Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 23-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.

  • DATACOMPAGNIET A/S COMMUNICATION ON PROGRESS 2021

    To our stakeholders:

    As CEO I am pleased to confirm that datacompagniet A/S reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, 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,

    Ricki Stennicke
    CEO

    INTRODUCTION

    Presentation of datacompagniet

    datacompagniet was founded in 1993 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Today we reside in the center of the capital and employ 16 people at our HQ

    The vision of datacompagniet.

    To deliver world class IT network security, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and services on time for regional companies.

    We base our work on below four Core Values:

    • Customer Centric
    We seek to understand our customers’ needs in everything we do. We listen to the customer and
    do what is right for the customer. We always try to put ourselves in the customer’s place. We do
    everything within our power to keep our promises. We communicate and take the necessary relevant
    action. We build long-term relationships. We treat our customers with respect and act proactively.

    • Innovative / Developing
    Thinking about how things can be done in new ways is an essential part of who we are. This is
    simply a part of our DNA. We constantly search for a better way to excel, automate, and stay as relevant as
    possible.

    • Cooperation & Teamwork
    We work as one team. We are loyal and engaged team players. Everyone does their part of the work with
    the required dedication, necessary for the success of the customer and the team.

    • Work life
    We are competence driven, we act with respect and we listen to understand. We always look for solutions
    and we have a lot of fun.

    HUMAN RIGHTS:

    Policy:
    • datacompagniet A/S supports and respects the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and will not do business with neither partners nor customers violating the fundamental human rights.
    Focus:
    • Securing and complying with the right of data privacy as set out in the GDPR law.
    Results:
    • Our GDPR policies, controls and guidelines have been revised according to current legislation.

    LABOUR:
    Policy:
    • datacompagniet A/S supports and respects the fundamental principles and rights at work as set out by national laws. We make sure that all datacompagniet employees have contracts, and we have an Employee Policy that clearly states their rights, compensations, and benefits.
    Focus:
    • Securing the working environment when working at the office or at home due to the covid-19 situation.
    Results:
    • All employees have been offered the possibility of bringing home the necessary working equipment pc, monitors, etc.
    • At the office all necessary precautions have been taken – masks, hand disinfection and social distance.

    ENVIROMENT:
    Policy:
    • datacompagniet A/S seeks to reduce and minimize the environmental impact of our business activities. We work on our internal processes – garbage, recycling, electricity, reduce waste of food etc.
    • We seek partnership wherever possible with manufacturers, customers, and freight partners. •

    Focus:
    • Recycling of material and garbage from our premises – and a continuous effort to reduce the amount of waste.
    • Energy efficiency at our premises – reducing the use of electricity and heating.
    • Buying bio-products whenever possible and reducing food-waste.
    • Carbon footprint when sending goods.
    • Carbon footprint when performing on site services.

    Results:
    • We recycle about 95% of the plastic, cardboard/paper used as well as electronics – using the recycling stations close to our premises.
    • Our premises are not very energy efficient, and despite renovations we can still make improvements.
    • About 50% of the products, we buy are ecologically produced. Food-waste is at a minimum – leftovers from lunch are packed to be taken home by the employees.
    • We have initiated a dialogue with our partners on how to measure and report the carbon footprint. We have not reached any measurable results, so this will have a stronger focus in the future.

    ANTI-CORRUPTION:
    Policy:
    • Datacompagniet A/S has zero-tolerance towards corruption in any form. An explicit and clear Anti-Bribery and Code of Conduct set the standards and guidelines on do and don’t for employees, customers, and business partners.
    Focus:
    • Monitor and secure that our zero-tolerance policy is followed.
    • Update existing Code of Conduct.
    • Make and implement an Anti-Bribery Policy

    Results:
    • No cases of corrupt practices have been identified.

    For more information on UN Global Compact

    For more information on datacompagniet CSR

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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.

  • No answer provided.