Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress Quadrilatère

Participant
Published
  • 23-Jun-2022
Time period
  • April 2021  –  June 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.

  • June the 23rd, 2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Quadrilatère 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,

    Emmanuel Fougère,
    President of Quadrilatère

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.

  • Quadrilatère is invested to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and expects all of its employees and partners to refrain from any illegal, unethical or dishonest behavior. The company has an internal societal code of ethics which defines the fundamental principles of integrity, impartiality and honesty to be applied by all its employees. Quadrilatère pays particular attention to the working conditions of its employees and claims the fairest possible employer / employee relationship : job stability, development opportunities, parity, diversity, skills development, dialogue and transparency regarding the objectives and results of the company.
    In 2019, Quadrilatère implemented a "Life Leave" for its employees : the company supports those who wish to take time to devote themselves to a personal or professional project by offering them up to 3 months of additional paid leave.
    Since 2020, employees have also been associated with the economic performance of the company through a Company Savings Plan.
    In order to help them stay in good health, Quadrilatère included a gym in its plans during the renovation of its premises.
    Since 2021, Quadrilatère has been a signatory of the Charte de la diversité (Diversity Charter) and thus undertakes to:
    • Promote non-discrimination
    • Promote the representation of the diversity of French society
    • Communicate on its commitment
    • Respond to the Diversity Report every two years to take stock of the actions taken.

  • Implementation

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

  • Quadrilatère is invested to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and expects all of its employees and partners to refrain from any illegal, unethical or dishonest behavior. The company has an internal societal code of ethics which defines the fundamental principles of integrity, impartiality and honesty to be applied by all its employees. Quadrilatère pays particular attention to the working conditions of its employees and claims the fairest possible employer / employee relationship : job stability, development opportunities, parity, diversity, skills development, dialogue and transparency regarding the objectives and results of the company.
    In 2019, Quadrilatère implemented a "Life Leave" for its employees : the company supports those who wish to take time to devote themselves to a personal or professional project by offering them up to 3 months of additional paid leave.
    Since 2020, employees have also been associated with the economic performance of the company through a Company Savings Plan.
    In order to help them stay in good health, Quadrilatère included a gym in its plans during the renovation of its premises.
    Since 2021, Quadrilatère has been a signatory of the Charte de la diversité (Diversity Charter) and thus undertakes to:
    • Promote non-discrimination
    • Promote the representation of the diversity of French society
    • Communicate on its commitment
    • Respond to the Diversity Report every two years to take stock of the actions taken.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Annual CSR report sent to shareholders (Compagnie Lebon / Paluel Marmont Capital)
    Diversity Report of the Charte de la diversité (Diversity Charter)
    EcoVadis annual rating (silver in 2021)

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.

  • Quadrilatère's activity is limited to France and is subject to the applicable laws : freedom of association & effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining (CSE in place), prohibition of forced and compulsory labor, of child labor, condemnation of discrimination and undeclared work. Quadrilatère is invested to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and expects all of its employees and partners to refrain from any illegal, unethical or dishonest behavior.
    The works contract that we sign with our subcontractors includes these same obligations, as well as a paragraph devoted to ethics.
    The company has an internal societal code of ethics which defines the fundamental principles of integrity, impartiality and honesty to be applied by all its employees.

  • Implementation

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

  • Quadrilatère's activity is limited to France and is subject to the applicable laws : freedom of association & effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining (CSE in place), prohibition of forced and compulsory labor, of child labor, condemnation of discrimination and undeclared work. Quadrilatère is invested to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and expects all of its employees and partners to refrain from any illegal, unethical or dishonest behavior.
    The works contract that we sign with our subcontractors includes these same obligations, as well as a paragraph devoted to ethics.
    The company has an internal societal code of ethics which defines the fundamental principles of integrity, impartiality and honesty to be applied by all its employees.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Annual CSR report sent to shareholders (Compagnie Lebon / Paluel Marmont Capital)
    EcoVadis annual rating (silver in 2021)

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.

