2022 Communication on Progress

Technica

Published date

June 30, 2022

No. of questions

63

Supplemental files

CEO Statement

Signed
  • Governance

    Policies and Responsibilities

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

    Optional comment
    Lebanese Excellence Award: We were awarded the Lebanese Excellence Award in 2010 & 2014, it is an award granted by the president of the Lebanese republic to companies who apply the Excellence standard set by the European Union and the Lebanese government / Lebanon Climate Act: We have joined the Lebanon Climate Act and we participated in the Business Knowledge Platform training sessions. We were awarded as one of the leading business organizations in Lebanon for setting a climate action plan to mitigate climate change and reduce our environmental impact and carbon foot prints. / Global Healthy Workplace: We were selected as a finalist in the Global Healthy Workplace Awards in London 2013 & in Shanghai 2014. / Lebanon Environmental Pollution Abatement Project: We have participated in Lebanon Environmental Pollution Abatement Project (LEPAP) and we were audited by the ministry of environment and consultants for compliance with environmental regulations. / Sustainable Development, Environment, and Energy Committee: We are members of the SDEEC: Sustainable Development, Environment, and Energy Committee in association of Lebanese Industrial Lists. / Yearly green house gas report submitted to the Ministry of Environment / Technica greenify- Environmental initiatives and awareness campaigns: This document shows Technica Environmental culture, our Greenify initiatives, Energy saving campaigns, waste management and recycling program, Green pledge and commitment / We are managing and setting actions for all emissions generated /Management and disposal of all types of Chemicals used are mentioned in our Safety Data Sheets / Instruction and Operational Manual: Our operation manual for all machines manufactured by Technica contains information about the machine components end of life. Parts can be reused or recycled or users are requested to dispose them in accordance with legal regulations to minimize Health, safety and environmental hazards / Annual Green house gas emissions reporting (attached) / Yearly report of Kwh generated from solar panels (attached) / KPI for number of trees planted yearly / Risk Management document attached / Non Disclosure & Competition Undertaking signed by employees - Non Disclosure Agreement signed by suppliers who have access on data

