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5. Do you have an employee association that is recognised by
management?
We respect the right of employees to free association without
fear of reprisal, discrimination, intimidation or harassment.
A small section of the employees at Sikandrabad (U.P.) plant
have formed a representative group.
6. What percentage of your permanent employees is members
of this recognised employee association?
Less than 5%
7. Please indicate the number of complaints relating to child
labour, forced labour, involuntary labour, sexual harassment
in the last financial year and pending as on the end of the
financial year.
We believe that our human capital is one of the most valuable
resources to tap the perennial growth of the business.
The Company prohibits child labour, forced labour and
involuntary labour in all units. It is ensured that no person
below the age of eighteen years is employed in the
workplace.
The Company is fully compliant with the prevailing laws on
the prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace.
The policy for the prevention of sexual harassment of women
at workplace is available on the website of the Company
at
sexual_harassment_at_workplace.pdf. No, complaints
relating to sexual harassment were received during the
financial year 2016-17.
8. What percentage of your under mentioned employees were
given safety & skill upgradation training in the last year?
• Permanent employees : 20%
• Permanent women employees : Nil
• Casual/ Temporary / Contractual employees : 47%
• Employees with disabilities : Nil
PRINCIPLE 4: STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT
Business should respect the interest of and be responsive towards
all stakeholders, especially those who are disadvantaged,
vulnerable and marginalised.
1. Has the Company mapped its internal and external
stakeholders?
Yes
2. Out of the above, has the Company identified the
disadvantaged, vulnerable & marginalised stakeholders?
There are no identified disadvantaged, vulnerable &
marginalised stakeholders.
3. Are there any special initiatives taken by the Company to
engage with the disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised
stakeholders. If so, provide details, in about 50 words or so.
Not Applicable
PRINCIPLE 5: HUMAN RIGHTS
Business should respect and promote human rights.
1. Does the policy of the Company on human rights cover
only the Company or extend to the group / joint ventures /
suppliers / contractors / NGOs / others?
The policy is applicable only to the Company. The Policies
and their implementation are directed towards adherence
to applicable laws and to uphold the spirit of human rights.
2. How many stakeholder’s complaints have been received in
the past financial year and what percent was satisfactorily
resolved by the management?
Nil
PRINCIPLE 6: ENVIRONMENT
Business should respect, protect and make efforts to restore the
environment.
1. Does the policy related to Principle 6 cover only the
Company or extend to the group / joint ventures / suppliers
/ contractors / NGOs / others?
The policy is applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries.
2. Does the Company have strategies/ initiatives to address
global environmental issues such as climate change, global
warming etc.? Y/N. if yes, please give hyperlink for web page
etc.
In order to address the global environmental issues
like climate change, global warming, the Company has
embedded many facets related to respecting and protecting
environment in its operations and processes.
3. Does the Company identify and assess potential
environmental risks?
Yes
4. Does the Company have any project related to clean
development mechanism? If so, provide details hereof, in
about 50 words or so. Also if yes, whether any environmental
compliance report is filed?
The Company does not have any specific project related to
clean development mechanism but it has installed Effluent
Treatment Plant (“ETP”) and filter processes at all of its
plants and whatever, liquid and solid waste is generated,
the same is being recycled and reused in the process.
Further, all the plants of the Company are based on the
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