Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 25-Apr-2022
Time period
  • April 2022  –  April 2023
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.

  • Statement of continued support

    4/20/2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Pacific Northern Inc. 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,

    Jon McEwen
    SR. Vice 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.

  • - Ensure workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities
    - Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment,
    abuse or threat.
    - 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.

  • - Suggestion box
    - Open communication with management
    - Human resource policies and procedures are put in place through annual training and on boarding of new employees

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • External audits of Human Rights performance are completed annually by a third party.

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.

  • - Ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour
    - Comply with minimum wage standards and maximum work hours allowed
    - Ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria

  • Implementation

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

  • - Regular audits of employees and human resource activities.
    - Regular training on policies and procedures
    - Open discussion with management/managers

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - External audits - Eco Vadis

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.

  • - Avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection
    system (air pollution control, waste, water treatment systems, etc.), we have air scrubbers, water purification systems in place.
    - 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

  • Implementation

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

  • - Ongoing training of employees on material and substance handling.
    - Implementing new technology ie. new paint sprayers that have less over spray
    - Use of less harmful materials ie. low or no VOC paints and adhesives

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - External audit EcoVadis

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.

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

  • Implementation

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

  • - Suggestion box
    - Continuous employee training
    - Employee handbook information and anti-corruption policy

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - External audits