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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT FY 2023 COMMUNITIES THE PLANET THE WORKPLACE

BALCO: Creating a Transgender-Inclusive Workplace Empowering the specially-abled

Vedanta provides support Employee with Disability
Recruitment and Training Programs
and specially-designed
BALCO has successfully hired transgender employees in accommodations for our FY 22
various roles within the organization. By engaging four specially-abled employees so
transgender individuals to operate forklifts in its Cast House that they feel at ease in the
BALCO has taken significant strides towards fostering diversity and three in security roles, BALCO became the first company in workplace and are at their
and inclusion by implementing initiatives that promote equality Chhattisgarh to make such hires. To ensure job readiness, productive best. This includes 20 1
and acceptance of transgender individuals. The attempt is to BALCO provides structured safety training, equal opportunity making necessary workplace
create a discrimination-free environment. Under this training sessions, shop floor and technical training, tailored to modifications, providing FY 23
programme, BALCO offers domestic partner benefits, the needs of transgender employees. assistive technologies, and
recognizing and supporting diverse family structures. offering training programs
Creating Inclusive Policies and Practices tailored to their specific
Sponsorship of Affinity Groups and LGBTQIA+: BALCO recognizes the importance of adapting its policies, needs. Premises/offices 18 5
Friendly Practices
practices and facilities to include the needs of transgender accessed by people with
BALCO actively sponsors affinity groups to provide a individuals and to minimize negative impacts. The company has disabilities (PwDs) are Business Partner with Disability
supportive network for LGBTQIA+ employees. These groups been progressing on this path with an open mind and equipped with enabling
play a crucial role in fostering inclusivity, promoting dialogue, empathetic intent, while continuing to respect the privacy of infrastructure such as ramps, FY 22
and sharing experiences within the organization. Additionally, transgender individuals. walkways, braille-enabled
the company has enacted other LGBTQIA+-friendly practices elevators, text-to-speech
to ensure a welcoming atmosphere for such employees. software for the visually
Future Outlook
impaired, washrooms with 18 0
BALCO's D&I initiatives have had significant impact towards
Infrastructure Improvements and Facilities for creating a transgender-inclusive workplace. But there is still a lot special facilities as per the
Transgender Individuals requirements of Rights of FY 23
of work to be done. BALCO recognizes the importance of job
Recognizing the importance of providing safe and comfortable readiness, retention, and growth opportunities for transgender Persons with Disabilities Act,
spaces for transgender employees, BALCO has made several employees. The company intends keeping the door wide open 2016.
infrastructure improvements. The HR department oversees the for talent from the LGBTQIA+ community. By doing so, BALCO 15 0
provision of gender-specific facilities and amenities as part of reiterates its commitment to promoting equality, respect, and Additionally, we constantly
the transgender person's recruitment process. These steps not dignity for all employees and to driving positive social change. work at promoting awareness
only help to address the unique needs of transgender and sensitization among our
individuals, they endear these employees with the organization workforce so that they remain
and foster their well-being and greater productivity. conscious about creating and
supporting an inclusive and

Grievance System and Accountability respectful work environment.
Through such efforts, we are
An online grievance system portal has been established where actively integrating the hiring
employees can report any violations of the company's policies. of specially-abled employees
In cases of discrimination or harassment, the HR department
ensures that grievances are dealt with fairly and into our business.
commensurately, without any discrimination. All management
personnel bear responsibility for implementing and upholding
these policies, creating a culture of accountability throughout
the organization.

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