Sustainability

Environmental and Social (E&S) Policy

Kalki has developed an E&S Policy driven by the vision to integrate E&S commitments into its business operations, management and decision-making process.

 

Objective of E&S Policy

The Policy defines E&S objectives and guides the Company to achieve sound E&S performance in compliance with the applicable local, regional or national legal requirements and E&S reference frameworks. It reflects Company’s commitment to the employees’ welfare, professional growth, which can contribute to generating long-term sustainable value, and reduce E&S risks that can be faced by the business.

 

Company’s E&S Policy

In line with its vision, Kalki shall:

• Conduct business in accordance to principles of transparency, fairness and integrity and adhere to all the EHSS Laws at National, State and local level, abide by all the good industry practices, based on global reference standards in its business activities;

• Evaluate all E&S risks and impacts and identify E&S opportunities associated with the Company’s operations and integrate the same in the decision-making process;

• Implement management systems and procedures that ensure a systematic approach to risk assessment, addressing relevant risks, monitoring and reporting on E&S performance and progress;

• Create and sustain processes that are inherently safe (on-site and off-site), ensure product safety and incorporate the principles of pollution prevention, resource efficiency, energy conservation, waste minimization and promote reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;

• Encourage sustainable supply chain by building a network of responsible vendors committed to adhering the values and principles consistent to Kalki’s policies on environmental stewardship and social compliance;

• Promote and strictly comply with health and safety standards for the workers and the communities with which it operates, in order to prevent accidents and occupational diseases, and, simultaneously, to help improve people’s physical and mental health; 

• Abide by human right principles as well as local cultures, customs, values and safety while dealing with the employees, vendors/suppliers/Karigars, local community with respect to business; 

• Prohibit all form of child & forced labour and discrimination, ensuring that all employees and workers have the equal opportunities in terms of employment, career development, remuneration, training, maternity protection and dismissal;

• Promote equal opportunity and diversity based on sex, race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, nationality, gender identity or social background, and follow disciplinary practices and the system of freedom of association in the organization;

• Ascertain that employees receive wages and overtime in accordance with industry or legal national minima, and make sure that all benefits that employees are eligible for are clearly communicated to them;

• Ensure the right of workers and employers to form and join independent organizations i.e., freedom of association without interference from other and right to collective bargaining;

• Put in place an organizational structure, defining the roles in the implementation of the E&S Policy and Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS).

• Establish transparent, fair and prompt communication mechanisms and channels to ensure effective stakeholder engagement that enables appropriate decision-making;

• Implement a systematic communication/grievances reporting, response and monitoring mechanism for all the stakeholders;

• Encourage employees to take responsibility for implementing E&S policy, best practices and staying in compliance with all relevant standards by providing them with regular through periodic training programs;

• Delineate clear roles and responsibilities across all business verticals in accordance with this Policy and make sure that every employee understands their roles and responsibilities to uphold and fulfil the policy.

 

Policy Applicability and Implementation

The E&S Policy of Kalki will govern the overall operations of the Company, including its decision-making in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner. 

The Policy is applicable to the Company’s corporate office, fabrication units, warehouses, stores and to all associated stakeholders including management, employees, vendors/suppliers, contractors, Karigars, visitors, public and the community around the Company’s existing facilities. The supply chain entities of the Company shall be obliged to follow the E&S Policy and associated procedures, as applicable, with guidance and support from Kalki’s team.