Book Title: Samkit Faith Practice Liberation
Author(s): Amit B Bhansali
Publisher: Amit B Bhansali

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________________ Our Priorities Based on the materiality process of 2014, eight topics have been found relevant to address. These topics can be grouped under four categories. Topic Why is it material? Challenges ahead Respect for human rights childrens' rights and working conditions We employ over 5000 people, mostly in manufacturing operations in countries where legal frameworks might fall short to ensure a decent living standard. Providing decent working conditions contributes to community development, and protects human and childrens rights. Remaining a competitive leader while continuously adopting higher standards . To manage overtime by sound planning of our operations with our customers With more than 29 nationalities working together, we build a multi-cultural, profitable and sustainable business Open dialogue across cultures and functions contributes to a healthy work environment Product integrity Responsible sourcing is the basis of our licence to operate and building consumer confidence We must continue to train on our code of conduct that includes anti-bribery and corruption • To convince all the industry players to take their responsibility in ensuring a transpar ent supply chain • To make sure that synthetic diamonds are not mixed with natural diamonds • To pursue our efforts in the implementation of the Dodd Frank Act Section 1502 to build good practices in the value chain • To develop audit programmes that do not duplicate efforts Environment Our factories require energy and water to transform rough diamonds into polished stones, • To improve our monitor ing and reporting system to finetune the analysis of our impacts, where they matter The daily shipments of diamonds by air and the travels of our people around the planet contribute considerably to carbon emissions Community development We operate in regions where often the state cannot offer the needed social protection Rosy Blue can bring a positive contribution to the wellbeing of communities, especially in educational needs. • To find the appropriate part ners to leverage our efforts • To measure the impact of our contributions 421

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