    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
    Human Rights: The healthy workplace program is supported by top management and it is implemented and promoted on all company level (Attached GHW Certificate) Safety of our employees is embedded in our company culture (Attached Culture, values, Haelth & safety management procedure, HR process risks) The founder of Technica Intl embedded the family values into the culture and values of Technica Company safety policy statement is part of the Business Management Policy (Attached BMS Policy) upon ISO standards continuous monitoring should be done on indicators (Attached ISO certificate) Technica participated in a study with the ILO to ensure diversity within our team (Check ILO Diagnostic Report July 2018) Social responsibility is part the company values (technica values) "The visitors safety leaflet ensures our visitors safety is well preserved by being aware of the different measures taken and applied at Technica. (check attached)" Special health events and campaign based on the WHO calendar (example: launching the anti-smoking program on world no tobacco day, Remi Rebeiz Young Heart Foundation) New policy was launched as such to allow the team to have a healthy work life balance. "integration of employees with disabilities: We have 2 technicians with hearing deficiency; they participate in all our activities and are involved in the decisions thanks to a dedicated translator." our team includes employees from 6 different nationalities. "There is no discrimination for employing female or male (or other diversity factors); employment is based on competencies. - 50% of our top managers are female, creating a mix in the culture and a bouquet of ideas seen from different angles - 25% of our workforce is female in a technical and industrial field" / Labour Rights: Many benefits are eligible for Technica employees. (Check attached policies): - Flexible working hours for mothers, possibility to leave in case of need at home with no prior notice and breastfeeding space secured. - Flexible working hours for Students. - Working from home policy is applicable for all employees that can work remotely. - Attendance & break policy is applicalble for all Technica employees - Transportation policy is applicale to all Technica employees not residing in Technica premises - Personal accidents and life insurance with legal heirs as beneficiary. Campaign on sexual harassment for the employees (Attached poster and policy) Technica leaders encourage the hiring of special needs persons in jobs where their safety is not compromised. Performance Appraisals are done in a yearly basis in Technica to evaluate the individual performance/productivity based on performance indicators and analyzed by top management. (check PA procedure) We have Compensation and benefits procedures and policies based on Hay model and methodology and we benchmark them on a yearly basis with external companies. (check C&B procedure) One element of our culture is “Servant Leadership”: We are servants’ first, leaders second (check poster) "Governance team Policy: The document state the role of the governance team to ensure employees are represented from different categories within the (check attached policy) company." "Risk assessment is done for all activities performed in our operations, reviewed and updated periodically based on improvement observations, new work procedures, changes in work methodology or machines, etc. Attached is an example of Portable grinder usage risk assessment" Technica participated with the LLWB (Lebanese League for Women in business) in a CSR initiative to encourage the STEM programs for girls, by receiving girls in our factory to introduce them to the different technical work they can do should they chose a career in STEM. / Environment: Preserving the Environment is one of Technica culture elements. (attach the culture) We have an integrated Business Management System that includes the ISO9001:2015, the ISO45001:2018, the LEAN Management concepts, the WHO framework, the legal requirements related to safety and the ISO 31000:2009 to govern our work processes. (attach BMS policy) A Business Management System policy is drafted based on the 6 standards above and communicated to all company employees. A Fire Emergency Instruction is created and communicated with employees to be ready in case of fire. (check fire emergency instruction) Fire drills are being done to make sure all staff is aware of that. We have set and implemented a “Technica Greenify” program. We have implemented a Forestation program as part of “Technica Greenify” activities The “Technica Greenify” initiative: It started as a celebration of our 30th anniversary, we wanted a healthy, environmental & fun day with our team and at the same time to thank & honor our business partners. The idea developed into a full fledge environmental program and to ensure its sustainability it has been added to the sales process to ensure that we do plant trees for each new order; (one tree is planted for each 100,000 Euros portion of the PO). Till now, Technica has planted 735 trees. We were selected as a finalist in the Global Healthy Workplace Awards in London 2013 & in Shanghai 2014.  We were awarded the Lebanese Excellence Award in 2010 & 2014, it is an award granted by the president of the Lebanese republic to companies who apply the Excellence standard set by the European Union and the Lebanese government. (ESD2)  Thanks to this cycle of continuous improvement, we became an approved vendor to PG on a global level. We are also certified by PG safety department as an approved contractor on their sites. We installed Solar Panels to generate electricity from alternative sources We celebrate Environmental days during the year, like Earth Day, World Water Day, etc. by sending awareness posters, making events, etc We put salt on icy roads for community safety after snow storms Ergonomic study done by an expert and improvement suggestion implemented in factory & offices. A physiotherapist performed a session to teach employees how to have a healthy lifestyle in the workplace. Factory ventilation system redesigned to meet required health standards. (PSD1) Heating system study for the factory and implementation in 2015. Applying the LEAN management concept and 5S in offices and factory. / Anti-corruption: We ensure an anti-corruption environment through the application of all types of audits and controls; such as external quality audits, external safety audits, internal quality audit, internal safety audits, external accounting audits, control of the way we work, applying a leadership program development for our leaders, stop smoking, being eco and environment friendly, etc. As part of our BMS, and according to the ISO45001:2018, we assess our performance and integrity in work, by conducting the following: (Attach BMS policy) - Internal audits: Identification or assessment may be done internally from our internal auditors, safety buddies. - External audits done by external experts and by the safety officers of our multinational customers, mainly PG and Unilever. - Safety Officer and Quality Manager are making daily tours in factory to encourage people applying the 5S and to ensure safety awareness. OFI: Opportunity for improvement system is done to encourage people to raise any idea or suggestion that help in changing and improving the work or any other gap detected in work. SER: Safety / Environment Improvement system is created to eliminate the unsafe and risky work, by raising requests whenever facing any near miss or accident during work. Strategy Tours and questions are created to ensure the implementation and achievement of the new strategy. We have our own rules and internal proper system in the purchasing and stock departments, where we apply the process of purchase order (PO), and sign each receipt. (attach purchasing procedure) We apply in the HR department, the recruitment process in an integrated manner, because we believe applying the code of ethics and integrity. (attach recruitment procedure)

