Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 07-Jan-2021
Time period
  • December 2019  –  December 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.

  • January 5, 202

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that True Soul Media PLT 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 (CoP), we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company.

    True Soul Media PLT also commits to sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication. We support public accountability and transparency, and hereby reporting our progress according to the UN Global Compact COP policy.

    Sincerely yours,
    Mr Edey Suresh Director
    True Soul Media PLT

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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation

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

  • • Our workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities with additional emotional support to brace through Covid-19 environments.
    • We constantly discuss topics on workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats with our workers.
    • To protect our workers, we have implemented Work From Home to minimise their risk of exposure to Covid019
    • Every workers are given equal treatments and respects without any form of discrimination
    • Workers are given rights to speak up as well as sharing ideas and suggestions
    • Additional tech support is given to facilitate their WFH experience.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • Our Rate of occupational diseases, injuries, and absenteeism is 0% with no casualties reported.

    • Our year on year carbon footprint has reduced significantly by Working From Home and by reducing travel and
    transportation.
    2019: 2280 kgCO2e
    2020: 1230 kgCO2e

    • Rate of employment and income distribution has shifted with Directors taking a significant reduction to share the pie with all employees.

    • Percentage of recycled materials is unchanged on YoY as there was little purchasing which lead to lack of recycling as well. This is perceived to be a positive win.

    • Demographics of management and employees broken down by diversity factors (e.g., gender, ethnicity, age, etc.)

    Gender:
    Male: 2
    Female: 3

    Ethnicity:
    Malay: 3
    Indian: 2

    Age:
    20-30: 3
    30-40: 2

    We have a good mix of age groups, gender representation and diverse ethnicity.

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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation

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

  • • We ensure that our company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour
    • We comply with minimum wage standards
    • We ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria
    • We ensure that our company obey labour law and best practice on how to stick on legal landscape

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation

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

  • • We avoid environmental damage by minimizing the use of electricity and paper, which also means lower operating costs over the long term
    • We ensure emergency procedures to prevent and address accidents affecting the environment and human health
    • We encourage investments on greens by keeping indoor plants as a way of showing love and care towards
    environment
    • We use green company interior that represents environment, which is also very soothing to the eyes. During the
    WFH period, our senior management team was involved in repainting our walls to apple green!

  • 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.

  • No answer provided.
  • Implementation

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

  • • We always assess the risk of corruption when doing business
    • We mention “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behavior” in contracts with any business partners
    • We ensure that internal procedures support the company’s anti-corruption commitment
    • We make it as company’s compulsory culture to follow by practicing honesty throughout every business processes
    • We ensure management delivers wise speech to employees as a part of strengthening ethics and convey best
    practices

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No answer provided.