2022 Communication on Progress

Equipos Moviles de Campaña ARPA S.A.U.

Published date

June 30, 2022

No. of questions

71

CEO Statement

Signed

  • Governance

    Policies and Responsibilities

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

    Optional comment
    ARPA's CEO, Clara Arpa, is highly committed to the UNGC, the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, disseminating and promoting the adoption of more sustainable models among the public and private sectors.

    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
    ARPA's publicly stated commitment regarding sustainability topics can be found on the Code of Conduct and COP 2020. Please, refer to documents attached.

    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
    ARPA is strongly committed to Human Rights, Labour Rights and Decent Work, Environment and Anticorruption. This cross-cutting issues are included in ARPA's Code of Conduct which is the formal affirmation of the principles defining the standards of behavior with respect to the topics referred to above.

    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
    ARPA established diverse groups responsibles for the sustainability topics included in this section. As an example, there are several appointed Committees as follows: - Works Council (Workers representation, that periodically meets with the Highest Levels of the organization. - CCR appointed individual - Equality Committee, as stated in the ARPA's Equality Plan - Responsibles for environment-related programs, that report to an meet periodically with the CEO

    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
    ARPA established groups of employees responsible for the sustainability topics included in this section. As an example, there are several appointed Committees as follows: - Works Council (Workers representation, that periodically meets with the Highest Levels of the organization. - CCR appointed individual - Equality Committee, as stated in the ARPA's Equality Plan - Responsibles for environment-related programs, that report to and meet periodically with the CEO

    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
    Most of ARPA's suppliers operate in Europe, therefore they are subject to human rights, labor and environmental protection legislation and, in general, to all the guarantees required within the EU framework. Beyond this, ARPA is currently working on improving its risk analysis processes with suppliers and potential customers.

    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
    Although there is no formal unified process (due diligence process) ARPA analyzes and takes actions to mitigate a potential negative impact of its operations. - Regarding Human Rights risks, ARPA identifies, prevents, mitigates and accounts for negative impacts. In its Equality Plan, a complete diagnosis is carried out to identify the potential impacts on the issues concerned. This document also includes the specific mechanisms to prevent any risk may arise. - Regarding Labour Rights risks, ARPA developed an occupational risk Prevention Policy in strict compliance with labour legislations and occupational health and safety. - On behalf Environmental Risks, the system is ISO 14001 audited. By means of this Certification, ARPA accounts for its own operations and certifires its suppliers and other business relationships through its value chain. In addition, it develops other actions to prevent and mitigate actual and potential negative impacts in this topic, such as self-financing of renewable energy installation for self-supply both in the factory and offices, development of a hydrogen plant to produce green hydrogen with the surplus from the renewable energy installation, alignment and subscription to initiatives focused on reducing the negative impact of private sector activity (BA 1.5), amongst others. - Lastly, there is no due diligence process for corruption risks, as it is not identify as a risk for ARPA's own operations and value chain. A Code of Conduct is in place that must be complied with by each and every member of the company and all stakeholders are encouraged to join and actively participate in this Code.

    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

    Optional comment
    As explained in the previous section, despite not having a specific Due Diligence process, ARPA analyzes several suppliers and customers that may have a higher risk or greater degree of occurrence.

    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
    Yes, ARPA established processes where members of the company can raise concerns through: 1. Taking the Equality Plan published in 2019 as a reference, ARPA has developed the Protocol for action against sexual harassment and gender-based harassment. This document covers the entire ARPA team, guaranteeing the protection of their rights and establishing, in turn, a committee for the prevention of harassment that is configured as a key element in the process of information and advice to the entire company, both to respond to questions, doubts and concerns, as well as to the implementation of measures that are established. 2. RCC: The Responsible Communication Channel. This channel is established as a bi-directional communication vehicle whose objective is to attend to any inquiry, communication or complaint from employees. 3. Suggestion Box: which includes the initiatives formulated by the workforce 4. Collective Bargaining Committee: The company belongs to the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Iron and Steel Industry Sector of Zaragoza. Therefore, the entire workforce is covered by this agreement.

