Communication on Progress

GreenCo - Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 05-Oct-2022
Time period
  • September 2021  –  September 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.

  • 30th September 2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Africa GreenCo 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. Our continued vision is to lead innovation and sustainably transform renewable energy markets in Africa. Our mission is to address creditworthiness to increase generation and growth of renewable energy markets through partnerships and innovative solutions. Throughout our company operations we ensure alignment with our core Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    Yours sincerely,

    Ana Hajduka
    CEO

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.

  • • Africa GreenCo has an Occupational Health and Safety Policy in place. In relation to health risks, the company has a Health and Wellness Policy which covers issues such as Covid-19. For Covid-19 mitigation during the pandemic, the company provided facilities for staff to work from home and when lockdowns were eased testing kits, disinfectant wipes, face masks and hand sanitisers were provided.

    • The company has a Code of Conduct, and it covers all company participants from Board members to contractors working within company premises or on behalf of the company elsewhere.

    • The company has a Sexual Harassment Policy and workers are also protected from conduct amounting to workplace physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse, or threats through the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure Code.

  • Implementation

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

  • • The company carries out periodic workplace risk assessments and interventions in accordance with the following company policies and procedures:
    1. Occupational Health and Safety Policy
    2. Health and Wellness Policy
    3. Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines
    4. Emergency Action Plan

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • The company has provided a first aid box in case of injuries in the office. There is a trained first aider and a fire marshal in the workplace.

    • In case of serious injuries, the company has provided for medical insurance above what is mandated by law. The health insurance policy also covers all health-related matters for staff and their families.

    • The company provides staff orientation during on-boarding and during introduction of new laws and requirements. Updates are also provided during weekly staff meetings in the event of new developments in policies that need to be highlighted to all staff.

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.

  • • Africa GreenCo does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour.

    • The Company Complies fully with the minimum wage standards as prescribed by the law.

    • We ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria and use Bamboo HR to objectively monitor progress of our staff as aligned to they key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Implementation

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

  • • All our employees have contracts that align with the Ministry of Labour which in turn is well aligned to the ILO Labour ratified Conventions.

    • The Company practices non-discrimination on all labour related issues from recruitment to exit with the use of our Non-Discrimination Policy to ensure this is the case.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • We are an equal opportunity employer and promote transparency during our recruitment process. We go for public well known transparent platforms for all to see and participate as well as place announcements on our website for maximum visibility. We have a rigorous interview and assessment process that ensures the best candidate is objectively selected.

    • Our employment process is guided by our Recruitment and Separation Policy.

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.

  • • The company’s activities are office based.

    • Solid waste generation and fuel consumption for the company vehicles are monitored monthly. Compliance with national laws and IFC Standards is required for all proposed power projects facilitated by the company.

  • Implementation

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

  • • Safety briefings are given to visitors to the office. The company has policies that guide health and safety:
    1. Occupational Health and Safety Policy
    2. Health and Wellness Policy
    3. Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines
    4. Emergency Action Plan

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • • The company has an Emergency Action Plan.

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.

  • • The company has a Code of Conduct Policy and an Anti-Corruption and Integrity Policy. During all activities internally or with third parties complete adherence to the policy is required. Continuous checks and inspections are made by our human resource officer and company secretary on an on-going basis.

  • Implementation

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

  • • All internal procedures align with our policy.

    • All contracts ensure that employees or consultants abide by our policy as well as the laws set forth in our country (ies) of operation.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • ***• To monitor any Measurement of Outcomes relating to Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption; Africa GreenCo has a monthly EHSS (Environment, Health, Social and Safety) Monitoring Checklist (in excel format) which is used to measure the most relevant indicators to the company's progress. For the reporting period, this monitoring checklist includes:

    HEALTHY AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE

    1. Total number of hours worked in Lusaka office
    - Reporting period (Reporting hours refers to total number of hours in a particular month)
    - Cumulative Reporting period (Cumulative hours refers to the total number of hours since reporting started)

    2. Number of total H&S incidents (including number of lost days)
    - Fatalities
    - Lost time injuries
    - Restricted Work Incidents
    - Medical Treatment Injuries
    - First Aid Injuries
    - Near misses
    - Vehicle incidents
    - Crime and Security incidents
    - Safety Observations in Lusaka office

    3. Number of communicable diseases reported

    4. Worker H&S Training Lusaka
    - Office Inductions
    - Emergency Drills

    5. Number of H&S Audits/inspections

    6. Number of Risk Assessments / Job Safety Analysis

    ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

    7. Waste Generation
    - Solid Waste (litres)
    - Sewage/Effluent (m3)
    - Water use (m3)
    - Fuel use (diesel, gasoline - litres)
    - Electricity use (kWh)

    SOCIAL PERFORMANCE

    8. Number of workers in Office (Zambia)

    9. Number of workers based elsewhere
    - Hires
    - Terminations
    - Male vs. female workers split

    10. Number of contractors/subcontractors in Office

    11. FREQUENCY RATES
    - Medical Treatment Injuries
    - Lost time injuries
    - Restricted Work Incidents

    NB: The EHSS (Environment, Health, Social and Safety) Monitoring Checklist is available in PDF format.