I am pleased to confirm that M/s. PRESS METAL INDUSTRIES reaffirms its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

In this annual Communication on Progress, we describe our actions to continually improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to share this information with our stakeholders using our primary channels of communication.

Sincerely yours,


Mayur Mundra
Partner

Assessment, policy and goals:-

Description of the relevance of human rights for the company (i.e. human rights risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on Human Rights.

A) M/s. PRESS METAL INDUSTRIES supports the principles stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ensures that all their employees abide to the same principles.
B) All health and safety regulations required by the Factory labour law and ISO 9001-2008 are strictly followed.
C) Labour relations comply with the Maharashtra labour law.
D) All employees, business associates and contractors are complicit with human rights.
E) Any employee who detects a potential Human Rights abuse reports it to the Human Resources Department. This is done without revealing the source of complaint.
F) We have already taken session on Rehabilitation of worker suffering from bad habits like smoking, drinking in the upcoming year we would be conducting one to one counseling sessions for workers / labourers & staff members as when needed.

Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.
A.Anonymous abuse report system – We have maintained a AARS (Anonymous abuse report system) where the labourer / staff / worker can come up with the complaint regarding the human rights abuse and his / her identify is maintained anonymous
B.Assessment of the Human Rights Risk using the Human Rights related Assessment Quick Check guidelines.
C.Human Resources department is entirely accountable for the compliance of Human Rights in the Organisation & it has delegated the tasks duties to ensure that there is no Human Rights abuse at any level.
D.If any abuse is detected the following procedures are to be followed:
At the Employee level - An internal investigation is initiated and if the abuse is proved true can result it in the termination of the employee's contract.
Business associates and contractors - Upon confirmation of the abuse, the business relationship is terminated and the entity black-listed for future business prospects.

Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.
A.Company implemented a Risk Assessment Tool based on the Human Rights Compliance Assessment Quick Check guidelines.
B.No incidents have been reported in this period.
C.We maintain a skill matrix for every employee’s performance in a systematic & fair manner which helps for ascertaining the progress of the employee.
D.Every 6 months company policies are reviewed by the senior management team.

Description of the relevance of labour rights for the company (i.e. labour rights-related risks and opportunities). Description of written policies, public commitments and company goals on labour rights.
A. PRESS METAL INDUSTRIES I fully supports the principles stated in the ISO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
B. Company's Labour policies are compliant with International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
C. As per our company’s HR policies we provide lot of Benefits & rights to the employee’s out of which a few are highlighted below.
i. The minimum age limit is 18 yrs hence child is strictly prohibited in our Organisation.
ii. Annual leave
iii. Maternity leave
iv. ESIC, EPF or Gratuity
v. Group Accident insurance , Group Health insurance, Crisis Cover Policies
vi. Minimum wages accordingly to as per the law.
vii. Collective bargaining
viii. No forced labour,
D. "No discrimination" policies are implemented in the company. Hence equal opportunities are provided to all on a fair & just basis.
E. Discrimination abuses must be reported by employees.
F. Anonymous abuse report system is in place.
G. Goals: To maintain the zero abuse record.

Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.
A. New employees receive induction training on the company labour policies.
B. All the health, safety & work procedures are followed as defined by the Maharashtra labour law & Factory Act
C. Anonymous abuse report system - Employees reporting abuse are maintained anonymous.
D. If any labour law is violated then an internal investigation is initiated and it can result in the termination of the employee's contract.
E. Training to all employees regarding health and safety

A. Company Demographics is a good example of the implementation of the Labour Principles:
B. No labour incidents have been reported in this period.
C. Every 6 months company labour policy is reviewed by the senior management team.
D. Internal audit is conducted on monthly & quarterly basis.
E. Successfully completed Government audit, inspection / External audits.
F. Labourers are more aware of their rights

A) The production operations of our company does not involve any damage to environment since it is non polluting activity because we are involved primarily in to manufacturing of sheet metal press components.

A. Zero waste policy: Company implements a zero waste policy to minimize energy, paper and water consumption.
B. Administrative Department is responsible for the environmental policy of the company.
C. Providing awareness & training of employees on environmental protection.
D. Reduction of use of paper & mostly using electronic devices(Attendance machine, electronic Muster etc.)
E. Going for more environmentally friendly technologies than high energy consumption devices.

A) Every 6 months company environmental policy is reviewed by the senior management team
B) Able to reduce energy consumption & Bills

A. PRESS METAL INDUSTRIES fully supports the UN Convention Against Corruption.
B. None of the employees, business associates and contractors are not involved in any corruption activities.
C. Any suspicion of involvement in corruption or fraudulent activities by any company's employee is reported to the Human Resources Department & strict disciplinary action is taken against the suspicious person.

A. Fraudulent situations can be anonymously reported by employees.
B. The Board of Directors are responsible for the Anti-corruption policy of the company.
C. New employees receive specific training on handling fraudulent situations & they can freely communicate the same to the Board of Directors.
D. If any corruption situation detected that involves employees, or suppliers, it is investigated and may lead to contract termination.
E. All top management & D.H. mobile no. with e-mail id is display at entrance.
F. Every employee, supplier or contractor is free to communicate with Top management.

A. No fraudulent or corruption activities were detected during this period.
B. Every 6 months company Anti-Corruption policy is reviewed by the senior management team.