    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

    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
    To ensure sustainability, we have created a “healthy workplace program committee” .The committee consists of: HR Manager, Strategy Manager, Strategy Manager Assistant and Health & Safety Environment Officer. The committee reports directly to the General Manager. The HSE Officer is assigned to handle all environmental activities and initiatives in the company. We have assigned resources as safety buddies, Internal Safety auditors, fire fighters and first aiders; they are subject to tests and evaluate their performance, they sign a pledge and are yearly appraised by the Health and Safety Environment Officer. Governance team is responsible to ensure employees are represented from different categories within the company. (attach the policy) Safety Officer and Quality Manager are making daily tours in factory to encourage people applying the 5S and to ensure safety awareness. External audits done by external experts and by the safety officers of our multinational customers, mainly PG and Unilever.

    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
    To ensure sustainability, we have created a “healthy workplace program committee” .The committee consists of: HR Manager, Strategy Manager, Strategy Manager Assistant and Health & Safety Environment Officer. The committee reports directly to the General Manager. The HSE Officer is assigned to handle all environmental activities and initiatives in the company. We have assigned resources as safety buddies, Internal Safety auditors, fire fighters and first aiders; they are subject to tests and evaluate their performance, they sign a pledge and are yearly appraised by the Health and Safety Environment Officer. Governance team is responsible to ensure employees are represented from different categories within the company. (attach the policy) Safety Officer and Quality Manager are making daily tours in factory to encourage people applying the 5S and to ensure safety awareness. External audits done by external experts and by the safety officers of our multinational customers, mainly PG and Unilever.

    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
    Risk assessment cycle done on all work activities and positions (based on Job description) of the company: Step 1 of the process is the hazard identification, Step 2 we conduct a risk assessment, Step 3 we decide on the control measures, Step 4 we implement them Step 5 we evaluate the results and diffuse to team. / check risk management procedure attached / We have an integrated BMS that includes the ISO9001:2015 quality management standards for optimal process performance, the ISO45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management system and customers safety standards, the ISO 31000:2009 risk management standard, the LEAN management concepts and the WHO framework to govern our work processes. / Our end product is CE certified and complies to all safety standards to ensure it has no impact on Health and Safety of customers / Check attached our risk management exercise

    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

    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
    - We have an integrated BMS that includes the ISO9001:2015 quality management standards for optimal process performance, the ISO45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management system and customers safety standards, the ISO 31000:2009 risk management standard, the LEAN management concepts and the WHO framework to govern our work processes. / - Risk assessment cycle done on all work activities and positions (based on Job description) of the company: - Step 1 of the process is the hazard identification, - Step 2 we conduct a risk assessment, - Step 3 we decide on the control measures, - Step 4 we implement them - Step 5 we evaluate the results and diffuse to team. / SER: Safety / Environment Improvement system is created to eliminate the unsafe and risky work, by raising requests whenever facing any near miss or accident during work (at Technica, and at customer site) / We ensure an anti-corruption environment through the application of all types of audits and controls; such as external quality audits, external safety audits, internal quality audit, internal safety audits, external accounting audits, control of the way we work, applying a leadership program development for our leaders, stop smoking, being eco and environment friendly, etc. / - Each employee has specific heath tests set by the doctor based on his work requirements and paid for by the company. Critical positions might have higher frequency tests and they are all paid by the company. /

    7.1. During the due diligence process, 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

    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
    "Technica Award: Technica Award System is generated to create motivation by recognizing and rewarding cost saving, initiative and innovation. " "OFI: Opportunity for improvement system is done to encourage people to raise any idea or suggestion that help in changing and improving the work. " SER: Safety / Environment Improvement system is created to eliminate the unsafe and risky work, by raising requests whenever facing any near miss or accident during work. Strategy Tours and questions are created to ensure the implementation and achievement of the new strategy. / we have different for of CSQ (Customer satisfaction questionnaire), where the customer can raise any kind of concerns against Technica

