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9. Has the company carried out independent audit/evaluation of the working of this
policy by an internal or external agency?
The implementation of Tata Code of Conduct and
other policies are reviewed through internal audit
function/ethics counsellor. External assessment of
Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM) covers the
review of implementation of all Company policies.
The Quality, Safety & Health and Environmental
policies are subject to internal and external audits
as part of certification process.
* All the policies are signed by the Managing Director or an Executive Director.
All the policies in the Company are carved from its Guiding Principles and Core Values. These policies are mapped to each principle hereunder:
Principle Applicable Policies Link for policies
Principle1: Businesses should conduct and
govern themselves with Ethics, Transparency
and Accountability.
Whistle Blower Policy
pdf
Principle 2: Businesses should provide goods
and services that are safe and contribute to
sustainability throughout their life cycle.
Environment Policy,
Quality Policy policies/
policies/
Principle 3: Businesses should promote the
well-being of all employees.
Safety Policy
policies/
Principle 4: Businesses should respect the
interests of, and be responsive towards
all stakeholders, especially those who are
disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized.
CSR Policy
Tata Affirmative
Action Policy Action-Programme
Principle 5: Businesses should respect and
promote human rights.
Tata Code of Conduct
Whistle Blower Policy
.
com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tata-code-of-conduct.pdf
pdf
Principle 6: Businesses should respect,
protect, and make efforts to restore the
environment.
Environment Policy
Sustainability Policy
policies/
Principle 7: Businesses, when engaged in
influencing public and regulatory policy,
should do so in a responsible manner.
Tata Code of Conduct .
com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10
Principle 8: Businesses should support
inclusive growth and equitable development.
CSR Policy .
com/wpcontent/uploads/2015/10/12061154/csr-policy-15-161.pdf
Principle 9: Businesses should engage with
and provide value to their customers and
consumers in a responsible manner.
Tata Code of Conduct
Quality Policy
.
com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10
policies/
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