  • Quadrilatère is committed on a daily basis to implementing an eco-responsible policy within its company and aims to develop this approach within its projects.
    Within its premises, Quadrilatère has implemented a number of actions aimed at reducing its consumption of paper, water and electricity. Quadrilatère uses a green electricity supplier (Mint Energie). In order to reduce its waste as much as possible, the company is equipped with durable dishes, 2 refrigerators and 2 dishwashers. Coffee and tea are purchased in bulk. For the management of its internal waste, Quadrilatère calls on Tricycle Environnement, which collects its disposable masks, coffee grounds and paper/cardboard.
    Since March 2022, Quadrilatère has extended its contract with Tricycle to the recovery of its construction waste. Differentiated bins are installed on site at each start of construction to collect Scrap metal/Hardware, Plastic, DIB, Electric cables/WEEE, Cardboard/Paper, Rubble, Wood, Plaster and Tiles.
    For its projects, Quadrilatère recommends the use of natural and eco-responsible materials, from clean industry or recycling industry, ensures their origin and consults the existing Environmental and Health Declaration Sheets. The products are then implemented by its installers and subcontractors, in accordance with the certificate obtained by the finishing materials, and according to the objective of the ecological label to be achieved on the projects.
    Similarly, for layout and furniture, Quadrilatère verifies the origin of the materials, and favors factories located nearby in order to limit CO2 emissions linked to transport. The drafting of an eco-responsible furniture catalog is in progress.

  • Implementation

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

  • Quadrilatère is committed on a daily basis to implementing an eco-responsible policy within its company and aims to develop this approach within its projects.
    Within its premises, Quadrilatère has implemented a number of actions aimed at reducing its consumption of paper, water and electricity. Quadrilatère uses a green electricity supplier (Mint Energie). In order to reduce its waste as much as possible, the company is equipped with durable dishes, 2 refrigerators and 2 dishwashers. Coffee and tea are purchased in bulk. For the management of its internal waste, Quadrilatère calls on Tricycle Environnement, which collects its disposable masks, coffee grounds and paper/cardboard.
    Since March 2022, Quadrilatère has extended its contract with Tricycle to the recovery of its construction waste. Differentiated bins are installed on site at each start of construction to collect Scrap metal/Hardware, Plastic, DIB, Electric cables/WEEE, Cardboard/Paper, Rubble, Wood, Plaster and Tiles.
    For its projects, Quadrilatère recommends the use of natural and eco-responsible materials, from clean industry or recycling industry, ensures their origin and consults the existing Environmental and Health Declaration Sheets. The products are then implemented by its installers and subcontractors, in accordance with the certificate obtained by the finishing materials, and according to the objective of the ecological label to be achieved on the projects.
    Similarly, for layout and furniture, Quadrilatère verifies the origin of the materials, and favors factories located nearby in order to limit CO2 emissions linked to transport. The drafting of an eco-responsible furniture catalog is in progress.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Annual CSR report sent to shareholders (Compagnie Lebon / Paluel Marmont Capital)
    EcoVadis annual rating (silver in 2021)
    Carbon footprint (3 scopes) carried out in 2021 with BL Evolution (www.bl-evolution.com/)

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.

  • As a committed company, Quadrilatère displays strong values of integrity and transparency, sometimes breaking with the practices of its sector of activity. Quadrilatère is invested to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and expects all of its employees and partners to refrain from any illegal, unethical or dishonest behavior.
    The company has an internal societal code of ethics which defines the fundamental principles of integrity, impartiality and honesty to be applied by all its employees.
    Quadrilatère has also implemented a specific policy for Purchasing, in order to comply with the current national regulations and to set a reassuring and demanding framework for itself and its partners. The works contract that we sign with our subcontractors includes these same obligations, as well as a paragraph devoted to ethics.

  • Implementation

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

  • As a committed company, Quadrilatère displays strong values of integrity and transparency, sometimes breaking with the practices of its sector of activity. Quadrilatère is invested to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and expects all of its employees and partners to refrain from any illegal, unethical or dishonest behavior.
    The company has an internal societal code of ethics which defines the fundamental principles of integrity, impartiality and honesty to be applied by all its employees.
    Quadrilatère has also implemented a specific policy for Purchasing, in order to comply with the current national regulations and to set a reassuring and demanding framework for itself and its partners. The works contract that we sign with our subcontractors includes these same obligations, as well as a paragraph devoted to ethics.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Annual CSR report sent to shareholders (Compagnie Lebon / Paluel Marmont Capital)
    EcoVadis annual rating (silver in 2021)