Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 21-Oct-2022
Time period
  • October 2020  –  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.

  • 21.10.22

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Hitech Industries FZCO 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,

    Anup Pookotemadhom
    (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.

  • 1. We are committed to respect Human rights.
    2. We have implemented various policies of Human rights in the organization.
    3. This includes policies related to Prevention of Discrimination & Harassment, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Employee career development , Health & Safety, &
    Respect to individuals. Child Labor, Grievance Management,
    4. Regular training about policies is given to employees for strenghthening awareness
    5. We have defined Indicators for monitoring of Human rights issues and sharing results with relevant stake holders.

  • Implementation

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

  • 1. Regular trainings about policies is given to employees for increasing awareness
    2. HR Manager is responsible for protection of Human rights in the organization
    3. Whistle blower mechanism is implemented to report any violation of policies.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • 1. We have provided training to employees about HR policies through external competent training agency
    2. Any incidents related to Human rights are dealt as per Grievance management process.
    3. We have not received any Human rights violation during reporting period.
    4. We are certified with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards. External audits about same is going on that includes internal & external stake holder human rights.

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.

  • 1. We have implemented policies for Labor standard that includes Child Labor, Prevention of Discrimination & Harassment, Diversity-Equality & Inclusion
    2. HR Manager is responsible to ensure awareness about these policies
    3. We have defined supplier code of conduct that includes Labor standards compliance. Suppliers are encouraged to sign code of conduct.
    4. We have identified Health & Safety risk in the organization and implemented operational controls to prevent any ill health & injury.

  • Implementation

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

  • 1. We have dedicated policy for Grievance Management.
    2. We have implemented process of annual employee satisfaction survey.
    3. We have conducted Health & Safety risk assessment as per guidelines of ISO 45001 standard. We have identified controls to avoid / mitigate / treat risk.
    4. We have implemented robust Emergency preparedness measures.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • 1. We have implemented Grievance management process for reporting any discrimination / harassment / other issue.
    2. We have implemented whistle blower mechanism to raise violation of code of conduct.
    3. No major incidents regarding violation of labor standards are identified during reporting period.

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.

  • 1. We are certified with ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System.
    2. We have conducted comprehensive Environmental impact assessment to evaluate impact on Environment due to nature of our products & activities.
    3. We have defined Environmental policy & Energy Management policy.
    4. We have set targets for prevention of air pollution, water pollution, water usage, electricity usage, waste management & fuel usage.

  • Implementation

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

  • 1. Regular trainings are provided to employees about Environmental policies and Energy management.
    2. We have done agreement with authorised recyclers for recycle of waste generated in our organization
    3. Various electricity saving measures are implemented including motion sensors, inverter ACs, Solar energy usage, LED lights etc.
    4. We are certified with ISO 14001 Environmental management system. We are audited by external certification agency on annual basis.
    5. EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring adequate awareness and implementation of Environmental policies and Environmental management system.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • 1. Environmental incidents like Spillage, leakage etc. are reported to EHS manager. Incident investigation is done to evaluate root cause and prevent their reoccurence.
    2. No significant Environmental issues are identified during reporting period
    3. Various initiatives including using Energy efficient chillers, Energy efficient boilers, Inverter ACs, Motion sensors & Solar penals are implemented.

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.

  • 1. We have defined policies for Anti corruption, Anti bribery, Anti competitive practices & Gift & Entertainment,
    2. Whistle blower policy is defined and implemented to report any bribery & corruption incidents.
    3. Suppliers are asked to sign code of conduct that includes anti bribery & anti corruption topics.
    4. Regular awareness training is given to employees about Anti bribery & anti corruption

  • Implementation

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

  • 1. We have implemented Whistle blower procedure for raising violation against anti bribery & anti corruption issues.
    2. Incidents reported are handled through incident management procedure
    3. Compliance manager is responsible to ensure adequate implementation of Anti bribery & anti corruption in organization

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • 1. No incidents about corruption & bribery are identified during reporting period