2022 Communication on Progress

BNC Commerce

Published date

June 27, 2022

No. of questions

58

CEO Statement

Signed

  • Governance

    Policies and Responsibilities

    1. Does the Board / highest governance body or most senior executive of the company:

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE has an annual CEO statement which describes the company's sustainable development objectives. A Corruption program is in place, and available to interested parties of BNC COMMERCE which describes its policy for managing situations of corruption, including Zero Tolerance

    2. Does the company have a publicly stated commitment regarding the following sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we plan to have a commitment within 2 years

    Yes, and the commitment is focused on our own operations

    Yes, and the commitment includes our own operations and the value chain

    Yes, and the commitment includes our own operations and the value chain along with communities and society

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE's Human Rights policy highlights the various subjects related to sustainable development such as: The refusal of discrimination, protection against all forms of harassment, child labor and young workers, the prohibition of concealed and forced work, a healthy and safe working environment, freedom of association and collective bargaining, compensation and benefits . The environment and anti-corruption are covered in the CEO Statement document

    3. Does the company have in place a code of conduct regarding each of the following sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we plan to have a code of conduct within two years

    Yes, focused on employee conduct

    Yes, focused on employees and suppliers

    Yes, focused on employees, suppliers, and other business relationships

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    BNC Commerce personnel acknowledge receipt of the HR Policy and CEO Statement which forms our code of conduct for matters related to Human Rights, Labor Rights, Environment and Anti-Corruption. Our suppliers must sign the supplier commitment and code of conduct with each first order of the season.

    4. Has the company appointed an individual or group responsible for each of the following sustainability topics?

    No one is specifically responsible for this topic

    Yes, with limited influence on outcomes (e.g., limited access to internal information, limited decision-making authority)

    Yes, with moderate influence on outcomes (e.g., has access to relevant information, reports to senior manager)

    Yes, with direct influence of some outcomes (e.g., has access to relevant information, includes one or more senior manager with decision making rights

    Yes, with direct influence at the highest levels of the organization (e.g., has access to relevant information, includes most senior members of organization)

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    In September 2021, BNC COMMERCE recruited a Corporate Social Responsibility manager with a direct influence on certain results of CSR and social audits and sustainable development standards. Its reporting is direct to the top level of management.

    5. Does the company have a formal structure(s) (such as a cross-functional committee) to address each of the following sustainability topics?

    No formal structure

    Yes, and with limited influence on outcomes (e.g., limited access to internal information necessary to understand risks, poor representation from relevant departments or functions)

    Yes, with moderate influence on outcomes (e.g., it includes representatives of some functions, departments, or business units most relevant for addressing the risks concerned, has access to relevant information, reports to senior manager)

    Yes, with direct influence on some outcomes (e.g., it includes representatives of functions, departments, or business units most relevant for addressing the risks concerned, has access to relevant information, it involves one or more members of senior management)

    Yes, and with direct influence at the highest level of the organization (e.g., full access to relevant information, it involves members at highest level of organization)

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE do not have a formal structure to work on sustanability topics . Issues , improvments action according to sustainability objectives is discussed with the Corporate Social Responsability Manger and the top management.

    Prevention

    6. Does the company have a process or processes to assess risk?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we are planning to develop one in the next two years

    Yes, related to our own operations

    Yes, related to our own operations and entire value chain and other business relationships

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE has a system for monitoring and evaluating the risks and opportunities related to our own operations as well as our suppliers and all other business relationships. This assessment is shared between the Quality and Sales department.

    6.1. During the assessment of risk, which business relationships are reviewed?

    A few suppliers or business relationships [approximately less than 25 %]

    Several suppliers / business relationships (i.e., first tier or other high priority) [approx. 25 - 50 %]

    Most suppliers / relevant business relationships [approx. 51 - 99 %]

    All suppliers / relevant business relationships outside the supply chain

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE works in several sales areas such as: Agrifood, olive wood, textiles and candles More than 50% of these suppliers are allocated for the food industry whose risk assessment will be carried out during 2022-2023. Suppliers of olive wood, textiles and candles are monitored, controlled and assessed in relation to their risks.

    7. Does the company have a due diligence process through which it identifies, prevents, mitigates, and accounts for actual and potential negative impacts on sustainability topics?

    No, this is not a current priority

    No, but we are planning to develop one in the next two years

    Yes, related to our own operations

    Yes, related to our own operations and entire value chain and other business relationships

    Human rights risks

    Labour rights risks

    Environmental risks

    Corruption risks

    Optional comment
    The Corporate Social Responsibility Manager received training on the subject of Deepening Human Rights due Diligence in 2022. BNC COMMERCE has included the planning of this training for personnel involved in its training plan for 2022.

