Lincoln Crowne has been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact since 2009. This latest report covers the period 2012 to 2013 detailing Lincoln Crowne's efforts in adhering to and advocating the UNGC's Protocols.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards has completed its third year in operation since being founded in 2016, and our aim hasn’t changed: to celebrate the talent and diversity of British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers.Since inception, we have noticed a significant transition among those within the skills sector about some of the stigmas behind apprenticeships within British Asian and BAME communities generally. Through the support of the Government and key partner organisations, we have been able to use this platform to propel our message into new communities across the country to encourage more people from British Asian communities to consider an apprenticeship route.2018 also saw a sectoral shift response with a 25% increase in involvement from employers compared with training providers and FE colleges which saw a decrease. The male and female split among finalists was quite interesting. Generally, females outweighed males in many of the sectors. However, the gender balance overall was affected by the male dominated sectors of Construction and Engineering & Manufacturing. When speaking with sector leaders, this was no surprise.“It is really disappointing to see the proportion of finalist as 100% male in Construction as well as Engineering and Manufacturing. Whilst recognising that a large proportion of the workforce in these two sectors are male there are still a significant number of females employed and many of these are excellent and well deserving of a place in the finals. We need to encourage them to come forward as entrants and show the skills and talent them possess”- Graham Hasting-EvansPresident of the British Association of Construction HeadsGroup Managing Director NOCNLastly, we saw from our data a significant increase in organisations supporting initiatives locally and nationally to raise the profile of apprenticeships within diverse communities. More people were using the platform of the Asian Apprenticeship Awards to not only encourage more people to enter and celebrate their successes but as a tool to raise awareness of diversity internally.
The first Asian Apprenticeship Awards, took place on November 10th, 2016, in Birmingham city centre.
The event celebrated young Asian apprentices as well the professionals who have trained and employed them.
This report (written by our Project Director, Isa Mutlib) provides an overview of the context and background of the event, the businesses that were in attendance, our trusted judges, and our ambassadors.
We have also included details about our sponsors, companies involved within the event, our survey responses and our social media statistics.
The event was a great success last year, and will be taking place again in 2017.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards was launched in March 2016 to celebrate the talent and diversity of under-represented British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers. Apprenticeships have been seen as a secondary route for British Asians with the perception that University is the primary way for leading a successful career. This correlates with the current representation of British Asian apprentices with the starts of 2016/2017 - that being 4.1%. The 2017 awards brought together cross industry and sector leaders from across the country supporting not just the event, but the cause behind it. With over 60% of our audience at C-level or Managerial level, there was a high level of influence in the room - a significant increase from 2016.Our awards fits into a larger discussion around Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation within the labour market. There has been a demand for diverse workforces, not just for the local and national demographic representation, but for the economic benefits. For the economy to thrive, diversity is key. Full representation of BAME individuals within workforces across the UK would be worth £24bn per year to the economy.Employers and Training Providers are recognising this and are bringing out initiatives to boost diverse representation.
https://bameapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/2017-asian-apprenticeship-awards/
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and hard work within the BAME communities which will be made possible with the contribution of employers and learning providers who share these beliefs.
Multistakeholder Consultation on MCRB’s Child Rights and Business Briefing PaperEthical Sector
On 6 December 2016, MCRB held a consultation in Yangon to receive feedback and engage in discussion on the draft Children’s Rights and Business Briefing paper which will be published next year.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/consultation-childrens-rights-and-business-briefing-paper.html
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards has completed its third year in operation since being founded in 2016, and our aim hasn’t changed: to celebrate the talent and diversity of British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers.Since inception, we have noticed a significant transition among those within the skills sector about some of the stigmas behind apprenticeships within British Asian and BAME communities generally. Through the support of the Government and key partner organisations, we have been able to use this platform to propel our message into new communities across the country to encourage more people from British Asian communities to consider an apprenticeship route.2018 also saw a sectoral shift response with a 25% increase in involvement from employers compared with training providers and FE colleges which saw a decrease. The male and female split among finalists was quite interesting. Generally, females outweighed males in many of the sectors. However, the gender balance overall was affected by the male dominated sectors of Construction and Engineering & Manufacturing. When speaking with sector leaders, this was no surprise.“It is really disappointing to see the proportion of finalist as 100% male in Construction as well as Engineering and Manufacturing. Whilst recognising that a large proportion of the workforce in these two sectors are male there are still a significant number of females employed and many of these are excellent and well deserving of a place in the finals. We need to encourage them to come forward as entrants and show the skills and talent them possess”- Graham Hasting-EvansPresident of the British Association of Construction HeadsGroup Managing Director NOCNLastly, we saw from our data a significant increase in organisations supporting initiatives locally and nationally to raise the profile of apprenticeships within diverse communities. More people were using the platform of the Asian Apprenticeship Awards to not only encourage more people to enter and celebrate their successes but as a tool to raise awareness of diversity internally.
