SINAK Corporation 2012-2013 Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 18-May-2013
Time period
  • May 2012  –  May 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.

  • May 18, 2013

    From May 2012 – May 2013 SINAK Corporation saw good internal growth. Each year I have touched on our business progress; was it profitable or were we down, are we expanding or are we maintaining. This past year not only did we grow our customer base but we also added an employee. After many drafts, and I’m sure there will still be adjustments, we have issued our final draft of our employee handbook and are extremely proud of its contents.

    At the time that we started issuing this yearly COP we set certain goals for our company. Our goals included; assessing where we were as a company based on the 10 Principles of the UNGC, to put our day to day expectations of our staff and business partners on paper for everyone to see, and to challenge ourselves to maintain our reporting to the UNGC. We believe that we have met these goals but we know there is more to do. We firmly believe in the 10 Basic Principles of the UNGC and will continually strive to do our best by our employees, and the companies we do business with.

    SINAK Corporation proudly shares its Mission Statement: To develop, manufacture and market a unique family of products that protect, enhance and extend the life cycle of various surfaces in an environmentally friendly manner. To maintain a sterling reputation for integrity and fair dealing, and to provide superior technical support and customer service to ensure proper product application.

    Sincerely,

    S.S. Kuerbis
    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.

  • Principal #1 - We are committed to the highest standards of human rights protection. And although our Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for decision-making and for compliance with all human rights laws and regulations applicable to our business, it is in the corporate culture at SINAK that no matter the seniority, every employee has the right to speak-up on any situation or in house issue that they are concerns them. The results are seen at the office in that every employee enjoys a positive workspace each day.

    Principal #2 - As we grow and expand into new markets we will continue to support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights regulations and make sure our employees on every level are never complicit in human rights abuses.

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

  • The posters for the Fair Labor Standards Act and the OSHA Job Safety and Health Protection are on display in our office. Our open door policy allows for suggestions with immediate feedback.

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

  • Larger topics are discussed at our monthly 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.

  • Principal #3 - SINAK Corporation operates within the labour laws that allow freedom of association, including the right to engage in collective bargaining. We encourage every employee to be involved in our sustainable development program. Our employees are expected to carry out their work according to the highest ethical standards. All of our employees have been issued a handbook that contains a copy of the code of ethics approved by our Board of Directors.

    Principal #4 - SINAK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer all of our employees a competitive salary and benefit package. This package includes a basic salary, medical insurance, and the opportunity to earn a performance bonus. SINAK has a very low level of turnover, which we believe speaks to our high level of work ethic as well as providing a supportive and safe work place.

    Principal #5 - SINAK Corporation does not and will not employ children for labour. We will continue to encourage all of our stakeholders to adhere to the highest standard of decent work and labour practices.

    Principal #6 - Regardless of gender, race, religion or physical disability SINAK Corporation provides a supportive and safe work place in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations.

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

  • Our corporate handbook that is issued to each employee lays out the corporate policy for employment regarding compensation, health insurance, and vacation policy.

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

  • To date SINAK has not had any legal issues in regards to employment.

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.

  • Principle 7 - We have expanded on our smaller packaging of products this past year as the business has had more requests from consumers that only require a small amount of product. This expansion has not only increased our business but reduced the amount of waste to our customers. Landfill waste reduction impacts our clients and the communities in which our products are used.

    Principal #8 - SINAK maintains its yearly evaluations of our GREENGUARD® certified products. We continue to offer bio-degradable packaging for reduction of waste and now offer re-usable packaging for larger projects.

    Principal #9 - SINAK currently offers products that allow dramatic water savings. With our stance on the environmental friendliness of our products the application procedures and techniques are always being changed in an attempt to reduce installation costs and amount of product consumed which will have a positive effect on waste reduction, labor costs and the environment.

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

  • Our Mission Statement includes our commitment to "protect, enhance and extend the life cycle of various surfaces in an environmentally friendly manner."

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

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • Principal #10 - Our Core Values include a statement on Integrity: We act honestly and with integrity, not compromising the truth. Fair dealing is at the heart of the SINAK Corporation Mission Statement, "To maintain a sterling reputation for integrity and fair dealing."

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

  • Our employee handbook, which is accepted with a signature, contains our code of conduct.

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

  • No answer provided.