Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 19-Sep-2017
Time period
  • August 2016  –  August 2017
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.

  • August 21, 2017

    To our stakeholders:
    I am pleased to confirm that Herbion Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited 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 sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Nadeem Khalid
    CEO

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.

  • Written company policy on respecting human rights and labor rights in company's HR manual.

  • Implementation

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

  • -Ensure workers are provided safe and appropriate work facilities
    -Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats
    -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

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Dissemination of information related to human rights policy of the company through awareness sessions for workers and supervisors as well as displaying related information at prominent places within company premises .

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.

  • Written company policies to uphold the elimination of forced labor, child labor and employment discrimination
    Written policies that clearly state employee rights and responsibilities and their compensation and benefits for permanent and contractual staff

  • Implementation

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

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

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • -Compliance with the relevant labor laws of Pakistan to ensure that labor rights are respected at the workplace
    -Demographics of management and employees by diversity factors (e.g. gender, ethnicity, age, etc.)
    -Formation of grievance handling committee for addressing employee grievances

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.

  • Written company policy on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks
    Assessment of the environmental footprint and impact of the company

  • Implementation

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

  • Avoid environmental damage via regular maintenance of production processes and environmental protection system (air pollution control, waste, water treatment
    systems, etc.)
    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

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • ISO 14000:2005 environmental management system (EMS certified)
    Periodical environmental assessments by the respective government and related departments

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.

  • Written company policy of zero-tolerance for corruption, bribery and extortion in its ethics policy
    Protocol to guide staff in situations where they are confronted with extortion or bribery

  • Implementation

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

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

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Internal audits to ensure consistency with anti-corruption commitment, including periodic review by senior management
    Detailed investigation by the audit department on corruption cases along with the report on findings, report is submitted to the Board of Directors for final decision