Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 18-Apr-2017
Time period
  • April 2017  –  April 2018
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.

  • To our stakeholders,

    I am pleased to confirm that Alpplas Endüstriyel Yatırımlar A.Ş. continues to incorporate the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact as appropriate into our policies and standards, as these principles complement our own business values and goals.
    In this annual Communication on Progress we describe the progress we made over the past year in support of ten UNGC principles and our drive to continually improve.

    We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Tufan Öney
    CEO

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.

  • Alpplas Endüstriyel Yatırımlar A.Ş. (Alpplas) continues to support and protect the internationally proclaimed human rights legislation. Alpplas strives to ensure that procurement functions endeavour to seek partners upholding the same principles through their operations and supply chains where practical. We are committed that we are not complicit in any form of human rights abuses through neither direct, nor beneficial nor silent complicity. 
    Our equality policy gives consideration to human rights and discrimination. It is implemented throughout the business and outlined in our Code of Conduct. Our corporate and social responsibility policy is integrated into our daily business activities. 
    All policies and management systems are reviewed on yearly bases and audited as per schedule.

  • Implementation

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

  • We are pleased to confirm that Alpplas is accredited to OHSAS 18001 standards in Bolu factory since2005. In 2016, Alpplas has been audited in 2016 against SMETA in order to comply SEDEX Global Standards.
    All of our employees are encouraged to report to Ethical Committee or directly to CEO in case of any suspected misconduct and unethical behaviour directly to their supervisors.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • There have been no reported breeches of our human right policies. We are proud members of SEDEX. All policies and procedures are reviewed on yearly bases by senior management team to ensure relevance and suitability to the business and ultimately signed off by the CEO.

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.

  • Alpplas undertakes to comply with national legislation and regulations relating to discrimination (in any form), employment, working condition, freedom of expression and association and reporting of human rights and other violations. Our recruitment process complies with the law on minimum age.
    All Alpplas employees are issued with a Contract of Employment clearly stating their terms and conditions of employment with clearly stated pay rates, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, etc. This we consider as fair, just and fully in compliant with local Rules, Laws and Regulations. Employees are in addition provided with manuals explaining the company’s culture, commitment and procedures.

  • Implementation

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

  • We are pleased to confirm that Alpplas is accredited to OHSAS 18001 standards in Bolu factory since2005. In 2016, Alpplas has been audited in 2016 against SMETA in order to comply SEDEX Global Standards.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Alpplas has not been involved with any investigation or legal cases relating to the contravention of UNGC Labour Rights principles or local legislation. 
    Alpplas has not been subject to any health and safety statutory notices or prosecutions.

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.

  • Alpplas is committed to continuously improve our environmental performance. We will achieve this through the efficient use of the resources, preventing pollution, minimising waste and the promotion of recycling.
    Alpplas has implemented an Environmental policy and complies with all relevant Turkish environmental legislation and regulations. The environmental policy is understood by all key personnel. Employees are in addition provided with manuals explaining the company’s environmental policy, commitment and procedures.

  • Implementation

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

  • We are pleased to confirm that Alpplas is accredited to ISO14001 standards in all manufacturing locations for many years.Key environmental figures are shared with shareholders through our sustainability report.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Alpplas has never had a reportable environmental incident or fine.

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.

  • Alpplas is committed to conducting all of our business in an honest and ethical manner and has adopted the anti-bribery policy to promote honest and ethical conduct and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations as set by UN Convention against corruption. 

  • Implementation

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

  • Employees are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of malpractice at the earliest possible stage. All employees are encouraged to report any suspicious malpractice to Ethical Committee or directly to CEO.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • There have been no reports of misconduct during or previous reporting periods.