Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 04-Nov-2022
Time period
  • November 2021  –  November 2022
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation Level
  • This COP qualifies for the Global Compact Active level
Self-assessment
  • Includes a CEO statement of continued support for the UN Global Compact and its ten principles
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Human Rights
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Labour
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Environment
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Anti-Corruption
  • Includes a measurement of outcomes
 
  • Statement of continued support by the Chief Executive Officer
  • Statement of the company's chief executive (CEO or equivalent) expressing continued support for the Global Compact and renewing the company's ongoing commitment to the initiative and its principles.

  • No answer provided.
Human Rights
  • 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.

  • We have various Human Right Policies and a Code of Conduct for employees. Such Policies include Recruitment Policies, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Policy, Gift Disbursement Policy, Leave Policy, Loan to Employee Policy, Medical Policy, Maternity Benefit Policy, Travel Policy, etc., which are implemented for the Organization. We have various Insurance Policies in place for safeguarding the loss of employees (due to death / permanent disability) in case of any unwanted or un-controlled accidents.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.

  • Above Policies are implemented with a view to place best practice in the betterment of employer and employee all together. In-house, the HR Department is authorised to address the concern of employees and monitor the implementation. Every employee can easily reach to them. Time to time trainings and inductions are also being arranged for the awareness on recurring basis for current employees as well for new employees who are joining the Organization. Taking into reference the industry norms, review is undertaken at regular intervals.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Such Policies are framed in consultation with third-party service provider and from time to time, at yearly intervals they are being reviewed with the parameters set against the outcome of such Policies. Based on the deviations and recommendations for more betterment, changes are made therein. With regular evaluation of implementation of practise, updates are being done therein for improvements. As of now, no violation of Human Rights has been observed or registered in the Organization and hence, no investigations, legal cases, rulings, fines have been initiated. The Top Management reviews the same at regular instances and monitors the same.

Labour
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • 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.

  • We have the Recruitment Policy in place, which covers regarding non-employment of forced labour, child labour and also mentions about no employment discrimination. Further, we practise in such a way that no freedom of association is divulged and collective bargaining practise is maintained. Recruitment Policies, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Policy, Gift Disbursement Policies, Leave Policy, Loan to Employee Policy, Medical Policy, Maternity Benefit Policy, Travel Policy, etc. clearly state employee rights and responsibilities and their compensation and benefits and Insurance Policies also clear on compensation. Assessment of labour-related risks in the industry sector and country(ies) of operations is being monitored at managerial level very minutely taking into consideration internal as well as external factors.
    We have made our own HR Manual & handbook, with their rights and giving training on their responsibilities with proper documentation and giving appointment letters with proper compensation (as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 as prevalent in India) and benefits to detailed clarity on the job description, salary, other terms and conditions.
    We have made required policy and SOPs related to labour to provide an ideal and safe environment in the Organization, for discharging their attest functions.
    The Goal of the Organization is to give proper labour rights to make a strong level in their job profile and to enhance their work skills, knowledge and profile to help to achieve goals of the Organization.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.

  • - Implementing the internal systems & periodically training to implement labour policies and their risks & their violations.
    - We conduct medical check ups for all the employees, twice in a year for their health.
    - Providing Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) at time of joining only and giving induction about the safety and Orgnization's environment.
    - We provide salaries / pay, based on skills, knowledge, experience and requirement about the job role in the Organization.
    - Consult key labourers with their suggestions and meet them quarterly for their requirements and their suggestion for improvement in the Organization.
    - We are providing Job description at time of joining the Organization, to provide clarity towards the profile and achieving the Organization's targets.
    - We have clear policies and procedures towards labour with proper documentation.
    - We do not need any international framework and we don't have any labour unions in the Organization.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • The Management is experienced with a blend of first and young generation with experience. Employees of the Organization are very much with average age of 32 years, there are numerous female employees in the Company at Managerial and employee levels. Organization takes into consideration various instances of violations globally, for perusal and crux of it use for best practise. There is no investigations, legal cases, rulings, fines and other relevant events related to the Global Compact Labour principles so far levied to the Company. Senior Management do review the Policies and practise from time to time and suggest the necessary. We have ISO 45001:2018, GMP certification wherein, labours are directly and indirectly covered.

Environment
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of environmental protection for the company (i.e. environmental risks and opportunities). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on environmental protection.

  • Company has initiated measuring carbon foot-prints of its operations gradually and considering impact of it internally and externally. Various Policies are under formation with the help of third-party specialists on environmental issues, including prevention and management of environmental risks. Though, our conducts are very much in-line with such points since the beginning. We aim to have more use of renewable energies and removing dependencies of conventional resources. In fact, we have already taken firm steps towards use of solar energy and results are being seen now.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.

  • Trainings and learning programs on environmental protections are lined up for employees. We have our own ETP Plant in-house for disposal of waste arising from our manufacturing process. We strive to avail optimum usage of every resource so that proper utilisation is maintained in cost efficient manner. Monitoring is at the key measure for improving the energy efficiency of products, services and processes, accordingly we strictly monitor the mentioned measures for earliest actions. We have a dedicated ETP Team in the Organization which specifically deals with environmental issues in the course of organisational operations.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.

  • We have safety / security measures in place for fighting against any / all incidents. The QEHS Policy, takes care of the same for Environment related matters also.

    There are no instances of mishaps in past and hence, no investigations, legal cases etc. going on related to Environment.

    We have increased the capacity of our disposal of liquid plant from 50 KLD to 100 KLD, which makes us zero-liquid discharge Organization.

    Periodic review is done by the ETP Team, along with Top Management and required measures are taken in time to avoid any future issues / incidents.

    External audit by the third party consultants, which are designated by the Government, taking care of environmental issues.

Anti-Corruption
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of anti-corruption for the company (i.e. anti-corruption risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on anti-corruption.

  • Currently the policy for the Anti-Corruption Risk Assessment is under formulation. Although the same is part of our Code of Conduct for employees (which includes the Directors).

    We will be able to update the same by December 2022.

    Although, the Company and all employees strictly follow the anti-corruption measures and the same is properly regulated by the Top Management.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.

  • Once the policy is formulated, we will be imparting trainings to all the Employees of the Company to help them understand the risk of corruption and how the same has to be reported and managed. Though, the Vigilance Policy, contains the mechanism for such reportings.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.

  • So, far there are no such instances. But, the same is being monitored directly by the Top Management.