SAI Awards SA8000 Certification to Epsilon Carbon for Commitment to Social Accountability
Epsilon Carbon, a provider of specialty carbon derivatives, carbon black and battery materials, is the first Indian carbon black manufacturer to be awarded this certification.
May 20, 2024. By Anurima Mondal
Epsilon Carbon is the first Indian carbon black manufacturer to be awarded this certification. The certification recognises Epsilon Carbon's dedicated efforts in ensuring ethical business practices and improving the lives of over 1,800 workers and their families at Epsilon’s township located in Vijayanagar.
The certification is a testament of Epsilon Carbon’s commitment to providing the workers with good housing, living standards, a clean environment and ensuring fair wages that meet national standards, reflecting its dedication to economic fairness. Additionally, Epsilon Carbon actively engages in community-building activities, significantly benefiting its workers, and their families. In recognition to the challenges faced by migrant workers, the company also provides comprehensive logistic support to help them settle and access essential services smoothly when they move to Epsilon’s township.
Vikram Handa, Managing Director of Epsilon Group, said, “As a leader in the chemical industry, we are proud to receive the SA8000 certification. We recognise the importance of the well-being of our people at the workplace. The certification is a result of our consistent commitment to social accountability and the well-being of our employees across the organisation. The SA8000 certification is our commitment to fair labour practices, respect for workers' rights, and proactive community engagement thereby reflecting our continuous strive to make a positive impact.”
Pratish Koparkar, Chief Human Resource Officer of Epsilon Group said, “We are an employee-centric organisation, and the SA 8000 certification is a result of our continuous endeavour to create a workplace where we prioritise our staff and workers' well-being and rights. The achievement highlights our efforts to build a sustainable and inclusive environment to impact more than 6,000 lives including the workforce families. Some of the best practices include housing township, health center, child crèche, playground and many more facilities”.
The SA8000 Standard, developed by Social Accountability International (SAI), is the leading social certification program, recognising organisations that uphold the highest standards in social accountability and worker welfare.
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