    Concerns and grievance mechanisms

    8. Are there any processes through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct related to human rights, labour rights, environment, or anti-corruption?

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE provides its team with an annual social climate assessment survey to demonstrate their complaints. all our employees are free to express their opinions, complaints, improvements directly to the Administrative and Financial Department and/or the General Management

    8.1. Please provide additional detail regarding the process(es) the company has through which members of the company’s workforce can raise concerns about the company’s conduct.

    No

    Yes

    Is the process communicated to all employees/workers in local languages?

    Is the process available to non-employees (e.g., contractors, vendors, suppliers)?

    Is the process confidential (e.g., whistleblowing process)?

    Are there processes in place to avoid retaliation?

    Can concerns be raised about suppliers or other business relationships (e.g., clients, partners, etc.)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE insists employees report their complaints in a confidential manner. the survey is available to all employees in language understood.

    9. Does the company provide or enable access to effective remedy to right holders / stakeholders where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact?

    No process to enable remedy to stakeholders

    Remedy available to some stakeholders (i.e., some geographies, employees only)

    Remedy is available to all affected stakeholders

    Remedy is available to all stakeholders, and suppliers are expected to have similar policies

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE does not have an explanatory procedure for its intervention when it has caused or contributed to a negative impact on one of these prenanate parties: This point will be discussed during the Due Diligence training.

    Lessons

    10. How does the company capture lessons regarding each of the following sustainability topics?

    No lessons are regularly captured

    Conducts root cause analyses/investigation of major incidents

    Conducts root cause analyses/investigation and changes organizational policies, processes, and practices accordingly

    Systematically conducts root cause analyses/investigation and leverages learnings to influence both internal and external affairs

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    Currently ,BNC COMMERCE does not have an experience feedback process for capturing lessons. This point will be our priority on our CSR improvement plan.

    Executive Pay

    11. Is executive pay linked to performance on one or more of the following sustainability topics?

    No, and we have no intention to change

    No, but we plan to within two years

    Yes

    Human Rights

    Labour Rights / Decent Work

    Environment

    Anti-Corruption

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE evaluates its employees annually, which results in an increase in annual salaries. Among the evaluation criteria, human rights issues such as workplace harassment and corruption are discussed between employees and interview managers.

    Board Composition

    12. Percentage of individuals within the company’s Board / highest governance body by:

    Number/Percentage

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total number of board members (#)

    2

    Male (%)

    50

    Female (%)

    50

    Non-binary (%)

    0

    Under 30 years old (%)

    0

    30-50 years old (%)

    100

    Above 50 years old (%)

    0

    From minority or vulnerable groups (%)

    0

    Executive (%)

    50

    Independent (%)

    0

    13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE only reports its sustainable development results externally at the level of communication on progress. No national law requires us to publish reports externally.

    Data Assurance

    14. Is the information disclosed in this questionnaire assured by a third-party?

  • Human Rights

    Materiality / Saliency

    1. Which of the following has the company identified as material human rights issues connected with its operations and/or value chain, whether based on their salience (i.e., the most severe potential negative impacts on people) or another basis?

    Response

    8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the human rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    BNC COMMERCE recruited a new CSR and Fair Trade manager in September 2021 who takes charge of training the team / direct and indirect suppliers on the company's human rights policy, as well as the development of human resources from the plan's point of view career and training plan . For the CSR component, several programs and action plans are in place such as preparation for obtaining the B corp for BNC Commerce and 3 of its suppliers, as well as membership of 1% for the planet since February 2022. Social audits/inspections are carried out for most of our suppliers.

  • Labour

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following labour rights principles?

    No, and we have no plans to develop a policy

    No, but we plan to in the next two years

    Yes, included within a broader policy

    Yes, articulated as a stand-alone policy

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Last revision date: 25/11/2021 for version n°03

    Forced labour

    Last revision date: 25/11/2021 for version n°03

    Child labour

    Last revision date: 25/11/2021 for version n°03

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Last revision date: 25/11/2021 for version n°03

    Occupational safety and health

    Last revision date: 25/11/2021 for version n°03

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE has a Human Rights policy highlights the various subjects related to sustainable development such as: The refusal of discrimination, protection against all forms of harassment, child labor and young workers, the prohibition of concealed and forced work, a healthy and safe working environment, freedom of association and collective bargaining, compensation and benefits . It is available publicly and approved by the top management . It is applicable for for our owen operations and for the rest of our supply chain.

