Communication on Progress

COP_Danfe Works

Participant
Published
  • 05-Feb-2020
Time period
  • February 2019  –  February 2020
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.

  • 02/05/2020

    To UN Global Compact,

    I am very pleased to confirm that (Danfe Works Enterprises Nepal) upholds the Ten Principle of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
    As an enterprise we are making an effort to emerge as a company that embodies all the facets of sustainability namely social, economic and environment. With this communication, we express our intent to advance those principles within our sphere of influence. We as en enterprise is committed to making the Global Compact and its ten principles part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company, and to engaging in collaborative projects which advance the border development goals of the United Nations, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals.

    Best,
    Kritishma Karki
    President

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.

  • As an enterprise we give equal opportunity to all individual without any bias related to gender, ethnic background, caste etc. We want to also reach out to more disadvantaged population giving more opportunities through training and employment.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have a strong mechanism to communicate directly to line manager in regard to any violation of Human Rights.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Monthly meeting is set with all the team members to share or give feedback in the working structure and culture of the enterprise. This will give a platform to address any issues if incurred. Also The HR Officer is always available to handle situations is emerged.

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.

  • We strongly comply the elimination of child labor and promote labor rights.

  • Implementation

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

  • We promote equal pay.
    We have daily, weekly, monthly meeting with respective team members

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We do quarterly Staff Appraisal.

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.

  • * As an enterprise we are equally responsible towards the environment sustainability. Thus we promote 'Zero Waste management' in our clothing line
    * We are also trying to promote more sustainable fabrics
    * We also have also conducted a research with Columbia University on "Sustainability Report"

  • Implementation

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

  • * More efficient Procurement Policy in line
    * Aware and Advocate community about environmental protection
    * Emerge as a sustainable brand
    * Waste Management

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • * Research on Sustainability
    * Progress Report

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.

  • * Comply the Operation Manual of the organization which strictly articulates zero tolerance for corruption

  • Implementation

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

  • * Direct line of communication to the Enterprise Head in regards to any issues related to Corruption.
    *HR policies

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Being more transparent when it comes to revenue and sales.