    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
    The process has been communicated to all employees and is available for any concern. In general terms, the process is confidential. The person issuing complaints, concerns, etc. may choose to identify him/herself or not. In very serious cases (harassment), the necessary guarantees are established for both the complainant and the person complained against.

    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
    ARPA provides access to effective remedy to right holders/ stakeholders in compliance with the legislation in force regarding the protection of the rights of individuals.

    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
    Lessons learned are periodically reviewed. Those topics that need to be urgently addressed, after being identified, may lead to changes in the organizational policies, processes or practices carried out by the Company. As an example, after the drafting of the first Equality plan, ARPA consolidated equality as a strategic principle of its corporate policy with its second plan, which includes improvements to the corporate management system to positively impact.

    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
    Currently, regarding Human Rights, Labour Rights and Anti-corruption, executive pay is not linked to performance in these areas, as ARPA considers there is no current risk and/or occurrence. Concerning Environment, ARPA considers there is room for improvements, therefore improvements and new achievements are encouraged in this area.

    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 (%)

    0

    Above 50 years old (%)

    100

    From minority or vulnerable groups (%)

    Executive (%)

    50

    Independent (%)

    50

    13. Do you produce sustainability reporting according to:

    ARPA submits an annual Communication on Progress (CoP) at the heart of the company’s commitment to the UN Global Compact.

    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?

    Optional comment
    Arpa considers non-discrimination in employment and occupation, occupational safety and health, working conditions, and the rights of women and girls to be substantive human rights issues. These cross-cutting issues are included in different company policies such as the Equality Plan, the Health and Safety Policies and the Code of Conduct.

    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

    2022

    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

    Optional comment
    Regarding Rights of women and/or girls, ARPA is committed to complying with the principles and values set out in its code of conduct. As a signatory to the Global Compact, it fully supports the 10 fundamental principles on which the Compact is based. This document also includes its commitment to the defense of equality and the fight against harassment. Furthermore, in its Equality Plan, it reiterates compliance with the legal framework (international and national) regarding women's rights and equal rights between men and women, adopting a series of commitments and actions that are included in the policy.

    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

    Optional comment
    As explained above, ARPA aligns its policies with Human Rights Standards. Specifically in its equality plan, it establishes the legal framework on which it is based, including among others: The United Nations Charter, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Directive 2002/73/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, Council Directive 2004/113/EC, The Spanish Constitution, Organic Law 3/2007 as well as the modification operated by Royal Decree-Law 6/2019, Law 4/2007 of March 22 and Law 7/2018 of June 28 of equal opportunities between women and men in Aragon among others. Both the equality plan and the Code of Conduct apply to the company's operations, are approved by the highest level of the company and are publicly available for consultation on its website at the following link: https://arpaemc.com/empresa/rsc/.

    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

    Optional comment
    Yes, ARPA is engaged with affected stakeholders and their legitimate representatives in relation to the Rights of women and girls through its Equality Committee and annual surveys of the entire workforce. ARPA decided, on its own initiative, to improve the established Equality Plan and draft an enhanced new plan (2022-2025). From the very beginning, the Works Committee was made aware of the initiative to implement an Equality Plan with a Committee that would have the legal representation of the staff. This Committee is made up of 5 members, and is represented by the unions in the following proportion: - UGT represents 40%. - OSTÁ represents 40%. - CCOO represents 20%. On the other hand, and within the Equality Committee, there is the participation of one of the members of the Works Committee.

    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

    Optional comment
    As explained above, during this reporting period ARPA enhanced its Equality Plan including/ammending new measures in different areas. The areas of action are as follows: -Recruitment and hiring -Professional classification -Training -Professional promotion -Working conditions and salary audit -Conciliation. Co-responsibility in personal, family and work life rights. -Remuneration -Prevention of sexual and gender-based harassment. Furthermore, following SDG 17 it has conducted voluntary surveys on Gender Equality within the staff and formed alliances with other entities to promote employment. For example, an employment promotion program has been carried out through paid internships with graduate students through FEUZ and/or UNIVERSA, and an internship with the entity PLENA INCLUSIÓN ARAGÓN has also been agreed with a duration of 100 hours.

