CSR Assessment • 2024 Report

CSR Assessment

2024 Report • Local Community Engagement

Demonstrating site engagement with community and impact assessments

Identification

Grantee Name

Alliance to End Plastic Waste

Email

sarah.collins@endplasticwaste.org

Project Owner

Sarah Collins

Case & Situation Extractor

Case Number

🔴 Not available

No case identifier detected across provided responses.

Situation

Three social impact assessments over the past two years focused on local community engagement and support programs, worker safety and well-being audits, and employment practices affecting vulnerable populations.

⚠️ Red Flag Detected

Case Number: 🔴 Not available

Situation: Social impact activities are described, but no formal case identifier is provided.

Flag Reason: Case identifier missing — unable to track or consolidate

Red Flag: Yes

Executive Summary

Key indicators derived from survey responses

10

Total Assessments Active

Count of "Yes" across Q1–Q10

0

Grievances Received

Reported by community

0

Grievances Addressed

Actioned by plant

0

Grievances Resolved

Closed with feedback

1

Red Flags Detected

Across all sections

Local Community Engagement (Q1–Q10)

Q1: Social Impact Assessment

Yes

Cases

3

Situation

Focused on local community engagement and support programs; worker safety and well-being audits; evaluation of employment practices impacting vulnerable populations.

Red Flag: No

Q2: Employee Gender Equality

Yes

Topics Count

5

Details

  • Equal pay for equal work
  • Access to leadership and promotion opportunities for all genders
  • Gender-sensitive hiring policies
  • Harassment prevention and reporting mechanisms
  • Maternity and paternity leave policies

Q3: Environmental Impact Assessment (Air, Water, Odor, Wildlife, Trees)

Yes

Assessments

5

EIA Details

  • Air: Emission control systems are in place and monitored quarterly; no significant pollutants detected above compliance limits.
  • Water: Wastewater is treated on-site before discharge; monthly quality reports are filed with regulatory bodies.
  • Odor: Odor control measures implemented in high-emission zones; regular odor audits conducted.
  • Wildlife: Plant operations adjusted to avoid disruption to local bird and small mammal populations; biodiversity impact studied annually.
  • Trees: Tree preservation zones protected during all site expansions; replanting efforts are included in site development projects.

Red Flag: No

Q4: Public Disclosure of Assessment Results

Yes

Disclosure Details

Environmental: Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 18% since 2023; water recycling rate improved to 72%; zero hazardous waste incidents; biodiversity survey showed no significant impact on local flora/fauna.

Social: 94% of employees reported positive workplace satisfaction; local hiring increased to 62% of workforce; no recorded incidents of discrimination or harassment; three local suppliers onboarded to support community economic growth.

Red Flag: No

Q5: Local Community Development Programs

Yes

Programs Count

3

Program Details

  • Education: Annual scholarship fund for 50 students; vocational training workshops for technical trades.
  • Infrastructure: Co-funded road repair and street lighting in two nearby villages.
  • Health: Annual free health check-up camps for 1,200+ residents; mobile medical van service twice a month.

Q6: Stakeholder Engagement Plans

Yes

Engagement Details

  • Quarterly town hall meetings with community representatives, NGOs, and municipal leaders.
  • Annual stakeholder survey on operations, safety, and environmental performance.
  • Dedicated Liaison Officer for ongoing communication with local leaders and interest groups.
  • Digital feedback portal enabling anonymous submissions from employees, suppliers, and residents.

Q7: Local Community Consultation/Committees

Yes

Committee Details

Local Advisory Committee comprising 3 community leaders, 2 plant representatives (including the Community Relations Manager), and 1 NGO partner representative; meets bi-monthly to review plant updates, monitor community initiatives, and discuss upcoming projects.

Q8: Process to Resolve Local Community Issues

Yes

Resolution Process

  1. Receipt & Logging within 24 hours via hotline, email, or in-person.
  2. Initial Review by Community Relations Manager to categorize urgency and assign department.
  3. Action Plan within 5 working days with timelines and responsibilities.
  4. Closure & Feedback with outcome communication and formal case closure in tracking system.

Red Flag: No

Q9: Occupational Health & Safety Committees/Councils

Yes

OHS Details

Joint OHS Council with 12 members (6 management, 6 employee representatives); meets monthly to review safety metrics, incident reports, and community-related safety concerns.

Designated Person

Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Senior Safety Officer — coordinates with the Community Relations Manager on social and community issues linked to plant safety.

Red Flag: No

Q10: Community Grievance Procedures

Yes

Grievance Process

  • Multiple reporting channels: toll-free hotline, drop-box at main gate, and online form.
  • Acknowledgement within 48 hours to complainant.
  • Investigation by cross-functional team: within 7 days (non-urgent) or 48 hours (urgent).
  • Resolution and documentation in Grievance Register; outcome shared with complainant.
  • Quarterly review to identify trends and prevention measures.

Red Flag: No

Social Grievances

Grievances Received

Cases reported to plant

0

No cases reported

Grievances Addressed

Action taken by plant

0

No cases reported

Grievances Resolved

Closed with feedback

0

No cases reported

Grievances Resolved in 2024

Year-specific closures

0

No cases reported

Red Flag Summary

  • No red flags detected in grievance metrics.

All insights are derived solely from the provided survey data.