Sample Statement of continued support

13.05.2019

To our stakeholders:

I am pleased to confirm that Clean World LLC 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 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 share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

Sincerely yours,

Apolon Goletiani
Chief Executive Officer

As one of the leading and the largest cleaning organizations operating in all regions of Georgia our people have numerous interactions every day. This tests our ability to respect human rights. We recognize that certain individuals and groups require increased awareness and attention to protect against potential abuse.

Our policy on safe-guarding vulnerable people is being implemented via a thorough programme. It is part of our onboarding programme, training of top management and leaders.

Reporting is an essential element of the human rights monitoring cycle. It constitutes a strategic tool to record and analyse information, present findings of monitoring and fact-finding activities, express concern about a human rights problem, engage in dialogue with duty bearers, advocate positive change and propose recommendations for corrective action.
Internal reports are used to communicate information within the organization. Typically, they are:
• Interview reports to record the results of individual interviews with victims, witnesses, alleged perpetrators or other sources of information;
• Incident or investigation reports;
• Flash or emergency reports to alert managers to an emerging situation and the need for action.

Our policy is to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our business. People who become part of slavery or human trafficking usually do not know their rights. They are victims of a cruel business exploiting vulnerable humans. Apart from the human costs, the negative societal and economic consequences are significant.

Clean World is committed to help eradicate slavery and human trafficking; hence we have a systematic and proactive approach to ensure this. We conduct regular monitoring procedures to verify our standards to manage these risks.

Management of working conditions are becoming more important as compliance with international standards grows. As we operate a company with about 900 employees and managing a vast number of sub-contractors and suppliers every year, we directly or indirectly impact labour rights for a significant number of people.

Working with private sector partners as well as civil society and labour organizations, we seek to promote labour rights locally. We support UN Global Compact 10 fundamental principles and we manage labour rights on the foundation of these shared goals.

Reducing our environmental footprint is a clear ambition in Clean World. We manage two different risk categories: our own operations and our customers. As for our own operations, consistent reporting and coordinated initiatives remain a challenge. In relation to our customers, it is a challenge to pursue the highest standards on their behalf.

With our global reach, improving resource productivity will have a significant impact on the environment by decreasing the use of water, energy and materials. When we transport our standards to customers’ businesses, the impact will grow accordingly.

Based on a systematic approach we aim to achieve continuous improvement in quality and performance. We set standards and targets for improvement, and measure and report on our performance. Credible and effective management of environmental and climate-related risks are part of our value proposition to our customers.

Given the large and increasing number of employees around the country, complying with anti-corruption rules may pose a risk. Our standards are part of the training for all Clean World employees.

Company management works actively to implement the standards.

We monitor and ensure that each case of non-compliance gets escalated and treated seriously.