    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

    Optional comment
    Several employees have received specific training regarding this topic. For this reporting period (2021) ARPA reinforces its commitment and has carried out specific training on Gender Equality Awareness.

    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

    Optional comment
    The Equality plan includes all the annual goals and objectives in this area. Among the general objectives are: - To ensure Equal treatment between women and men in the company. -To continue with the training on Equality. - Use of non-sexist language and communication. -Facilitating the reconciliation of personal, family and work life of the staff. - Dissemination of the Equality Plan Furthermore, the progress of the specific measures/goals in each area of application have its own indicator and are reviewed on an annual basis. For further information, please refer to ARPA's II Equality Plan.

    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

    Optional comment
    ARPA has not caused nor contributed to adverse impacts associated to Rights of women and/or girls.

    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.

    Based on the areas of action of the Equality Plan outlined above, ARPA concludes the following: 1. Remuneration: -Flexible compensation measures: Collective health insurance policy. -Approval of new ARPA remuneration scheme higher than the Agreement. -Realization of salary promotions above the increase at the global level. -Change ARPA remuneration scheme of application with annual increases according to the applicable agreement. - Annual Salary Records and Remuneration Audit. 2. Recruitment and hiring: -Training in Gender Equality Awareness. -Expansion of the training budget line. 3. Other areas: -Sponsorship of the Ebro Race (free registrations and race numbers for staff, family and friends). -Sponsorship of the Real Zaragoza Women's Soccer Team. 4. Conciliation: - Adaptations of working days requested due to conciliation. -Improvement of the conciliation of future parents with a bag of 10 hours. -After maternity leave, allow the mother to return to work gradually during the first week after returning to work, -Application of the right to reduce working hours in those cases that have been requested with adaptation of working hours due to conciliation (school entrance/exit). -Implementation of informative campaigns on equality issues. 5. Professional Classification: -Professional promotions: 7 in 2021. A detailed description of the actions planned for each area of action can be consulted in the Equality Plan with an indication of the remediation to be made.

  • 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

    2019

    Forced labour

    2019

    Child labour

    2019

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    2021

    Occupational safety and health

    2015

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    2022
    Optional comment
    ARPA has articulated policies regarding Labour Rights Principles contained in the following documents: Code of Conduct, II Equality Plan, Workers' Statute, Collective Bargaining Agreement. Works council of freely elected workers' representatives and Occupational safety and health plan.

    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
    As explained before, for each of the labor rights indicated in this section ARPA approved at the highest level of the company (with application to its own operations and its relations with stakeholders) a publicly available and aligned with International Standards policy "The Code of Conduct" taking into account specifically articles 4 and 5 of the workers' statute, unconditionally subscribing to all the points of this document, avoiding the possibility of not being aware of the non-fulfillment of any of them.

    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
    ARPA highlighted its committment regarding this labour rights and carried out specific actions

    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)

    Optional comment
    During 2021, ARPA's selected employees participated in several events and forums regarding this issues. Furthermore, selected employees received training, attended to seminars and webinars focusing on Non- discrimination in respect of employment and occupation and working conditions. All employees received Ocuppational safety and health courses.

    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 (%)

    100

    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 (%)

    Unionized workers are under no obligation to inform the company. It is a free and proven decision. There are 3 unions represented in the Works Committee.

    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

    25
    Optional comment
    The percentage of women in senior leadership level positions for this reporting period wasw 50%, whilst women in non-excutive borad represented 25%.

