Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 10-Jun-2013
Time period
  • June 2012  –  June 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.

  • 10th June 2013

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Nina Interiors Ltd reaffirms its support to 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,

    Patricia Kyazze
    Managing Director

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.

  • We at Nina Interiors support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its entirety.
    We ensure an 8hour working day through an automated check in-out machine. Overtime is paid for and properly regulated as per the employment act of Uganda and Nina Interiors Employment terms. Employees have freedom of association to advance their rights through an association - Nina Interiors Welfare Association.
    This year, as part of our business strategy, we are going to call upon our suppliers to subscribe and adhere to the Global Compact principles on Human Rights.

  • Implementation

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

  • *Human Rights awareness training for all Nina Interiors Staff by end of year
    *A suggestion box to give information in confidence was put in place to report Human Rights abuses without fear of being victimized.
    * As part of our support to the Human Rights Principles, management last year passed an additional 3rd person to be added on the employee's health Insurance benefit.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We are happy to report that their has been no report of human rights abuse in our organization during this period.

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.

  • *We uphold the freedom of association and collective bargaining through NIWA ( Nina Interiors Welfare Association).
    *We discourage any form of employment discrimination based on gender, race, political affiliation, or religious belief as spelt out in our employment manual. Nina Interiors Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
    *Our appointment letters clearly state employee rights and responsibilities as well as their compensation and benefits.
    *This year, to make our workers safe at various work sites, we will provide safety work clothes and equipment (reflector jackets, work shoes, gloves, helmets, and ladders)

  • Implementation

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

  • *Employees are entitled to a comprehensive medical insurance including three members of their family
    *Employees are entitled to a workman's compensation for injuries sustained at work

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • * Extension of health care insurance to other members of the employee's family

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.

  • As part of our commitment to the environment, we ensure that we buy from only suppliers who are FSC certified.

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • 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.

  • We have in place an anti corruption policy which we communicate to all our stakeholders. This also highlights guidance to staff on how to conduct when confronted with extortion or bribery.

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No answer provided.