83 Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Fostering Action on Climate Change Fostering Responsible Supply Chains FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE Charting the Path to Sustainable Growth GRI Index Arise IIP | Sustainability Report 2023 Internal Policies for Women We support women in the workplace with a policy promoting work-life balance, professional growth, and involvement in our activities. We strongly believe that our female employees are an integral part of our organization, and it is our duty to ensure they have the most comfortable working environment possible. Our maternity leave policy ensures new mothers have time to care for their newborns and prepare for their return to work. We also extend breastfeeding hours to support women who choose to continue breastfeeding while working. As an employer, we are dedicated to supporting our female employees in their breastfeeding journey by extending the breastfeeding period beyond what is legally mandated. The Menstrual Leave Policy aims to offer employees experiencing menstruation symptoms with the chance to have a restful work environment and prioritize self-care. In the event that employees are unable to perform out their work duties due to menstruation and its associated symptoms, they are entitled to a maximum of 12 paid days per calendar year. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strive to uphold gender equality within our organization. An essential indicator of an inclusive and valued workspace is having fair pay compensation for all its employees. At Arise we embody this spirit and believe in fair compensation for its workforce. 42% of our total workforce currently, comprises females and we are working towards boosting female participation through various programs. Our approach to Fair Employment is aligned with our core purpose of growing Responsibly and is in full compliance with the conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and United Nations Global Compact’s (UNGC) guiding principles on human rights and labor. There are six standards associated with ARISE’s Fair Employment Policy: Our three main objectives going forward include improve our connections with our suppliers, partners and communities, promoting inclusivity at workplace and interacting with a diverse talent pool. Prohibition of Child Labor and Forced Labor Workplace Conditions Wages and Benefits Diversity & Inclusion Health and Nutrition Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining Fostering inclusivity and diversity Engagement with suppliers, partners and communities Talent attraction Create a work environment that fosters diversity, equality, and inclusivity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and included. This will empower and motivate them to perform at their highest potential. Enhance our ability to influence and engage diverse customers, suppliers, and partners, and support the communities where we reside and operate. Enhance the efficiency of both internal and external talent pools and pipelines by attracting, nurturing, and retaining a wide range of talented individuals. This will ensure that our workforce and teams encompass all aspects of diversity.
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