Information is reviewed by multiple stakeholders (e.g., representatives of groups prioritized in stakeholder analysis)

Other established or emerging best practices

External assurance significantly enhances the credibility of any report. Most of our business functions are certified by relevant bodies including management systems and our QC and reporting verified by external auditors and inspectors

Applies the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines or the GRI Standards

Is 'in accordance - comprehensive' with GRI Standards

Provides information on the company’s profile and context of operation

Any relevant policies, procedures, and activities that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to fulfill this criterion, including goals, timelines, metrics, and responsible staff

Place responsibility for execution of sustainability strategy in relevant corporate functions (procurement, government affairs, human resources, legal, etc) ensuring that no function is conflicting with company sustainability commitments and objectives

Align strategies, goals and incentive structures of all business units and subsidiaries with corporate sustainability strategy

Other established or emerging best practices

We are integrating sustainability into strategy and innovation to help drive growth. Our commitment to responsible business is embedded into our business agenda through our vision mission, core values, our corp. gov. and code of ethics aligned to UNGC.

Any relevant policies, procedures, and activities that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to fulfill this criterion, including goals, timelines, metrics, and responsible staff

Analyze each segment of the value chain carefully, both upstream and downstream, when mapping risks, opportunities and impacts

Communicate policies and expectations to suppliers and other relevant business partners

Other established or emerging best practices

our prequalification criteria for suppliers include certification for ISO14001 and Responsible Care when relevant and our IFA protect and sustain product stewardship certification addresses the above and recently GPCA SQAS adds value to supply chain

Internal awareness-raising and training on human rights for management and employees

Operational-level grievance mechanisms for those potentially impacted by the company’s activities (BRE 4 + ARE 4)

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability for addressing human rights impacts

Other established or emerging best practices

Human rights principles are embedded into our Corporate Governance policy and also our Code of Ethics which is aligned to UNGC ten principles. Regular trainings on Human rights and code of ethics refresher across organization

Monitoring draws from internal and external feedback, including affected stakeholders

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results

Grievance mechanisms that are legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning, and based on engagement and dialogue (BRE4 + ARE4)

Other established or emerging best practices

We have an established grievance mechanism system internally; external business partners have access to our legal, compliance and internal audit function in order to be able to report violations if relevant

Integrated or stand-alone statement of policy expressing commitment to respect and support human rights approved at the most senior level of the company (BRE 1 + BRE5 + ARE 1 + ARE 5)

Statement of policy stipulating human rights expectations of personnel, business partners and other parties directly linked to operations, products or services (BRE 1)

Other established or emerging best practices

our president is committed to the UNGC 10 principles including human rights since 2012 and was involved in Bahrain's human rights commission; our legal section is responsible for staying up to date with latest legislation

System to track and measure performance based on standardized performance metrics

Dialogues with the representative organization of workers to regularly review progress made and jointly identify priorities for the future

Audits or other steps to monitor and improve the working conditions of companies in the supply chain, in line with principles of international labour standards

Other established or emerging best practices

Prior to approving suppliers, references and if necessary site visits are conducted to ensure their adherence to good labour practices and standards; labour standards are included in business contracts

Reflection on the relevance of the labour principles for the company

Specific commitments and Human Resources policies, in line with national development priorities or decent work priorities in the country of operation

Other established or emerging best practices

In addition to labor policies that strongly respect employee rights we incorporate global best practices in HRD such as well being programmes and have received HR and CSR awards for such practices

Risk and impact assessments in the area of labour

Dialogue mechanism with trade unions to regularly discuss and review company progress in addressing labour standards

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organization

Internal awareness-raising and training on the labour principles for management and employees

Active engagement with suppliers to address labour-related challenges

Grievance mechanisms, communication channels and other procedures (e.g., whistleblower mechanisms) available for workers to report concerns, make suggestions or seek advice, designed and operated in line with the representative organization of workers

Other established or emerging best practices

All company goals are under the ownership of specific sections/ employees; the Company's labour union is actively engaged in meetings/ activities; the grievance mechanism is accessible to all.

