Communication on Progress

Yucca Solutions S.A. Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 18-Oct-2022
Time period
  • November 2021  –  October 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.

  • 26 October 2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Yucca Solutions S.A. 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,

    Francois Vassard
    Chief Executive Officer

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.

  • Yucca’s actions relative to Human Rights are governed by an official company policy document covering Human and Labour Rights Policy.

    The company’s Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Questionnaire with Declaration covers its suppliers’ actions.

  • Implementation

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

  • • Yucca updated its Human and Labour Rights Practices policy document in 2021 and created broad awareness amongst employees
    • Ensured no discernible difference between pay grades for women and men, 39% management positions held by women
    • Updated and reissued its Anti Discrimination and Anti Harrassment Policy, kept vigilant for any occurrences of contravention and happily
    reported none

    Reference: Yucca Sustainability Report, November 2021, pp 6, 14, 20

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • Updated 2021 Human and Labour Rights Practices policy broadly disseminated through training courses reaching 90% of employees in
    reporting period

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.

  • The following corporate policies and documents cover Labour Rights topics at Yucca:
    i. Yucca Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (last updated October 2021)
    ii. Yucca Human Rights and Labour Practises (last updated November 2021)
    iii. Yucca Anti-Discrimination and Anti-HarrassmentHarassment Policy (last updated August 2021)
    iv. Yucca Employee Health and Safety (last updated October 2021)

  • Implementation

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

  • • Yucca employs talented individuals irrespective of age, gender, religion or ethnic origin. Appraisals are based purely on merit, competencies
    and potential.
    • The company actively develops its workforce to further enhance technical and leadership qualities. Training needs are identified during annual
    appraisal. Based on the project requirements, employees undergo internal and external training, or external certifications
    • Group medical and accident insurance care is paid by the company for all employees based in India. During the COVID period, this included
    COVID vaccination and treatment costs paid by the company.

    Reference: Yucca Sustainability Report, November 2021, pp 13, 16, 18

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • All data below taken from Yucca Sustainability Report 2021, pp 13, 14, 16, 18, 27

    1. Management and employees broken down by diversity factors (e.g., gender, ethnicity, age, etc.):
    Gender representation: Female 35%, Male 65%
    Representation of Women: Senior level 39%, Mid level 33%, Junior level 28%
    Average age by function:
    - Trainee Software Engineer: 22
    - Software Engineer: 25
    - Senior Software Engineer: 27
    - Associate Tech Leads: 29
    - Tech Leads: 32
    - Senior Tech Leads: 35
    - Project Manager: 40+
    - Managerial Posts: 45+
    - Consultant: 45+

    2. Pay Parity: at Yucca there is no discernible difference between remuneration of female and male employees

    3. Rate of occupational diseases, injuries, and absenteeism: Zero incidence of fire, accident, safety incidents, injury or ill health due to employer in
    2020. Three incidents related to stress or anxiety.

    4. Professional development training; and training on topics relevant to UNGC: Total average training per employee in 2020 was 24 hours. Coverage
    of employees trained on Data Security Awareness was 100%, Business Ethics in General 90% and Mental Wellness 95%

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 following corporate policies and documents cover Environmental Sustainability topics at Yucca:
    i. Yucca Environmental Policy (last updated October 2021)
    ii. Yucca Sustainable Procurement Policy (last updated September 2021)

  • Implementation

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

  • • Energy and water consumption, waste generation tracked
    • LED lighting installed to replace traditional, less eco friendly lighting
    • Restricted use of Air Conditioning and maintenance of room temperature at 24°C
    • Information initiatives and training/sensitisation to staff on energy conservation
    • Begun laptop recycling and revalorisation programme for operations in India.

    Reference: Yucca Sustainability report 2021, p 27

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Energy consumption: 50.772 MwH
    Water consumption: 22.5 KL
    Waste generation and disposal: 13.6 Metric Tonnes

    Reference: Yucca Sustainability Report 2021, p26

    Laptop recycling / revaluing programme: 6 laptops donated to local Indian recipients for educational purposes in reporting period, total value INR 21,000

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 following corporate policies and documents cover Anti-Corruption topics at Yucca:

    i. Yucca Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (last updated October 2021)
    ii. Yucca Anti Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy (last updated October 2021)
    iii. Yucca Supplier Code of Business Conduct, Assessment Questionnaire and Declaration

  • Implementation

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

  • • Issued updated Yucca Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Yucca Anti Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
    • Issued Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Questionnaire with Declaration to all suppliers
    • Undertook evaluation of whistleblowing system and initiated review
    • Monitored occurrences of unethical behaviour or corruption, none was recorded

    Reference: Yucca Sustainability Report 2021, pp 7, 21, 2021

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - Zero incidences of corruption or unethical behaviour recorded during the reporting period
    - Business Ethics training delivered to 90% of workforce
    - Supplier Assessment Questionnaire, Supplier Code of Conduct and Declaration issued to 10 suppliers