    1.1. For each labour rights policy, is it:

    Aligned with international labour standards?

    Publicly available?

    Approved at most senior level of the company?

    Applied to the company’s own operations?

    Applied to the company’s supply chain and/or other business relationships?

    Developed involving labour rights expertise from inside and outside the company?

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE's Human Rights policy including labour rights highlights the various subjects related to sustainable development such as: The refusal of discrimination, protection against all forms of harassment, child labor and young workers, the prohibition of concealed and forced work, a healthy and safe working environment, freedom of association and collective bargaining, compensation and benefits . It is available publicly and approved by the top management . It is applicable for for our owen operations and for the rest of our supply chain.

    Prevention

    2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following labour rights issues?

    No engagement on this topic

    To better understand the risks/ impacts in question

    To discuss potential ways to prevent or mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To agree on a way to prevent/ mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To assess progress in preventing/ mitigating the risks /impacts in question

    To collaborate in the prevention/ mitigation of the risks/ impacts in question

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    During the reference period, BNC COMMERCE carried out a third-party audit against the World Fair Trade Organization framework, the scope of which extended to its stakeholders. Among the chapters audited: Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining Forced labor child labor Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation Occupational safety and health

    3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this labour rights issue?

    Provided internal training/ capacity building for the direct workforce

    Building capacity among relevant business relationships (e.g., partners, suppliers, clients, etc.)

    Conducting an audit process and/or corrective action plan

    Collective Action with peers or other stakeholders, in particular workers' organizations, to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    In order to prevent the risks and/or impacts related to labor rights, BNC COMMERCE has conducted internal training on the human rights policy for all its employees. Training for our suppliers on the 10 principles of fair trade which systematically contain labor rights took place during visits to suppliers and subcontractors. The CSR manager is a social auditor who conducts social audits for all relevant interested parties cited by the general management. It keeps the training action plan up to date, and the corrective action action plan to be implemented after each audit.

    4. Who receives training for the following labour rights issues?

    No training provided

    Select employees

    All employees

    Contractors

    Direct suppliers of the organization

    Indirect suppliers of the organization

    Other – such as partners, clients, etc.

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMEREC provides training to these direct employees, its first line suppliers and the subcontractors of these suppliers on the basis of human rights and labor rights. Training proofs are archived.

    5. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following labour rights issues?

    No monitoring of progress

    Review issues on ad-hoc basis

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal programs only)

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal and external programs)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    Each year, BNC COMMERCE sets objectives and targets in order to assess its performance in subjects related to sustainable development: Example : HR policy awareness rate = Target: 100% Number of annual accidents = Target: 0

    Performance

    6. What is the percentage of employees covered under collective bargaining agreements?

    Percent of employees (%)

    Unknown

    Employees covered under collective bargaining (%)

    100
    Optional comment
    All employees of BNC COMMERCE are covered by the collective bargaining agreements as requested by the local law.

    7. What is the percentage of employees in a trade union or other workers' organization?

    Percent of employees (%)

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Employees in a trade union or on a worker committee (%)

    0
    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE employees do not belong to any trade union or worker organization. To remind you that their right to join associations is protected by law and that BNC COMMERCE does not prohibit its employees from accessing this right.

    8. In the course of the reporting period, what was the percentage of women in:

    Percent of women (%)

    Unknown

    Senior leadership level position

    50

    Non-executive board

    50
    Optional comment
    The members of the General Management of BNC is composed of a woman and a man. Gender equality and the encouragement of women are among the values of BNC COMMERCE

    9. What was the average ratio of the basic salary and remuneration of women to men (comparing jobs of equal value) during the reporting period?

    Salary ratio (%)

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Women / Men (%)

    100
    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE pays the same wages for women as men in jobs of equal value. No discrimination in terms of remuneration is authorized.

    10. In the course of the reporting period, how frequently were workers injured (injuries per hour worked)?

    Frequency of injury

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Frequency of injury

    0
    Optional comment
    During the requested period, BNC COMMERCE did not record any injuries among its employees.

    11. In the course of the reporting period, what was the company’s incident rate?

    Incident rate

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Incident rate

    0
    Optional comment
    During the requested period, the quality department of BNC COMMERCE did not record any incidents

    Response and Reporting

    12. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to the adverse impact associated with the following labour rights issues?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining

    Forced labour

    Child labour

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    Occupational safety and health

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE is a company of almost 22 employees, it is a service provider of trading activity. These activities cannot impact human rights..

