • 28-May-2018
Time period
  • May 2017  –  May 2018
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 our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that FRONTLINE CONTRACTING reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

    FRONTLINE CONTRACTING is a fast growing infrastructure services company that is redefining the future of construction through smart, sustainable and cost effective solutions. With experience spanning over 100 man years, we have been at the forefront, innovating, winning and delighting clients. We enable efficiency, cost reduction, sustainability and technology in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure across Southern Africa.

    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,
    Farai Mazhandu
    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.

  • • Ensure workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities
    • Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats
    • Take measures to eliminate ingredients, designs, defects or side-effects that could harm or threaten human life and health during manufacturing, usage or disposal of products

  • Implementation

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

  • • We deliberately hire more women and girls to address inequality.
    • Our corporate culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles:
    complete openness, flexibility, intra-preneurial enthusiasm, and integrity. These values provide our
    staff with the courage to express and apply their innovations and expertise, allow our clients to work
    with us in an open, transparent way, and challenge us.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • No employee has ever come forward to us to express concern about harassment, forced labour, unsafe work practices and accidents. When this happens there is a clear policy known by all our staff and community to address them.

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.

  • • Ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour
    • Comply with minimum wage standards
    • 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.

  • Our staff are free to belong to labour unions and affirm labour rights. We allow them to participate and train in labour related issues so that they stay ahead.
    We implement, train and hold meetings on safety, wellness and health.
    • Our solutions are innovative and leverage on technology to improve productivity. We also encourage our people to be creative in everything they do and offer them flexible working arrangements.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • We have not had any fatal accidents at our workplace ever since inception. All our staff and communities are encouraged to aim for zero harm to people and the environment. Chronic and lifestyle diseases are discussed openly without stigmatization and counselling offered to support the infected and affected.

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.

  • • Avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection system (air pollution control, waste, water treatment systems, etc.)
    • Ensure emergency procedures to prevent and address accidents affecting the environment and human health
    • Minimize the use and ensure safe handling and storage of chemical and other dangerous substances

  • Implementation

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

  • • We invest in affordable, reliable and modern energy services. We assist our clients to improve energy efficiency in their buildings and infrastructure.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • • No stakeholder has ever come forward to us to express concern about our environmental recklessness. When this happens there is a clear policy known by all our staff and community to address them.

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.

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

  • We encourage our staff and partners to be innovative and capable such that the lure for corruption is minimum. Further, our people are trained on the impact of corruption to society in order to share with their communities so that we cure the cancer from grassroots levels. We also have a zero tolerance should our stakeholders be involved in corrupt practices.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • • No employee or stakeholder has ever come forward to us to express concern about corruption. When this happens there is a clear policy known by all our staff and community to address them