    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
    Factory employees are able to raise any concern by sending OFI, SER, Email, letter in Arabic. / Customers are able to raise any concern by sending an email or by filling the CSQ form (customer satisfaction questionnaire) / Employees are able to raise any concern regarding the suppliers by filling a supplier non conformance request

    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

    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
    Regular inspection and audit to ensure safety/environment respect and wellbeing of our employees: Audit plan is prepared yearly and conducted by a team of internal safety auditors. Audit report is generated and action plan is set for all findings, non-conformities and improvement observations raised and shared with all concerned

    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
    Social responsibility is part the company values. / As per our below procedures: PA; OFI; SER; Technica award/ - Performance Appraisals are done in a yearly basis in Technica to evaluate the individual performance. The above topics are mentioned as objectives in the Performance appraisal form of each employee/productivity based on performance indicators and analyzed by top management. - Technica Award: Technica Award System is generated to create motivation by recognizing and rewarding cost saving, initiative and innovation. - OFI: Opportunity for improvement system is done to encourage people to raise any idea or suggestion that help in changing and improving the work. - SER: Safety / Environment Improvement system is created to eliminate the unsafe and risky work, by raising requests whenever facing any near miss or accident during work. - Strategy Tours and questions are created to ensure the implementation and achievement of the new strategy.

    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 (#)

    8

    Male (%)

    63

    Female (%)

    37

    Non-binary (%)

    0

    Under 30 years old (%)

    All board members are above 30 years old

    30-50 years old (%)

    75

    Above 50 years old (%)

    25

    From minority or vulnerable groups (%)

    -

    Executive (%)

    33

    Independent (%)

    25

    13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:

    Ecovadis, Global healthy work place award (GHWA)

    Data Assurance

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

    All our data are measured properly and analyzed, and results are shared with internal and external parties
  • 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?

    Optional comment
    we highly respect the Lebanese Law that it strictly forbid to employ children. / We have a Safety department with a safety officer accountable to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. The safety system at Technica is applied upon to ISO45001:2018 standards. / Personal accidents and life insurance with legal heirs as beneficiary. / Flexible working hours for mothers, possibility to leave in case of need at home with no prior notice and breastfeeding space secured. / Flexible working hours for Students./ Working from home policy is applicable for all employees that can work remotely. / OFI: Opportunity for improvement system is done to encourage people to raise any idea or suggestion that help in changing and improving the work. - SER: Safety & Environment Improvement system is created to eliminate the unsafe and risky work, by raising requests whenever facing any near miss or accident during work. - Strategy Tours and questions are created to ensure the implementation and achievement of the new strategy. / - Technica leaders encourage the hiring of special needs persons in jobs where their safety is not compromised. / We have a NDA-Non Disclosure Agreement form, to be signed by 2 suppliers/employees: any party who will have access on Technica data or records signs this document and will be saved in related department

    Commitment

    2. Does the company have a policy commitment in relation to the following human rights issues?

    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

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Continuous meeting with employees to get their feedback on all employees' related matters

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    2.1. For each human rights policy, is it:

    Aligned with international human rights 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 human rights expertise from inside and outside the company?

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Freedom of expression

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Access to culture

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Access to water and sanitation

    Prevention

    3. In the course of the reporting period, has the company engaged with affected stakeholders or their legitimate representatives in relation to the following human 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

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    4. What type of action has the company taken in the reporting period with the aim of preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with this human 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 to address the issue

    Collaboration with governmental or regulatory bodies

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    No action within reporting period

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    5. Who receives training for the following human 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.

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    6. How does the company assess progress in preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with the following human 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)

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    Response

    7. During the reporting period, has the company been involved in providing or enabling remedy where it has caused or contributed to adverse impact associated with the following human rights issue(s)?

