2010 Communication on Progress

Participant
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
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.

  • C AND G Air joined the Global Compact in January 2010 to demonstrate our commitment to the 10 principles of:

    Human Rights:
    Principle 1: The support and respect of the protection of international human rights.
    Principle 2: The refusal to participate or condone human rights abuses.

    Labour:
    Principle 3: The support of freedom of association and the recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
    Principle 4: The abolition of compulsory labour.
    Principle 5: The abolition of child labour.
    Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation.

    Environment:
    Principle 7: The implementation of a precautionary and effective program to environmental issues.
    Principle 8: Initiatives that demonstrate environmental responsibility.
    Principle 9: The promotion of the diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

    Anti-Corruption:
    Principle 10: The promotion and adoption of initiatives to counter all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.

    C AND G AIR recognizes the importance of the 10 principles and undertakes to put them into practice throughout our business.

    Kind Regards
    Graeme Clarke
    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.

  • C AND G AIR’s strength and biggest asset is the people that work for the Company and their ability to function in the work place and in normal society without the fear of human rights being abused.

    We instill a culture amongst our staff that mutual respect for one another is the corner stone in ensuring that human rights are not abused.

    We do not condone nor will we participate in human rights abuse. In our sphere of influence we will make every effort to protect the human rights of others.

    C AND G AIR has a Code of Eithics Policy and Corporate Governance Policy in place which provides guidance to members of staff.

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

  • C AND G AIR have implemented a non punitive reporting system within the work place, which allows staff to report any issues within the workplace without fear of intimidation and or descrimination. The reporting system is managed through our quality and safety management systems.

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

  • C AND G Air has a formal Desciplinary and Grievance Procedures Code. If any Human Rights violations are reported to Management the issues will be delat with in line with these codes.

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.

  • C AND G AIR employs a number of different nationalities due to the diversified locations of our operation. In dealing with Labour Relations issues we have develop and implemented Internal Policies, Procedures and a Code of Ethics which in conjunction with the South African Labour Relations Act governs the conduct of our business and the relationship between the Employer and Employee.

    All employees receive a written employment contract, whether employment is full or part time. The contracts stipulate monthly compennsation, working hours and a detailed job description.

    With the current world economic crisis our main focus in 2010 was to continue building a sustainable business, which would safeguard employment within the aviation sector going into 2011.

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

  • C ANG G AIR has well established HR policies and procedures which are available to all employees. These policies include grievance procedures and a disciplinary code of conduct. These HR policies and procedures have been established in line with the South African Labour Relations Act.

    All employees under the South African Labour Relations Act have the right and freedom of association and collective bargaining.

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

  • Due to the nature of our operations with the United Nations our exposure over the past two years on the African Continent has increased. Our operations extend from Liberia in West Africa, Chad and the DRC in Central Africa and Sudan in East Africa. These areas are not only considered “War Risk” but they also have a high rate of unemployment and poverty.

    Whilst working in these areas, it is our commitment to offer the local population an equal opportunity for employment, which in turn leads to sustainable development within the specific country. We currently employ 40 people (local population) throughout our bases in Africa and as our business expands in these areas so the need for further employment will increase.

    At our Main Base in South Africa the principal for equal opportunity for employment also applies, without discriminating against race, colour, creed or gender. This principle is evident throughout our business and examples are listed below:

     Middle Management is predominantly from previously disadvantaged communities.
     Training of staff to enhance skills within the workplace.
     33.3% of the business is owned by a woman.

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.

  • In 2010 C AND G AIR indentified one key area within our business that could be changed to better our enviroment. Although very simple in the long run the recycling of paper will and can go a long way to save tress and deforestation within our enviroment.

    C AND G AIR's fleet of aircraft meet international compliance for noise polution. Over the next five years the fleet of aircraft will be evaluated further; and where possible upgrades to engine types will be made to reduce carbon emissions.

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

  • Throughout the business recycling bins have been placed for paper recycling. The bins are removed and taken to a paper recycling plant for further processing.

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

  • Any enviromental incidents will be dealt with through our Safety Management and Quality Assurances System. Incidents are investiagted and any findings with recomendations are provided to senior management for comment / approval and further implementation.

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.

  • C AND G AIR Corporate Governance Policy clearly states a zero toleranace towards corruption, bribery and extortion. It remains the responsibility of senior management within the business to uphold and enforce these policies.

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

  • It is a requirement for all staff to report acts of corruption, bribery and extrotion to senior management.

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

  • If an employee is found gulity of any of these offences (corruption, bribery and extrotion) it could result in his / her dismissal from our employ and if deemed necessary criminal charges could be laid against the individual.