Statement of continued support by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

I am pleased to confirm that Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Private) Limited continues its support of the ten principles United Nations Global Compact in respect to Human Rights, Labour rights, the environment and anti-corruption. With this communication we express our intent to support and advance those principles within our sphere of influence.

We commit to making the Global Compact and its principles part of the strategy, culture and day to day operations of our company and demonstrate these principles in our dealings with our clients, employees and the public at large.

You would be pleased to know that as a research organization we have made a significant breakthrough in the areas of environmental sustainability having invented a ‘slow release fertilizer’ that reduces the pollution and contaminants that enter the environment.

Further to the above an area of interest is to conduct research in to finding cheaper and better solutions of water purification.

You would also be pleased to know that as an organization we pride ourselves in being an equal opportunity employer adhering and being compliant with all applicable labour laws and the principles of the UNGC.

We have further established within the organization strict policies with regard to employee welfare, dignity at work and ethical principles of conducting business.

Harin De S Wijeyeratne

Chief Executive Officer

Compliance with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact

Human Rights Principles
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses

Assessment, Policy and Goals

SLINTEC prides itself in being an equal opportunity employer, and has taken all necessary steps to ensure that within the organization there is no discrimination with regard to race, religion or gender.

Implementation

SLINTEC is focused on creating technologies which are directly applicable to solving the most urgent and important problems that emerging countries such as Sri Lanka have to address. These include innovations to provide for affordable food security, safe drinking water, health care and sustainable economic development.

By investing in such Research and Development SLINTEC seeks to directly impact and contribute towards providing the public with basic human rights such as clean water.

Measurement of outcomes

We have undertaken research projects in the areas of water filtration. By this research we seek to directly contribute to providing better and cleaner water to the Sri Lankan public.

SLINTEC strictly adheres with all local legislation and has had no reported violation of Human Rights.

Labour Principles

Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to Collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation

Assessment, Policy and Goals

We have an open door policy at SLINTEC enabling employees access to the entire senior management and a dedicated human resources manager to deal with any complaints with regard labour or human right violations.
At SLINTEC there is a periodic review of HR policy. And there is established a Human Resources committee consisting of members of the Board of SLINTEC that oversees and supervisors the managing of Human Resources within the Company.
The organization strictly complies with all labour laws of the country including the,
• Shop and Office Employees Act of 1954
• Factories Ordinance of 1950
• Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children’s Act No. 47 of 1956

SLINTEC also prides itself as an equal opportunity employer showing no bias or discrimination based on gender, race and religion.

Implementation

Each employee has access to an employee handbook that sets out the rights of each employee and the rules of the Company.
Each employee has access to the management of the Company and the Human Resources Manager in the event of any issue or conflict.

Measurement of outcomes

There has been no labour related complaints made against Company during the period of this COP.

Environmental Principles

Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies

Assessment, Policy and Goals

As part of the Company’s policy, SLINTEC has shown keen interest in conducting research on solving some of the world’s environmental problems. In light of this the Company has invented a ‘’Slow release fertilizer’’ that reduces the wastage of urea been used on a single plant. This invention alone has massive implications for reducing harm caused to the environment. The research is on-going and efforts are being made to optimize the cost of production with a view to making it commercially viable.
SLINTEC is situated is located on a large coconut estate surrounded by trees, jungle and paddy farms. The management of the Company and the CEO constantly review the wastage management of the organization to ensure that there is no environmental pollution whatsoever emanating from the facility.

SLINTEC has strict policies on treatment of waste, and takes all necessary steps in ensuring that wastage is maintained in a non-hazardous manner.

Implementation

SLINTEC successfully invented and filed patents with regard to a “Slow release fertilizer’’ that would reduce the harm caused to the environment by excessive urea.

SLINTEC is currently researching in to finding solutions for water purification.

Measurement of outcomes

The inventions currently worked on show significant promise for the betterment of the Sri Lankan population.

Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery

Assessment, Policy and Goals

SLINTEC has approach towards ethical business. It has several independent directors on the board ensuring good governance at all times within the organization. The management strongly looks down / reprimands any form of corruption, thereby eradicating all forms of corruption from the organization.

Implementation

The Company strictly adheres by the Companies Act No 07 of 2007 ensuring good governance in the company. There is an open door policy within the organization by which employees can air their grievances. The Company strictly adheres with tender procedure with regard to all tenders held within the company.

Measurement of outcomes

There are internal procedures / reviews been maintained by the management to ensure that corruption does not take place at any level.