Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 09-Jul-2014
Time period
  • July 2014  –  July 2014
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.

  • July 9, 2014

    I confirm that CTE WIND Civil Engineering reaffirms its support for the United Nations Global Compact and renews its ongoing commitment to the Ten Principles of the Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
    In this annual Communication on Progress, we will consider our assessments, our actions and our commitments towards the application of the principles. We are conscious of the challenges and we do our best within our company to ensure that our business strategy, our corporate culture as well as the daily work of our staff members remain in compliance with the principles of the UN Global Compact.

    Sincerely yours,

    Thierry HUMMEL
    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.

  • CTE WIND Civil Engineering ensures a fair, objective and equitable approach to all workers. Our employment conditions and our business respect the protection of internationally proclaimed Human Rights.

    Our company refrains from making business with an individual or a company that is known to commit Human Rights abuses.

  • Implementation

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

  • Our international presence, with subsidiaries in different countries and on different continents, encourages the mutual respect of all employees and prevents the expression of any kind of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, marital status or sexual preference.

    To date, our company has never received a staff complaint relating to a violation of Human Rights or a potential risk of their violation.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • We regularly organize meetings between the employees of our various subsidiaries to encourage mutual respect and cultural exchange, so that, physical distances notwithstanding, they actually get to know each other. This fosters a good working atmosphere and makes our work and business successful.

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.

  • We ensure freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining in our company.

    Any form of forced or compulsory labour is strictly forbidden. This also applies to child labor: we support its full eradication, in whatever guise, and refrain from engaging business with a company suspected of child labour.

  • Implementation

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

  • We are strongly committed to ensuring the labour rights of all employees and that all employees are treated and evaluated according to their skills, qualifications and abilities. We remain committed to fostering a harmonious working experience within our corporate culture. Timely and accurate payment of wages and medical benefits are part and parcel of this effort.

    All employees receive equal training opportunities according to their job.

    No illegal employment is tolerated. All of our employees are either nationals or hold a valid work permit.

    Work performed in excess of normal hours is duly compensated.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • No complaint has ever been brought by any employee against the company for discrimination in terms of employment and occupation. Should this occur, it would be treated with the utmost thoroughness.

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.

  • Nowadays, sustainable development, energy saving and environment protection are part of our everyday life.

    As a company dedicated to renewable energy services, we are particularly aware of environmental issues and try to minimize our impact on the environment.

  • Implementation

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

  • We encourage all employees to have a responsible attitude towards the environment. They are required to switch off lights and air conditioners when leaving the office.

    Our entire equipment (computers, printers…) is low energy.

    Besides, we separate waste so that it can be recycled. For example, used coffee pads and printer cartridges are returned to a special collection site.

    We also recycle paper, try to reduce as much as possible the printing of documents and systematically practice double-sided printing whenever possible.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • Our staff members are more aware of the waste they produce and try to reduce its quantity.

    If it appears that our environmental policy is not followed by everyone within the company, a general email is sent to all staff members to inform them of the incident and remind of the different measures enforced by the company to preserve the environment.

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.

  • We do not tolerate any form of corruption or risk of corruption in any of our subsidiaries. Executives and managers, in particular, are required to demonstrate exemplary behaviour in this respect.

  • Implementation

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

  • All employees are required to behave in a correct and ethical way, not only towards their colleagues but also towards prospective clients and visitors.

    Additionally, we require partners and clients to provide an anticorruption statement before doing business with them.

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • CTE WIND Civil Engineering has never had to face any charges of corruption within the company.
    Should this occur, the issue would be dealt with immediately with the utmost thoroughness.