To our stakeholders:

I am pleased to confirm that Lexis Higgins Limited reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, 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 sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

Sincerely yours,

Ray Phiri

Lexis Higgins has amended its human resource policy so that it aligns itself with the human rights principles of the Global Compact. For example, it is ensuring workers are provided with safe stations of work where at all reasonable balance all dangerous things are eliminated from. In addition, the new policy is protecting workers from workplace harassment, including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse, or threats. Appropriate internal structures have been raised. So that any form of abused is dealt with expediently and with attention they require.

- Set up a human rights committee in the company;
- Reduce time for processing and hearing issues of human rights violations

The company will monitor human rights issues on monthly, quarterly, and annually. In addition, it will set up proper indicators (reduction of prevalence by 40, 60, or 70% by a particular periods of time).

The company has developed a human resource policy which is strongly rejecting the use of any form of forced or bonded labor.
 In addition, the company is complying with the ILO and national legislation on minimum wage standards
 And employment is not being based on race, religion, culture, tribe, gender, and physical deformity. T

he company is ensuring that recruitment is based on qualification and experience. Further, labor disputes can now be settle using appropriate line of communication, should that fail the can file the complaint to a column of three referees. In case of judgment being against, there is a chance of appealing. Disgruntled employees are also being given chance to seek assistance outside the company.

The company will monitor labor issues on monthly, quarterly, and annually. In addition, it will set up proper indicators (reduction of prevalence by 40, 60, or 70% by a particular periods of time)

The company’s new policy now complies with all domestic and international laws on:

 Disposing of hazardous waste (including those classified as industrial waste), trade waste (i.e. waste added to the sewer) and waste water
 Safe handling, storage and transport of hazardous waste and dangerous goods
 Noise
 Land use
 Air pollution and carbon emissions

The company has set targets each year to increase energy and water efficiency, and seek opportunities for reducing and recycling waste. For example, Lexis Higgins has put in place these measures:
General
 Investigate ways to reduce consumption or recycle waste
 Publish monthly energy and water use on the staff notice board including savings made, and report on greenhouse gas emissions; and
 Give preference to maintenance and other contractors using green products

Energy
 Buy electrical and lighting systems rated as energy efficient
 Use accredited Green Power, either in part or whole

Water
 Buy appliances rated as water efficient
 Buy plumbing devices (e.g. taps) with built-in flow restrictors in kitchen and washing up areas, or add these to existing fittings

Waste
 Look for opportunities to exchange waste to environmental friendly products.

The company has set up the committee on environment that will look into how the company aligns itself to global goals in relation to environmental issues. In addition, it will set up proper indicators (reduction of prevalence by 40, 60, or 70% by a particular periods of time)

The company will monitor environmental issues on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

 In order to minimize incidents of corruption and bribery, the company is has put in place a policy demanding the insertion of “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behavior” passages in all contracts and interaction with business partners.
 The Company has established a reporting system by which officers, employees, agents, consultants, and other representatives, as well as Third Parties, may report suspected criminal or improper conduct directly to the members of staff, interns, and agents. The Company has a strict no retaliation policy and will not tolerate any kind of retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, reports a violation of this Policy or Anti-Corruption laws.
 The Company has establish effective accounting controls over all of its business transactions. This is satisfied by devising and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that:
a) Transactions are executed in accordance with management's general or specific authorization;
b) Transactions are recorded as necessary (i) to permit preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles or any other criteria applicable to such
statements, and (ii) to maintain accountability for assets;
c) Access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management's general or specific
authorization; and
d) The recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable
intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.

The company has set up a committee to take charge of all issues relating to how to reduce incidents of corruption and bribery by members of staff, interns, and other stakeholders. And it will work with external stakeholders to ensure that there is inclusive decision making on how to address the problem at all levels of the company.

The company will monitor this of monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In addition, it will set up proper indicators (reduction of prevalence by 40, 60, or 70% by a particular periods of time)