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2.
Investment in alternate sources of energy – solar power plant at Aryabhata and Hinjawadi locations in Pune and
Wind in wind energy farms.
3.
We have invested in bio-gas plant with our caterer.
Further details on energy conservation and creation of alternate energy sources are provided under point no. 5 below.
3.
Does the company have procedures in place for sustainable sourcing (including transportation)? If yes, what
percentage of your inputs was sourced sustainably?
Also, provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so.
The Company has Procurement Policy in place which considers sustainability while procuring any material/sourcing.
4.
Has the company taken any steps to procure goods and services from local & small producers, including communities
surrounding their place of work?
If yes, what steps have been taken to improve their capacity and capability of local and small vendors?
The Company recognizes the contribution of MSMEs in the economy and is committed to strengthen this important
element in the economy. Therefore, the Company works with the MSMEs and local vendors while procuring material for
its operations and give motivation for their business. The Company also guides its MSME vendors on improving their
technical capabilities and strengthen them on improving quality and increasing the productivity.
Additionally, the Company through its CSR wing, Persistent Foundation has approached the community in its immediate
vicinity and has initiated health projects and community development projects. The Foundation has also concentrated
on the education facilities to be extended to the nearby Government schools. The consolidated effect of the above has
benefited the local and small vendors to improve their capacity and capability.
5.
Does the company have a mechanism to recycle products and waste? If yes, what is the percentage of recycling of
products and waste (separately as <5%, 5-10%, >10%). Also, provide details thereof, in about 50 words or so.
a.
All waste papers are shredded and disposed-off to scrap vendor who collects them for recycling from the Company’s
offices in India.
b.
The Company uses the waste water from toilets / washrooms to water its plants and recycles the use of the same.
Sewage Treatment Water Plants have been installed and commissioned at the Company’s Goa, Nagpur and Pune
Facilities and the treated water is being used to water the garden area.
c.
The Company whenever possible appeals its employees not to use plastic bags. Further, to promote the use of cloth
or paper bags, the Company also organizes ‘Zero Plastic Days’.
Principle 3
Business should promote the well-being of all employees
1.
Please indicate the Total number of employees (including trainees and associates) as on March 31, 2019
– 7,679.
2.
Please indicate the total number of employees hired on temporary / contractual / casual basis
– 812.
3.
Please indicate the number of permanent women employees
– 2,682.
4.
Please indicate the number of permanent employees with disabilities
– 2.
5.
Do you have an employee association that is recognized by management?
– No
6.
What percentage of your permanent employees is members of this recognized employee association?
– Not Applicable
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.
Sr.
No.
Category
No. of complaints filed
during the financial year
2018-19
No. of complaints pending as
on end of the financial year
2018-19
1.
Child labour / forced labour / involuntary labour
Nil
Nil
2.
Sexual harassment
One
Nil
3.
Discriminatory employment
Nil
Nil