    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 (%)

    Conclusion remuneration according to remuneration levels (EQUALITY PLAN). Regarding the salary policy in Arpa, ARPA has its own remuneration scheme higher than those indicated by the Metal Agreement. This scheme has been updated since its implementation in 2018 according to the indications of the agreement. For example, for this year 2022 an increase of 2% has been made in relation to the 2021 table. Data to take into account: Group 4.3. The data indicate 7 women versus 4 men. This group includes 7 women in offices, 6 with administrative category and one draughtsman category, versus 4 men corresponding to 2 draughtsmen offices and 2 others in the factory) The same salary for the same salary level and value of the job position is observed. Group 4.4. Data shows 9 men versus 1 woman. 9 men belong to factory with the category of 1st officer while the woman is from offices with the category of Admin. Group 5.4. The data indicate 4 men versus 2 women. As above, 2 women are from the office area with Admin category while 4 men are from the factory with Second Officer category. As a general conclusion we can indicate that the remuneration scheme does not make any distinction by sex, stipulating the same salaries for the same categories and jobs for both women and men. The remuneration levels are totally equitable in general.

    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

    36.72
    Optional comment
    To find the frequency of injuries we use the following formula: IF= No. of injury-related absences (5) divided by No. of employees (77) x No. of hours worked per year/employee (1760), multiplied by 10 to 6.

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

    Incident rate

    Unknown

    Choose to not disclose

    Incident rate

    6389.78
    Optional comment
    To find the incident rate we use the following formula: IR= No. of injury-related absences (5) divided by No. of employees (approx. 77), multiplied by 10 multiplied by 5.

    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

    During the reporting period, ARPA has not caused or contributed to an adverse impact with respect to the labor Rights issues raised in this question.

    Forced labour

    During the reporting period, ARPA has not caused or contributed to an adverse impact with respect to the labor Rights issues raised in this question.

    Child labour

    During the reporting period, ARPA has not caused or contributed to an adverse impact with respect to the labor Rights issues raised in this question.

    Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

    During the reporting period, ARPA has not caused or contributed to an adverse impact with respect to the labor Rights issues raised in this question.

    Occupational safety and health

    During the reporting period, ARPA has not caused or contributed to an adverse impact with respect to the labor Rights issues raised in this question.

    Working conditions (wages, working hours)

    During the reporting period, ARPA has not caused or contributed to an adverse impact with respect to the labor Rights issues raised in this question.

    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.

    -Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining: The company belongs to the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Iron and Steel Industry Sector of Zaragoza. Therefore, the entire workforce is covered by this agreement. ARPA contributes to Principle 3 of the Global Compact and SDG 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth, in particular, Target 8.8. During this report period ARPA has not taken action towards remediation, given that no challenges/issues were arise. -Forced labour and Child Labour: Human Rights are consolidated as a cross-cutting theme in all ARPA policies, actions and initiatives. Furthermore, in accordance with Principle 2 of the United Nations Global Compact, ARPA has incorporated in the supplier approval process, a form with a series of questions to be answered by its suppliers in terms of human rights. In addition, we have implemented General Purchasing Conditions that include a clause in which the supplier commits to comply with Human Rights. -Non-discrimination in respect of employment and occupation: One of the pillars of ARPA is respect for all people, regardless of gender, race, culture, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability. ARPA also incorporates measures focused on inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. In addition, its facilities are currently designed as an accessible environment for people with physical disabilities. Our actions are mainly focused on SDG 5, 10 and 8, specifically on goals 5.5, 8.5, 10.2 and 10.3. The specific measures regarding Gender Equality are included in the II Equality Plan. - Occupational Safety and Health: ARPA provides courses and publications on occupational safety in order to ensure and protect the health of our employees. We also take care of the comfort of our personnel, adapting the workstations with ergonomic measures. Another of the actions carried out at ARPA was the development of the Green Cross System. This is an occupational safety system used at ARPA to measure the number of incidents that may occur during the development of a project. ARPA has emergency plans, protocols, annual drills, controls and safety accident records for each project and possible internal accidents. All this to ensure the safety of employees. Healthy Food is another aspect that is taken into consideration and that is why our facilities offer healthy breakfasts to our employees. Another very important aspect is the possibility offered by ARPA to adhere to flexible plans, private medical insurance or free annual medical check-up. -Working conditions (wages, working hours): Specific actions regarding wages are as follows: -Salary promotions above the global increase. -Change of ARPA remuneration scheme with annual increases according to the applicable agreement. -Annual Salary Records and Remuneration Audit. Regarding working hours: -Adaptations of working hours requested for conciliation. -Application of the right to reduce working hours in those cases that have been requested with adaptation of working hours due to conciliation (school entrance/exit). -Telecommutting in those cases where it has been possible

