Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 28-Dec-2021
Time period
  • December 2020  –  December 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.

  • December 28, 2021

    To our stakeholders:

    We are pleased to confirm that AMC Advertising & Marketing Consultants DMCC 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 the past year, we have made great achievements by enforcing many points stated in the Global Compact. Our company employes over 14 nationalities and is almost at a 50/50 male/female ratio. We have implemented a 'Paper Free' office. Our energy saving efforts are in full force as we have made our offices more eco-friendly. Our stance against anti-corruption is at a high and we ensure a transparent work system.

    We will continue to support the Ten Principles of the UNGC and continue in our quest to ensure a safe, healthy, positive, diverse and professional workplace for all our team members.

    Sincerely yours,

    Pierre Abou Diwan
    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.

  • Ensured workers have a safe and sanitary workplace.
    Placed guidelines to protect workers from abuse, harrassment and toxic environment in general.
    Ensured work force diversification.

  • Implementation

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

  • 'Open Door' policy.
    Sending regular emails/memos to all team members to educate on Human Rights within the company.
    Regularly updating hygene protocols.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • In the past year, we have achieved the following:
    0 incidents of injuries or diseases outbreaks due to implemented COVID prevention measures
    Over 14 nationalities within the workforce.
    60/40 Male/Female worker ratio.

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.

  • Esuring the company does not participate in any form of forced labor.
    Complying with minimum wage standards.
    Ensuring the health & safety of all workers.

  • Implementation

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

  • Providing Medical Insurance to all workforce.
    Abiding by both the UNGC & UAE Labor Law principles

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • 100% positive feedback from workers on insurance policies.
    100% worker satisfaction in Human Rights & Labor Law policies & implementation.
    100% worker satisfaction in safety & prevention protocols.

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.

  • 'Paper Free' policy is at full effect.
    Online Transfers of salaries & payments to avoid the use of paper.
    Replaced all office lights with energy saving bulbs & relying more on natural light during the day.

  • Implementation

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

  • Educating workers on the importance of reducing waste materials.
    Educating workers on the importance of recycling.
    Enfocring 'Paper Free' policy within the offices.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Agency Digitization has been implemented and enforced which allowed us to achieve a 'Paper Free' office.

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.

  • Ensure and enforce all Anti-Corruption pointss stated in both the UNGC & UAE Labor Law policies.

  • Implementation

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

  • Transparency policy between the agency & clients.
    External Auditors' Reports annually.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Enforce transparency with all clients.
    3rd party yearly audits.