    Yes

    No

    Choose to not disclose

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Rights of women and/or girls

    Freedom of expression

    Rights of refugees and migrants

    Digital security / privacy

    Rights of indigenous peoples

    Access to culture

    Free, prior and informed consent

    Access to water and sanitation

    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.

    The company has established open communication channels with the employees, where they can have the freedom to express their concerns and issues, with all the escalation channels available. The company will solve these issues while involving the needed employees and managers.
  • 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

    Collective bargaining is not common nor required in our country.

    Forced labour

    included the Lebanese Law

    Child labour

    included the Lebanese Law

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    All our HR policies and procedure are based on competencies and capabilities of the employees.

    Occupational safety and health

    2017

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    Policy reviewed February 2022

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    Performance

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

    Percent of employees (%)

    Unknown

    Employees covered under collective bargaining (%)

    0

    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 (%)

    35

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

    Percent of women (%)

    Unknown

    Senior leadership level position

    12.5

    Non-executive board

    9

    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 (%)

    85
    Optional comment
    Salaries are set based on the position salary bracket and job incumbent skills and competencies. The ration ranges from 61% to 110%. The Average of 61% and 110% is 85%

    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

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

    Incident rate

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Incident rate

    3
    Optional comment
    During 2021, we faced 3 accidents at Technica. Root cause was not applying LOTO before accessing operating areas. Sharing for Learning was done for all the employees.

    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)

    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.

    - Anti harassment policy developed and launched - Code of conduct developed and launched
  • 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

    2021 -Award provided by Lebanon Climate Act program for being one among the 12 first companies in Lebanon who participated in Climate Act program and set a Climate act plan.

    Water

    2019 - Save water campaign completed / Technica water and wastewater tests results to ensure it is safe and free from harming heavy metals

    Oceans

    -

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    To protect our land, we plant a tree with Jouzour Loubnan in the name of each customer for every 100,000euro bracket of a project he buys. And we organize a yearly plantation day for our employees and their families

    Air Pollution

    We are managing and setting actions for all emissions generated - We have filters installed in all machinery / equipment that are generating air emmissions

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

    All the waste generated are treated and recycled - spill kit

    Energy & Resource Use

    Yearly green house gas report submitted to the Ministry of Environment
    Optional comment
    We have implemented many initiatives related to the above topics, but there is no written policy

    1.1. For each environmental policy, is it:

    Aligned with international environmental 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 environmental expertise from inside and outside the company?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    4.1. For each environmental topic in which the company sets timebound goals / targets, what kind of targets has the company set?

    Description of targets (e.g., what is the target, absolute vs. intensity, externally verified, on track, etc.)

    Climate Action

    Treat 100% the emissions generated from the factory activities. Reduce electricity consumption by 20%. Reduce waste generation and treat all waste generated Reduce water consumption for domestic use. Treat all the waste water generated from the company. Reduce raw materials waste by 10%.

    Energy & Resource Use

    Water

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

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

    Oceans

    4.2. For each environmental topic in which the company sets timebound goals / targets, how is progress against target / goal tracked?

    Progress is reviewed against goals annually or more frequently

    Progress is reported internally to the most senior level

    Progress is reported externally

    Other (Please provide additional information)

    Climate Action

    Energy & Resource Use

    Water

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

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

    Oceans

    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
    We have joined the Lebanon Climate Act and we participated in the Business Knowledge Platform training sessions. We were awarded as one of the leading business organizations in Lebanon for setting a climate action plan to mitigate climate change and reduce our environmental impact and carbon foot prints. / Several water campaigns are done / Technica water and wastewater tests results to ensure it is safe and free from harming heavy metals / To reduce our emissions, we have set an action plan for all kind of emissions generated from our activities. Some were implemented and other were set in the plan for future implementation / Technica has sponsored the design and execution of a project that aims to separate the plastic and metal of shotgun shells to be recycled separately / We have implemented a Forestation program as part of “Technica Greenify” activities: The “Technica Greenify” initiative: It started as a celebration of our 30th anniversary, we wanted a healthy, environmental & fun day with our team and at the same time to thank & honor our business partners. The idea developed into a full fledge environmental program and to ensure its sustainability it has been added to the sales process to ensure that we do plant trees for each new order; (one tree is planted for each 100,000 Euros portion of the PO).

