Communication on Progress

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• Communication on Progress
• Public transparency and accountability are the
  cornerstones of the Global Compact
• Georg Kell

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Our Desired Outcomes

• Notables program better defined
• Guidance refined
• Incentives and Obstacles better understood
• Work plan improved
• Active engagement of a group of interested
  experts to provide on-going input

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What is a Communication on Progress (COP)?

• A COP is a communication to stakeholders on the
  progress the company has made in implementing the
  ten principles in its business activities and,
  where appropriate, what the company has done to
  support UN goals through partnerships.

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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
COP submitted N/C flag removed
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
COP submitted N/C flag removed
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy -Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
COP submitted N/C flag removed
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
Company inactive (de- listed) 1 year after
classified as Non Communicating
COP submitted N/C flag removed
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
Company inactive (de- listed) 1 year after
classified as Non Communicating
COP submitted N/C flag removed
COP submitted company re-instated
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
COP submitted N/C flag removed
Company inactive (de- listed) 1 year after
classified as Non Communicating
COP submitted company re-instated
Next COP due in 1 year
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COP Policy - Timeframe
Company joins Global Compact
Grace Period A 45 day grace period will be
granted to companies that contact the Global
Contact Office and request an extension.
COP submitted within 2 years of join date
COP not submitted within 2 years of join
date. Company listed as non- communicating
Company inactive (de- listed) 1 year after
classified as Non Communicating
COP submitted company listed as active
COP submitted company re-instated
Next COP due in 1 year
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What active, inactive non-communicating
actually means
Listed on website as active Invited to GC events Can use GC logo
Active Member ? ? ?
Non-communicating ? ?
Inactive ? ?
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What do I need to do to fulfill the COP
requirement?

• Step 1) Create an annual Communication on
  Progress
• Step 2) Share the COP with the companys
  stakeholders
• Step 3) Submit the COP to the Global Compact
  website

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While there is no single structure for the
creation of a COP, a COP must include

• Element 1 A statement of continuing support
• Element 2 Description of practical actions
  commitments made, systems implemented and actions
  taken
• Element 3 Measurement of outcomes use of the
  GRI G3 Guidelines is recommended

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As of March 10, the Compact had

• 3130 Active Participants
• 692 Non-communicators
• 523 Inactives

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Current Participant Status
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Current SME Status
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COPs Submitted, by Join Year
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Incentives

• Investment community pressure
• Civil Society
• Press and Media
• Expectation of future regulation
• Brand differentiation
• Market Access

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Obstacles

• Company liquidation/bankruptcy
• Lack of resources
• Lack of understanding
• Change in leadership
• Free-riders

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2006

• Inactives
• FAQs
• Process Improvements
• Due Diligence
• Progress and Value Workshops
• Introduce Notable Criteria

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2007

• Process Improvements
• COP Review Project
• Quality Feedback
• Scale P and V workshop
• Network Work Plan Best Practices
• Green Guide Revision- Guidance improvements
• Refine Notable Criteria
• IAT Training

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Next Steps ???

• Remove participants from the inactive list after
  one year of inactivity.
• Refine efforts to support Local Networks.
• Further develop the model that differentiates the
  leaders from the beginners.
• Promote the use of the COP contents by
  stakeholders.
• Strengthening of the GCs relationship with CSR
  implementation schemes.

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Contact Details