The Corporate Governance Policy is the apex instrument guiding affairs of the Company and clearly defines the roles, responsibilities and authorities of the key people in the governance of the Company. This code forms an integral part of the Company’s Governance Policy. As required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement the following code of conduct is applicable and strictly followed by the Members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management of the Company.
National Interest
The Company shall conduct Its business affairs in accordance with the economic development and foreign policy objectives of the country and strive to make a positive contribution at the international. National and regional levels. It shall not undertake any activity that will have any adverse impact on the social and cultural life of the citizens.
Equal Opportunities Employer
The Company provides equal opportunities to qualified applicants for employment, without regard to their race, caste, religion. colour, ancestry, marital status, sex, age. etc. Employees of the Company are treated with dignity and it maintains a work environment free of sexual harassment. Employees are encouraged to take additional responsibilities so to provide equal opportunity for upward mobility, on merit-based system.
A Gender Friendly Workplace
The Company is committed to a gender friendly workplace. It provides equal opportunities for men and women; it institutes good employment practices; and abhors sexual harassment at the workplace.’ Sexual harassment includes unwelcome physical contact. demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks. showing pornography, and any other unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal conduct of a sexual nature. RLL encourages employees to report any harassment and has instituted proper method to take appropriate action, when required.”
Ethical Conduct
All Employees of the Company, including Members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management of the Company, shall deal on behalf of the Company with professionalism, honesty and integrity, as well as high moral and ethical standards. Such conduct shall be fair and transparent and be perceived to be as such by third parties.
Use of Company Assets
All assets of the Company, tangible and intangible, shall be employed for the purpose of conducting the business for which they are duly authorized. None of the assets of the Company should be misused or diverted for personal purpose.
Gifts and Donations
The Company shall neither receive nor offer or make, directly or indirectly, any illegal payments, remunerations, gifts. donations or benefits to obtain business or uncompetitive favours for the conduct of its business. However, nominal gifts for special events can be exchanged by employees provided the same is disclosed to the management immediately.
Government Agencies
The Company and its employees shall not offer or give any Company funds or property as donation to any government agencies or their representatives, directly or through intermediaries, in order to obtain any favourable performance of official duties.
Political Non – Alignment
The Company shall not publicly support any specific political party or candidate for political office. The Company shall not offer or give any company funds or property as donations to any specific political party, candidate or campaign. The employees are free to exercise their democratic rights on individual basis without implying, directly or indirectly, any involvement of the Company.
Citizenship
The officers and employees of the Company shall be free to pursue an active role in civic or political affairs as long as it does not adversely affect the business or interests of the Company.