    Climate Action

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

    Scope 1 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    219

    Scope 2 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    1.36

    Scope 3 Emissions

    NA

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    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 (%)

    NA in our process

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

    Optional comment
    We have implemented a Forestation program as part of “Technica Greenify” activities: The “Technica Greenify” initiative: It started as a celebration of our 30th anniversary, we wanted a healthy, environmental & fun day with our team and at the same time to thank & honor our business partners. The idea developed into a full fledge environmental program and to ensure its sustainability it has been added to the sales process to ensure that we do plant trees for each new order; (one tree is planted for each 100,000 Euros portion of the PO). / we are putting salt on icy roads for community safety after snow storms / we have installed Solar Panels to generate electricity from alternative sources / To reduce our emissions, we have set an action plan for all kind of emissions generated from our activities

    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

    18
    Optional comment
    we have installed Solar Panels to generate electricity from alternative sources. Our technical consumption in a year is around 420,000kwh, and our renewable energy is 75000Kwh/year.

    Technology

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

    Percent of total revenue (%)

    -

    Sector-specific Questions

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

    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.

    Local Pollution: - All the waste generated are treated and recycled. - An Environmental audit was conducted by the Ministry Of Environment and Edessa as part of an Environmental initiative for Lebanese industries. Technica has no noise, odor or road congestion impact on the area around the facility. - To reduce our emissions, we have set an action plan for all kind of emissions generated from our activities. Energy Consumption and Greenhouse gases: - Yearly greenhouse gas report submitted to the Ministry of Environment. Supply Chain Health: - Our end product is CE certified and complies to all safety standards to ensure it has no impact on Health and Safety of customers. - Preserving the Environment is one of Technica culture elements. - A HSE Officer is assigned to handle all environmental activities and initiatives in the company. - We have a safety department with a Health & Safety Environment Officer accountable to ensure a safe work environment for the employees, and to apply the OHSAS 18001:2007 safety management system. - To ensure sustainability, we have created a “healthy workplace program committee” .The committee consists of: HR Manager, Quality Manager, Strategy Manager, Strategy Manager Assistant and Health & Safety Environment Officer. The committee reports directly to the General Manager. - A Fire Emergency Instruction is created and communicated with employees to be ready in case of fire. - Fire drills are being done to make sure all staff is aware of that. - We are members of the SDEEC: Sustainable Development, Environment, and Energy Committee in association of Lebanese Industrial Lists. - We celebrate Environmental days during the year, like Earth Day, World Water Day, etc. by sending awareness posters, making events, etc. - In line with our initiative to create shared value for the community, Technica has designed and donated to the municipality of Bikfaya the sorting conveyors for their waste treatment project Biclean. - We were selected as a finalist in the Global Healthy Workplace Awards in London 2013 & in Shanghai 2014. - We were awarded the Lebanese Excellence Award in 2010 & 2014, it is an award granted by the president of the Lebanese republic to companies who apply the Excellence standard set by the European Union and the Lebanese government. - We have participated in Lebanon Environmental Pollution Abatement Project (LEPAP) and we were audited by the ministry of environment and consultants for compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Anti-corruption

    Commitment

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

    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?

    Prevention

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

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

    Optional comment
    we have Culture posters posted in the company to raise awareness about anti corruption and integrity. We do not have formal procedures in place, they are embedded within the company's culture and values. They are communicated to the whole team and posted in the company to be visible continuously for the members.

    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
    No incidents faced

    Confirmed during the current year, and related to this year

    0
    No incidents faced

    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?

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

    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.

    - Anti harassment policy developed and launched - Code of conduct developed and launched