Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 13-May-2015
Time period
  • May 2014  –  May 2015
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.

  • May 13th, 2015

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Teknopark Istanbul AS 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.

    Sincerely yours,

    Dr. Ismail ARI
    General Manager

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.

  • We keep supporting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards in managing our company.

  • Implementation

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

  • Our Directorate of Human Resources plays an active role in raising awareness on human rights through the implemented procedures.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Periodic reviews have been made by our senior management.

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.

  • Labour-related risks are assessed externally and there are clearly written policies in stating employee rights and responsibilities and their compensation and benefits.

  • Implementation

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

  • Our Directorate of Human Resources plays an active role in raising awareness on labor rights through the implemented procedures.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Periodic reviews have been made by our senior management.

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 a written company policy on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks and also we have a LEED Gold certificate.

  • Implementation

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

  • We are asking for the environmental footprint of products or services among suppliers and allocated responsibilities for environmental protection within the company.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Periodic reviews have been made by our 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.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have allocated responsibilities for anti-corruption within the company.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Periodic reviews have been made by our senior management.