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Human Rights Policy of IEX

The document outlines the Human Rights Policy of Indian Energy Exchange Limited. The policy recognizes that businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights. It aims to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and a workplace free of discrimination. The policy prohibits child labor, forced labor, harassment and promotes health, safety, anti-bribery and anti-corruption. It also provides grievance redressal mechanisms for reporting human rights violations.

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Human Rights Policy of IEX

The document outlines the Human Rights Policy of Indian Energy Exchange Limited. The policy recognizes that businesses have a responsibility to respect human rights. It aims to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and a workplace free of discrimination. The policy prohibits child labor, forced labor, harassment and promotes health, safety, anti-bribery and anti-corruption. It also provides grievance redressal mechanisms for reporting human rights violations.

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HUMAN RIGHTS

POLICY
OF
INDIAN ENERGY EXCHANGE LIMITED

Approved by Board on March 22, 2023


HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY OF INDIAN ENERGY EXCHANGE
LIMITED

1. INTRODUCTION

Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX / Company) believes that business can only
flourish in societies where human rights are protected and respected. IEX recognize
that business has the responsibility to respect human rights and the ability to
contribute to positive human rights impacts. IEX respects and supports the dignity,
well-being and human rights of all stakeholders.

2. OBJECTIVE

• To recognize and acknowledge our commitment to internationally recognized


human rights principles and standards.
• To ensure diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
• To ensure a workplace free of discrimination, where everyone brings their
wholeselves to work.
• To ensure that no human rights violations of any sort can occur, knowingly or
unknowingly, across the range of our operations and value chain.
• To ensure a workplace free from any form of sexual harassment.
• To ensure that employees are provided the necessary training and awareness on
our Human Rights Policy and engage with our stakeholders to raise awareness
among them.

3. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

This policy intends to succinctly express our commitment to do business with ethical
values and embrace practices that supports human rights. We believe in treating
people with respect and dignity, thereby fostering an atmosphere of open
communication, care and candour.

The Policy is applicable to all our employees, business partners and other relevant
parties. The Company expects its business partners and other relevant parties to treat
their employees, and to interact with communities in ways that respect human rights
and adheres to the spirit and intent of our Human Rights Policy.

4. POLICY STATEMENT

We endeavour to achieve adherence to the Human Rights Policy by:

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a. Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Company encourages an inclusive work environment, wherein diversity is


valued, and equal opportunities are available to all the employees and
stakeholders. The Company follows applicable laws and regulations in the
matter of deciding wages/salaries, hours of work and welfare measures. The
Company endeavours that the work environment across its operations remain
free from discrimination in any form. The Company prohibits discrimination in
the matter of compensation, training, opportunities and employee benefits on the
basis of caste, creed, religion, language, ethnicity, disability, age, gender, sexual
orientation, race, colour, marital status or union organization or any other status
protected by appropriate laws.

b. Harassment- Free Workplace

IEX is committed in ensuring a workplace that is free from discrimination or


harassment on the basis of race, sex, colour, national or social origin, ethnicity,
religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression,
political opinion or any other status protected by applicable law. The basis for
recruitment, hiring, placement, development, training, compensation and
advancement at the Company is qualifications, performance, skills and
experience.

c. Healthy and safe workplace

The Company provides a healthy workplace and comply with applicable health
laws and regulations, as well as internal requirements. It also provides and
maintain a safe, healthy and productive workplace, in consultation with our
employees, by addressing and remediating identified risks of accidents, injury
and health impacts.

d. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption

IEX is committed to operate the business conforming to the highest moral and
ethical standards. IEX emphasizes zero tolerance approach to bribery and
corruption.

IEX is committed to act professionally, fairly and with integrity in all its business
dealings and relationships, and to implement and enforce adequate procedures
to counter bribery and corruption. This includes compliance with all applicable
laws, prohibiting improper payments, gifts and inducements of any kind to or
from any person, including private and public officials, customers and suppliers.

