28/01/17

To our stakeholders:

I am pleased to confirm that Arabian Gulf Mine Action Company 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 sharing this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

Sincerely yours,

Akeel I. Al-Khalidy
General Manager

• Human Rights
Arabian Gulf Mine Action Company (AGMACo) has always been a supporter to the International Standards of Human Rights, we assure that the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.
We acknowledge and respect the principles contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Our Human Rights Policy reflects the Company’s commitment to conduct its business in a manner consistent with these principles and to protect human rights within the company’s range of influence.

In order to fulfill the responsibility to respect human rights, corporations can conduct due diligence to assess the human rights risks that may be associated with their activities, operations and relationships. The scope of human rights due diligence depends on its context and timing, and ensuring respect for human rights is a dynamic activity that moves with time, normative developments, facts and circumstances. For example, as we shall describe below, human rights due diligence should be conducted in connection with proposed projects for early identification of potential risks, as well as for ongoing activities such as procurement. It should involve implementation of risk control mechanisms early in this process. In addition, the periodic conduct of human rights due diligence as a one-off risk assessment is useful for monitoring risks and identifying potential new risks.

HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY STATEMENT
Arabian Gulf Mine Action Company is committed to conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. We respect and support national and international principles aimed at protecting and promoting human rights, as described in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. In our own operations, AGMACo seeks to operate in compliance with all applicable laws wherever we do business. While governments have the primary responsibility for protecting and upholding the human rights of their citizens, AGMACo recognizes its responsibility to respect human rights in its operations. In addition, we recognize that we have an opportunity to promote human rights where we can make a positive contribution. This includes, among other things, opposing human trafficking and the exploitation of children.

COMPANY WORKPLACE POLICIES
We strive to foster safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces wherever we do business.
AGMACo’s workplace policies and practices include commitments to non-discrimination and freedom from harassment, and require that the company refrain from knowingly entering into relationships that, directly or indirectly, expose cast members and employees to undue health and safety risks, or that use child, prison or forced labor, or other similarly exploitative practices. These policies are detailed in our Standards of Business Conduct. AGMACo provides its Standards of Business Conduct to employees and periodically provides training to employees on topics covered within the Standards.

Releasing 100,000,000 m2 of land

In Basra, and specially the lands that been contaminated with UXOs and mines from previous wars and battels, Arabian Gulf Mine Action Company is proud to achieve that we have released 100,000,000 square meters in Rumaila oilfields and without accidents, and its been used for investment developments and it can be safely used by human and every living thing.

Maintaining the Mine Risk Education (MRE)

The wars before 2003 in Iraq and specially the areas where there has been combats during the Iraqi-Iranian war (1980-1988) and the Desert War (1990 and 2003) resulted in a very large contaminate areas, both humans and animals have been suffering from. Arabian Gulf Mine Action Company is continuing the education of mines and all the ERW risks that can face the populations in the areas. We also produced shot films to help raise the awareness for the risks of mines and UXOs. List of the links to those films are below:
- Film: Arms That Picking Death and Planting Hope
Found on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8XlhlX5nro
- Film: Candle of Hope
Found on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4188-dsswvg
- Film: Hope Prevails
Found on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvZQCjGTpEQ

We fully support the United Nation Global Compact’s guiding principles on human rights and labor and aim to provide an example of good human and labor practices throughout our business activities.
We support and respect the protection of international labour rights within our sphere of influence. We believe that worker rights are human rights. We seek to promote and defend human, women's and workers' rights in the global economy.
As workers across the developing world fight for their right to work in dignity, in healthy and safe workplaces, to earn a living wage, we provide solidarity to support their efforts, and we will continue to demand that corporations be held legally accountable to respect core internationally recognized worker rights standards.

HUMAN RIGHTS WITHIN OUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE

We also strive to foster safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces wherever our services are made. We expect the same commitment from business associates, licensees and vendors, both in the Iraq and abroad (if any). AGMACo’s Code of Conduct sets forth requirements for manufacturers of our products with respect to labor standards and working conditions. The principles embodied in our Code are designed to be consistent with the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
We implement this commitment through a dedicated compliance program that communicates expectations to our licensing and sourcing partners, monitors sites working conditions, implements facility improvement plans where necessary, and engages with stakeholders.

