Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 09-Mar-2021
Time period
  • June 2020  –  June 2021
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.

  • 9th March 2021

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that AL IS ON PRODUCTION LTD (KENYA) 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,

    Alison Ngibuini
    Chief Executive Officer

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.

  • Human rights are critical for us as an organization and for a better world to ensure that all human beings have basic needs met and protection of the vulnerable groups from abuse.

  • Implementation

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

  • In March 2020, the Government of Kenya announced the sudden closure of schools to scale up national efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19. The collective education ecosystem was caught by surprise to face the “new” normal.
    Every child has a right to education so what happens to millions of children without online options for learning?

    We decided not to waste a good crisis and drive the Covid-19 conversation to our homes and impact on children’s right to education. We decided to bring together stakeholders; Children, parents, teachers, the government, and all actors. We set up a webinar platform dubbed My Happy Place” we brought together TIFA Research and stakeholders in the education sector; Heads of Private Schools, Kenya Association of International Schools (KAIS), and Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) have come together to host a webinar series to focus on the importance of education and inclusivity.

    Our conversation topics and output revealed the challenges of carrying every child who has a right to education;

    • Survey on the impact of Covid-19 on the Education sector - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btWjBtEQ0PU&list=PL8CXPHomCftNtGj4CxDjNWDa7nuyh-W13&index=9
    • Covid-19 pandemic clearly showed the weakness of many education systems, testing their responsiveness to emergencies, including their ability to adapt without causing new forms of exclusion.
    • School closures in response to the pandemic, the staggering scale of how many millions of students have been affected during lockdowns through lost learning time.
    • The impact of lost time and challenge of teachers to prepare students for national exams.
    • Education & Covid-19: Psychological wellbeing of children and children with special needs.
    • The report on teenage pregnancies were rife in the media we will soon be releasing an educative video to empower girls and fighting GBV.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Survey on the impact of Covid-19 on the Education sector - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btWjBtEQ0PU&list=PL8CXPHomCftNtGj4CxDjNWDa7nuyh-W13&index=9

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJjYDnb5l6I

    The number of attendees to each webinar ranged between 500-700

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.

  • Eliminating discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. The creative industry presents an opportunity in helping solve the employment problems in Africa.

  • Implementation

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

  • • As a company we are working to empower the “working poor” of the creative economy by promoting knowledge and value for intellectual property.
    • Comply with minimum wage standards in the industry
    • Actively participating and advising the government on the creation of a policy framework for a viable and sustainable film industry
    • Participation in the gender equality event

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • The number of freelance crew we hire on projects ranges Freelancers 35-100

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 are actively advising on how to communicate better on initiatives by the Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife to promote greater environmental responsibility by citizens.

  • Implementation

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

  • • To reduce and ultimately end use of plastic in our work environment.
    • Continuous awareness and sensitization on sustainability in regards to plastic use
    • Plan for future campaigns to be build ownership and consciousness towards plastic waste management in the workplace and homes.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • • Promote purchase of props that use recycled materials
    • Mandatory use of reusable plastic water bottles

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.

  • Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery

  • Implementation

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

  • • Ensuring we are operating with integrity and transparency in our operations.
    • Constantly assessing opportunities to improve compliance
    • Promote a corruption-resistant culture in the behavior change content we create

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Special focus on high-risk opportunities, sensitization, and monitoring