Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 30-Aug-2020
Time period
  • August 2019  –  August 2020
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.

  • 15 August 2020

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Badia Al Sahra Agricultural LLC 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,
    Omar Al Jundi
    CEO – Badia Al Sahra Agricultural LLC

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.

  • At Badia Farms, we have an open-door policy. Any employee is welcome to come and see any of the management team to raise their issues. We are a family, so we discuss and always find a solution in every challenge we face. Working with a multi-national team, we appreciate our differences and cultures.

  • Implementation

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

  • - HR policies are being implemented supporting Human Rights.
    - Open discussion with any employees who raised issues.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We are monitoring, taking records, and handling issues carefully.
    Making sure that all employees are being treated equally and respectfully.

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.

  • UAE Labour Law is our basic guide to all labour policies. The employee’s contracts and policies are also following the same guides.
    We monitor closely the health and safety risks and continue to review to improve our working quality.
    We thrive towards diversity in demographics and value the employee’s ability to contribute to our success.

  • Implementation

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

  • Health and Safety procedures are being monitored very closely.
    All employees who are in contact directly with the production line are attending an annual medical test to comply with Dubai Municipality hygiene regulations.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We are treating all of the employees respectfully and equally regardless of their gender, ethnicity, age, etc.
    We have 100% compliance with the UAE Labour Law. It is important to follow the basic regulation to avoid violations.

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.

  • Our target is working on zero waste on our productions by drying all the overgrown microgreens, reusing the plastic punnets, and using the recycling water for our irrigation system. We are committed not to use any pesticides or any chemicals to grow our green products.

  • Implementation

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

  • - Raise awareness among the consumers about how we are committed to using no pesticides.
    - We are currently recycling the water we use for irrigation systems. This way, we are saving water consumption.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • The team is diligently monitoring the production line to ensure that we are in compliance. They are also actively inventing new ways to improve and increase productivity and efficiency, at the same time to stay environmentally friendly.

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 trust our employees’ integrity and honesty. Badia Al Sahra Agricuture LLC had not been involved in any case related to any corruption or bribery. Any such behavior is extremely intolerable and serious action will be taken against it.

  • Implementation

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

  • We exercise transparency, accountability, and integrity towards all of our administration processes.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We are inviting an external auditor to audit our books and accounts annually.