UN Global Compact since 2013
It has become the evident that companies are expected to play their role as corporate citizens. Companies are expected to have a human face rather than focus internally on their growth and profits. To be a corporate citizen, companies are required or more so encouraged to engage in the local communities where they conduct business. They are required to ethically operate in methods that respect all human rights, their employees, and the environment. Krystalline Salt Limited made a conscious decision to join the United Nations Global Compact as participants in 2013 as it reinforces our long-term commitment to the U.N. principles protecting human rights, labor, the environment, and combating corruption and fraud.
Principles 1, 2Human Rights
At Krystalline Salt Limited, through our ‘KAYWAY’ we emphasize that we treat all with respect. We are committed to meeting our corporate responsibility to respect universally-accepted human rights throughout our operations, value chain and business relationships, as set out in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our Senior staff have undertaken training on Human Rights. We believe that meeting the corporate responsibility to respect human rights is a key vehicle through which we can help achieve the broader vision of peaceful and inclusive societies, as embraced by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Principles 3, 4, 5Labour
400+
At Krystalline Salt, we have strict procedures to eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labour and have polices that prevent employment of child labour. In our efforts to eliminate discrimination in respect of employment and occupation we have converted over 400 casuals to permanent staff. We intend to convert the remaining casuals to permanent staff by end of 2016. We are now a larger and more motivated family. All permanent staff are housed with free water and electricity. They are awarded with an annual increment, an annual bonus and gift hamper during Christmas with a surprise gift from Mr and Mrs Chairman. Every year the surprise gift is a valuable household product that allows them to sustain. Example a Solar Lamp for the home, an economic Jiko for cooking, etc
Principles 7, 8, 9Environment
2million
We take a precautionary approach to environmental challenges. We continue to undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility and adapt environmentally friendly technologies. At the refinery we use biomass-wood fuel, which is clean energy and environmentally friendly. In 2014, with the aim of being sustainable, we had embarked on growing 2 Million trees. We only need 80,000 trees annually. These trees will creates an environmentally friendly green belt. We have engaged over 100 farmers who will be growing these trees for us. We provide the seedlings and technical support. After 5-7 years once the trees yield, the respective farmers will be able to sell the tree to us and continue to grow more trees. This has also created an income for the farmers and will also allow them to use their land more productively.
Principle 10Anti-corruption
We continue to work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery. Our senior staff have undergone the training regarding this and we intend to cover training for all staff members by end of 2017. This has been the most difficult pillar as our operations have slowed down however we have learnt to work very hard and smart.