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e. Prohibition of child and forced labour

The Company prohibits engagement of Child Labour, Forced Labour and any
form of human trafficking. The Company is committed to ensuring that no
instance of Child or Forced Labour occurs in any of its operations and
establishments. The Company prohibits associated vendors, contractors and
suppliers from engaging child and/or forced labour.

f. Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

At IEX, we believe in respecting and promoting human rights and, as part of this,
we are committed to addressing modern slavery and human trafficking in our
business operations. We are committed to exhibit zero tolerance towards all
facets of modern slavery, as elaborated under the UN Declaration of Human
Rights and the conventions of the International Labour Organization specified to
forced or compulsory labour.

g. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

IEX implements the above standards by incorporating it in related policies,


processes and guidelines across all our business operations. IEX conducts
trainings to strengthen in-house awareness and education on the practice of
human rights.

The following grievance mechanism provide all employees, business partners


and other relevant parties a secure system to raise grievances related to human
rights violations and to report confidentially and anonymously without fear of
retaliation, any breach of policies and procedures in IEX:

a) Whistle Blower Policy - for reporting genuine concerns or grievances about


unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud.
b) Policy on Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace – for
reporting any instance of sexual harassment of women at workplace.
c) For reporting other matters relating to violation of human rights, the
Company has a Chief Human Resources Officer who acts as a single point of
contact related to human rights issues.

5. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT

The policy document shall be approved by Board on the recommendations of the CSR
& Sustainability Committee. The policy document shall be periodically reviewed on
a need basis and any amendments made therein shall be reviewed by the CSR &
Sustainability Committee and approved by Board.
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IEX ensures a harassment-free workplace by prohibiting discrimination or harassment on various grounds such as race, sex, color, and more. Recruitment and employee advancements are based on qualifications, performance, skills, and experience as opposed to sociocultural factors .

IEX incorporates human rights principles into its business operations by committing to internationally recognized standards, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibiting discrimination and harassment. They provide a healthy work environment, adhere to anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards, and prohibit child and forced labor. Additionally, IEX is committed to addressing modern slavery and human trafficking and has put in place grievance redressal mechanisms such as the Whistle Blower Policy and the Policy on Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace .

IEX's approach to human rights, which includes adherence to international principles, diversity, prohibition of discrimination, and robust grievance mechanisms, positions the company as socially responsible and ethical. This can enhance its public reputation by building trust with customers and partners, potentially improving business performance by fostering a positive working environment and supporting sustainable practices, which in turn could attract socially conscious investors and clients .

IEX explicitly prohibits the engagement of child labor, forced labor, and any form of human trafficking within its operations and establishments. The company also extends this prohibition to its vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring no instances of child or forced labor are involved at any level of their supply chain .

IEX cultivates a healthy and safe workplace by complying with applicable health laws and internal requirements, maintaining a productive environment through risk assessment and remediation of potential accidents, injuries, and health impacts, in consultation with employees .

IEX has implemented several mechanisms for addressing grievances related to human rights violations, which include a Whistle Blower Policy for reporting unethical behavior and suspected fraud, and a Policy on Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace for addressing sexual harassment. Additionally, for other human rights concerns, there is a designated Chief Human Resources Officer who acts as a single point of contact .

IEX maintains compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards by emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to these practices. They operate with integrity in all business dealings and enforce adequate measures to counter bribery and corruption, adhering to all applicable laws and prohibiting improper payments, gifts, and inducements in any form .

IEX ensures the policy document related to human rights is up to date by having it reviewed and approved by the Board based on recommendations from the CSR & Sustainability Committee. The policy is periodically reviewed to ensure relevance and is amended as needed, with Board approval .

IEX's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is guided by the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The company creates an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and all forms of discrimination are prohibited in matters of compensation, training, opportunities, and employee benefits .

IEX addresses modern slavery and human trafficking by promoting human rights and committing to zero tolerance for modern slavery. This is aligned with the UN Declaration of Human Rights and ILO conventions, ensuring that these inhumane practices are absent in any facet of their business operations .

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