Communication on Progress for Sprint Company Limited

Participant
Published
  • 26-Oct-2021
Time period
  • October 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.

  • To our stakeholders,

    I am pleased to confirm that Sprint Company Limited reaffirms its support for the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

    In this annual communication of progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the interaction of the Global Compact and its principle 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,

    Florence Kioi
    CEO

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.

  • • We have written policies that protect workers from workplace harassment including physical, sexual or psychological abuse.
    • There is a written code of conduct on respecting Human Rights and preventing potential abuses.
    • There are human resource policies and procedures supporting Human Rights.

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

  • • We have established a confidential process of reporting human rights abuses within the company.
    • We conduct awareness raising or training of employees on Human Rights.
    • We ensure workers are working in a safe environment with the proper PPEs.

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

  • • Our demographics of management and employees is equitable and consists of men, women and the youth.
    • The senior management conducts quarterly review of compliance.

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 have written policies that clearly state employee rights and responsibilities and their compensation and benefits.
    • There are written company policies to uphold the freedom of association and collective bargaining and the elimination of forced labour, child labour and employment
    discrimination.

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

  • • We have installed a Suggestion box for confidential reporting.
    • We give awareness training to employees on labour rights and policies.
    • We describe how the health and safety of all employees is ensured.
    • We do not employ underage workers at our workplace.
    • We comply with the minimum wage requirements.

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

  • • Our demographics of management and employees is equitable and consists of men, women and the youth.
    • We have annual review of labour laws compliance.

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.

  • • There is a written company policy on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks.

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

  • • We raise awareness through training of employees on environmental protection and consequences of environmental pollution.
    • We manage our waste internally through recycling and safe disposal.
    • We avoid environmental damage by minimizing air and noise production during manufacturing processes.

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

  • • Senior management does annual review of results
    • We measure the percentage of waste managed internally through recycling and safe disposal.

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 mention “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behaviour” in contracts with partners.
    • All our workers sign a code of conduct and ethics document.
    • There are written company policy of zero-tolerance for corruption, bribery and extortion.
    • There are protocol to guide staff in situations where they are confronted with extortion or bribery.

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

  • • We conduct awareness raising or training of employees about the company's policies regarding anti-corruption and extortion through internal communication.
    • We have established a confidential process of reporting corrupt practices within the company such as suggestion boxes.

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

  • • We share information about how the company deals with incidents of corruption with stakeholders.
    • We do Internal and external audits to ensure consistency with anti-corruption commitment, including periodic review by senior management.