Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 30-Mar-2022
Time period
  • April 2021  –  March 2022
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.

  • 30.03.2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Crawford & Company (Norway) AS 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 sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Andiara Nordang Fleischer
    Nordic Regional Director

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.

  • Crawford & Company has built a family of companies based on core values of honesty, integrity and quality. Now more than ever, each of us must act in accordance with the highest personal and professional standards.

    Our Mission, Vision and Values are clear and guide our relationships with our valued stakeholders including our
    clients, shareholders and each other. We must comply with not only the letter, but also the spirit of the principles within the Code. Doing so is central to conducting ourselves with honesty, integrity and quality.

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

  • • Ensure workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities
    • Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment,
    abuse or threats. We offer all employees yearly mandatory training courses with focus on the above.
    • Alert line for anonymous warning of any harassment, or similar incidents at work
    • 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
    - Workers' council.

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

  • - Our company performs Pulse Survey questionnaire to all employees twice per year to ensure honest and direct feedback on the work environment. This includes an evaluation of the company’s’ performance and how the company complies with the core values and vision of Crawford.
    - 24/7 alert line available for employees
    - Mandatory appraisals each quarter for all employees.
    - Management evaluates topics raised in Workers Council.

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.

  • It is the policy of the Company to meet its commitment by ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that employees are able to execute their work without unacceptable risk to their safety or health and that our clients, customers, agents, contractors, members of the public and others who may be affected by our business activities are treated in the same manner

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

  • - Alert line for anonymous warning of any harassment, or similar incidents at work
    - Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats. We offer all employees yearly mandatory training courses with focus on the above.

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

  • Periodic review of results by senior management
    Workers' Council
    Evaluation of incidents through our Alert Line
    Mandatory reporting of any breach of Company Policies

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 have a social responsibility to do all that we can to eliminate or minimise the impact of our business on the environment. Our clients also demand that we are environmentally responsible just as we now require this from those vendors from whom we procure goods and services.

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

  • Avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection system (air pollution control, waste, water treatment systems, etc.)
    • Ensure emergency procedures to prevent and address accidents affecting the environment and human health
    • Paperless organization, full digitalization of all incoming mail and documents. Digital system for safely sending documents where possible in order to reduce printing and the use of paper, as well as keeping in line with GDPR.
    • Plan to downsize parking spaces offered to employees, in order to secure sustainable transport alternatives to the workplace.
    • Measures taken to minimize food waste in working place.
    • Plan to continue keeping traveling for work at a minimum, using digital tools whenever possible.
    Implementation of Hybrid Workplace when suitable, reducing amount of office space needed and also reducing traveling to/from the workplace.
    • Safe deposit of all electronic waste
    • Recycling of all computers

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

  • Periodic review of results by senior management, such as number of outgoing mail, printed paper etc

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.

  • Crawford prohibits bribery or facilitation payments in any form by or to any member of the Crawford Group, any officer or employee of the Crawford Group, or any associate of the Crawford Group, i.e. any person or firm employed by or acting on its behalf (including as an agent, adviser or consultant)

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

  • • Yearly mandatory anti-corruption training
    • Assess the risk of corruption when doing business
    • Sanction list screening of all vendors and customers, including all payments made.
    • Ensure that internal procedures support the company’s anti-corruption commitment

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

  • Internal audits to ensure consistency with anti-corruption commitment, including periodic review by senior management