  • 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

    Water

    Oceans

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    2021

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

    2021

    Energy & Resource Use

    2021

    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

    Optional comment
    ARPA is strongly committed to integrate in their own operations the principles of action in environmental matters that guide the development of its activity, provision of services and relationship with its stakeholders. This commitment is publicly available as ARPA has joined and signed initiatives at the international, national and regional levels.

    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
    Yes. During this reporting period ARPA has significantly increased its efforts to develop sustainable solutions and create alliances for the achievement of these environmental issues. Some examples of these initiatives are the creation of SHiE in alliance with the Zoilo group in response from both companies to the need for generation and distribution of green hydrogen as a clean energy source, also contributing their experience for the creation of new refueling points, or the ZEROENERGYMOD, an ambitious and innovative project that ARPA is developing together with other organizations: Fundación Hidrógeno Aragón , CUD and the company B-Haus.

    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
    ARPA provided internal training for several employees regarding diverse environmental topics during 2021. Moreover, given its strong environmental commitment, ARPA is ISO 14001 certified. In line with preventing/mitigating the risks/impacts associated with these topic, it has developed collaborations and joined initiatives not only in their own company but with external governmental and regulatory bodies: Recover better Statement, Business Ambition for 1.5ºC/ Science Based Targets Setting, Avanzando en una transición justa y en la creación de empleos verdes para todos, Estrategia Aragón Circular ecc.

    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
    ARPA assess progress

    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

    ARPA joined Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, where commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions

    Energy & Resource Use

    Installation of hybrid panels at its facilities and use of the surplus for conversion into hydrogen. ARPA has manufactured hydrogen dispensers and hydrogenerators. The machinery and all the lighting equipment were also renewed and replaced with more sustainable solutions, as LED lighting.

    Water

    Forests / Biodiversity / Land Use

    Air Pollution

    ARPA set the target of reduce its emissions through the development and promotion of renewable energies and green hydrogen.

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

    ARPA is committed to reduce waste in the company by implementing recycling areas throughout the company (factory and offices), conducting recycling awareness campaigns, contracting a company specialized in industrial waste collectio, encouraging the use of recyclable materials in the office and removing and replacing plastic packaging with more sustainable packaging.

    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
    Yes, as explained above, ARPA set targets and carried out actions focusing on

    Climate Action

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

    Scope 1 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    43.24

    Scope 2 Emissions

    During this reporting period, the total Scope 2 emissions (tCO2e) is zero, given that ARPA has worked with 2 suppliers (Ausarta and Syder) that provide all the green energy, so it would be as follows: Electricity: 0.0 Kg CO2 /kWh with green energy suppliers in 2021.

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    Scope 3 Emissions

    Emissions (tCO2e)

    Optional comment
    During this reporting period, the total Scope 2 emissions (tCO2e) is zero, given that ARPA has worked with 2 suppliers (Ausarta and Syder) that provide all the green energy, so it would be as follows: Electricity: 0.0 Kg CO2 /kWh with green energy suppliers in 2021.

    6.1. Which Scope 3 categories are included in the organization’s scope 3 emissions calculation?

    Optional comment
    ARPA's Scope 3 calculations include the following categories: 1. Emissions associated with the transportation of waste generated at ARPA and removed from our facilities by the companies contracted to manage it. 2. Emissions associated with employees' own transportation (private car). 3. Emissions associated with the consumption of raw materials. 4.Emissions associated with the business travels 5. Emissions associated with the transportation of the finished product to the place of delivery to the customer

    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 (%)

    6.77

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

    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

    89.95
    Optional comment
    Of the total energy consumption, the renewable energy consumed corresponds to electrical energy (100% renewable). The gas consumed does not come from renewable energies and constitutes 10.05% of the total energy consumed.

