Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 07-Nov-2022
Time period
  • December 2021  –  December 2023
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.

  • 07.11.2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Filip and Family (iELM) 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,

    Marius-Razvan DRAGAN
    CEO & Founder

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 ensure workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and/or other international standards;
    - We protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats;
    - We take measures to eliminate ingredients, designs, defects or side-effects that could harm or threaten human life and health during manufacturing, usage or disposal of products;
    - We have a written company policy on respecting Human Rights and preventing potential abuses (i.e., internal code of conduct).

  • Implementation

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

  • - Awareness raising or training of employees on Human Rights
    - Consultation with stakeholders and affected parties
    - Allocation of responsibilities for the protection of Human Rights within the company
    - Human resource policies and procedures supporting Human Rights

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - Periodic review of results by senior management
    - External audits of Human Rights performance
    - On-going SMETA certification

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
    - We make assessments of labour-related risks in the industry sector and country(ies) of operations
    - We ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour
    - We comply with minimum wage standards
    - We ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria

  • Implementation

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

  • - Awareness raising or training for employees on labour rights and policies (e.g., monthly and quarterly instructions on HSEQ standards)
    - The health and safety of all employees is ensured through the alignment to the HSEQ measures and standards (e.g., continuous training on safety at work topics, safety measures written on equipment, using safety equipment specific for each occupation, installation of fire extinguisher all over the factory, installation of firestop walls and doors, etc.)
    - Within the company, all workers are treated equally. The workers are paid based on comparable work and experience levels, in order to prevent discrimination of all kinds and to ensures comparable pay for comparable work.
    - The communication flow is always open for consultation with employees and other stakeholders
    - Allocation of responsibilities for the protection of labour rights within your organization
    - Human resource policies and procedures supporting the Labour principles

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - Demographics of management and employees by diversity factors (e.g., gender, ethnicity, age, etc.)
    - Periodic review of results by senior management
    - ISO 45001 certification obtained in February 2022

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 avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection system (air pollution control, waste, water treatment systems, etc.). We have assigned third parties that monitor and control the environment related procedures and processes. There is an open communication with the local authority to ensure the alignment to the rules and regulations in this area.
    - Ensure emergency procedures to prevent and address accidents affecting the environment and human health
    - Minimize the use and ensure safe handling and storage of chemical and other dangerous substances
    - Assessment of the environmental footprint and impact of the company
    - 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.

  • - Awareness raising or training of employees on environmental protection
    - Initiatives and programmes to reduce waste materials (e.g. recycling) and consumption of resources (energy, fossil fuels, water, electricity, paper, packaging, etc.)
    - Activities aimed at improving the energy efficiency of products, services and processes
    - Allocation of responsibilities for environmental protection within the company

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - Specific progress made in the area of the environmental protection during the last reporting period
    - Periodic review of results by senior management
    - External audits of environmental performance
    - ISO 14001 certification obtained in February 2022

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 will assess the risk of corruption when doing business
    - We will consider mentioning “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behaviour” in contracts with business partners
    - We will ensure that internal procedures support the company’s anti-corruption commitment

  • Implementation

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

  • - Working on creating a procedure for anti-corruption
    - Allocation of responsibilities for anti-corruption within the company

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - We will perform internal audits to ensure consistency with anti-corruption commitment, including periodic review by senior management