The first Asian Apprenticeship Awards, took place on November 10th, 2016, in Birmingham city centre.
The event celebrated young Asian apprentices as well the professionals who have trained and employed them.
This report (written by our Project Director, Isa Mutlib) provides an overview of the context and background of the event, the businesses that were in attendance, our trusted judges, and our ambassadors.
We have also included details about our sponsors, companies involved within the event, our survey responses and our social media statistics.
The event was a great success last year, and will be taking place again in 2017.
The Asian Apprenticeship Awards was launched in March 2016 to celebrate the talent and diversity of under-represented British Asian Apprentices, their Employers and Training Providers. Apprenticeships have been seen as a secondary route for British Asians with the perception that University is the primary way for leading a successful career. This correlates with the current representation of British Asian apprentices with the starts of 2016/2017 - that being 4.1%. The 2017 awards brought together cross industry and sector leaders from across the country supporting not just the event, but the cause behind it. With over 60% of our audience at C-level or Managerial level, there was a high level of influence in the room - a significant increase from 2016.Our awards fits into a larger discussion around Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation within the labour market. There has been a demand for diverse workforces, not just for the local and national demographic representation, but for the economic benefits. For the economy to thrive, diversity is key. Full representation of BAME individuals within workforces across the UK would be worth £24bn per year to the economy.Employers and Training Providers are recognising this and are bringing out initiatives to boost diverse representation.
https://bameapprenticeshipawards.co.uk/2017-asian-apprenticeship-awards/
The BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and hard work within the BAME communities which will be made possible with the contribution of employers and learning providers who share these beliefs.
Multistakeholder Consultation on MCRB’s Child Rights and Business Briefing PaperEthical Sector
On 6 December 2016, MCRB held a consultation in Yangon to receive feedback and engage in discussion on the draft Children’s Rights and Business Briefing paper which will be published next year.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/consultation-childrens-rights-and-business-briefing-paper.html
No More Wasted Talent - social mobility in the UK - Director magazine Feb/Mar...Dowshan Humzah
Many thanks to Director magazine and The Institute of Directors (UK) for shining a light on the need for and benefits of increased social mobility across the UK via practical and tangible actions and interventions.
For the UK to better succeed post-Brexit and take greater advantage of more open markets and the 4th industrial (digital) revolution we are going through, we MUST create a fairer society and we must not waste talent across our nation as businesses and other organisations aim to fill the widening skills gap given greater competitive pressures.
-Published in Director magazine, February-March 2020 edition
-Written by Ryan Herman - contributors: Dowshan Humzah and Anne Spackman
S5 Corporate Signature Programs: Arcelor Mittal en Michoacán y SonoraAlianzas Educativas
Uno de los principales objetivos con esta alianza naciente consiste en establecer alianzas educativas a nivel municipal que puedan servir como modelo de mejora práctica (programas educativos y desarrollo comunitario) para zonas rurales y de extrema pobreza. De la misma forma se busca trabajar con las comunidades de los municipios para diagnosticar sus necesidades y prioridades para establecer programas educativos y de servicio a la comunidad por medio de programas de liderazgo como: Con Padres en la Educación, Madres Comprometidas, desarrollo humano, programas de liderazgo juvenil y jóvenes emprendedores , jóvenes en el arte, jóvenes en filantropía etc. Esta alianza maximiza los recursos de programas federales, corporativos y municipales para incrementar las oportunidades para jóvenes, adultos y personal de las escuelas.
