Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 10-Sep-2021
Time period
  • September 2020  –  September 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.

  • 10th September, 2021

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that [ Company Name ] 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,

    Gil Giladi
    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.

  • All workers are required to be suitably and sufficiently protected from health, safety and environmental hazards within the workplace or working environment;
    -All foreseeable risks relevant to the task are identified, suitable and sufficiently controlled to mitigate risk to its lowest form;
    -Where necessary, workers are provided with suitable and sufficient personal protection equipment to prevent further harm;
    -Leadcom encourages its employees to alert their line managers of unsafe working conditions and or practices as such it expects its suppliers and vendors to do the same and not discourage from doing so;

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

  • -Workers using machinery are protected through an appropriate design of the machine (physical guards, interlocks, barriers, etc.), training and preventive maintenance;
    -Company policies that promote healthy behaviors such as a tobacco and alcohol free work places.
    -Employees have been provided with medical insurance cover that is also keen on preventive screenings such as cancer and covid-19 virus.
    - Covid-19 protection measures have been put up in all workplaces and sites for the protection of employees, casual workers and visitors.
    -Employees have been encouraged to get vaccinated against the corona virus. Additionally, Leadcom has collaborated with a local hospital to ensure that those employees willing to be vaccinated do so.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • The presence of a safety culture in the work place and construction sites.
    • Involvement of senior management in safety interactions and observing staff perform their tasks
    through reporting groups as well as weekly reports.
    • A good task observation process properly implemented and is used as a positive reinforcement process rather than additional policing of the staff’s behavior.
    • High levels of hazard reporting

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.

  • policy on sexual harassment in the work place

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

  • Participation of women in the conceptualization and design of projects
    -Similarity of supervision procedures for male and female staff (of equal rank);
    -Existence of written policies or guidelines to prohibit sexual harassment of staff
    -Equal distribution of opportunities for training and career development between men and women
    -Equal protection for men and women in organizational policies regarding clients' rights to privacy, informed consent, confidentiality, and delivery of high-quality services.
    -The organization prohibits the use of child labor and as such prohibits its use in its operations, its distribution network and in the manufacturing or execution of the products and services it purchases

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • Presence of an effective grievance handling mechanism by senior management and human resources
    • Employment decisions are based on the principle of equal opportunity and fair treatment.
    • Implementation of waste management rules across all Leadcom premises and construction sites.

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.

  • Environmental stewardship

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

  • Permits and Reporting - Where required, Leadcom manages required task permits and complies with both local and international legislation for reporting its activities linked to the Customer: manufacturing, transportation and disposal of waste within local operations.
    Waste Reduction and Treatment - Through process, works to reduce or eliminate the waste produced by all its activities;
    Dangerous Substances - Chemical substances and other materials that may cause damage if released in the environment are identified through process and declared to local authorities when required;
    -Ensures all such hazardous gases and substances are properly managed in a way that minimizes the risk of release in the environment;
    -Leadcom commits to the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) and therefore requires its Suppliers to also comply with it and ban and or minimize accordingly through product selection.
    Gas Emissions - Where applicable to Suppliers, and of manufacturing goods, all emissions of volatile organic, acid or corrosive chemicals, of aerosols, particles, ozone depleting gases and combustion by-products must be monitored, controlled and properly treated.
    Product Content Restrictions - Leadcom commits to the prohibition and restriction of specific substances, as well as labeling, recycling and disposal laws and as such requires its Suppliers to do likewise through a suitable and sufficient process.

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

  • • Implementation of waste management rules across all Leadcom premises and construction sites.

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.

  • Anti-corruption policy
    Code of conduct

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

  • The organization accepts no part in corruption, extortion and or embezzlement as such Leadcom takes the stance of not doing business with any Supplier found to be in such a position of exposure, which would have a negative impact on its business or working relationship;
    -Leadcom does not engage in any bribery, including the making of improper offers or payments to or from employees, customers, suppliers, organizations or individuals. It refrains from offering or accepting any bribe, improper offers or payments or other means of obtaining undue advantage;
    -Presence of an anti-bribery policy that sets out the principle of zero tolerance to any form of bribery or corruption within our organization, including facilitation payments. Leadcom ensures their employees, contractors and sub-contractors are aware of its anti-bribery policy as part of the code of conduct and know how to comply with its requirements.
    -Any actual or attempted violation of these requirements by a Supplier/Subcontractor will result in termination from Leadcom Supplier and or the Supplier being removed from the “Approved Supplier List”.

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

  • • Annual reviews of percentage of third parties that improve their anti-corruption compliance programs
    • Ethics and integrity are integral integrated in leadership decisions.