Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 08-Nov-2021
Time period
  • November 2020  –  November 2021
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.

  • Sample Statement of continued support

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Mack-Cali Realty Corporation 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 including our annual CSR Report and other company disclosures.

    Sincerely yours,

    Mahbod Nia,
    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.

  • Human Rights are a Material Topic to Mack-Cali both internally and towards the Company’s suppliers and other stakeholders. The Company’s Human Rights Policy, which is available on our website represents a cornerstone of the program, comprising commitments of Mack-Cali towards respecting human rights across all operations, setting a positive example to the wider community and its stakeholders. The policy includes forced and child labor, human trafficking and
    slavery, health and safety, discrimination and prejudice. The policy is available on the Company’s website, intranet and within the Employee Handbook, which is reviewed and signed by each employee upon commencing their employment.

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

  • Mack-Cali recognizes that the commitments expressed in its Human Rights Policy are part of an ongoing process. The Company is committed to continuous review of its reporting practices, training and communication to consider enhancements and will continue to include and engage with stakeholders on human rights issues.
    Any concerns about violations of or misconduct related to this Policy as well as in relation to our Code of Conduct may be reported in confidence to the General Counsel or Vice President, Human Resources. The Human Rights policy prohibits retaliation against any individual who complains of, or reports an instance of,
    violation of this policy or participates in an investigation of a complaint.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Any concerns raised by employees or stakeholders would be reported to the Company's Board of Directors and investigated

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.

  • The Comapnny's Human Rights policy includes commitments with respect to living wage and working conditions related to both the company and our suppliers.

    Mack-Cali is committed to preventing exploitation of its workforce and complies with all laws and regulations related to wages Mack-Cali pays its employees and the hours they work.

    Mack-Cali strives to improve labor standards, respects its employees’ contributions, and rewards them fairly, supporting the employees’ right to earn a fair and living
    wage.

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

  • The Human Rights policy guidelines are further elaborated on in the Company;s Health and Safety materials, the employee handbook and other materials regularly communicated to all employees.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • The company regularly monitors its workforce diversity and reports on it in its 10-K and CSR report. The statistics are also regularly reviewed by our Board of Directors, in particular the ESG Committee

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.

  • Please refer to our CSR Report available under https://mackcali.s3.amazonaws.com/responsibility/Mack-Cali_CSR%20Report%202020_April2021.pdf

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

  • Please refer to our CSR Report available under https://mackcali.s3.amazonaws.com/responsibility/Mack-Cali_CSR%20Report%202020_April2021.pdf and our policies available on the website

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

  • Please refer to our CSR Report available under https://mackcali.s3.amazonaws.com/responsibility/Mack-Cali_CSR%20Report%202020_April2021.pdf

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.

  • Mack-Cali is committed to comply with all applicable
    anti-money laundering laws and will not knowingly do
    business with anyone suspected of being connected
    with criminal or terrorist activity or who is subject to
    applicable trade sanctions. In line with the COBCE,
    business dealings with third parties should not result in
    unusual gains for employees or provided by employees
    to other firms. Unusual gain refers to bribes, product
    bonuses, special fringe benefits, unusual price breaks,
    and other windfalls designed to ultimately benefit the
    outside firm, its employee, or both.
    In order to reduce the chance that we will be unwittingly
    used to assist in money laundering, The Company
    seeks to undertake reasonable steps to know third
    parties it engages with. Appropriate procedures are
    in place to mitigate the risk and to identify individuals
    and organizations which may pose a higher risk to the
    Company, including persons identified on lists maintained
    by the Office of Foreign Assets Control “OFAC”. Purchase
    agreements, sale agreements, and leases with tenants
    restrict Mack-Cali from doing business with persons
    identified on lists maintained by OFAC.
    The Company’s employees, officers and directors are
    required to immediately report any suspicious activities
    to the General Counsel.

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

  • Mack-Cali is committed to comply with all applicable
    anti-money laundering laws and will not knowingly do
    business with anyone suspected of being connected
    with criminal or terrorist activity or who is subject to
    applicable trade sanctions. In line with the COBCE,
    business dealings with third parties should not result in
    unusual gains for employees or provided by employees
    to other firms. Unusual gain refers to bribes, product
    bonuses, special fringe benefits, unusual price breaks,
    and other windfalls designed to ultimately benefit the
    outside firm, its employee, or both.
    In order to reduce the chance that we will be unwittingly
    used to assist in money laundering, The Company
    seeks to undertake reasonable steps to know third
    parties it engages with. Appropriate procedures are
    in place to mitigate the risk and to identify individuals
    and organizations which may pose a higher risk to the
    Company, including persons identified on lists maintained
    by the Office of Foreign Assets Control “OFAC”. Purchase
    agreements, sale agreements, and leases with tenants
    restrict Mack-Cali from doing business with persons
    identified on lists maintained by OFAC.
    The Company’s employees, officers and directors are
    required to immediately report any suspicious activities
    to the General Counsel.

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

  • Mack-Cali is committed to comply with all applicable
    anti-money laundering laws and will not knowingly do
    business with anyone suspected of being connected
    with criminal or terrorist activity or who is subject to
    applicable trade sanctions. In line with the COBCE,
    business dealings with third parties should not result in
    unusual gains for employees or provided by employees
    to other firms. Unusual gain refers to bribes, product
    bonuses, special fringe benefits, unusual price breaks,
    and other windfalls designed to ultimately benefit the
    outside firm, its employee, or both.
    In order to reduce the chance that we will be unwittingly
    used to assist in money laundering, The Company
    seeks to undertake reasonable steps to know third
    parties it engages with. Appropriate procedures are
    in place to mitigate the risk and to identify individuals
    and organizations which may pose a higher risk to the
    Company, including persons identified on lists maintained
    by the Office of Foreign Assets Control “OFAC”. Purchase
    agreements, sale agreements, and leases with tenants
    restrict Mack-Cali from doing business with persons
    identified on lists maintained by OFAC.
    The Company’s employees, officers and directors are
    required to immediately report any suspicious activities
    to the General Counsel.