Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 02-Jan-2013
Time period
  • January 2012  –  January 2013
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.

  • 2nd January 2013

    To Our Stakeholders

    I am pleased to confirm that John While Group (S) Pte Ltd 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

    Elizabeth Rhonda Willson
    Executive Chair
    John While Group of Companies

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.

  • John While Group continues to comply with the relevant authorities with regard to the areas described under the Human Rights aspects of the UN Global Compact.

  • Implementation

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

  • We cooperate fully with our landlords, for example, with regard to safety training.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • New members of staff, in conjunction with experienced personnel, are included in the safety rosters so that all new staff are exposed to the legal requirements as well as have an opportunity to learn the correct procedures firsthand.

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.

  • Our handbook has been amended to improve the 'Sick and Hospitalisation Benefits' available to staff.

  • Implementation

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

  • The amendments were implemented with effect from June 2012

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Foreign workers have had medical expenses reimbursed for doctors' visits outside the city and country in which they are employed

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.

  • John While Group continues to comply with the relevant authorities with regard to the areas described under the Environment aspects of the UN Global Compact.

  • Implementation

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

  • We continue to maintain our ISO 14000 certifications

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • All companies have been re-certified with ISO 14000

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.

  • Staff continue to comply with our stated business ethics

  • Implementation

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

  • No amendments have been made to our policies

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No instances of un-ethical business practices were exposed. The firing of staff the previous year has brought home that we will act on all instances of corrupt behaviour.