Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 30-Nov-2022
Time period
  • November 2021  –  November 2022
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.

  • 29th November 2022

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Solo Services Group 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 of 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 your,
    Matt Salihi
    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.

  • - Ensure workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities.
    - Protect workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse or threats.
    - Take measure to eliminate ingredients, designs, defect or side-effects that could harm or threaten life and health during usage or products.

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - Following policies in place for staff and workers: Solo Services Group HR1 Code of Conduct-V2
    - Solo Services Group HR3 Equal Employment Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR4 General Equality Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR5 Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy_V2
    - Rate of occupational diseases, injuries, and absenteeism. We have nil rates of serious injuries or illness
    - Our subcontractors provide to us signed NSW Govt subcontractor statements that demonstrate compliance with Workers Compensation Act 1987, Schedule 2 Part 5 Payroll Tax Act 2007, and s127 Industrial Relations Act 1996
    - Other policies we have are Solo Services Group HR8 Community Engagement Policy_V2, Solo Services Group HR10 Human Rights Protection and Modern Slavery Policy_V2, Solo Services Group WHS1 WHS Policy-V2, Solo Services Group WHS8 Environmental Policy Statement

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.

  • - Ensure that the company does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour.
    - Comply with minimum wage standards.
    - Ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria.

  • Implementation

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

  • Suggestion box, call centre or grievance mechanisms
    Awareness raising or training for employees on labour rights and policies

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - Following policies in place for staff and workers: Solo Services Group HR1 Code of Conduct-V2
    - Solo Services Group HR3 Equal Employment Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR4 General Equality Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR5 Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy_V2
    - Rate of occupational diseases, injuries, and absenteeism. We have nil rates of serious injuries or illness
    - Our subcontractors provide to us signed NSW Govt subcontractor statements that demonstrate compliance with Workers Compensation Act 1987, Schedule 2 Part 5 Payroll Tax Act 2007, and s127 Industrial Relations Act 1996
    - Other policies we have are Solo Services Group HR8 Community Engagement Policy_V2, Solo Services Group HR10 Human Rights Protection and Modern Slavery Policy_V2, Solo Services Group WHS1 WHS Policy-V2, Solo Services Group WHS8 Environmental Policy Statement

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.

  • We will work with clients to implement strategies / actions to:

    - Reduce energy use
    - Reduce Waste
    - Reduce water use
    - Minimise impacts on flor & fauna and/or habitats and the environment in general
    - Minimise other impacts on the environment

  • Implementation

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

  • - We work with our suppliers to source chemicals, equipment and supplies that are environmentally friendly friendly and equipment that is regularly serviced and maintained. The main environmental aspects from our activities are use of energy, waste and use of chemicals.
    - Staff are trained to minimise use of water and chemicals. Toxic free chemicals will be used where possible.
    - We minimise use of powered equipment where safe to do so. Any waste will be reused or recycles where possible.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - Following policies in place for staff and workers: Solo Services Group HR1 Code of Conduct-V2
    - Solo Services Group HR3 Equal Employment Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR4 General Equality Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR5 Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy_V2
    - Rate of occupational diseases, injuries, and absenteeism. We have nil rates of serious injuries or illness
    - Our subcontractors provide to us signed NSW Govt subcontractor statements that demonstrate compliance with Workers Compensation Act 1987, Schedule 2 Part 5 Payroll Tax Act 2007, and s127 Industrial Relations Act 1996
    - Other policies we have are Solo Services Group HR8 Community Engagement Policy_V2, Solo Services Group HR10 Human Rights Protection and Modern Slavery Policy_V2, Solo Services Group WHS1 WHS Policy-V2, Solo Services Group WHS8 Environmental Policy Statement

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.

  • - Assess the risk of corruption when doing business
    - Mention "anti-corruption" and/or "ethical behaviour" in contracts with business partners
    - Ensure that internal procedures support the company's anti-corruption commitment

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - Following policies in place for staff and workers: Solo Services Group HR1 Code of Conduct-V2
    - Solo Services Group HR3 Equal Employment Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR4 General Equality Policy_V2
    - Solo Services Group HR5 Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy_V2
    - Rate of occupational diseases, injuries, and absenteeism. We have nil rates of serious injuries or illness
    - Our subcontractors provide to us signed NSW Govt subcontractor statements that demonstrate compliance with Workers Compensation Act 1987, Schedule 2 Part 5 Payroll Tax Act 2007, and s127 Industrial Relations Act 1996
    - Other policies we have are Solo Services Group HR8 Community Engagement Policy_V2, Solo Services Group HR10 Human Rights Protection and Modern Slavery Policy_V2, Solo Services Group WHS1 WHS Policy-V2, Solo Services Group WHS8 Environmental Policy Statement