Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress 2020

Participant
Published
  • 07-Aug-2020
Time period
  • August 2019  –  August 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.

  • 5 Aug 2020

    To anyone concerned,

    I am pleased to confirm that EPRO consulting JSC 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 our annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to integrate 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, including our website.

    Tang Thi Hong Loan
    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.

  • EPRO is a small consultancy company dealing with climate change, energy efficiency, cleaner production, etc activities.
    EPRO has incorporated a company code and culture where human rights are embedded in the core of the organization.
    Including: proper pay and working times for all staff, respect for local sensitivities, promoting gender equality, etc. …

  • Implementation

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

  • EPRO consulting JSC is a company of 10 employees, all well-educated and qualified consultants with university degrees. All staff is aware of human rights issues. ERPO encourages open communication among all team members through weekly meetings and a home-style office environment. Any concern or observation in this respect of any staff member is treated with high priority.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • EPRO has not encountered any human rights issues or problems during this period.

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.

  • EPRO is a company of 10 employees, all well-educated consultants. EPRO’s company handbook and policies fully comply with the Vietnam labor code covering all rights and obligations of employees

  • Implementation

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

  • EPRO is providing all employees with an additional health insurance package (PVI) which provides additional benefits above the basic compulsory government health insurance scheme. . Beside the compulsory insurance by the Government where staff can consult a fixed clinic, staff now can enjoy the flexibility of PVI in most of clinics and hospitals throughout the country. Additionally, the insurance is extended to their spouses (Staff with over 1 year of service, have one additional health insurance for a family member. Staff with more than 5 years of service can have 2 additional insurances.

    EPRO is providing all employees a bi-annual fully paid staff 3 days outing to a location of their choice (within budget).
    Flexible working time scheme was introduced to accommodate the special needs for staff with special family or child care issues or to allow for personal development activities.

    Extra mid-year (Jul 19) salary adjustment / bonus was awarded to all staff for extra workload.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Staff concerns and issues are regularly discussed during the weekly staff meetings. Furthermore, as ERPO has only 9 staff, everyone can address any issue at any time directly with the director.

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.

  • EPRO provides consultancy services on environmental issues to a range of industries, impacting their environmental policies and practices.

  • Implementation

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

  • EPRO has installed energy savings lights everywhere in the office. Whenever the weather permits, windows are opened and aircons are switched off.

    New EPRO services are focused on community awareness on waste to profits, including cleaner production, energy efficiency, and improved cook-stoves. With this EPRO does not only bring awareness to its own staff members, but also to agro-industrial communities as well as enterprises.

    EPRO has provided policy advice in energy efficiency, GHG emission reduction for various industrial sectors as chemical fertilizer, plastic, chemical industry for the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • EPRO continuously monitors its electricity, water and paper consumption and has regular maintenance on aircons, printers, copy machines etc to ensure optimal operation.

    Several training workshops on environmental protection (including policies), and cleaner production were conducted to both government’ and business’ stakeholders.

    EPRO has obtained an ISO 9001 certificate since 2015 - this includes review on quality management issues, including, staff performance, human rights beside quality of services

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.

  • EPRO has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, bribery and extortion.

  • Implementation

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

  • All financial transactions as well as procurement activities are checked and confirmed by the director. This ensures full accounting transparency.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • ERPO has never been involved and any event related to corruption.