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Communication on Progress United Nations Global Compact Communication on Progress October 2017 Statutory statement in accordance with section 99a of the Danish Financial Statements Act. Declaration of Continued Support On behalf of Henning Larsen Architects A/S, member of United Nations Global Com- pact since 2008, we are happy to reaffirm our continued support of the Ten Princi- ples of the United Nations Global Compact within the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. In this 2017 Communication on Progress, we describe initiatives and actions taken to integrate the principles into our business strategy, management, organizational values and culture, and daily operations. Henning Larsen is committed to uphold the high standards set by Global Compact and to share this commitment across our orga- nization and with external stakeholders. Since joining United Nations Global Compact, we have placed particular emphasis on promoting sustainable architecture, urban spaces, and interior design. Through a knowledge-based approach to design, sustainability has grown to become a inherent part of our business strategy and an invariable principle of our practice as architects and designers. Henning Larsen has also initiated an effort to work actively with United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These will assist in guiding our efforts within CSR. While maintaining and constantly strengthening our focus on sustainability, we are also aware of the challenges that present themselves when operating a global organi- zation. We work in more than 20 different countries and encounter many different cultures, traditions and political systems. As architects, we thrive in a variety of contexts, and we continue to work in countries and cultures in which our architectu- re and design can make a difference and contribute to improving quality of life. As a company, we are commited to reacting if we experience any violation of human rights, labor rights or harmful acts towards our environment. On behalf of the Partner Group of Henning Larsen Architects A/S, Mette Kynne Frandsen Louis Becker CEO, Partner Design Principal, Partner Contents 1.0 Introduction to Henning Larsen 6 2.0 Status on Support 7 3.0 Human Rights 8 4.0 Labor 12 5.0 Environment 16 6.0 Anti-Corruption 21 7.0 Charter for Social Responsibility in the Building Sector 22 8.0 Nordic Built Charter 23 9.0 Contact 25 United Nations Global Compact Henning Larsen Originating from the Scandinavian architectural tradition, we aim to create vibrant, sustainable buildings that transcend their physical bounds and provide lasting value to the user, culture and society of which they are part. Henning Larsen is one of the most progressive architectural Kong, Riyadh, Oslo, New York and the Faroe Islands, we work practices in the world. Born from the Scandinavian architec- globally, but always with a local presence. tural tradition of aesthetically, socially and intellectually driven design, we aim to create vibrant, sustainable build- We challenge, shape and change the physical environment, ings that transcend their physical bounds and provide from architecture to planning and design – creating good lasting value to the user, culture and society of which they social spaces for human connection and activity. Our exper- are part. tise lies in identity-creating cultural buildings, educational institutions, headquarters and cities. Our approach is scien- We were founded in 1959 by Danish architect, Henning tific and evidence-based. We master all aspects of complex Larsen, whose name we proudly carry today. We create construction processes with resolute professionalism. We architecture with curiosity and artistic audacity that rests on take responsibility and never compromise on quality. a foundation of knowledge and attention to detail. Our projects are generous and give people the opportunity to The field we work in is defined by people, daylight and space. experience the unexpected. We work together in a non-hier- Our solutions are living architecture, designed for people. archical community. We bring daylight into all of our buildings, because daylight gives rise to life and joy. As architects, space is our founda- Copenhagen is our base, but our projects are born in harmo- tion – and we design it in an ever-evolving process that ny with the world around us. With offices in Munich, Hong pushes the boundaries of what is possible. Harpa Conference Centre and Concert Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland Communication on Progress 2017 Status on Support This report is our seventh Communication on Progress (CoP) in which we address and renew our commitment to United Nations Global Compact's ten principles Henning Larsen joined the United Nations Global Compact in This year, Henning Larsen has committed to work actively 2008 to participate in the international partnership between with United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals of UN and the corporate world with the objective to promote the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with primary the committment for companies to operate in ways that emphasis on, but not limited to, goals no. 4, 11, 12, and 13: meet fundamental responsibilites in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. This report will be publicly accesible for external partners 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, and collaborators through our website and will be published resilient and sustainable. globally to all employees on our intranet. This way we 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production communicate our ethical standards and values transparently. patterns. 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its As Architects we are able to make the greatest difference in impacts. the world and for its inhabitants through the built environ- ment. Our projects reflect this premise as they are based on For the coming year, we aim to draw up policies describing a holistic approach to sustainability and always strive to add how we will integrate the premises of the goals with our lasting value to users while making important contributions business strategy, operations, stakeholder relations, and not to the surrounding culture and society. least our projects in which we will employ the Sustainable Development Goals as design drivers in our methodology. Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus, Denmark 7 United Nations Global Compact Human Rights People are at the center of everything we do at Henning Larsen. It is what drives our design process towards solutions that stimulate human interaction and improve quality of life. Henning Larsen supports and respects the protection of strive to support local improvement of human rights and we internationally proclaimed human rights and will, to the wish to actively engage in current developments towards extend our capacity allows, prevent any violation of human improving quality of life. and fundamental constitutional rights. We will not take active part in intentional abuse of human rights. For more than 20 years, Henning Larsen has been working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and in 2008, we chose Henning Larsen complies with the provisions of Danish to open a local office in Riyadh, which today employs 10 legislation which is fully aligned with international conven- people. The staff is comprised of different genders, nationa- tions on human rights. In addition to our commitment to lities, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual orientations. prevent any violation or negative impact on human rights, we actively support and promote the enjoyment of human In 2015, Henning Larsen was awarded the prize as Architec- rights - by the projects we choose to engage in, by our ture Firm of the year in KSA. In 2017, our local Partner, approach to architecture, and by our recruitment process, Aljohara AlSaud, received her architectural business license employment policy and intern program. as one of the first female Architects in the histiory of KSA. Henning Larsen is proud to participate in and contribute to Actively seeking opportunities to make a change this development. An important issue to address when operating an internatio- nal organization, is the encounters with local legislation and We choose to take actively part in societal change by enga- traditions which do not comply sufficiently with internatio- ging in dialogue and collaboration. Through our design we nal conventions on human rights. At Henning Larsen, we are able to promote human rights and the concept of free- Image from the offical Danish royal visit in Saudi Arabia by the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark, 2016. Communication on Progress 2017 dom and thus, we believe that it is our obligation as Ar- cally screen all incoming projects and will decline any chitects to be involved in regions and projects which strive project which purpose will entail a violation of United towards better conditions for our planet and the human race. Nations' universal declaration on human rights. In 2016/17, we have declined to work in Lebanon. We believe that by not being involved in activities that aspire towards change and solving societal challenges, we passively Promoting Gender Equality choose to accept current situations. Our accomplishments in With the addition of five new partners in October 2016, two e.g. KSA proves that we in fact are able to contribute positi- of which are female, the partner group of Henning Larsen vely by choosing to engage in the right projects and collabo- consists of 15 individuals - 19 globally including local part- rations. ners. In total Henning Larsen has seven female partners and 12 male partners. Henning Larsen deliberately declines invitations to engage in projects or collaborations when our assesment of a Henning Larsen is led by a female CEO, and in 2016/17, country, region, or organization proves that our involvement Henning Larsen expanded the management group with two will potentially contribute to supporting violation of interna- new female managers: Helle Basse Larsen as Head of Opera- tionally proclaimed human rights.
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