Communication on Progress

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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.
I am pleased to confirm that Al Safa Transport LLC supports the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on 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 stake holders using our primary channels of communication.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Nabeel Chaudhry
CEO
Al Safa Transport

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 ensured that the facilities offered to workers in their dormitories are clean, safe and suitable for living.
• Free Wifi internet connection is provided. Mattresses are provided when required to upgrade.
• Regular engagement sessions undertaken by the CEO himself with the workers to listen to address any concerns or feedback.

Implementation
Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.
• Pest control cleanliness done twice yearly.
• Workers rest room and working conditions inspections undertaken multiple times weekly by the CEO himself.

Measurement of outcomes
Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.
Inspection of workers facilities by CEO.
Monthly workers committee sessions, and regular engagement with workers by management.

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.
• As a SEDEX SMETA 4 PILLAR’S audited and verified company, Al Safa Transport highly values its workers and their well being and their feedbacks.
• Monthly documented Workers participation committee sessions are done, where workers feedback is recorded, and acted upon as necessary.
• Open door company joining and leaving policy is implemented.
The company Labor policy is communicated in multiple languages to the workers and posted in their dormitory also.

Implementation
Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.
• Merit based selection and job role criteria is implemented.
- All hiring and termination of any employee's service done on merit and performance basis.

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.
• Water recycling system in place for the truck wash system we use.
• Paper / Plastic recycling bins in place ensuring all terminal paper / cardboard and plastic bottles / aluminum cans are passed for recycling.
• Used oil / tyres and batteries passed to authorized scrap collectors for recycling.
• Minimum waste to landfill policy in place. General waste garbage collection done only each Friday by Averda waste Management Company.

Implementation
Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.
• Just signed off on implementation of solar power installation on roof tops, to cover full terminal electricity needs.
Diesel tank in facility with safety wall around it.

Measurement of outcomes
Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.
Electricity and water consumption monitored monthly, and evaluated with set KPI's.

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 do due diligence when doing business with any partner, and deal only with reputed suppliers and business partners.
• The company policy on anti-corruption is posted on the website, and dormitories also.
• All contracts with business partners have anti-corruption clauses, and whistle blower clauses also in some.
• Internally reward scheme in place on reporting bad practices.

Implementation
Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.
• We do due diligence when doing business with any partner, and deal only with reputed suppliers and business partners.
• The company policy on anti-corruption is posted on the website, and dormitories also.
• All contracts with business partners have anti-corruption clauses, and whistle blower clauses also in some.
• Internally reward scheme in place on reporting bad practices.

Measurement of outcomes
Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.
Whistle blower scheme in place.
Suggestion box in reception.