Communication on Progress

SINAK Corporation 2014-2015 Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 19-May-2015
Time period
  • May 2014  –  May 2015
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.

  • In the year May 2014 - May 2015 SINAK Corporation again increased its number of employees, this was due to the increased interest in our domestic market. Our long history with reputable companies has allowed us to outlast many of our competitors and grow even in difficult times. Like every year this coming year will be no different for SINAK Corporation to confirm that it supports 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 reaffirm 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.

    MISSION STATEMENT
    To develop, manufacture and market a unique family of products that protect, enhance and extend the life cycle of various surfaces in an environmentally friendly manner. To maintain a sterling reputation for integrity and fair dealing, and to provide superior technical support and customer service to ensure proper product application.

    Regards,

    S.S. Kuerbis
    President
    SINAK Corporation

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.

  • We are committed to the highest standards of human rights protection. Although our Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for decision-making and for compliance with all human rights laws an regulations applicable to our business, it is in the corporate culture at SINAK that no matter the seniority, every employee has the right to speak-up on any situation or in-house issue that concerns them. The results are seen at the office in that every employee enjoys a positive workspace each day.

  • Implementation

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

  • Our corporation headquarters contracts with outside consultants to monitor local, state and federal laws regarding employees. In our office we post the Fair Labor Standards Act and the OSHA Job Safety and Health Protections posters.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • SINAK has not had an employee leave for more than 20years

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.

  • SINAK Corporation operates within the labor laws that allow freedom of association, including the right to engage in collective bargaining. We encourage every employee to be involved in our sustainable development program. SINAK is an equal opportunity employer. Along with a competitive salary we also offer medical insurance for employees and their family.

    SINAK Corporation does not and will not employ children for labor nor will we do business with a company that does not hold our same stance.

  • Implementation

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

  • Our corporate handbook that is issued to each employee lays out the corporate policy for employment regarding compensation, health insurance and vacation time.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • SINAK has not had an employee leave for more than 20 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.

  • SINAK Corporation continues to try to develop better and more cost effective ways to reduce waste.

  • Implementation

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

  • Our further movement in allowing our customers to purchase our materials in concentrate form will continue to decrease our carbon footprint.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • SINAK increased it's concentrate sales by adding 2 new distributors.

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.

  • Dealing fairly with our stakeholders and customers is the only way SINAK will conduct business. Form our introduction into the United Nations Global Compact SINAK has incorporated a policy covering anti-corruption, extortion, bribery and conflict of interest.

  • Implementation

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

  • There is a complete section in the SINAK employee handbook covering anti-corruption

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • No answer provided.