Communication on Progress

Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 18-Sep-2017
Time period
  • September 2017  –  September 2018
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation 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.

  • September 18, 2017

    To our stakeholders:

    I am pleased to confirm that Brandon AB 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,

    Per Hellberg

    CEO, Brandon AB


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.

  • Brandon:
    - Supports the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    - Have implemented and communicated a written Code of Conduct, internally and to Supplier and partners
    - Are members of BSCI, who make audits and assesments to ensure our partners compliance

  • Implementation

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

  • Brandon has an open and transparent environemnt. All employees have the right, and responsibility, to report any violations or non-conformity of policies.
    We have appointed a responsibility of CSR related topics.

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - No reports of violation or non-conformance have been made.
    - Through being a member of BSCI, we make audtis and assesments of our suppliers located in "risk countries"
    - CSR topic is discussed and reviewed on senior management level

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 have:
    • A written company policy to uphold the freedom of association and collective bargaining and the elimination of forced labour, child labour and employment discrimination
    • A written policy that clearly state employee rights and responsibilities and their compensation and benefits
    • A policy requiring business partners and suppliers to adhere to the Global Compact Labour principles as well as the company's Code of Conduct

  • Implementation

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

  • - Employees have the right to yearly Health check, paid by the Company
    - All employees have a separate Health Insurance, paid by the company

  • Measurement of outcomes

  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • - Any violation of the Global Compact principles should be reported,
    - Reports made by external partner through BSCI

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 have a policy requiring business partners and suppliers to adhere to the Global Compact environmental principles
    - Have set internal objectives to reduce Carbon footprint, water consumption
    - Working towards being a PVC free Company

  • Implementation

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

  • - Recycling bins for paper, plastic, aluminium cans are available in the office
    - Buyers are directed to always ask suppliers for environmentally frinedlier alternative
    - Buy FSC certified paper products

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • - No incidnts reported. All employees are instructed to send a non-conformity report or incident report if it occurs.
    - Electricity and water consumption is monitored annually

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 have a written company policy of zero-tolerance for corruption, bribery and extortion
    Business partners and suppliers are required to adhere to the Global Compact anti-corruption principles

  • Implementation

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

  • Business partners and suppliers are required to adhere to the Global Compact anti-corruption principles

  • Measurement of outcomes

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

  • All employees can anonymously report any incidents of corruption
    No incidents reported the last year