Integrated Management System

- Integrated Management System (IMS) -

Environmental, Social Accountability, and Social Responsibility

1. Scope and Objectives

• Clearly define the scope of the management system, including the environmental, social accountability, and social responsibility aspects.
• Set specific objectives aligned with the standards' requirements and the organization's goals, ensuring a commitment to continual improvement.

2. Leadership and Commitment

• Demonstrate top management's commitment to the integrated management system and its principles.
• Establish a management representative or responsible person to oversee the system's implementation, maintenance, and performance.

3. Policy Development

• Develop comprehensive policies reflecting the organization's commitment to environmental protection, social accountability, and social responsibility.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 14001, SA8000, and ISO 26000 requirements and relevant legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Planning and Risk Management

• Identify and assess the organization's environmental aspects, social risks, and opportunities, considering stakeholder expectations and legal requirements.
• Develop plans to address significant environmental impacts, social risks, and opportunities, including pollution prevention, resource conservation, worker safety, fair labor practices, and community engagement.

5. Implementation and Operation

• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and authorities within the organization to facilitate effective implementation of the management system.
• Provide adequate resources, including personnel, training, and infrastructure, to support the system's implementation and operation.
• Communicate the policies, objectives, and procedures to all employees and stakeholders, promoting awareness and participation.

6. Performance Monitoring and Measurement

• Develop a robust monitoring and measurement framework to track performance against the identified objectives, targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct regular internal audits and management reviews to assess the effectiveness and suitability of the integrated management system.

7. Compliance and Legal Requirements

• Establish processes to identify and monitor compliance with applicable environmental regulations, labor laws, and social responsibility standards.
• Maintain a register of relevant legal and other requirements, ensuring their fulfillment and timely updates.

8. Continual Improvement

• Foster a culture of continual improvement by encouraging employee engagement, innovation, and proactive initiatives.
• Regularly review performance data, audit findings, and feedback to identify opportunities for enhancement in environmental management, social accountability, and social responsibility practices.

9. External Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with external stakeholders, including local communities, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, to gain input, address concerns, and foster transparency and collaboration.

10. Reporting and Communication

• Develop a communication plan for internal and external stakeholders, sharing relevant information on the organization's environmental performance, social accountability, and social responsibility initiatives.
• Prepare periodic reports adhering to recognized reporting frameworks (e.g., Global Reporting Initiative) to provide transparent disclosure of key performance indicators and progress toward targets.