System to track and measure performance based on standardized performance metrics

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results

Process to deal with incidents

Audits or other steps to monitor and improve the environmental performance of companies in the supply chain

Other established or emerging best practices

Environmental Audits of our specific environmental performance targets are regularly conducted and the findings are input to our regular management review for continual improvement

Environmental risk and impact assessments

Assessments of lifecycle impact of products, ensuring environmentally sound management policies

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organisation

Internal awareness-raising and training on environmental stewardship for management and employees

Other established or emerging best practices

our certification to ISO 14001 and Responsible Care management systems and Energy Management ISO 50001 including assigning responsibilities and conducting trainings; environmental awareness media is regularly circulated to all employees.

Reflection on the relevance of environmental stewardship for the company

Written company policy on environmental stewardship

Inclusion of minimum environmental standards in contracts with suppliers and other relevant business partners

Specific commitments and goals for specified years

Other established or emerging best practices

Environmental stewardship as well as specific principles such as the precautionary principle are strongly emphasized in our policies, corporate goals, long term sustainability goals and contracts with businesses.

Support by the organization’s leadership for anti-corruption (B4)

Internal checks and balances to ensure consistency with the anti-corruption commitment (B6)

Actions taken to encourage business partners to implement anti-corruption commitments (D6)

Management responsibility and accountability for implementation of the anti-corruption commitment or policy (D7)

Communications (whistleblowing) channels and follow-up mechanisms for reporting concerns or seeking advice (D9)

Internal accounting and auditing procedures related to anticorruption (D10)

Other established or emerging best practices

Our systems are regularly audited internally and externally; Our internal audit function reporting to the Board committee of Audit, Finance and Risk ensures no wrong doing and ethical business functions, trainings

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results (D12)

Process to deal with incidents (D13)

Use of independent external assurance of anti-corruption programmes (D15)

Other established or emerging best practices

Our corporate governance including the segregation of duties and financial business functions are externally audited and the internal audit function provides independent objective assurance to the Board committee, MD, President on governance, risks etc

Publicly stated formal policy of zero-tolerance of corruption (D1)

Commitment to be in compliance with all relevant anti-corruption laws, including the implementation of procedures to know the law and monitor changes (B2)

Other established or emerging best practices

Our corporate governance policy includes anti- corruption, our segregation of duties framework eliminates conflicts of interests in responsibilities; we are members Pearl Initiative Corporate governance organization

Align core business strategy with one or more relevant UN goals/issues

Develop relevant products and services or design business models that contribute to UN goals/issues

Adopt and modify operating procedures to maximize contribution to UN goals/issues

Other established or emerging best practices

proactively shown alignment of business priorities with SDGs. Used SDG Industry matrix to show our BP. Corporate long term and annual goals aligned to SDGs. Drilled down to department level and linking SDGs to tech. reports and capex

Pursue social investments and philanthropic contributions that tie in with the core competencies or operating context of the company as an integrated part of its sustainability strategy

Coordinate efforts with other organizations and initiatives to amplify—and not negate or unnecessarily duplicate—the efforts of other contributors

Other established or emerging best practices

Our long term sustainability goals include strategic philanthropy such as the Bahrain Farmers market, International garden show, Injaz Bahrain and we are open to new CSR opportunities as they arise

Develop and implement partnership projects with public or private organizations (UN entities, government, NGOs, or other groups) on core business, social investments and/or advocacy

Join industry peers, UN entities and/or other stakeholders in initiatives contributing to solving common challenges and dilemmas at the global and/or local levels with an emphasis on initiatives extending the company’s positive impact on its value chain

Other established or emerging best practices

GPIC takes partnerships very strategically and works alongwith organizations such as IFA, AFA, UNGC, UN Envir, GRI etc and is a strong advocate of SDG 17 which is linked to partnerships

Publicly advocate the importance of action in relation to one or more UN goals/issues

Other established or emerging best practices

GPIC President who was also IFA President is involved with UN Committee on World food security, UN SD Summit and UNEP GEO 6 HLG, we are also engaged in Bahrain's COP 21 related activities including carbon management. We encourage others to follow suit.