Presentadores:
Lic. Nathalie Rehaen, Project Manager Americas ArcelorMittal Foundation
Lic. Rebeca Araya, Coordinadora de Responsabilidad Corporativa y la Fundación ArcelorMittal en México
Community Center Business Plan Exampleupmetrics.co
Before you start writing your community center business plan, spend as much time as you can to reading through some samples of nonprofit business plans. Not only will that give you a good idea of what it is you’re aiming for, but it will also show you the different sections that different entrepreneurs include and the language they use to write about themselves and their future plans.
We have created a sample community center business plan example for you to get a good idea about how a perfect community center business plan should look like and what details you should include in your business plan.
Source: https://upmetrics.co/template/community-center-business-plan-example
Acquire Learning Company Overview, Goals, Issues and board of directors.With information how they are empowering Australians from Education to Employment.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EDUCATION SECTOR: ISSUES AND REMEDIES IAEME Publication
Today, education faces the rising challenges of standardized testing, strained budgets, teacher retention, and global workforce competition. Businesses have begun to take a more targeted approach in their corporate social responsibility programs and are seeking to impact areas that have a correlation with their own business goals. For many businesses, education is an important part of their plans, since the needs exist in all geographic areas, across all subject areas, and for all kinds of people. Higher educational institutions in the Marathwada seek to get quality and talented students. For the perception of higher educational institutions as quality institutions, it is essential that they behave in a socially responsible manner. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the useful tools to positively affect society and develop relationships with stakeholders. So this paper explains prospects and challenges on both the social and corporate managerial perspective. This study tries investigates the role of educational institutions to surpass the CSR for creating best human capital and also explores the significances of CSR for promoting education and various initiatives of companies in education sector as a corporate responsibility to expansion education
About BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Previously the Asian Apprenticeship Awards, the BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within BAME communities through the celebration of those working hard to overcome adversity to achieve their goals through apprenticeships. The awards highlight the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers who have assisted them along their journey.
Our findings were that several factors contributed to this, some which focussed on apprenticeships themselves and others around diversity. From our research we found that:
Apprenticeships were seen negatively
There was a lack of understanding of apprenticeships
More focus and pressure was being put on going to university
No positive apprentice role models
We used this as the basis for us to set up the Awards because we felt that an Awards would be the most effective means of inspiring excellence and sharing best practice as well as creating more opportunities for those involved.
“I’m delighted to be leading on this event for such a worthwhile cause and for you supporting us in raising awareness and celebrating the achievements of BAME Apprentices.
Safaraz Ali
Founder of BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Copy of Resources Conference Presentation delivered in September 2012 by Nicholas Assef covering various issues including Joint Ventures, Royalties, Approaches to Valuation and deal Activity in the Australian economy
No More Wasted Talent - social mobility in the UK - Director magazine Feb/Mar...Dowshan Humzah
Many thanks to Director magazine and The Institute of Directors (UK) for shining a light on the need for and benefits of increased social mobility across the UK via practical and tangible actions and interventions.
For the UK to better succeed post-Brexit and take greater advantage of more open markets and the 4th industrial (digital) revolution we are going through, we MUST create a fairer society and we must not waste talent across our nation as businesses and other organisations aim to fill the widening skills gap given greater competitive pressures.
-Published in Director magazine, February-March 2020 edition
-Written by Ryan Herman - contributors: Dowshan Humzah and Anne Spackman
S5 Corporate Signature Programs: Arcelor Mittal en Michoacán y SonoraAlianzas Educativas
Uno de los principales objetivos con esta alianza naciente consiste en establecer alianzas educativas a nivel municipal que puedan servir como modelo de mejora práctica (programas educativos y desarrollo comunitario) para zonas rurales y de extrema pobreza. De la misma forma se busca trabajar con las comunidades de los municipios para diagnosticar sus necesidades y prioridades para establecer programas educativos y de servicio a la comunidad por medio de programas de liderazgo como: Con Padres en la Educación, Madres Comprometidas, desarrollo humano, programas de liderazgo juvenil y jóvenes emprendedores , jóvenes en el arte, jóvenes en filantropía etc. Esta alianza maximiza los recursos de programas federales, corporativos y municipales para incrementar las oportunidades para jóvenes, adultos y personal de las escuelas.
