Communication on Progress

MGS Logistics Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 10-Feb-2015
Time period
  • January 2014  –  December 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.

  • Monday, 26 January 2014

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that MGS Logistics 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,

    Ahmed Karray
    General Manager

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.

  • Assessment, Policy and Goals

    MGS Logistics evaluates and responds to human rights issues within its business operations on a regular basis

    MGS Logistics has implemented in 2014 a Code of Conduct complying that sets down principles and values to which the Group commits at a national and international level. This Code of Conduct is intended to provide standards of professional conduct within the Group and to facilitate their implementation by establishing rules in key areas.

    http://mgs-logistics.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=509&lang=en

  • Implementation

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

  • MGS Logistics has included a reference to UN Global Compact principles into its website, signature blocks and presented this initiative to its contacts and partners. One company has followed MGS Logistics initiative and become also a member of UN Global Compact.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Each new employee of the company receives a briefing about UN Global Compact principles. So 100% of new hired personnel in 2014 have been informed about the initiative.

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.

  • Description of the relevance of labour rights for the company (i.e. labour rights‐related risks and opportunities).

    MGS supports its employees safety, health, and wellbeing, and provide programs to help them balance work and personal commitments.

    Description of written policies, public commitments and company goals on labour rights

    Each employee benefit from an integration program. MGS Logistics has implemented a Quality System in 2014 that includes Management of Human resources and their integration. This Quality System can be provided upon a separate request.

  • Implementation

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

  • KPI to monitor Health and Safety of MGS Logistics Personnel
    Safety equipment provided to all employees that work in the field
    MGS Logistics follow Oil & Gas Producers associations as to the Health and Safety recommendation

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Through KPI

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.

  • The environmental management is part of MGS Logistics daily practice. We are committed to furthering the UN global Compact in the area of Environmental Protection.
    MGS Logistics is implementing the aforementioned policies by working with employee as well as investing in new energy-saving technology and recycling programs.

  • Implementation

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

  • in 2014:
    • MGS Logistics energy-saving multifunctional photocopier
    • Implemented waste management policy
    • Planning to integrate ISO 14001 standards within the upcoming 18 months

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Through tailored KPI

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.

  • MGS Logistics committed to furthering the UN global Compact in the area of Anti-Corruption.
    Tunisia is a party to the UN convention against corruption.

  • Implementation

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

  • The UN Global compact is mentioned in the MGS Logistics contract templates and in the homepage of its website.
    In employee integration plan, employees are given education about what to do should they encounter an issue within the company that deal with corruption

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • there have been no incidents of corruption alleged at the company from either internal or external.