CEO leads executive management team in development of corporate sustainability strategy, defining goals and overseeing implementation

CEO publicly delivers explicit statements and demonstrates personal leadership on sustainability and commitment to the UN Global Compact

CEO promotes initiatives to enhance sustainability of the company’s sector and leads development of industry standards

Other established or emerging best practices

GPIC President endorses and is committed to the UNGC Principles and UN SDGs and promotes sustainability at international platforms and in correspondences with stakeholders such as endorsing the international year of pulses campaign,

Publicly recognize responsibility for the company’s impacts on internal and external stakeholders

Define sustainability strategies, goals and policies in consultation with key stakeholders

Consult stakeholders in dealing with implementation dilemmas and challenges and invite them to take active part in reviewing performance

Establish channels to engage with employees and other stakeholders to hear their ideas and address their concerns

Other established or emerging best practices

In 2017 , 2019 we embarked on our most extensive stakeholder engagement to date( based on the GRI Guidelines) and invited them to highlight material issues from a list that included all UNGC areas of importance

Board of Directors (or equivalent) assumes responsibility and oversight for long-term corporate sustainability strategy and performance

Board establishes, where permissible, a committee or assigns an individual board member with responsibility for corporate sustainability.

Other established or emerging best practices

Corporate sustainability is on the material issues agenda and our SR and COP reporting is both our long term and annual goals. The board is aware of our sustainability agenda and approves initiatives and projects related to it.

Ensuring female beneficiaries of community programmes

Community initiatives specifically targeted at the empowerment of women and girls

Other established or emerging best practices

We recognize that women empowerment in the community has the greatest impact through long-term constructive partnerships. We support Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Women such as through sponsoring their Bahraini Women’s Day celebrations etc.

Achieving and maintaining gender equality in senior management and board positions

Achieving and maintaining gender equality in middle management positions

Equal pay for work of equal value

Flexible work options

Access to child and dependent care

Support for pregnant women and those returning from maternity leave

Recruitment and retention, including training and development, of female employees

Education and training opportunities for women workers

Creating and maintaining workplace awareness of gender equality and, inclusion and non-discrimination for all workers

Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities for women workers

Other established or emerging best practices

Equal opportunity at GPIC begins with inclusion in all of the company’s activities. Although Bahrain’s labour law restricts women from working in shift jobs, women are represented in all other departments as well as in management positions

Achieving and maintaining gender equality in middle management positions

Recruitment and retention, including training and development, of female employees

Education and training opportunities for women workers

Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities for women workers

Other established or emerging best practices

As an equal opportunity employer, we have a zero discrimination policy in recruitment, promotion, pay and all other HR policies. Women have access to the same benefits as men, including insurance, loans, and scholarship for employees’ children

Support for women business owners and women entrepreneurs

Other established or emerging best practices

we support local female professionals in our activities. We regularly invite female health practitioners from female owned businesses to conduct lectures, work with external female training personnel to conduct trainings and sponsor female entrepreneurs.

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Opportunities and responsibilities that one or more SDGs represent to our business

Where the company’s priorities lie with respect to one or more SDGs

Goals and indicators set by our company with respect to one or more SDGs

How one or more SDGs are integrated into the company’s business model

The (expected) outcomes and impact of your company’s activities related to the SDGs

If the companies' activities related to the SDGs are undertaken in collaboration with other stakeholders

Other established or emerging best practices

We have articulated our 11 STEPS IN MAKING THE SDGs A REALITY AT GPIC