Communication on Progress 2019

Participant
Published
  • 30-Oct-2019
Time period
  • October 2018  –  October 2019
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.

  • October 30, 2019

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Carroll Properties Corporation 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,

    Elizabeth C. Belenchia
    President

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.

  • Carroll Properties is committed to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as defined by the UN Global Compact.
    Our company is focused on supporting business and industry select sites for expansion of their operations. We focus on sites that protect human rights.
    As an Industry Expert to the Working Group on ISO 26000 we discuss options for companies to contribute to their new communities.
    As a Woman Owned Business we affirm the rights of women to equal participation in business opportunities.
    We support the local workforce training for the blind, deaf and multi-handicapped and encourage corporate clients to participate.
    We encourage respect for indigenous people and align our company with responsible Human Rights Organizations.

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

  • We implement continuous discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility both for our company and our clients.
    We ask for a complete definition of corporate objectives before accepting an assignment.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We acknowledge our commitment to respect for our fellow human beings directly to clients on regular meetings.

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.

  • Since we operate in a Right to Work State it is challenging to speak out on these issues. We choose to guide clients into positive leadership and open communication with employees and customers.

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

  • We provide legal referrals to clients who may have concerns about their migrant workers status.
    We provide guidance to clients for training employees in ISO 9001 and 14001.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Our interactions are focused on delivering services that incorporate diversity as we function in a very diverse population base and we are focused on Foreign Direct Investment.

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.

  • We were present in Paris for Climate talks and continue to promote responsible operations for the clients we advise. I have personally written a children's book about the Loggerhead Sea Turtle that shares the environmental teachings of UNGC into the story.
    We wrote an managed South Carolina's first US EPA Brownfield Pilot and have stayed involved in this process.
    All properties transferred are encouraged to conduct an environmental audit.
    I am writing a book as a follow up from Paris on the impact on Wine of Climate, Migration, Religion and Diplomacy, sharing the story as research is conducted.

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

  • All Environmental Assessments are reviewed by the company
    We recycle, maintain HVAC equipment, manage water use and plastic disposal
    We advise clients to incorporate energy efficiency into their process by defining for them what we call the GREEN RATE OF RETURN (The point at which their capital and operating budget lines cross)
    As am Member of the UNECE Real Estate Market Advisory Group I was a collaborator on the newly published "Framework for Sustainable Development"

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

  • We bring clients attention to the Global Compact Principles and encourage those qualified to become members.

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.

  • As Real Estate can be on the front line for money laundering we are aware and sensitive to the sources of funds for acquisitions.
    We have a policy of not paying kick backs or accepting funds for delivering requested results.
    We are clearly supportive of the UN Convention Against Corruption and require all business partners to comply
    We will continue our diligence on monitoring financial activities.

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

  • As a SME all financial transactions are closely monitored and verified.

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

  • Because of our selection of clients we do not experience corruption.
    We do advise clients on programs should they need training.