Presentadores:
Lic. Nathalie Rehaen, Project Manager Americas ArcelorMittal Foundation
Lic. Rebeca Araya, Coordinadora de Responsabilidad Corporativa y la Fundación ArcelorMittal en México
Community Center Business Plan Exampleupmetrics.co
Before you start writing your community center business plan, spend as much time as you can to reading through some samples of nonprofit business plans. Not only will that give you a good idea of what it is you’re aiming for, but it will also show you the different sections that different entrepreneurs include and the language they use to write about themselves and their future plans.
We have created a sample community center business plan example for you to get a good idea about how a perfect community center business plan should look like and what details you should include in your business plan.
Source: https://upmetrics.co/template/community-center-business-plan-example
Acquire Learning Company Overview, Goals, Issues and board of directors.With information how they are empowering Australians from Education to Employment.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND EDUCATION SECTOR: ISSUES AND REMEDIES IAEME Publication
Today, education faces the rising challenges of standardized testing, strained budgets, teacher retention, and global workforce competition. Businesses have begun to take a more targeted approach in their corporate social responsibility programs and are seeking to impact areas that have a correlation with their own business goals. For many businesses, education is an important part of their plans, since the needs exist in all geographic areas, across all subject areas, and for all kinds of people. Higher educational institutions in the Marathwada seek to get quality and talented students. For the perception of higher educational institutions as quality institutions, it is essential that they behave in a socially responsible manner. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the useful tools to positively affect society and develop relationships with stakeholders. So this paper explains prospects and challenges on both the social and corporate managerial perspective. This study tries investigates the role of educational institutions to surpass the CSR for creating best human capital and also explores the significances of CSR for promoting education and various initiatives of companies in education sector as a corporate responsibility to expansion education
About BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Previously the Asian Apprenticeship Awards, the BAME Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within BAME communities through the celebration of those working hard to overcome adversity to achieve their goals through apprenticeships. The awards highlight the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers who have assisted them along their journey.
Our findings were that several factors contributed to this, some which focussed on apprenticeships themselves and others around diversity. From our research we found that:
Apprenticeships were seen negatively
There was a lack of understanding of apprenticeships
More focus and pressure was being put on going to university
No positive apprentice role models
We used this as the basis for us to set up the Awards because we felt that an Awards would be the most effective means of inspiring excellence and sharing best practice as well as creating more opportunities for those involved.
“I’m delighted to be leading on this event for such a worthwhile cause and for you supporting us in raising awareness and celebrating the achievements of BAME Apprentices.
Safaraz Ali
Founder of BAME Apprenticeship Awards
Copy of Resources Conference Presentation delivered in September 2012 by Nicholas Assef covering various issues including Joint Ventures, Royalties, Approaches to Valuation and deal Activity in the Australian economy
Lincoln Crowne & Company Weekly report on the Australian Copper & Gold Sectors - dated 29 July 2013. Continuing soft conditions on the AUD providing ongoing support for Aussie gold producers
Graph based presentation reviewing Australian Energy Leaders Woodside, Origin Energy, Santos and Beach Energy against various metrics and valuation data including the ASX 100 Index and historic performance on TEV / EBITDA. Presentation also looks at commodity and currency movements in a very volatile period (since April / May 2013)
Lincoln Crowne weekly report covering the Australian copper & Gold Sectors. Dominant theme this week the performance of the AUD vs USD and its impact on the Australian sector producers.
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BUILDING FUTURE VALUE!
Afrika Tikkun is building a sustainable future by enabling today’s disadvantaged children and youth to become tomorrow’s productive citizens. We do this via a unique and proven Cradle-to-Career model which invests in the education and social development of children from early infancy through young adulthood and into gainful employment.
South Africa’s multitudes of disadvantaged children face unique challenges that are no fault of their own. For many, lack of access to basics such as having parents, food, shelter and healthcare means that daily life revolves around simple survival, frequently leading away from education and social promise into despair driven crime.
