August 22, 2019

H.E. António Guterres
Secretary General
United Nations
New York, 10017
United States of America

Dear Mr. Secretary General:
We are pleased to confirm that RDF Feed, Livestock, and Foods, Inc. (RDFFLFI), reaffirms its support to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact with respect to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
In this annual Communication on Progress, we will briefly discuss our actions to continually improve the integration of the UNGC principles into our business strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations. In addition, we aim to share this information with our stakeholders with the help of our main channels of communication.

Sincerely,

Robert H. Lo, DVM, ME, FPCPP
President/General Manager
RDF Feed, Livestock, and Foods, Inc.

I. Human Rights and Labour

Assessment, Policy, and Goals

One of our company’s goals is to influence our employees and our stakeholders to respect The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In line with this, a part of our company’s mission focuses on people competence and work culture. To quote a part of our company mission,

People Competence: We create, encourage, and maintain a fun working environment that supports, develops, and sustains the well- being and professional development of our employees;

Culture: We optimize our business results by promoting teamwork and professionalism across our organization
In addition, we have also updated and published our Employee Handbook last 2018 that may be found in the company’s shared network folder, and which is issued to all new employees.

To support our company mission, we provide formal written evaluation of employees that is conducted regularly. This is conducted to assess efficiency of the employees in achieving their objectives, and at the same time to provide professional growth. Furthermore, we also provide various company activities and different company facilities that would encourage our employees to increase engagement and collaboration among them.

Implementation

Hiring Process
The company practices Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), thus, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. The company’s hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and competencies.

Occupational Health and Safety
Certain personnel of the company are required to wear safety and protective clothing as a part of their respective jobs; and these clothing are provided by the company. This is based upon the need of our employee’s personal and occupational safety, statutory regulatory requirements, health and safety requirements, and biosecurity protocol.
Furthermore, the company implements safety and medical-related policies that would ensure that all employees are well taken care of.

Training and Development
The company values the importance of maintaining a continuous learning program to develop a core of well-trained individuals. Thus, our department managers are responsible in reviewing each employee’s performance, in developing their performance, and in creating training and development plans. At the start of each financial year, an active training plan is set in place, and sufficient funding is set-aside in the company’s budget to cover the mentioned training plan.

Benefits
Aside from the sick leave and vacation leave, the company grants other types of leaves pursuant to the local labor law. Namely, paternal leave, maternity leave, battered woman leave, solo parent leave, special leave for women, and bereavement leave. In addition, the company also provides service incentive pay and retirement benefits to those qualified.

Measurement of Outcomes
RDFFLFI has set several Key Performance Indicators that would measure the performance of the company. In addition, this would also help us in identifying which set of activities should we further improve. Furthermore, the Human Resources Department reports to the Management Committee an overview of their recruitment activities, and training and development programs conducted.

II. Environment

Assessment, Policy, and Goals

A part of RDFFLFI’s company mission is to uphold social commitment in our relentless pursuit of providing high quality food products while protecting our environment and with greater guarantees for the end consumer.
Having said that, the company aims to further strengthen our initiatives and action plans that would benefit our environment.

Implementation

Use of Plastics
In pursuant of the local government laws, use of plastics is prohibited in certain branches of our stores. The company also aims to lessen the use of plastic wastes.

Monitoring of Utilities
All Food and Beverages Units of the company are required to monitor their daily electricity and water consumption. This is to ensure that there will be no leakage.

Use of Biogas
Biogas is a type of biofuel that is naturally produced from the decomposition of organic waste. In the case of our company, the waste from our swine farms are converted into energy, thus, having an environmentally-friendly energy source.

Measure of Outcomes
The company’s environmental initiatives are monitored through the cost savings of each farm and/or F&B unit.

III. Anti-Corruption

Assessment, Policy, and Goals
As written in our Employee Handbook and Guide, the company has the right to discipline or discharge an employee for just cause such as:
• Serious misconduct or willful disobedience by the employee of the lawful orders
• Gross and habitual neglect by the employee of his duties
• Fraud or willful breach by the employee of the trust reposed in him by his employer
• Commission of a crime or offense by the employee

Implementation

RDFFLFI is committed to the highest possible standards of ethical and legal business conduct. We have policies, procedures, and guidelines set in place to ensure that our daily operations are within the bounds of a good and responsible business. With our company mission, vision, and core values, we have laid a good foundation for the company and its employees. Furthermore, the Employee Handbook was published to support and further guide the employees.

Employees violating any of our company policies are subject to disciplinary actions. These actions are set to correct the mistakes of the employees, but in cases where the offense is gravely gross, dismissal shall be implemented. Moreover, the company ensures that due process is observed at all times.

Measurement of Outcomes
One of the company’s core values is responsibility with accountability. Hence, we promote within our company on how we should accept responsibility for our actions. Our employees understand that they are encouraged to report any instance of corruption or any other wrongdoing. These reports are properly documented and kept, as a reference on how we should handle these types of violations. In addition, these types of actions are reported to the company’s Management Committee to ensure that compliance to our Handbook is well-monitored, and that proper course of action will be implemented.