Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress Promote UN GC Principles into the gold mining sector in French Guyana

Participant
Published
  • 12-Dec-2018
Time period
  • December 2017  –  December 2018
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.

  • To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that SOLICAZ 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,

    Elodie Brunstein

    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.

  • The mining sector of Guyane needs guidance on Human Rights related risks and impact in the industry sector .

  • Implementation

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

  • Awareness raising or training of employees on Human Rights
    Consultation with stakeholders and affected parties
    Allocation of responsibilities for the protection of Human Rights within the company
    Human resource policies and procedures supporting Human Rights

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • External audits / Responsible Jewelry Council Certification

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 policies that clearly state employee rights and responsibilities and their compensation and benefits
    Policy requiring business partners and suppliers to adhere to the Global Compact Labour principles
    Assessment of labour-related risks in the industry sector and country(ies) of operations
    In the Mining Sector in French Guyana

  • Implementation

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

  • Awareness raising or training for employees on labour rights and policies
    Describe how the health and safety of all employees is ensured
    Describe how the company prevents discrimination of all kinds and ensures comparable pay for comparable work
    Consultation with employees and other stakeholders

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • External audits / Responsible Jewelry Council Certification

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.

  • Assessment of the environmental footprint and impact of the company
    Written company policy on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks
    In the Mining Sector in French Guyana

  • Implementation

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

  • Development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies : reforesting the mining sites after exploitation

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • External audits / Responsible Jewelry Council Certification

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.

  • Assessment of risk of corruption and bribery in the company’s industry and country(ies) of operation

  • Implementation

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

  • Awareness raising or training of employees about the company's policies regarding anti-corruption and extortion

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • External audits / Responsible Jewelry Council Certification