Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 08-Feb-2016
Time period
  • February 2015  –  February 2016
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.

  • Aarhus, 8 February 2016

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that TextMinded A&S 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,

    Britta Aagaard
    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.

  • TextMinded supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
    TextMinded is deeply engaged in creating an attractive workplace focusing on diversity and respect for cultural differences.
    TextMinded actively supports young translators and also employs people with special needs (e.g. social disabilities or other).
    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten principles of the UN Gloabl Compact in all vendor agreements.

  • Implementation

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

  • TextMinded informs employees and business partners about the importance of respecting the principles laid down in the UN Global Compact.
    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten principles of the UN Global Compact in all vendor agreements.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • TextMinded has established an employee driven 'security unit' to report any of issues of potential breach of rigths.

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.

  • TextMinded respects any legal obligations concerning labour rights for all employees, in all domestic and international offices/subsidaries.
    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten principles of the UN Gloabl Compact in all vendor agreements.

  • Implementation

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

  • TextMinded respects any legal obligations concerning labour rights for all employees, in all domestic and international offices/subsidaries.

    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten principles of the UN Gloabl Compact in all vendor agreements.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • TextMinded respects any legal obligations concerning labour rights for all employees, in all domestic and international offices/subsidaries. This includes yearly performance reviews with all staff.

    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten principles of the UN Gloabl Compact in all vendor agreements.

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.

  • TextMinded is deeply concerned about the climate challenges and is constantly improving protection means.

    TextMinded is preparing implementation of ISO 14001 during 2016.

  • Implementation

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

  • TextMinded has developed the concept of "Sustainable Communication" and is constantly raising awareness about the importance of environment protection.

    TextMinded has prepared the 'move to the cloud', e.g. is currently moving data from stationary serves to a cloud based environment saving significantly carbon emission. All IT-equpiment is purchased and selected by the criteria of environmental friendliness.

    TextMinded is deeply concerned about the climate challenges. TextMinded is preparing implementation of ISO 14001 during 2016.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • TextMinded is preparing implementation of ISO 14001 during 2016. Documentation and reporting structures will be implemented and frequently reviewed.

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.

  • TextMinded support the UN Convention Against Corruption.
    TextMinded has never been involved in corruptive activities.
    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact for all vendors.

  • Implementation

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

  • TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact for all vendors.
    Policy for regarding anti-corruption is laid down in employee handbook (TextMinded China Co. Ltd)
    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact for all vendors.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • TextMinded Executive Management reviews any potential risk or incident and will report immediately to authorities.
    TextMinded requires commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact for all vendors.