Afrika Tikkun's mission is to break the cycle of poverty, providing these children with Hope, Capability and Promise - the education, life-skills and confidence to become the self-sustaining, productive future of the country. This is the shared goal of Nelson Mandela, our founding Patron, whose legacy we strive to live by and to instill in all those we touch.
A Winning and Comprehensive Market Research Proposal for the Deployment of Ov...Jandel Gimeno
This study was done as part of my final assessment/final interview for the Marketing Researcher position at Ikon Solutions. The study shows some of the significant information that should be known when doing business in GCC Region, more particularly in the UAE.
LSE Enterprise delivers LSE’s expertise to governments and organisations around the world.
The questions our consulting studies, conferences and custom education programmes sought to resolve this year include:
Is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership a threat to public health in Europe?
How can city infrastructure reduce inequalities across Latin America?
How can living and working conditions for migrant construction labourers in Asia be improved?
What are the challenges to the global economic positions of the UK and the US?
How can banks worldwide serve the public interest?
How are children’s rights being enhanced and undermined by the digital age?
Contact us at enterprise@lse.ac.uk to find out more about putting LSE's expertise into practice.
Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme - Clodagh McdonnellOECD CFE
3th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, JOB CREATION AND INCLUSION FROM THE BOTTOM-UP 10th-11th April 2017 | Prague, Czech Republic
Lincoln crowne Engineering Contractors Weekly Report Edition 134 30102015Lincoln Crowne & Company
Lincoln Crowne & Company Weekly market update on the Australian Engineering & Mining Services Contracting Sector.
Edition 134 covers valuations of companies in sector and recent deals announced and advanced
Initial edition of Lincoln Crowne & Company weekly research report on the Wind Energy and Solar Energy market in Australia.
The report covers individual company developments and additionally provides market and company data on trading prices and share trading activity
Lincoln Crowne & Company Engineering & Contractors Report No 102 20150320Lincoln Crowne & Company
Lincoln Crowne & Company weekly update on deal and valuation activity in the Australian Engineering & Mining Services Sector for the week ended 20th March 2015
Lincoln Crowne & Company Engineering & Contractors Report No 100 20150306Lincoln Crowne & Company
Lincoln Crowne & Company weekly update on deal and valuation activity in the Australian Engineering & Mining Services Sector for the week ended 6th March 2015
Lincoln Crowne & Company weekly update on deal and valuation activity in the Australian Engineering & Mining Services Sector for the week ended 31st October 2014
Lincoln Crowne & Company weekly update on deal and valuation activity in the Australian Engineering & Mining Services Sector for the week ended 24th October 2014
Lincoln Crowne & Company weekly update on deal and valuation activity in the Australian Engineering & Mining Services Sector for the week ended 10th October 2014
Presentation delivered by Nicholas Assef of Lincoln Crowne & Company at the Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry Conference held at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney on 11th & 12th Marc 2014
Presentation covers Merger & Acquisitions Activity in the Oil & Gas Services sector.
Lincoln Crowne & Company weekly market update on the Engineering & Resource Services Sectors for the week ended 20th December 2013
Subsequent to this report Australian companies continued to provide earnings guidance to the market with both BLY and SWK providing guidance on the morning of 23rd December. As with TSE, BLY has lower rig utilisation than earlier in the year - contributing to performance.
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From Executive Director - Nicholas Assef
Since its initial commitment to the principles of the United Nations Global Compact
(‘UNGC’), Lincoln Crowne & Company® (‘LCC®’) has continued to advocate, integrate,
respect and support the importance of the UNGC’s Ten Principles.
Our approach to social responsibility continues to focus on the rights of children in
under developed countries, particularly in the Asia Pacific region where LCC primarily
conducts its work. We are committed to the advancement of basic human rights
through our business activities and philanthropic ventures. During 2012 we have
supported organisations that are committed to nurturing and educating youth.
Given our ongoing support of Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
our efforts are aligned with our commitment to the UNGC. Reuters reported on LCC’s
main education initiative in the article“LCC to combat alarming rise of illiteracy in
children”on 2 November 2012. On this day LCC announced an innovative philanthropic
programme to assist extremely poor and underprivileged children in Australia and the
Pacific Island Nations to meet basic education standards.This programme is reflective
of a global change, albeit a slow one, around the rising school enrolment rate in East
Asia and the Pacific (39% to 52% from 2000 to 2009) and the positive global growth
rate in enrolment (UNICEF).Whilst the situation is certainly improving, it is important to
avoid complacency, as there is much more to do in this region for children’s education.
