Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 05-Nov-2021
Time period
  • November 2020  –  October 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.

  • October, 2021

    To our stakeholders:

    In our purpose journey to be and create triple win organisations, I am pleased to confirm that Stay Future Proof reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption. We know that embedding a purpose in our operations, and that of our clients, we can create and accelerate positive impact for the environment, communities and businesses.

    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 as that of our Stay Future Proof clients.

    Sincerely yours,

    Eefje Jonker
    CEO & Founder at Stay Future Proof

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.

  • Stay Future Proof has publicly announced and committed to the UNGC's 10 principles, where principles 1 and 2 focus on Human Rights. These are in accordance with the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. We also expect our suppliers to take these principles seriously, and won't engage in business with organisations that knowingly do not address these.

  • Implementation

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

  • In order to ensure a proper implementation, we try to only buy our services from B-Corps or organisations that share 10 principles commitment. These are often included in our RfP's.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We measure this by the amount of services we procure from our suppliers that adhere to the UNGC's 10 principles.

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.

  • In accordance with principles 3 to 6, Stay Future Proof has also signed a pledge with the ILO for Child Labour Eradication. In addition, we truly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Hence we focus on creating a diverse team where inclusion is the fundament.

  • Implementation

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

  • Stay Future Proof has taken the Labour Principles seriously through signing and living up to the ILO Pledge for the elimination of Child Labour and human resource policies and procedures supporting the Labour principles e.g. inclusion & diversity. In addition we have flexible working hours and a L&D budget to enable people personal and professional growth.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have created a balanced team with respect to gender, ethnicity and age. In addition we score a 8 on employee satisfaction, with 10 being the highest.

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 take the Paris Agreement seriously and hence strive to address on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks. This is extended to out business partners and suppliers to adhere to the environmental principles.

    In addition we gave climate training to all of our employees to raise awareness and their competence in addressing these challenges.

  • Implementation

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

  • We provide our employees awareness training on environmental protection.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We off-set all of our carbon-related travel emissions.

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.

  • Given our business, we always commit to be in compliance with all relevant laws, including anti-corruption laws

  • Implementation

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

  • We have a protocol to guide staff in situations where they are confronted with extortion or bribery

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Stay Future Proof has not been involved in any legal cases, rulings or other events related to corruption and bribery.