Minimum wages. AGMACo compensates its employees with wages and benefits that meet or exceed the legally required minimum under the law.
Working hours. AGMACo does not require its employees to work more than the maximum hours of daily labor set by Qatari local laws.
No discrimination. AGMACo prohibits discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, disability, union membership or political affiliation. we have around ten nationalities working together under one ceiling.
No harsh or inhumane treatment. AGMACo prohibits physical abuse, harassment or the threat of either.
No child labor. AGMACo complies with the minimum age laws and requirements and do not employ child labor.
Health and safety. We provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Our Environmental Management Plan states our objectives, defines implementation strategies to meet those objectives, and describes how compliance with the plan will be monitored, audited, and enforced.
Adherence to this plan and to site-specific work plans will ensure that our operations are in compliance with all applicable Iraqi environmental regulations and guidelines.
The use of any and all chemicals and substances specified by regulation or by the Client as posing an unnecessary threat to the environment is prohibited. In the event that deviations from this requirement are required, specific requests will be submitted to the Client in the first instance if reasonable alternatives can be shown not to exist.
Site-specific task plans include a hazards and effects management process, entailing the identification and assessment of the environmental risks with controls designed to reduce them As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

Environmental Objectives
 To prevent or minimise pollution from all activities by:
• Effective disposal of all waste products, in particular hazardous waste
• Reducing noise pollution
• Preventing top soil erosion and preserving the soil structure when
using specialist machinery.
• Using well designed plant and equipment
• Using established procedures.
 Making choices in procurement which are environmentally friendly.
 To reduce waste by re-using or recycling consumables.
 To minimise the risk of incidents and accidents.
 To ensure that any operational area we complete is left in an acceptable
state for re-use or development.
 To comply with all relevant environmental laws, policies and statements.

Environmental Policy Statement
• AGMACo. policy is do all that is reasonably practicable to protect the environment.
• AGMACo. are committed to ensuring that its business is always conducted recognising the environmental concerns and requirements of its customers and the local populations. In the absence of any such requirements, AGMACo. will work in accordance with the principles of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, and in conformance with its own environmental management system and procedures.
• AGMACo. will keep up to date with current professional expertise on environmental matters, and will ensure that personnel are adequately trained to meet their responsibilities. Professional external assistance will be obtained where necessary.
• AGMACo. will take all reasonable steps within its power to comply with or exceed relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
• AGMACo. will ensure that it minimises risk to the environment through appropriate briefings and instructions to its personnel, contractors, suppliers, customers, visitors, and members of the public; by the provision of sound procedures, well designed plant and equipment, a high standard of personnel training and supervision, and regular risk assessments, inspections, and audits.
• All project team members are expected to familiarise themselves with AGMACo. environmental policies and procedures and to implement them as an important element of their duties and responsibilities.
• The AGMACo. Project Manager has overall responsibility for environmental matters within the organisation and has delegated this responsibility to the project manager. All Managers are responsible for implementing and monitoring AGMACo. environmental policies in each department and working area under their control. Managers are to ensure that all sub-contractor partners under their control are advised of, and comply with, AGMACo. environmental policies and procedures.
This document shall be made available to all staff, customers, suppliers, partners, and to the general public.

Arabian Gulf Mine Action Company is committed to conducting its business with honesty and integrity and in compliance with the law of Iraq. This Policy applies, subject to and in accordance with any applicable local law or legal requirement, to each Head of Department, officer and employee of AGMACo.
Corruption is the misuse of public power for private profit, or the misuse of entrusted power for private gain. Bribery is the offer, promise, or payment of cash, gifts, or even excessive entertainment, or an inducement of any kind offered or given to a person in a position of trust to influence that person’s views or conduct or to obtain an improper advantage. Bribery and corruption can take many forms, including the provision or acceptance of:
 Cash payments;
 Phony jobs or “consulting” relationships;
 Kickbacks;
 Political contributions;
 Charitable contributions;
 Social benefits; or
 Gifts, travel, hospitality, and reimbursement of expenses.

AGMACo personnel and agents are strictly prohibited from offering, paying, promising, or authorizing:
 any payment or other thing of value;
 to any person;
 directly or indirectly through or to a third party;
 for the purpose of (i.e., in exchange for);
o causing the person to act or fail to act in violation of a legal duty;
o causing the person to abuse or misuse their position; or
o securing an improper advantage, contract or concession;
 for AGMACo or any other party.

(“Improper Payment Activity”)

To promote compliance with anti-corruption laws in Iraq, and other applicable jurisdictions, no AGMACo personnel shall undertake any Improper Payment Activity in respect of a foreign official, a domestic official, or a person doing business in the private sector.

In addition, AGMACo’s books and records must correctly record both the amount and a written description of any transaction. AGMACo personnel must ensure that there is a reasonable relationship between the substance of a transaction and how it is described in the Company’s books and records

It is contemplated that AGMACo will institute detailed procedures and standards related to training, due diligence, the recording of transactions, and other areas, to implement the terms of this Policy. In particular, AGMACo will institute standards and procedures for:
 Sponsoring travel of government or government officials;
 Direct and in-kind support for government or government officials;
 Security support for public law enforcement;
 Per diems for government officials;
 Agreements with government-affiliated third parties, including those who may interact with the government on AGMACo’s behalf or benefit;
 Contracting with state-owned entities;
 Meals, gifts, and entertainment for government officials;
 Charitable and cultural donations to government or government officials, or to those parties affiliated with them; and
 Political contributions.