    13. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the labour rights principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    To undertake and implement the principles of labor law, BNC COMMERCE has a human resources management procedure that protects the rights of employees from hiring, recruitment, integration to voluntary departure and/or retirement. This procedure specifies the minimum age of workers and supports the ban on child labor. BNC CONNERCE requires its suppliers to sign the supplier commitment and code of conduct before each first order of the season. This code of conduct presents guidelines for working conditions in a healthy and safe environment. BNC Commerce conducts social and CSR audits of these suppliers and its subcontractors in order to assess their compliance rates with international texts and laws.

  • Environment

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have a formal policy on the following environmental topics?

    No, and we have no plans to develop a policy

    No, but we plan to in the next two years

    Yes, included within a broader policy

    Yes, articulated as a stand-alone policy

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    BNC is an international trading company, our headquarters consists of an office in a building.

    Water

    BNC is an international trading company, our headquarters consists of an office in a building.

    Oceans

    BNC is an international trading company, our headquarters consists of an office in a building.

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE deals with the subjects of biodiversity, air pollution, waste management and natural resources without having a formal policy. This point is mentioned in our action plan for the next year as part of the Environmental management system

    Prevention

    2. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following environmental issues?

    No engagement on this topic

    To better understand the risks/ impacts in question

    To discuss potential ways to prevent or mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To agree on a way to prevent/ mitigate the risks/ impacts in question

    To assess progress in preventing/ mitigating the risks/ impacts in question

    To collaborate in the prevention/ mitigation of the risks/ impacts in question

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    In order to better understand the risks and impacts related to its activity, BNC COMMERCE conducts environmental audits to its suppliers to assess the rate of environmental impacts and develop corrective action plans.

    3. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with these environmental topics?

    Provided internal training/ capacity building for the direct workforce

    Building capacity among relevant business relationships (e.g., partners, suppliers, clients, etc.)

    Conducting an audit process and/or corrective action plan

    Collective Action with peers or other stakeholders to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    During the reporting period, BNC COMMERCE did not schedule any action with regard to subjects related to climate change, water management, the oceans, biodiversity, air pollution, the management of waste, energy and natural resources

    4. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following environmental topics?

    No monitoring of progress

    Review issues on ad-hoc basis

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal programs only)

    Set annual targets/ goals, track progress over time (internal and external programs)

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE has not implemented monitoring actions for the following subjects: climate change, water management, the oceans, biodiversity, air pollution, the management of waste, energy and natural resources

    5. In the course of the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy for any actual impacts associated with the following environmental issue(s)?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    Waste (e.g., chemical spills, solid waste, hazardous, plastic, etc.)

    Energy & Resource Use

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE has not implemented remedy actions for the following subjects climate change, water management, the oceans, biodiversity, air pollution, the management of waste, energy and natural resources. During the reporting period no direct environmental impact occurred.

    Climate Action

    6. What were the company’s gross global greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting period?

    Scope 1 Emissions

    Gas emissions are not measured

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    Scope 2 Emissions

    Gas emissions are not measured

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    Scope 3 Emissions

    Gas emissions are not measured

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE do not calculate gas emissions for the moment this action is planned for the next year

    7. What percentage of the company's revenue was invested in R&D of low-carbon products/services during this reporting period?

    Percent of revenue (%)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE ignores the investment calculation method specific to low-carbon products/services

    8. Has the organization acted to support climate change adaptation and resilience?

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE has joined the organization 1% for the planet and contributes with 1% of its turnover for projects related to climate change

    Energy / Resource Use

    9. Please report the company's renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption in the reporting period.

    % of total energy consumption

    Technology

    10. What percent of the company's revenue came from environmentally friendly products / services during this reporting period?

    Percent of total revenue (%)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE could not calculate percentage of the company's turnover came from environmentally friendly products/services. The finance team is in the process of understanding and finding the formula for calculating this question

    Sector-specific Questions

    11. Which sector(s) does the company operate in? If diversified, choose top 3 by revenue.

    Optional comment
    The three main areas of activity of BNC COMMERCE are: The food industry for its brand LAMEGARA Olive wood for its brand BAYU The waxwrap for its Waxwrap brand Cotton and linen textiles and scented candles

    Sector-specific: Water

    12. Please provide details regarding the company's water withdrawal and consumption (own operations) during the reporting period.

