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LIVING THE ETHICAL CODE AT TCE to measure the progress/ effectiveness of the LBE framework.
External subject matter experts trained ethics Counsellors
Our code of conduct confirms our commitment to being and POSH IC members. A dedicated section on Ethics was
an equal opportunity employer with no discrimination or introduced in TCExpression to enhance awareness across
harassment. employee segments. Group Ethics Office recognised the process
Imbibing TCoC among new and existing employees continued for “Third Party Due Diligence” implemented by TCE as one of the
to be a focus area. It was further strengthened through focused Promising Practices followed by Group Companies.
communication by conducting “Ethics Week” in October 2020 Disclosures as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at
and March 2021 to enhance awareness of the Tata Code of Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
Conduct (TCoC) LBE framework. A mascot named “Dr Owlivia” – 2013:
ethics advisor was launched during Ethics Week to promote an
ethical environment and resolve ethical dilemmas employees The company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at the
and other stakeholders face. workplace. It has adopted a Policy on prevention, prohibition
and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace in line with
Several communication programs, e-learning programs, Quiz the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
based on Case Studies were conducted virtually (due to the (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules
COVID-19 Pandemic) in TCoC, POSH, Gift and Hospitality, Whistle thereunder for prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual
Blower Policy, ABAC and AML for all stakeholders, including third harassment at workplace.
Party workforce and Supplier /Partners. TCoC / POSH related
communication was done by Senior Leadership in various Three complaints have been reported under the Prevention of
communication forums such as Offsite, COCs. Sexual Harassment Act in FY 2020-21. 2 complaints were duly
investigated and closed within the timeline stipulated as per the
Learnings from FY 2020-21concerns were shared during CHRO Act. One complaint was received at the end of February 2021,
connect calls and Quarterly DC Communications by Senior and the investigation is in progress.
Leadership. LBE Survey on Ethics was conducted in July 2020

A mascot named “Dr Owlivia”

– ethics advisor was launched

during Ethics Week to promote an

ethical environment and resolve

ethical dilemmas employees and

other stakeholders face.

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