Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 16-Nov-2018
Time period
  • November 2018  –  November 2019
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.

  • 16.11.2018

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Chieftain Fabrics 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 Communications Progress, we describe our action to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business stratetegy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    SIncerely yours,

    Ciara Kinsella
    Marketing 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.

  • We at Chieftain Fabrics support and respect human rights and are committed to an equal rights workplace

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • At Chieftain Fabrics we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. We work hard to ensure that the working conditions, including health and safety are at an optimum level.
    Our employees are given regular training to ensure that they feel competent in the workplace and are capable of working with any new technology that is introduced..
    Our workplace is an equal rights workplace and we subscribe to a non discriminatory ethos.

  • Implementation

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

  • Employees have participated in training schemes in order to raise their competency.
    All employees participate in a yearly profit share scheme which allows them to have a greater ownership of their work and share in the success of the company thanks to that work.
    Worker's rights are respected in accordance with European law.
    Regular training and education ensures that workers are aware of their rights as well as procedures to be employed should they have grievances.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • As our company is small, we rely on periodic reviews by our company directors to ensure that all employees are well-trained and competent.

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 natural environment is the greatest legacy that we have to leave to our children. Thus we are determined to make as little impact on our planet as possible.
    We are aware that in the plastics industry in particular, it is essential to recycle and reuse wherever possible whether that be in the product itself or in its packaging and distribution.
    Chieftain Fabrics are committed to constantly updating and changing manufacturing methods and ingredients to ensure the sustainability of our products.

  • Implementation

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

  • In 2018, we changed our backing cloth from 100% organic cotton to 100% recycled cotton to reduce environmental impact.
    All of our packaging was changed from recyclable plastic to recycled plastic.
    We are currently working on a PVC free vinyl which will be 100% biodegradable. This will be launched in March 2019 but tests are currently ongoing.
    We are still working on replacing solvent-based lacquer with water based lacquers. This is more difficult than we had initially hoped but it is something we hope to launch in 2019
    We work exclusively with European suppliers in order to reduce our carbon imprint

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • All internal changes to our products are backed up by external testing houses and for each change we have made, certification is available.

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.

  • Our suppliers contribute to the overall quality of our products and ethical practice among our suppliers contributes to our trust and belief in our overall products.
    We do business with integrity at all times and are not underhand nor dishonest in our business practices.

  • Implementation

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

  • We only choose suppliers that are Reach compliant so that they can give guarantees of quality. These suppliers are certified, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
    We choose only European suppliers to ensure that their certification is valid.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Regular audits are made by senior management to ensure our commitment to anti corruption.