Communication on Progress

2014 Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 24-Mar-2014
Time period
  • March 2013  –  March 2014
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.

  • 24th March 2014

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that eProspects 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,

    Chris Hong
    
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.

  • eProspects demonstrates support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and encourages its employees and stakeholders to follow these standards.

  • Implementation

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

  • Responsibilities for the protection of Human Rights are allocated within the company and consultations with stakeholders and affected parties are held.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Periodic reviews of results are held by 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.

  • eProspects demonstrates an equal opportunities policy. We are an international company with a proportionate workforce of men and women at all levels.

    Employee rights and responsibilities are clearly stated along with details of compensation and benefits.

  • Implementation

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

  • Periodic reviews take place with all employees to discuss progression opportunities.

    All employees are entitled to reimbursement for the fitness and sports facilities they use to support the quality of life.

    Assessments of labour-related risks are regularly undertaken and we provide access to health and safety training for employees.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Periodic reviews are held by senior management and demographics of management and employees by diversity factors are readily available.

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.

  • eProspects encourages employees and stakeholders to limit adverse environmental impact.

    We work with environmentally friendly businesses and aim to build further similar partnerships over the next year.

  • Implementation

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

  • We raise awareness of environmental issues and have initiatives in place to reduce waste materials (e.g. recycling) and consumption of resources (energy, fossil fuels, water, electricity, paper, packaging, etc.).

    We encourage the development and rapid diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

    The responsibilities for environmental protection are allocated within the company.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • There is a periodic review of results by senior management.

    Over the past year, new technologies have been installed in our London office to reduce energy consumption.

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.

  • eProspects demonstrates support for the UN Convention Against Corruption. We have a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, bribery and extortion.

  • Implementation

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

  • There is allocation of responsibilities for anti-corruption within the company.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We liaise with the Ministry of Justice and abide by governed laws and compliance regulations.