    Technology

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

    Percent of total revenue (%)

    1.82
    The percent of ARPA's revenue from environmentally friendly products is a 1.82%. This corresponds to water treatment plants delivered in Bangladesh that convert any non-potable water into potable water in a sustainable way.With this project, ARPA has a direct impact on SDG 6 and SDG 13.

    Sector-specific Questions

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

    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

    ARPA does not abstract freshwater from surface or groundwater.

    Groundwater:

    ARPA does not abstract groundwater.

    Surface water:

    ARPA does not abstract surface water

    Rainwater:

    ARPA does not collect rainwater

    Wastewater:

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

    ARPA does not withdraw water and is not located in a region with high or extremely high water stress

    Water consumption (volume of water in megaliters):

    Mega-liters

    Unknown

    Not applicable (Please provide additional information)

    Total

    1.654

    Groundwater:

    ARPA does not consume groundwater

    Surface water:

    ARPA does not use surface water

    Rainwater:

    No rainwater is consumed by ARPA

    Wastewater:

    ARPA does not consume waste water

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

    As explained before, ARPA is not located in a region with high or extremely high water stress therefore, this information can not be provided.

    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/$):

    As determined in previous sectors, ARPA is not located in a region with high or extremely high watetr stress. Consequently, this information can not be provided.

    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

    ARPA does not own, lease or manage sites in or adjacent to protected areas and/or KBA.

    Hectares

    ARPA does not own, lease or manage sites in or adjacent to protected areas and/or KBA

    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)

    ARPA does not own, lease or manage areas of natural ecosystems

    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)

    Sector-specific: Waste

    18. Please report the company's total weight of waste generated in metric tonnes during the reporting period.

    Waste Generated (t)

    42.21

    19. Please report the percentage of the company's waste that was hazardous waste (i.e., hazardous waste ratio) during the reporting period.

    Hazardous Waste Ratio (%)

    8.97
    Optional comment
    The total of hazardous waste in ARPA's own operations is 3790 Kg from a total of 42210 Kg of the company's total weight of waste generated.

    20. Please report the company's estimated metric tonnes of single-use plastic consumed wherever material along the value chain during the reporting period.

    Single-use plastics (tonnes)

    0.78
    Optional comment
    This data corresponds to the metric tonnes of plastic consumed by ARPA, which also includes mixed plastics.

    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.

    One of ARPA's strategic objectives is the fight against climate change. To this end, it carries out the following actions: 1. ISO 14001 Certified. 2.It is part of regional, national and international initiatives, such as SBTI 3. Develops innovative projects that mitigate the adverse effects of climate change such as the ZEMENERGYMOD project, a project in which ARPA is responsible for the design and integration of a scientific base built under the PasivHaus standard. This design reduces thermal consumption by more than 85% and, in addition, allows it to be supplied with renewable energies and an energy back-up based on hydrogen. 4. Creation of SHiE together with GRUPO ZOILO RÍOS: The SHiE project is the response from both companies to the need for generation and distribution of green hydrogen as a clean energy source, also contributing their experience for the creation of new refueling points. 5. Internally, it carries out actions for a sustainable use of resources, with the implementation of recycling points, use of recycled materials, etc.

  • 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?

    Optional comment
    The Code of Conduct directly addresses Principle 10 of the Global Compact: Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery, at all levels. It states that no form of corruption is tolerated in ARPA activities.

    Prevention

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

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

    ARPA does not have an anti-corruption compliance programme. Due to this, it does not monitor it.

    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
    During the reporting period

    Confirmed during the current year, and related to this year

    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
    As there have been no incidents of corruption at ARPA during the reporting period, the company has not taken any measures to address corruption.

    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.

    ARPA has not carried out any specific anti-corruption actions as described in the previous sections.