Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 13-Mar-2021
Time period
  • March 2020  –  March 2021
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.

  • March 13, 2021

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Carroll Properties Corporation, Spartanburg, South Carolina, reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labor, 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 stake holders using our primary channels of communication.

    Sincerely yours,

    Elizabeth C. Belenchia
    President

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.

  • Carroll Properties Corporation joins the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its interactions with all clients, we encourage business partners and suppliers to be aware of the principles and demonstrate our commitment by our actions in the marketplace.

    The Real Estate sector is engaged with human rights by promoting Affordable Housing and responsible financing for corporate clients.

  • Implementation

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

  • Carroll Properties Corporation maintains consultation with community leaders, clients and other stakeholders to communicate responsible actions toward local and global citizens.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Carroll Properties Corporation provides open lines of communication with all stakeholders.

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.

  • Carroll Properties Corporation focuses on responsible pay to employees it assists with industrial development.

  • Implementation

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

  • Carroll Properties Corporation President holds a leadership position in the International Real Estate Federation and participates in UNGC conferences around the world to support and strengthen labor principles.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Carroll Properties Corporation maintains its position with regard to diversity, gender in all relationships both internal and external

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.

  • We serve as consultants to business owners during which we advise on the capital incentives for focusing on sustainable principles and resilience factors to address Climate Change.

  • Implementation

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

  • Carroll Properties is focused on raising awareness among suppliers and clients on the benefits of environmentally responsible decisions.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Carroll Properties maintains contact with CFO's to measure the impact of capital investment in environmental activity and performance.

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.

  • Carroll Properties Corporation works with International Corporations and maintains financial integrity in all activities.

  • Implementation

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

  • Carroll Properties Corporation's President serve on the UNECE RE Market Advisory Board and keeps collective communication relevant.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Carroll Properties Corporation has never had direct contact with corrupt entities and if we do we refuse to participate in their activities.