    Water withdrawal (volume of water in megaliters):

    Mega-liters

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total

    Groundwater:

    Surface water:

    Rainwater:

    Wastewater:

    Percentage of water withdrawn in regions with high or extremely high water stress (%)

    Water consumption (volume of water in megaliters):

    Mega-liters

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total

    Groundwater:

    Surface water:

    Rainwater:

    Wastewater:

    Percentage of water consumed in regions with high or extremely high water stress (%)

    13. Please provide details about the company’s water intensity of products in regions with high or extremely high water stress.

    Water intensity of products (cubic meter/$):

    Sector-specific: Forest, biodiversity, and land use

    14. Please report the number and area (in hectares) of sites owned, leased, or managed by the company in or adjacent to protected areas and/or key biodiversity areas (KBA).

    Number

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Sites

    Hectares

    15. What area (in hectares) of natural ecosystems was converted during the reporting period in areas owned, leased, or managed by the company?

    Conversion of natural resources (hectares)

    16. Is the company supporting or implementing project(s) focused on ecosystem restoration and protection?

    No

    No, but we plan to in the next 2 years

    Yes

    Forest ecosystem restoration

    Other ecosystem restoration

    Reforestation

    Natural regeneration

    Agroforestry

    Set-aside land

    Biodiversity offsetting

    Other (please specify in text box)

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE is committed to an environmental management system for the year 2023 All topics related to environmental management will be discussed in our environmental action plan.

    Overall Environment

    21. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the environment principles, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    In the context of environmental development, BNC COMMERCE has decided to set up indicators for monitoring the consumption of natural resources: drinking water, waste water, electricity. And atmospheric emissions of different gases: CO2, greenhouse gases.

  • Anti-corruption

    Commitment

    1. Does the company have an anti-corruption compliance programme?

    BNC COMMERCE has a corruption program available to these employees which dissects the definition of corruption, its types of zero tolerance situation, the procedure to follow in the event of discovery of a situation of corruption

    2. Does your company have policies and recommendations for employees on how to act in case of doubt and/or in situations that may represent a conflict of interest, e.g. with regard to gifts and hospitality, donations, sponsorship, or interactions with public officials?

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE has a corruption program available to these employees which dissects the definition of corruption, its types of zero tolerance situation, the procedure to follow in the event of discovery of a situation of corruption

    Prevention

    3. Who receives training on anti-corruption and integrity?

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERCE trains its employees on corruption program . The corruption program is available to all employees. The CSR Manager is in charge of explaining the nuances of this program. The Top Management of BNC COMMERCE receives all complaints following acts of corruption. BNC COMMERCE begins its commercial relationship with suppliers who present a case of corruption. Our suppliers sign a business commitment that explains the prohibition of corruption in their relations with our employees.

    3.1. How often is such training provided?

    One time only

    Every year

    Every two or more years

    We do not collect this data

    All employees

    Select employees

    Contractors

    Direct suppliers of the organization

    Other – such as partners, clients, etc.

    Indirect suppliers of the organization

    Optional comment
    BNC COMMERC provides its employees and contracters with annual trainings about corruption.

    4. Does the company monitor its anti-corruption compliance programme?

    Optional comment
    During the annual employee evaluation interview, BNC COMMERCE assesses the perfermence of its employees in relation to acts of corruption. employees guilty of acts of corruption will not systematically have the highest score during the interview.

    Response and Reporting

    5. Please report the company's total number and nature of incidents of corruption during the reporting year.

    Number of incident(s)

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Confirmed during the current year, but related to previous years

    0
    BNC COMMERCE has not recorded any incidents of corruption during the period requested

    Confirmed during the current year, and related to this year

    0
    BNC COMMERCE has not recorded any incidents of corruption during the period requested.

    6. Within the reporting period, what measures has the company taken to address suspected incidents of corruption independently or in response to a dispute or investigation by a government regulator?

    Optional comment
    During the reporting period, BNC COMMERCE did not register any acts of corruption, hence this question is not applicable at this time.

    7. Does your company engage in Collective Action against corruption?

    Optional comment
    At the moment, BNC COMMERCE is addressing several other sustainable development topics such as the environment, the implementation of other CSR standards. Engaging in collective action against corruption may be planned for the next few years.

    8. Briefly describe practical actions the company has taken during the reporting period and/or plans to take to implement the anti-corruption principle, including any challenges faced and actions taken towards prevention and/or remediation.

    The risk of corruption within BNC COMMERCE is minimal. the actions taken by the company with regard to corruption risk management are: The development of the corruption program The training of its employees in the corruption program. the annual performance evaluation of employees according to the corruption criteria