Communication on Progress

AMC Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 27-Dec-2022
Time period
  • December 2021  –  December 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.

  • December 27, 2022

    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 more progress on our previously stated achievements by enforcing points stated in the Global Compact. Our company currently employes over 14 nationalities and is almost at a 50/50 male/female ratio. Our ongoing eco-friendly practices are in full effect with a 'Paper Free' office, continued energy saving initiatives and recycling programs. Our stance against anti-corruption is at a high and we ensure a transparent work system. We continue to ensure a clean, safe & friendly work environment for all our colleagues.

    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.
    Ensure equality among all individuals within the company.

  • Implementation

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

  • We continue to have an 'Open Door' policy allowing all employees access to higher management to address any issues should they arise.
    Sending regular emails/memos to all team members to educate on Human Rights within the company.
    Regularly updating hygene protocols.
    Introducing educational work programs to enhance employee skills.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • In the past year, we have achieved the following:
    AMC Advertising & Marketing Consultants has had no incidents with anyone employed in the company.
    AMC Advertising & Marketing Consultants employs over 14 nationalities within the workforce at a ratio of 60/40 Male/Female.

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.

  • Ensuring the company does not participate in any form of forced labor.
    Complying with minimum wage standards.
    Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all employees.

  • 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.
    Ensuring the well-being of all employees.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We are pleased & proud to announce that we still maintain the below company-employee evaluations:
    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.

  • We continue to be a 'Paper Free' company. All official & financial documents are in digital form.
    Replaced all office lights with energy saving bulbs & relying more on natural light during the day.
    Recycling programs are in full effect.

  • Implementation

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

  • Awareness on the importance of reducing waste materials.
    Awareness on the importance of recycling.
    Enfocring 'Paper Free' policy within the company.

  • 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.
    Energy saving initiatives within the company with energy efficient light bulbs and relying on natural light during the day.

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.

  • AMC Advertising & Marketing Consultants ensures and enforces all Anti-Corruption pointss stated in both the UNGC & UAE Laws.

  • Implementation

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

  • We continue to have a transparent work environment with our clients.
    External auditors' reports annually.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • 0 anti-corruption incidents.
    Enforce transparency with all clients.
    3rd party yearly audits.