We have found that the reference to the UNGC on our corporate website, staff
orientation packages, and in client presentations, proposals and documentation has
continue to add a depth to our commitment, as well as invoke an immediate interest
in our level of engagement with the Ten Principles.
Twelve months since I last reported to the UNGC, it gives me great pleasure in making
a continued statement of support. We have rotated our presence away from Singapore
and have an office in Hong Kong. The Ten Principles continue to form the framework in
which LCC engages and conducts business both in Australia, and the Asian region.
In ‘Embedding Human Rights in Business Practice II’ , the 2007 report published by the
United Nations Global Compact, it was stressed that company leaders are critical to
the company’s overall commitment to human rights, in order to make sustainable
progress on business, human rights and the interweave between the two. I aspire
to be that leader; and remain committed to the UN Global Compact, the values it
upholds and the Principles it lays down.
Nicholas Assef
Nicholas Assef
Executive Director
naa@lcc.asia
T: +612 8288 8688
M: +61 424 222 444
WWW.LCC.ASIA
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In 2006, the Vietnamese Government signed an anti-trafficking memorandum
of understanding with China and Cambodia for more cooperation in identifying
victims and prosecuting traffickers. LCC recognizes there is still a very large gap in
support for victims to forge a new path following the horrific experience of being
trafficked. Organisations like Blue Dragon are attempting to rectify the outcome for
the children that they can.
In 2012, LCC’s funding supported three victims of human trafficking with their
tuition. All three young women were trafficked to work in brothels before being
rescued by Blue Dragon; they are now studying in Hanoi and making plans for the
future. Blue Dragon has contracted three qualified and energetic tutors with funding
from LCC. All three started working with their respective tutors, and are primarily
focused on improving their English skills, one of the young women is also being
tutored in Chinese. These lessons will no doubt improve their chances of finding
well-paid, long term and meaningful work after they finish their schooling. This
initiative clearly ties LCC commitment to the pursuit, respect and support of human
rights as well as our commitment to the pursuit of education in these regions.
LCC also made financial commitments to Treasure House Children’s Home in Fiji in
2012. Treasure House is a home for under privileged children orphaned through
tragic circumstances. Some of them are without one or both parents, in some cases
as a direct result of domestic crisis and violence, deep poverty and drug, alcohol
or sex abuse – a breach of the UNGC Principles 1 & 2. Affected by the cyclone in
December, structural damage took some toll on the Home. In amongst this, LCC
commenced its Education Fundamentals Programme at the end of the year and two
of the most illiterate children were starting to learn under the guidance of the head
teacher, how to spell and read – a very exciting time.
Unfortunately, as the UN has correctly identified, there are still too many children
affected by neglect and poverty. Goal 2 of the Millennium Development Goals set
the target to ensure that by 2015, children everywhere will be able to complete a
full course of primary schooling. It is affirming to see progress here in South Asia
where the adjusted net enrolment rate in primary education (1998/99 and 2008/09)
improved from 79% to 91% - a very encouraging statistic for our region and is why
we continue to support such initiatives.
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3. Environment
LCC understands the importance of promoting greater environmental responsibility,
and the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Principles 8 and 9 of the UNGC provide LCC a good reference to these matters of global
sustainability. Internally we operate cloud base file management software which
measurably reduces the amount of paper generation.The firm’s Staff Orientation
Guide communicates the importance of“paperless policies”, encouraging staff to utilize
the recyclable bin in-house whereby documents are destroyed of by a third party.
Documents are also scanned onto our cloud document management system for future
reference and filing, as opposed to hard copy filing.We also, wherever possible, request
from third party providers online invoices.The growing trend of communicating
through digital channels and of organisation’s opting to charge customers for hard-
copy invoices, has made this decision both an effective environmental and economic
one.We also use the same approach for our invoicing methods via email.
