Communication on Progress
- Participant
- Published
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- 22-Mar-2022
- Time period
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- March 2021 – March 2022
- Format
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- Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
- Differentiation Level
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- Self-assessment
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- 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
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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.
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22-03-2022
To our stakeholders:
I am pleased to confirm that Eliq AB 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,
Håkan Ludvigson
CEO
- Human Rights
- Assessment, policy and goals
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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.
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Policy Statement
Eliq is commited to maintaining a company culture that respects the principles of promoting and supporting all internationally recognized human rights. We recognize our responsibility to respect humann rights and avoid complicity in human rights abuses.
The Company's commitmant to promoting human rights applies to all persons involved in the Company's operations including, but not limited to, Company employees, managers, suppliers and customers. In situations Eliq does not have overall control of operations, we will take responsible steps to ensure that involved parties follow human rights principles similar to those stated herein.
Respect for human rights is a fundamental value of the Company. Eliq strives to respect and promote human rights in our relationships with our employees, customers, communities and other business stakeholders.
- Implementation
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Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.
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Eliq believes that the employees should be treated with respect and dignity and work in an environment that is free from harassment and unlawful discrimination. The Company's commitment to respect human rights in the workplace is manifested in our Corporate & Social Responsibility Policy.
Our employees have access to all documentation and reporting tools as well as annual courses are provided covering human rights.
Eliq seeks to do business with customers and suppliers who share our values with respect to human rights.
- Measurement of outcomes
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Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.
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Adherence to policies in mandatory. Non-complience may result in diciplinary action, up to and including termination. A violation, or suspected violation, of this policy or standard should be reported to manager.
- Labour
- Assessment, policy and goals
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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.
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Company's commitment is manifested in our Corporate & Social Responsibility Policy and Work Health and Safety Policy
Eliq AB policy includes:
• Strive for economic development that positively impacts the society at large with minimal resource footprint.
• Embrace responsibility for the Company’s actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities on environment, society and stakeholders.
• Sustainability
• Compliance with the law and human rights
• Working against bribery, corruption and fraud
• Protecting confidential information
• Health and safety
• Working against harassment, abuse, forced labor
• Supporting equal opportunities for everyone
- Implementation
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Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.
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Company's commitment is manifested in our Corporate & Social Responsibility Policy and Work Health and Safety Policy
- Measurement of outcomes
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Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.
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Our employees have access to all documentation and reporting tools as well as annual courses are provided
- Environment
- Assessment, policy and goals
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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.
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Eliq has Green Travel Policy and Environmental Sustainability Policy in place.
Eliq AB commits itself to minimizing its impact on our environment through:
• Providing a safe and healthful workplace;
• Having an environmentally sustainable aware culture, where responsibility is assigned and understood;
• Being an environmentally responsible neighbor in our community;
• Conserving natural resources by reusing and recycling;
• Using, in our own operations, processes that do not adversely affect the environment;
• Ensuring the responsible use of energy throughout the organization;
• Participating in efforts to improve environmental protection and understanding;
• Taking steps to improve environmental performance continually;
• Conducting rigorous audits, evaluations, and self-assessments of the implementation of this policy;
• Prioritizing working with suppliers who promote environmental practices
• Enhancing awareness among our employees, volunteers, and users – educating and motivating them to act in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Ensure that our suppliers, contractors (including third-parties) are encouraged to reduce the sustainable impact of the goods and services they provide and to treat their employees ethically and fairly.
- Implementation
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Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.
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At Eliq premises we have recycling stations, and periodical activities to keep the awareness in the company. We also have implemented a no paper culture in our company.
Eliq is a company working in sustainable energy area, we are also proud to spread our environmental behaviour to our clients and their customers.
We also commit to Environmental Impact challenges annually
- Measurement of outcomes
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Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.
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Last year Eliq joined the Breakit Impact challange the 3rd time in a row and successfully completed the challenge.
- Anti-Corruption
- Assessment, policy and goals
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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.
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Company's commitment is manifested in our Corporate & Social Responsibility Policy
Eliq AB policy includes:
• Strive for economic development that positively impacts the society at large with minimal resource footprint.
• Embrace responsibility for the Company’s actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities on environment, society and stakeholders.
• Sustainability
• Compliance with the law
• Working against bribery, corruption and fraud
• Protecting confidential information
• Health and safety
• Working against harassment, abuse, forced labor
• Supporting equal opportunities for everyone
- Implementation
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Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.
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• Any situations where personal interests could conflict, or appear to conflict, with company interests must be avoided.
• Not to seek gain for themselves or others through misuse of their positions or company property.
• Not to work simultaneously for any of Eliq competitors, customers or suppliers.
• Any actual and potential conflicts (including those arising from the activities or interests of close relatives or partners) should be disclosed to and discussed with an employee’s manager or company director.
• Any information received by anyone in the course of his or her employment must not be used for personal gain or for any purpose other than that for which it was given.
• Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be respected.
• Never to offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, inducements or other improper advantages for business or financial gain and no employee may offer, give, seek or receive any gift or payment which is, or could be construed as, such.
- Measurement of outcomes
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Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.
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• Any situations where personal interests could conflict, or appear to conflict, with company interests must be avoided.
• Not to seek gain for themselves or others through misuse of their positions or company property.
• Not to work simultaneously for any of Eliq competitors, customers or suppliers.
• Any actual and potential conflicts (including those arising from the activities or interests of close relatives or partners) should be disclosed to and discussed with an employee’s manager or company director.
• Any information received by anyone in the course of his or her employment must not be used for personal gain or for any purpose other than that for which it was given.
• Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be respected.
• Never to offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, inducements or other improper advantages for business or financial gain and no employee may offer, give, seek or receive any gift or payment which is, or could be construed as, such.