About Unicom Graphics
History
In the year that Thomas
Edison and Joseph Swan formed the United Electric Light Company and
three years before Karl Benz built the first gasoline-burning car, a
small print shop was founded in a place that was a 'fort' near the
river. The year was 1883 and the fort, where the railroad had just
arrived, was Calgary. More than a century later that same print shop
exists as one of Calgary's most modern printing companies. Their name?
Unicom Graphics.
The secret to Unicom's
longevity is our commitment to progress. Retailing tycoon Edward Filene
once said, "The keynote of progress is not merely doing away with what
is bad; it is replacing the best with something better." This philosophy
has become Unicom's driving force as we grow and adapt to the needs of
our customers. During the next century the business of printing will
change faster than ever before. The crystal ball reveals a print shop
evolving into an imaging centre; the co-configuration of the desktop
computer and printing press; and a completely new way of putting 'ink on
paper.' Unicom's success hinges on our ability to adapt to the new image
landscape, and based on the last century, the future looks promising.
And the present? Unicom is proud to be a trusted supplier
for many North American businesses and organizations, both large and
small. Our company's mission is a firm commitment: to provide quality,
craftsmanship and unbeatable value today, tomorrow and centuries to
come.
Corporate Responsibility
At Unicom Graphics, we are
committed to making a positive difference in the community in which we
live and work.
We recognize that
responsible behavior is our calling card, creating opportunities to
generate greater value for our clients, employees and owners, while at
the same time fostering a sustainable environment.
We strive to earn the trust
of all with whom we interact, whether they be our employees, the City
where we live and work, or any other persons or parties with whom we
interact with.
We endorse the definition
of Corporate Social Responsibility as proposed by the World Bank:
Corporate Social Responsibility is
the commitment of business to contribute to sustainable economic
development – working with employees, their families, the local community
and society at large to improve the quality of life, in ways that are
both good for business and good for development.
The Three Pillars of Unicom Graphics' Approach to
Corporate Social Responsibility:
Ethics
The Unicom Graphics Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics mandates that we conduct our business with
the ethical standards set forth and in accordance with all applicable
laws, rules and regulations. We strive to act as a responsible corporate
citizen and lend our time talent and resources to supporting the
community in which we live and work.
Employees
Unicom Graphics is
committed to developing the full potential of our employees. We respect
and value each of our employees and observe the fundamental tenets of
human rights, safety and nondiscrimination in the workplace. We fairly
compensate our employees for their contributions, provide meaningful
performance feedback to them and offer them professional development and
training opportunities. We encourage accountability and employee
involvement in issues affecting the workplace to help improve safety and
work conditions, as well as our efficiency and our business. We also
recognize that best practices in this important area continue to evolve
and that, accordingly, we must learn and evolve as a business as well.
Community
Unicom Graphics gives
priority to building partnerships in endeavors that are uplifting to the
community and enhance the well being of the community and enhance the
quality of life for Calgarians.
Some of the
partnerships and sponsorships that Unicom Graphics has developed in
Calgary are indicated below
