Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 03-Apr-2020
Time period
  • January 2019  –  January 2020
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation 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.

  • 31 March 2020

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that ADRAR Security 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 sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Despite the ongoing conflict in Libya and the numerous challenges associated to operating in the country (kindly note ADRAR Security operates at a national level), particularly since the attack on Tripoli that has started on 4 April 2019, ADRAR Security remains committed to integrate and include the Global Compact principles to its corporate strategy and operations.

    Sincerely yours,

    Ehab Dogha

    General Manager

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.

  • ADRAR Security has not applied for a Security Operations Management System (SOMS) certification yet. Mainly because of the current context in Libya and also given the small size of the company and the contracting opportunities so far. Besides, ADRAR security went through a major change in the setup of the company in February 2018 (cancellation of our Partnership Agreement with an international private organization and reorganization of the shareholders – As per licence, ADRAR Security’s ownership is exclusively Libyan again).

    ADRAR Security is committed to:
    • Ensure workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities

    • Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats

    • Take measures to eliminate ingredients, designs, defects or side-effects that could harm or threaten human life and health during manufacturing, usage or disposal of products

  • Implementation

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

  • ADRAR’s objective is to secure long term contracts with different actors based in Libya(UN agencies and INGOs) in order to develop its internal standards and apply for an international certification type ISO (within 1 to 2 years) and strengthen its commitment to defend human rights values within its operational work frame .

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • In the meantime, ADRAR Security has put in place, based on the professionalism of its shareholders and management team, internal procedures and policies which include the following:
    - Company & Employee Code of Conduct
    - Human Rights Policy
    - Environmental Policy
    - Data Protection Policy
    - Anti-Discrimination Policy
    - Substance Abuse Policy
    - Recruitment Policy

    With a risk based approach, ISO 18788 enshrines the protection of human rights within the industry’s business practices and provides confidence in the quality and professionalism of security firms operating in fragile and complex environments.

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.

  • ADRAR Security operates in Libya exclusively and therefore is placed under Libyan laws with strict conformity to the Libyan legal frame for all its operations.

  • Implementation

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

  • • Ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour
    • Comply with minimum wage standards

    • Ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Given the ongoing conflict in Libya at the moment and the limited operations implemented, it is rather difficult to measure accurately the outcomes and performance of actions engaged.

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.

  • ADRAR Security has developed an internal Environment Policy and is engaged in environmental protection.

  • Implementation

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

  • • Avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection system (air pollution control, waste, water treatment systems, etc.)

    • Ensure emergency procedures to prevent and address accidents affecting the environment and human health

    • Minimize the use and ensure safe handling and storage of chemical and other dangerous substances

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Given the ongoing conflict in Libya at the moment and the limited operations implemented, it is rather difficult to measure accurately the outcomes and performance of actions engaged.

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.

  • ADRAR has developed an internal Policy regards to Anti-Corruption and is highly committed to its principles for all interactions with partners, clients and suppliers.

  • Implementation

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

  • • Assess the risk of corruption when doing business
    • Mention “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behavior” in contracts with business partners
    • Ensure that internal procedures support the company’s anti-corruption commitment

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Given the ongoing conflict in Libya at the moment and the limited operations implemented, it is rather difficult to measure accurately the outcomes and performance of actions engaged.