Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Green Network Technology is highly supportive to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ensures that all their employees abide to the same principles.
The company conducts its business guided by ethics. Therefore, the company seeks to support, respect and sensitize different stakeholders for the fulfillment of human rights.
Thus, GNT does not collaborate in any way with clients who disrespect these principals and insures that all our projects are developed in countries which respect these principles.
Implementation
WORKSHOPS
As described above, Green Network technology doesn’t accept the lack of respect of human rights. To diffuse the same ideology through all the collaborators, the company will provide workshops regarding ethical behaviors with the aim of bringing them reflections about the theme and help them to avoid/prevent critical situations.
BUSINESS
GNT will continue to ensure that all of their partners/ associates comply with the Global Compact Human Right Principles and that none project is developed on countries that does not follows the same principles.
PUBLICATION
To promulgate their ethical business performance, GNT is publishing the commitment to the United Nation’s Global Compact in its website (www.greennettech.com).
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Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
Labour Principles
Regarding the Global Compact Labour Principles, Green Network Technology is completely supportive of them.
All employees are issued with a contract of employment which clearly states their terms and conditions including pay rates, overtime pay arrangements and health insurance.
The staff is also issued with deontological rules which include information on standard terms and conditions of employment, company benefits, company rules, grievance and disciplinary procedures.
Furthermore, GNT provides different kinds of formations to its staff with the aim to grant them more skills and knowledge, enriching their professional and personal experience.
GNT also fights against social exclusion and discrimination. All recruitment and selection processes are performed promoting the equal opportunities for all.
Implementation
HUMAN RECOURCES POLICIES
Green Network Technology has a range of Human Resources Policies which support best practice in terms of labour and employment including an Equal Opportunities Policy and a Dignity at Work Policy.
TRAINING SESSIONS
To ensure that the staff responds correctly to concerns that could be raised, GNT is providing internal training sessions regarding awareness about different forms of discrimination in the labour environment.
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Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
Protection of the environment is becoming an increasingly important point in these years. Aware of this situation, Green Network Technology has recognized that we have the duty to care for the environment in its daily operations, with waste reduction, paper save, green procurement, energy reduction etc.
Key figures of the operation, environmentally speaking, show that almost 60% of the environmental load should be allocated to energy consumption, engaged in the world.
Therefore, Green Network Technology's in association with the Carbon Trust association are pursuing their values on the environment cares and issues, which are: tackle climate change by accelerating the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy and putting sustainable development at the heart of the business strategy. To accomplish that GNT uses an online invoice software (preventing the paper waste), implements a recycling system and all technological devices are energetically regulated to reduce energy consumption. The company also participates frequently on Carbon Trust conferences, in order to be updated on the latest news/opportunities/advices about footprinting and technology that can be used to improve sustainable development of the business.
Implementation
KEEP ON WORKING AT THE CURRENT MEASURES
GNT will remain focused on applying and developing the current measures regarding recycling, energy control and paper waste decreased.
RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS
Preparation and display of key messages about environmental awareness and information in office spaces, halls, corridors and bathrooms.
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Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Green Network Technology takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our dealings wherever and whoever we operate. We are also committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery. To enforce this policy GNT is participating in the "Partnering Against Corruption Initiative" (PACI) created by the World Economic Forum, which aims to confine any form of corruption in the world.
In this company any corruption situation detected that involves employees, business partners or suppliers, must be investigated and may lead to contract termination.
Implementation
INTERNAL TRAININGS
In order to sensitize and develop critical thinking, point solutions, meet and share best practices as well as mechanisms and methodologies that can be implemented in public and private organizations, GNT is developing and delivering internal training to its staff on anti-corruption practices.
On the date hereof, no fraudulent or corruption activities were reported.
