Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress Worley Corporate Responsibility Performance Report 2019

Participant
Published
  • 11-Sep-2019
Time period
  • July 2018  –  June 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.

  • 010-09-2019

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Worley 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,

    
Andrew Wood
    
CEO Worley

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 are resolute in our protection of human rights and upholding the 10 principles of the UNGC and this commitment is stated in our Corporate Responsibility Performance Report. We have responded to legislation changes in modern slavery and our Global Commitment is to stamp out modern slavery.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have undertaken awareness raising exercises and have highlighted issues around modern slavery to our staff. We published our first Modern Slavery Statement in 2019 in accordance with UK Legislation. Our Risk Assessment procedures are written to ensure we are not working with companies or on projects where there have been instances of human rights abuse.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We constantly review how we monitor and evaluate performance in this area and our operations are subject to human right reviews or impact assessments to ascertain compliance.

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.

  • Our commitments are aligned to the Ethical Trade Initiative and International Labor Organization Conventions and requite that:

    Local laws are respected
    Employment is freely chosen
    Child Labor shall not be used
    Illegal Labor shall not be used
    Appropriate Wages are paid
    Working Hours are not excessive
    Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
    Working conditions are hygienic
    No discrimination is practiced
    No harsh or inhumane
    treatment is allowed
    Business operate ethically
    No unauthorized subcontracting is allowed and
    Due regard is given to environmental impacts.

  • Implementation

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

  • We operate an ethics helpline and support whistle blowers.
    Our Corporate Responsibility Performance Report highlights our approach to labor rights and polices and is highly promoted both within the company and with our customers and stakeholders.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We undertake diversity monitoring and actively have in place programme and initiatives to support the indigenous peoples employment opportunities.
    We also have a Risk Assessment Procedure in place which highlights and addresses labor issues addressed in our commitments which are aligned to the Ethical Trade Initiative and International Labor Organization Conventions.

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.

  • We report to the Carbon Disclosure Project on our annual carbon footprint and set reduction targets.
    We have a commitment to delivering the ambitions set by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
    We actively support our clients manage and reduce their environmental impact using our EcoNomics approach and will be looking to strengthen this over the next 12 months.

  • Implementation

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

  • This year we ran a Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability Month where we undertook a series of global webinars outlining the company's ambitions around sustainability and environmental action.
    We have established and continually seek to increase the number of global sustainability champions we have across our business supporting corporate responsibility and sustainability activity with our customers and in respect of our own corporate performance.
    Our Risk Assessment Procedure includes a Responsible Business Assessment process which highlight risks associated with carbon intensive projects.
    We have established a Climate Change Working Group which is working towards relevant disclosure consistent with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We use a range of mechanism to monitor our environmental performance, which include Carbon Disclosure Project Reporting and the Global Reporting Index (GRI) system to capture performance.

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.

  • Having a very proactive and positive approach to dealing with corruption is key for Worley. Our Risk Assessment Process and Responsible Business Assessment ensure we investigate such matters before embarking on working with clients or on projects.

  • Implementation

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

  • We operate an integrity hotline and offer support and protection to whistle blowers.
    Our Risk Assessment Process and Responsible Business Assessment also ensure we implement the polices we have set out.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Our Responsible Business Assessment process allows us to assess the risk profile of customers and projects in five key areas

    Trade sanctions
    Ethical business practices
    Social licence
    Credit worthiness
    Carbon emissions

    Databases and tools provide information regarding conformed legal judgments or equivalent for

    Bribery and corruption
    Human rights violations
    Environmental damages
    Labor management issues
    Safety

    In undertaking this process as part of an overall Risk Assessment Procedure allows us to monitor performance in this area.