Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress 2019

Participant
Published
  • 15-Feb-2019
Time period
  • February 2018  –  February 2019
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation 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.

  • 14th of February 2019

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Electrum sp. z o.o. 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,

    Marta Popławska
    Vice-President of the Management Board of Electrum sp. z o.o.

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.

  • Electrum actively supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In our business we implemented Code of Conduct. For the upcocming year we desire to encourage our clients, subcontractor and suppliers to follow this principles.

  • Implementation

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

  • As last year, Electrum is a titular sponsor of Electrum Ekiden - a sport event that support our local hospice for children. Our HR Department take actions to encourage our employees to take part in cources in order to improve their qualifications.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Electrum is annually audited by independent auditor in the area of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. As in the last period Electrum sp. z o.o. has not been accused of violating employee or human rights.

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.

  • Work regulations that apply in Electrum is fully compatibile with Polish and International regulations. Each of our employees has a right to use the funds from Company Social Benefits Fund. Our policies require from our partners respect Code of Conduct.

  • Implementation

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

  • Our HR Department organizes meeting with our employees where they can give their proposals, suggestions. Existing HR policies are compliant with ISO standards and the highest standards.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Annual audits conducted by independent auditors in the scope of labour right. We choose our future employees regardless gender (i.e. the position of an engineer).

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.

  • Existing in Electrum environmental policy is compatibile with ISO and Polish regulations. Our business partners are obliged to follow this rules.

  • Implementation

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

  • Electrum carried out energy audits in the other companies. Also our employees undergo periodic training in health and safety at work.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Independent auditors leads audits of environmental performance according to OHSAS 18001.

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.

  • Electrum operates on the basis of the law, including compliance with the Act on Unfair Competition.

  • Implementation

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

  • Electrum encourages Investors, Suppliers and Subcontractors to develop and implement anti-corruption policies in their companies.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • All incidents of corruption are reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.