Communication on Progress

2011 Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 09-Aug-2011
Time period
  • August 2010  –  August 2011
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.


  • August 8, 2011

    Ban Ki Moon, Secretary-General
    The United Nations
    New York, NY 10017

    Dear Mr. Secretary-General,
    I am pleased to confirm that Ebert Machine Company, Inc. reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labor Right, 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.
    Sincerely yours,
    Ebert Machine Company, Inc.

    Anna Ebert
    Associate

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.

  • Human Rights
    · Principle 1 - Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights
    · Principle 2 - Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses
    Ebert Machine Company, Inc. supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We maintain a peaceful environment for our employees.

  • Implementation

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

  • We do not discriminate against race, religion, sex, language, social origin, property, birth, color, politics or any other status.
    Our employees have the right to their opinions and are encouraged to ask questions and submit their ideas.
    We have a behavior policy that requires all employees to treat each other with courtesy and consideration.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • The turnover rate at Ebert Machine Company, Inc. is less than 1% annually. The average tenure for the labor pool is 20 years.

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.

  • Labor
    · Principle 3 - Businesses should uphold freedom of association & effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining
    · Principle 4 - The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour
    · Principle 5 - The effective abolition of child labour
    · Principle 6 - Eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
    Ebert Machine Company, Inc. supports Principles 3-6 of The United Nations Global Compact in the area of Labor.

  • Implementation

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

  • Posters concerning labor laws, which cover the areas of the above Principles, are readily viewable to all employees.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • The workforce at Ebert Machine consists of 30% females in a traditionally male dominant industry.

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.

  • Environment
    · Principle 7 - Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges
    · Principle 8 - Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility
    · Principle 9 - Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
    Ebert Machine Company, Inc. supports Principles 7-9 of the United Nations Global Compact.

  • Implementation

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

  • We have been taking environmentally precautionary measures for many years.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Several trees have been planted on the land at Ebert Machine Company.
    We use an environmentally friendly water-based coolant.
    We recycle all of the oil used for machining.
    We recycle all batteries used.
    We recycle all cardboard.
    We recycle all soda cans.
    We recycle all water bottles/plastics.
    We conserve energy by turning off any lights or equipment that is not necessary or in use.
    We recycle all steel, aluminum, copper, brass, etc. that cannot be used or sold.

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.

  • Anti-Corruption
    · Principle 10 - Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.

    Ebert Machine Company, Inc. supports Principle 10 of the United Nations Global Compact.

  • Implementation

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

  • We do not support any types of bribery, extortion, or corruption in our business.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • We purchase large volumes of raw material and seek out multiple quotes before purchasing. We do this with all purchases.