Success in business depends on building and maintaining the trust of our clients, employees, suppliers, contractors, government agencies and other stakeholders. CWA is committed to ensuring that we consistently conduct our business with integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
This policy applies to CWA and may also refer to suppliers and partners.
We are a responsible business that always aims to meet the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. CWA's social responsibility falls under two categories: Compliance and Proactiveness. Compliance refers to our company's commitment to legality and willingness to observe community values. Proactiveness is the initiative to promote human rights, help communities and protect our natural environment.
CWA shall:
All financial transactions shall be recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, and the accounting records must show the nature of all transactions in a correct and nonmisleading manner.
CWA will not participate in, or endorse, any corrupt practices.
Representatives of CWA shall not offer clients, potential clients, suppliers, consultants, government agencies, or any representatives of such entities, any rewards or benefits in violation of established business practices and/or applicable laws, in order to obtain or retain business, or to gain any other improper advantage.
Employees of CWA shall not accept payments, gifts or other kinds of reimbursement from a third party that could affect or appear to affect their objectivity in their business decisions.
CWA shall not accept, facilitate or support money laundering.
All representatives of CWA shall conduct their private and other external activities and financial interests in a manner that does not conflict, or appear to conflict, with the interests of CWA.
Employee's private interests shall not influence, or appear to influence, their judgement or actions in performing their duties as representatives of CWA.
CWA property and resources shall be used for business objectives. They shall not be used for personal gain, fraudulent purposes, or in any other inappropriate manner.
CWA shall comply with the tax laws and regulations of each country in which it operates. Where tax laws do not give clear guidance, appropriate professional advice will be taken.
CWA shall comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to human rights and social welfare, including but not limited to, anti-discrimination, forced labour, child labour, freedom of association, workplace health & safety, working hours (including job-interest alignment and work-life balance), development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and reward.
CWA is committed to the minimisation, so far as is feasible, of any harmful effects the business may have on the environment. CWA shall comply with all environmental laws and regulations and has appropriate policies and procedures in place, details of which are communicated to employees, contractors and any other relevant stakeholders. There is no doubt that climate change is happening and that human activity is the major factor behind the change. There is a need to focus on the actions which effectively reduce emissions. That is why we have looked to improve our use of gas / electricity in our offices, and to better manage our waste disposal and recycling systems, and to actively reduce our carbon footprint caused by business travel.
We regularly support employees' individual efforts to raise money for charitable causes. In addition, CWA supports a nominated local charity each Christmas. Support is given in the form of staff time, donations and financial support.
CWA will encourage its employees to volunteer. They can volunteer through programs organised internally or externally. CWA may sponsor volunteering events from other organisations.
Work experience and placements can have a hugely positive impact on young people's employability and can play a significant role in attempts to reduce youth unemployment. It can:
CWA recognise the above benefits and will continue to maintain links with local colleges and universities, and where possible, accommodate short term work experience requests.
CWA's commitment to our Corporate Social Responsibilities will be reflected and promoted in business policies, decisions and actions.
In the same spirit we want our suppliers to adopt similar principles. We expect our suppliers to:
CWA will:
Last updated November 2018