Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 17-Jan-2014
Time period
  • January 2013  –  January 2014
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.

  • January 17th, 2014

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Jitasa (formerly Easy Office) reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption. Furthermore, we are pleased to report that in November of 2012, Jitasa became a certified B-Corporation.

    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,

    Jeff A. Russell
    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.

  • Jitasa believes in and agrees to abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, regardless of our company of operation and the local laws, we agree to a higher standard of basic human rights.

  • Implementation

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

  • Jitasa operates in two countries and follows the 10 principles set forth by the Global Compact. Senior Leadership from our US office is accountable to review policies and procedures and work standards at all of our global locations.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have had zero incidents or violations of Universal 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.

  • Jitasa has previously implemented, and maintains written and documented policies and procedures recognizing the rights of our employees and their compensation and benefits.

  • Implementation

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

  • Jitasa has previously implemented, and continues to maintain written and documented policies and procedures recognizing the rights of our employees and their compensation and benefits.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Proper employee documentation for all employees in all locations. We have met this target in 2013 and will again in 2014.

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.

  • As an accounting firm, we have minimal environmental impact. We work in an office that relies on low cost hydro-electric power and our employees are encouraged to be paperless as much as possible.

  • Implementation

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

  • One of our international locations does not have communal printers installed. Instead they have 2 monitors, reducing the amount of paper waste significantly.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Jitasa has had zero incidences of environmental incidents.

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.

  • Jitasa supports the work of the UN Convention Against Corruption and makes efforts to ensure all employees of Jitasa behave in an ethical manner consistent with these values.

  • Implementation

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

  • Jitasa has a one strike policy for systematic corruption or activities that could be construed as malfeasance.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Jitasa has had zero incidences of bribery or other significant ethical breaches.