Communication on Progress

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION ON PROGRESS REPORT

Participant
Published
  • 23-May-2017
Time period
  • May 2016  –  May 2017
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.

  • 17/05/2017

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Lavington Security Limited 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,

    
Pius.K.Chelimo
    CEO/Managing Director

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.

  • The Company provides a clean and safe working environment to all its employees.
    The Company provides safe working gear to employees to protect them from work place hazards.
    The Company has designed and implemented policies to protect employees from physical and Physiological risks e.g Health and Safety Policy,Sexual harassment policy,HIV/AIDS Policy,Company code of conduct etc.

  • Implementation

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

  • The Company has an updated Human Resources and Procedures Manual to ensure all employees are aware of their rights in the workplace.
    The Company's Top Management exercises Open Door Policy whereby all employees can duly address issues that affect them from time to time.
    The Company carries out an induction program for all new employees to create awareness on their employment rights.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Audit of company procedures on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance.

    Quarterly Management meetings to review objectives set in the annual strategic plans.

    The Company takes disciplinary measure against employees who contravene Company laws or provide counseling services when needed.

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 does not employ any person below 18 years of age as stipulated by the law.
     The Company ensures adherence to the minimum wage guidelines as set by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Services.
     The Human Resource Department ensures that all departmental heads adhere to the Employment rules and regulations through timely advice on Human Resource issues that arise from time to time and through the Human Resource Policy.

  • Implementation

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

  • The Human Resource and Procedures Manual clearly outlines the rights of the employees as governed by the Employment
    Act,2007.
    The Company has a Rewards Management policy that outlines the remuneration progression structure to ensure employees are paid equally for work of equal value.
    The Company has a Work Injury Benefits policy to ensure all employees injured while on duty are duly compensated.
    The Company gives every employee a job description to promote good work ethics and prevent forced labor.
    The Management timely communicates changes in legislation to all employees through circulars.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Reviews through internal and external audits under the ISO 9001:2015 standards.
     Management review meetings.

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.

  • Use of a calibration register to ensure all equipment are services as and when required.
    Health and Safety Policy that ensures all employees adhere to Health and Safety Procedures which ultimately reduces the number of workplace accidents.
    Installation of emergency signs.
    Environmental policy statement that encourages all our stakeholders to implement good environmental practices and procedures which support our objectives.

  • Implementation

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

  • Training employees on what is expected and required from them.
    Encouraging employees to recycle products inorder to avoid wastage and save on financial obligations of the Company.
    Introduction of a department with outlined roles to fully deal with matters related to Health and Safety.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Quarterly Management Review meetings to ensure annual objectives are met.
    Quarterly internal and external audits.

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.

  • The Company has an anti-corruption policy that communicates the Company's stand on corruption/bribery.

  • Implementation

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

  • Confidential channel for reporting corrupt activities.
    Member of forums that address issues to do with fighting corrupt activities.
    Training of staff on matters of Business ethics and integrity.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Management review meetings
    Internal audits and external audits carried out by independent auditors.
    Risk assessment analysis of the departments to cover loop holes that are detriment to the implementation of the policy.