Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 27-Mar-2014
Time period
  • March 2013  –  March 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.

  • To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Long Sun Group Co., LTD reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nation Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

    In this our first annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to integrate the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We are also committed to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Yours sincerely,

    Yang Peng
    Chief Executive Officer
    Long Sun Group Co., LTD, China, COP for 2013

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.

  • Our goal is to influence that our employees and all our business partners respect the Universal Declaration of Human rights and environmental protection. Based on our commitment we have set up a code of conduct to make our position clear for all our suppliers, employees and partners.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have taken the following measures to prevent human rights violations in its work locations:
    A box has been installed in each location for employees to submit their complaints and issues with regards to unfair treatment. These complaints are revised by top management and discussed immediately.
    A training session has been conducted for all employees to raise the public awareness on human rights issues.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have audited and evaluated all partners and suppliers against a set of defined principles, policies and guidelines. Any contravention of human rights would be documented and the responsible partner would be placed on probation and given a timeframe to address and resolve the issue. Continued non-compliance would result in the partner relationship being terminated.

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.

  • Our company’s handbook and policies state the right for collective bargaining. Our handbook covers policies concerning our employee rights and compensation and responsibilities. We assess labor related risks. We have a dedicated resource that monitors and mandates environmental and safety risks. We will continue to refine our employee handbook as needed and incorporate the Global Compact.

  • Implementation

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

  • All employees are now entitled to pension insurance, medical insurance, injury insurance, housing fund and so on.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We have 100% compliance on approved working contracts.
    We have a decrease in working related injuries by 50% 2013 on 2012.

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.

  • Our company recognizes the promise, usefulness, and need for environmentally friendly technologies. Our company is committed to purchasing them when economically viable, and communicating their utility and environmental benefits to its various stakeholders.

  • Implementation

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

  • Campaigns on World Environment Day have been conducted in our company for all employees to raise their awareness on environmental protection.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We have a decrease in energy consumption by 20% 2013 on 2012.

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.

  • We have a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, bribery and extortion. The following company policy according to bylaws can be evidence of this: it is the policy of LONGSUN to pursue all of its business transactions in an honest and ethical manner. Our 2012-2013 goals for the company are to continue to provide education for all level of employees up to management about corruption, as well as what to do if one should encounter it.

  • Implementation

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

  • Internally, we have maintained an excellent check and balance system over transactions. The records are maintained with proper proves about where each rmb goes to and what is done with it. This information is checked and controlled by finance, and ultimately reaches to the CEO.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Long Sun Group CO., LTD has not been involved in any legal cases, rulings or other events related to corruption and bribery.
    Long Sun Group CO., LTD has an external audit company to do internal audits every year and the report directly submitted to Managing Director. Our books and accounts are subjected to statutory external audit annually. These audits are used as one of the methods of identifying any suspicious payments which could be related to bribery or corrupt behavior. There has been no such incident reported in the period.