Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 13-Nov-2020
Time period
  • January 2019  –  December 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.

  • 26/10/2020

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Orimpex Organic Textiles 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 sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Ali Polat
    General Manager

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.

  • Our approach to human rights is based on the “UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights”. We commit to respect human rights defined in the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” within our sphere of influence.

    As a part of an industry with more than 75% of workers worldwide being women, gender equality is one of our top priorities. Our management systems, hiring and employment, work health and safety, supply chain and social impact are audited by Intertek with regard to Global Compact Turkey and Women Empowerment Principles.

  • Implementation

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

  • Occupational and Health&Safety Trainings.
    Social security and free shuttle for all workers.
    Food and financial aid to workers during Ramadan.
    Maternity leave benefits and paid breastfeeding.
    62% of employees and 45% of executives are women.
    Internship programs at tech-high school and university levels.
    Seminar and workshops about sustainability in fashion industry.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Equality for Women at Work Certificate.
    GOTS certificate which assures fair remuneration for workers.
    Fair Wear Foundation audits, which is an international verification initiative dedicated to enhancing workers’ lives all over the world.

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 do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. Any claims of improper conducts are taken seriously and handled immediately.

    The future of fashion relies on the people who make our clothes. We want to be a part of an industry that provides fair pay, safe working conditions, social protection and gender equality. As a garment manufacturer, on the most labor- intensive stage of the supply chain, we are focusing our efforts on living wage and labour conditions.

  • Implementation

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

  • Fair Wear Foundation - Living wage project:
    Fair Wear Foundation defines a living wage as a wage paid for a standard working week that meets the basic needs of workers and their families and provides some discretionary income. Basic needs includes costs like housing (with basic facilities like electricity), nutrition, clothing, healthcare, education, drinking water, childcare, transport, and savings. We have started this project with our brand partner and working together towards payment of a living wage. Our aim is to provide our workers better standard of living and ensure our customers that they source from a facility where a fair wage is paid.

    We have open door policy to ensure transparency and encourage the employees to share their problems, suggestions, concerns.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We successfully pass the yearly audits of Fair Wear Foundation, which is an international verification initiative dedicated to enhancing workers’ lives all over the world.

    Use of GOTS certified organic cotton which bans child labor, discrimination, harassment, violence and forced labor, also assures safe and hygienic working conditions.

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 believe that we are responsible to leave a better world for future generations; for this reason, sustainability is not an option but a must for us. We are committed to operating a responsible business and transform the designs into garments in the most sustainable way possible.

    We aligned our sustainability and business strategies with the Global Goals to contribute positive change for people and the planet.

    Our main SDGs are;
    #1 No Poverty
    #5 Gender Equality
    #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    #12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    #13 Climate Action

    Our contributor SDGs are;
    #4 Quality Education
    #6 Clean Water and Sanitation
    #7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    #9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    #15 Life on Land
    #17 Partnerships for the Goals

  • Implementation

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

  • 96% of total fiber consumption in 2019 is organic and/or sustainable fibers.
    100% of total cotton consumption is certified organic cotton.
    100% animal-free fibers.
    Textile Exchange membership and 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge participation.
    Solar panel project on center building aim to produce 60% of operational electricity.
    Recycling fabric waste from cut&sew operation in co-operation with Ege University.
    Separate collection of waste paper, plastic, metal and glass for recycling.
    Carbon Neutralization Project (“Clean Vehicles”) with Aegean Forest Foundation.
    Planting 1000 trees each year in co-operation with Aegean Forest Foundation.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Use of GOTS certified organic cotton which has strict environmental and social criteria in processing lead to responsible production.
    Use of certified sustainable materials.

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.

  • We have a zero-tolerance policy and commit to work against corruption and bribery.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have an internal check and balance system over transactions and all the records are controlled by our finance department on a daily basis.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Orimpex has not been involved in any legal cases related to corruption or bribery.