Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 28-Jan-2019
Time period
  • January 2018  –  January 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.

  • In 2017, Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. became a signatory to the United Nation Global Compact (UNGC). I am pleased to confirm that Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. reaffirms and fully supports the ten principles of the Global Compact with respects to human rights, labor, 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 ten principles’ into our strategy, culture and day to day operations within our company and its employees, and to engage in collaborative projects that may advance the broader development goal of the United Nations.
    We will continue to support the UNCG Principles and look forward to report our progress again next year. In order to support public accountability and transparency concerning our efforts, we are committed to share this information with all our stakeholders.
    Yours sincerely,

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.

  • Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
    Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. follows the local and international legislation regarding the aspect of human rights. We provide an environment which supports and promotes equal opportunities, dignity and mutual respect. This is clearly stated in our Human Rights & Sustainability Policy.

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

  • Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. is committed to creating a culture in which employees respect the dignity and worth of individuals. Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. strives to foster respect for human rights that we operate our business while providing an environment that encourages employees to understand and realize importance of human rights.
    • Equal Employment Opportunity and Respect for Human Rights
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. strives to provide equal employment opportunities. Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. is committed to treat our employees with no illegal discrimination based on race, religion, gender, social status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation.
    • Compliance with Employment Laws and Regulations
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. adheres to the applicable laws and regulations which it operates in treating our employees.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • There were no employees regarding any violation of Human Rights. We monitor and evaluate performance through our yearly employee survey. From this survey we measure the temperature of how the employees regard working in Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. We conduct yearly performance appraisals with every employee on a one to one basis to ensure that everyone is heard.

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.

  • Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining,
    Principle 4: The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour
    Principle 5: The effective abolition of child labour; and
    Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. encourages equal opportunities. We respect the rights of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining. No employee is subject to any form of discrimination based on gender, race or physical abilities, or religion. An open door policy has been established where employees can report grievances to their upper management and the Human Resources Manager.
    We do not employ any form of forced labor because we consider that as fundamental violation of human rights. Also, we are totally against the practice of child labour. All job applications are subject to detailed screening by our Human Resources personnel.

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

  • Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. has always been supportive of the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining. Prior to employment, it is our policy to be transparent about the working terms and conditions.
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. employee’s policies are specified within employment contracts. These contracts clearly state the actual working conditions and their rights. So, all employees are aware of its existence and must agree upon it before signing.
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. strives to achieve and maintain a healthy and safe work environment that motivates its employees. We always arrange monthly team meetings to share our employees about their expectations, contributions and ideas for the future road maps of the organization.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • No conflict or discrimination report has been reported during this reporting period.

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.

  • Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
    Principle 8: Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility, and
    Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. supports the UN Global Compact principles on the environment. We are motivated and highly committed to protecting and making a positive impact on the local environment, while conducting our daily business activities. By increasing the deployment of ICT throughout society, Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. will expand our contributions to solving environmental challenges together with customers and society.
    We will continually strive to lower the environmental burden of our business activities. By doing so, we will continue working together with our stakeholders in the global value chain including our customers, partners and suppliers to shape a sustainable and prosperous society.

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

  • Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. started to reduce paper consumption and encourage its employees to use alternative products such as recycle paper and avoid unnecessary expenses. Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. encouraged the staff to correspond and communicate via electronic mail to minimize paper usage.

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

  • In our continuous effort to improve our environmental performance we are pleased to report that Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. has accomplished the following over the past year:
    • Completed our transition to a paperless operating environment.
    • Distributed our new yearly newsletter to all employees detailing environmentally friendly practices they can incorporate into their work and personal lives.

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.

  • Principle 10: Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery
    Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. fights against any forms of corruption including bribery, political influence, external pressure or extortion. We manage our business with honesty, fairness, transparent and committed to responsibility to social and all stakeholders, in compliance with the accepted good corporate governance principles and business ethics.

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

  • Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. implemented guidelines to ensure increased anticorruption efforts. Over the past years, internal and external checks and balances system over transactions were audited by internal audits, external audits, finance, administration and HR department. There is the possibility for signaling any corruption act was made available to all employees.

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

  • Golden Hexagon Co., Ltd. has not experienced any cases of corruption within the past year. There have been no reported cases of attempted bribery or conflict of interest. No employee has been involved in corruption actions.