Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 18-Dec-2018
Time period
  • October 2017  –  September 2018
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.

  • 18th December 2018

    To our stakeholders:

    We are pleased to confirm that Orana Denmark 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 first annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to contin-ually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to sharing this in-formation with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Birgitte Eilskov
    General Manager
    Orana Denmark A/S

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.

  • All sites further ensure that hiring, remuneration, advancement, training and ter-mination decisions are based on objective factors and not connected to gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, race, colour, creed, caste, language, mental or physical disability, or any other discriminating factors. Instead, this is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience required for the position in question.

    All Orana sites dos not tolerate workplace harassment, hereunder but not limited to words, signs, offensive jokes, e-mail statements, pranks, intimidation, sexual or physical harassment or violence. Policies are in place to protect all employees.

    The Orana Group has implemented health and safety prevention policies, which comply with national, international, and Orana company rules. These policies are made available to employees in a language, which is understood by the employees.

    All Orana sites documents accidents and adjusts its processes to prevent future accidents if any. At all sites, workers and managers are trained to respond to emergencies and emergency exits are free from obstruction. Fire extinguishers are available. Work environments are maintained and kept clean. All sites have sufficient and suitable ventilation, lighting, and availability of potable water, washing facilities and sanitary facilities and suitable eating areas. All employees are provided with protective equipment and training necessary to safely perform the functions of their positions.

    Moreover, all sites have implemented rules about hygiene, alcohol, and smoking.

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Employee Turnover is measured for all Orana Group companies. For Orana Den-mark, employee turnover in 2017-18 was 17 %.

    Orana is harassment and discrimination free organization. In the companies CSR code, the freedom of association and non-discrimination policy are addressed. There is no any such kind of harassment or discrimination incidences reported in the period of communication.


    In Denmark, all accidents shall be reported to the Danish Safety and Labor Inspectorate's electronic reporting system for occupational accidents.

     In 2016-17, 1 accidents and 2 near-accidents were reported.
     In 2017-18, 3 accidents and 0 near-accidents were reported.

    The Danish Health Service is financed through income tax, so state medical treatment in Denmark is available to all Danish residents free of charge. For employees working on the night shift, we further offer an extra health check every two years.

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.

  • No Orana site will hire any form of forced labour or child labours.

    All sites recognize and encourage the freedom of association rights of its employees and ensure that trade unions are able to communicate openly with management regarding working conditions without the threat of reprisal, intimidation or harassment.

    All sites pay workers according to applicable wage laws, including minimum wages, overtime hours and mandated benefits.

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Orana Denmark staff have the opportunity to be a member of a trade union if they so wish. Most staff are. In Denmark, there are many different trade unions repre-senting the various professions.

    All Orana Denmark’s wages are as a minimum consistent with Danish law and prevailing industry standards. Moreover, wages based on qualifications. Holiday, sick leave and maternity leave is also provided for consistency with Danish law and prevailing industry standards. Working hours and overtime are also consistent with Danish law and prevailing industry standards.

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.

  • All sites shall comply with all applicable environmental regulations.

    Moreover, a system for safe handling, recycling, and management of waste and wastewater discharges has been implemented.

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

  • Orana Denmark has ensured that all required environmental permits and licenses are in place and that their reporting requirements are followed.

    Orana Denmark initiated measuring of carbon footprint per ton produced in April Quarter 2017. However, no progress was made due to the technical deficiencies identified in the carbon footprint calculator used. Setting up a new calculator is in progress and Orana Denmark expects to restart measuring from October Quarter 2018.

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

  • Orana Denmark has ensured that all required environmental permits and licenses are in place and that their reporting requirements are followed.

    Orana Denmark initiated measuring of carbon footprint per ton produced in April Quarter 2017. However, no progress was made due to the technical deficiencies identified in the carbon foot print calculator used. Setting up a new calculator is in progress and Orana Denmark expects to restart measuring from October Quarter 2018.

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.

  • The Orana Group has a zero tolerance on corruption. All corruption, extortion, and embezzlement are prohibited. Employees are not allowed to pay or accept bribes in business or government relationships. All Orana sites shall conduct their business consistent with fair competition and in compliance with anti-trust laws.

    The Orana Group’s relationships with suppliers are based entirely on sound business decisions and fair dealing. Employees are not allowed to accept any gifts or entertainment. Employees are not allowed to accept or give kickbacks when obtaining or awarding contracts.

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.

  • No answer provided.