Communication on Progress

COP25 General-OXO 2022_2023

Participant
Published
  • 24-Mar-2022
Time period
  • March 2022  –  March 2023
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.

  • [24.03.2022]

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that General-OXO s.a. 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,
    Alexis DENNA
    Chief Executive Officer

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.

  • • Respect for the people of every country with which General-OXO enters into a relationship, their language, habits, culture and lifestyles;
    • Equal employment opportunities and career development without discriminating of race, gender, sexual orientation, social position, physical condition, nationality, religion, trade union membership, political and / or personal beliefs
    • Does not resort to forced or non-voluntary labor, respects the legislation on child labor; General-OXO does not enter into commercial relationships with companies that do not have clear and unambiguous policies on the matter.

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • • The company offers insurance coverage for employees in the event of illness or injury even outside the workplace or working hours;
    • In the event of death, even if not work related, General-OXO guarantees an annuity to the surviving family members;
    • General-OXO favors the work/life balance by promoting and encouraging the use of smart working and transcending the “punch in” logic.

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • • Gender equality (50/50) between top management roles;
    • Employees from three different religious professions;
    • Admittedly genderfluid employee;
    • Providing all employees with a company laptop and VoIP connection for smart working;
    • No accidents and / or illnesses declared in the previous three years.

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.

  • • General-OXO yearly buys back CO2 emissions associated with carrying out its activities;
    • For its employees, it encourages the use of alternative means of circulation (e.g. purchase of train tickets for business trips);
    • Adhere to the principles of the circular economy and prefer to have relationships with partners who share these principles.

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No answer provided.
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.

  • • Assess the risk of corruption when doing business;
    • Mention “anti-corruption” and/or “ethical behavior” in contracts with business partners;
    • Ensure that internal procedures support the company’s anti-corruption commitment.

  • Implementation

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

  • No answer provided.
  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No answer provided.