Code of Conduct and Ethics for Directors, Members of Senior Management
of SHREE RENUKA SUGARS LIMITED
This code of conduct shall apply
to the Directors and members of the Senior Management of Shree Renuka
Sugars Limited.
- For this code, members of the senior management (hereinafter
referred to as `senior managers') shall mean Functional Heads /
Department Heads / Business Heads, General Manager and above
- Directors and senior managers shall observe the highest
standards of ethical conduct and integrity and shall work to the
best of their ability and judgement. Directors and senior managers
shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the company, as
are made applicable to them from time to time.
- Directors and senior managers shall affirm compliance with
this code on an annual basis as at the end of each financial year
(April to March).
1. Shree Renuka Sugars is committed
to conduct its business in accordance with the applicable laws,
rules and regulations and with highest standards of business ethics.
The company is committed to be a good corporate citizen. All Directors,
Officers and employees of the company must strive to perform best
at all times.
The Directors, officers and employees of the Company must not only
comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations but should also
strive to promote honesty in conducting business. They must abide
by the policies and procedures that govern the conduct of the Company's
business. The company shall prepare and maintain its accounts fairly
and accurately in accordance with the accounting and financial reporting
standards.
2. Conflicts of Interest
The Directors, Officers and employees
should avoid 'conflicts of interest' with the Company. In case there
is likely to be a conflict of interest, he should disclose all facts
and circumstances thereof to the Board of Directors or any officer
nominated for this purpose by the Board and a prior written approval
should be obtained.
3. Protecting
Company Assets
Protecting the Company's assets
is a key responsibility of every employee, agent and contractor.
The Company’s assets have been employed only for the purpose
of conducting the business for which they are authorized. Care should
be taken to ensure that assets are not misappropriated, loaned to
others, or sold or donated, without appropriate authorization. All
Company employees, agents and contractors are responsible for the
proper use of Company assets, and must safeguard such assets against
loss, damage, misuse or theft. Employees, agents or contractors
who violate any aspect of this policy or who demonstrate poor judgment
in the manner in which they use any Company asset may be subject
to disciplinary action.
4. Integrity
and Honesty
The Directors, officers and employees
shall act in accordance with the highest standards of personal and
professional integrity, honesty and ethical conduct in the Company's
premises. They shall act and conduct free from misrepresentation,
suppression and deception. Their conduct shall conform to the professional
standards of conduct.
5. Health,
Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility
The safety of people in the Workplace
is a primary concern of the Company. Each of us must comply with
all applicable health and safety policies. We maintain compliance
with all local laws to help maintain secure and healthy work surroundings.
Shree Renuka Sugars shall strive to provide a safe and healthy working
environment and comply with all regulations regarding the preservation
of the environment in and around its manufacturing facilities and
other points of operation.
6. Confidentiality
The Directors, officers and employees
shall maintain the confidentiality of information or that of any
customer, supplier or business associates of the Company to which
Company has a duty to maintain confidentiality, except when disclosure
is authorized. The use of confidential information for his own advantage
or profit is also prohibited.
7. Compliances
It is the Company's policy to comply
fully with all applicable laws and regulations governing contact
and dealings with government employees and public officials, and
to adhere to high ethical, moral and legal standards of business
conduct. This policy includes strict compliance with all local,
state, central and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
8. Insider
Trading
Obligations under the Indian securities
laws apply to everyone as the Company is listed on the Indian stock
exchanges. In the normal course of business, officers, directors,
employees, agents, contractors and consultants of the Company may
come into possession of significant, sensitive information. This
information is the property of the Company -- you have been entrusted
with it. You should not profit from it by buying or selling securities
yourself. Further you are not to tip others to enable them to profit
or for them to profit on your behalf. The purpose of this policy
is both to inform you of your legal responsibilities and to make
clear to you that the misuse of sensitive information is contrary
to Company policy and applicable Indian securities laws.
9. Disciplinary Actions
All Officers should adhere the code
of conduct and ethics of the company. Violations of this Code of
Ethics will result in disciplinary action, which may even include
termination of services of the employee. The Board of Directors
or any person designated by the Board for this purpose shall determine
appropriate action in response to violations of this Code of ethics.
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