Making sure that our workplace employs current technologies allows a high level of
energy efficiency. All computers are set to run with“sleep”and nightly“shut down”
timers in place.This effectively cuts down on energy consumption.
Australians are among the highest users of technology, and e-waste (electronic-waste)
is one of the fastest growing types of waste. 37 million computers have been sent
to landfill up to 2008. Of the 15.7 million computers that reached their ‘end of life’
in Australia in 2007-08, only 1.5 million were recycled. Where Europe is currently in
surplus with regard to recycled toner and ink cartridges Australia is in deficit. Hundreds
of millions of used original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridges continue to find
their way into landfill. Of the 1.6 billion OEM cartridges sold annually and consumed
globally, Australia sells 35 million. Only 25% of this global total is remanufactured,
leaving 1.2 billion OEM products available for recycling - yet less than 30% of this sub-
total of e-waste is collected and recycled.
LCC maintains strict in-house policies on the recycling of e-waste. Recently the firm
purchased a high grade printer from Konica, the agreement of which includes the
re-cycling of used printer cartridges and printer hardware.We also recycle computer
hardware that have reached their end of life wherever possible.
We are currently in final discussion stages of our new office lease. One of the main
considerations has been the buildings NABERS rating - a national system that measures
the environmental performance of Australian buildings, tenancies and homes.
NABERS measures the energy efficiency, water usage, waste management and indoor
environmental quality of a building or tenancy and its impact on the environment.
Our current building Aurora Place, has a NABERS rating of 4 stars. Of the three buildings
we are considering for our new lease, the ratings vary significantly from 1.5 stars to
4 stars for both water and energy.These widely varying ratings will certainly have
an effect on our overall decision. NABERS assists both owners and tenants to reduce
energy use, energy costs and greenhouse emissions.Therefore, LCC seeks to maintain
the level of environmental sustainability it currently holds at Aurora.
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Summation
In this annual Communication on Progress, LCC has described, explained and
discussed the importance of the initiatives, practical actions and steps we have
taken to enhance our commitment to the United Nations Global Compact during
2012. This has involved analysis, due diligence, introduction of policies and
procedures and philanthropic initiatives within the areas of Human Rights, Labour,
Environment and Anti-Corruption. We have incorporated the Ten Principles further
into our corporate culture and firm identity through the continuation of support for
various charitable organisations and initiatives supporting and working for children
in our region suffering from the plight of poverty, human rights abuses and lack
of education. We continue to uphold ethical business practices and seek to work
with individuals and organisations that also maintain and uphold these values. Our
work in 2012 has certainly been guided around the fundamental human right to
education. This has been clearly demonstrated in LCC’s Education Fundamentals
Programme and in the work we have done with providing for tutoring in Vietnam
and Fiji. These initiatives are expected to grow over coming years – we are pleased
with their progress and eagerly await the good results we expect to see in 2013.
A report from Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, June 2013
In 2012 Lincoln Crowne and Company supported three Vietnamese victims of human
trafficking with their tuition. These three young women were forced to work in brothels
until they were rescued by the anti-trafficking team at Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.
With continued support from Blue Dragon and LCC, they are now living in Hanoi and
making excellent progress in their studies.
Phuong* was rescued from a brothel in July 2010, and has just finished Grade 11 at a high school in Hanoi. She will
take her university entrance exams in the fall. Both Thanh* and Linh* were rescued in November 2011, and have
since excelled in their respective university courses. Thanh is studying Social Work, while Linh is pursuing a degree in
Mathematics. LCC’s funding is providing them private, qualified tutors who work with them primarily on their English
language skills.
All three young women are benefiting enormously from LCC’s support: they are being trained in a global language which
will open doors to long-term employment opportunities and security, giving them confidence and independence moving
into the future. When Linh was asked about her language lessons, her enthusiasm was obvious. Her LCC-provided tutor
is working with her on reading, writing and speaking skills - though it was obvious that speaking is her strength! She says
that she tries to practice her English“everywhere, all the time!”It was clear that studying a new language has captured her
imagination and will provide her with a highly marketable skill in the future. She, Phuong and Thanh will no doubt make
the most of this generous support from LCC in the months and years to come.
*All names used have been changed to protect identity