Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 28-Dec-2021
Time period
  • December 2020  –  December 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.

  • 1 December 2021

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that iFREE GROUP of Companies 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 (CoP), 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,

    Steven K.K. Loke
    Executive Chairman

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 are ensuring that our workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities and have implemented complimentary special hygiene services during the pandemic
    We fully protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats
    All our products and services 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 and we ensure that our suppliers are fully compliant

  • Implementation

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

  • We have implemented a "Growing Together" culture whereby all workers can freely and without adverse repercussion voice their grievances to human resources or line managers as well as anonymously through suggestion boxes in all our offices

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have not had any human rights violations

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 strictly ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour and this includes our suppliers and manufacturers
    Comply with minimum wage standards as well as ensuring that our workers are informed of their rights under the prevailing government labour laws
    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.

  • We have copies of the employment ordinances and relevant labour laws at all our offices and that links to online resources are available to all workers

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have a multicultural working environment and gender equality is standard practice

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.

  • Avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection system
    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
    Reduce packaging on products and paper usage throughout the company

  • Implementation

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

  • We have reduced plastic content on our IT products by 50%
    As an IT company we are working towards a completely paper-free office environment
    Implementing services towards a cashless economy
    Using edge computing systems to reduce cloud-based computing thus significantly reducing energy emissions at the data centres

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Ongoing adoption of environmental thought leadership in our applications and processes

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.

  • Assess the risk of corruption when doing business
    Mention “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behaviour” in contracts with business partners
    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.

  • All contracts with employees and suppliers include anti-corruption clauses
    We conduct know your client (KYC) on all new partners and suppliers to make sure that they comply to our anti-money laundering policy

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • All contracts are monitored by our legal counsel and progress and adherence reviewed by senior management throughout the supply chain