Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 09-May-2014
Time period
  • May 2013  –  May 2014
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.

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • Cherishing humanity has been fundamental to management at Pax SA since our Inception. As a global company, we respect human rights of all our stakeholders based on international standards while appreciating the diverse cultures of each country and region we operate in.

  • Implementation

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

  • We see implementation of Human Rights policies as on-going process to identify and assess potential and actual human rights impacts, integrate findings and take appropriate action to prevent or mitigate potential impacts or to provide for or cooperate in remediation of actual impacts. The processes will also entail tracking the effectiveness of actions to address impacts and communicating externally.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We conduct internal training sessions to help build understanding and support for the new policy and monitor the effect

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 labour rights for the company is aligned according to ILO standard; we uphold the freedom of association and collective bargaining and the elimination of forced labour, child labour and employment discrimination. we practice affirmative procurement policy in all the areas we do business in.

  • Implementation

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

  • We encourage feedback through Suggestion box, call center or grievance mechanisms in all our offices. we also have a process to ensure consultation with employees and other stakeholders in various countries we do business in.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Our performance evaluation tool helps enhance the efficiency of our HR unit to ensure clear indication of violations of the Global Compact Labour principles , and then as feedback of how well they did.

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 have written company policy on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks, Policy requiring business partners and suppliers to adhere to the Global Compact environmental principles

  • Implementation

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

  • We have awareness programmes and training of employees on environmental protection, we also support
    Initiatives and programmes to reduce waste materials (e.g. recycling) and consumption of resources (energy, fossil fuels, water, electricity, paper, packaging, etc.)

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We periodical review of results by senior management

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.

  • We have a written company policy of zero-tolerance for corruption, bribery and extortion
    in Line with the UN standards.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have awareness raising initiatives and training of employees about the company's policies regarding anti-corruption and extortion (e.g. mailings, internet, internal communication, etc.)

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We have senior management access the progress made in the area of anti-corruption during the last reporting period.