• Tata Steel recognizes that diversity in the workplace positively impacts business. The company will ensure employment opportunities and provide training to develop the socially disadvantaged.
• Tata Steel will volunteer its training resources to the extent possible to improve employability of disadvantaged sections of society. The company will encourage business entrepreneurs from socially disadvantaged communities through monitoring and inclusion in supply chain on the basis of equal merit.
• Tata Steel will assist in upward mobility of talented youth from marginalized communities by increasing their access to quality higher education.
• Tata Steel will report Affirmative Action initiatives in its annual sustainability report.

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Tata Steel believes that the loyalty and commitment of its employees depend upon the quality of life they are offered at work and at home.

We recognize that indiscriminate use of alcohol and drugs is injurious to the well being of individuals, their families and the community as a whole. We acknowledge that the misuse of these psychoactive substances is a major health and safety hazard. Tata Steel is therefore committed to creating an alcohol drug-free environment at the work place. This would be achieved through the involvement of all employees and the Joint Department Councils in spearheading appropriate initiatives. The initiatives would include:

• Raising awareness, through the dissemination of information education, education and training and by promoting healthy life styles among our employees and their families.
• Motivating those employees who have an alcohol / drug problem, to seek assistance, while maintaining confidentiality about such cases.

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Tata Steel is committed to contribute to the global effort towards halting and reversing the course of HIV/AIDS

.The Company would take measures to actively disseminate information & education regarding HIV/AIDS within our workplace and surrounding communities, with the objective to reduce its transmission.

The Company would ensure a safe working environment, confidentially and non – discrimination of affected employees, if any.

The Company would provide appropriate medical management for all affected employees and their families.

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• Tata Steel believes that the primary purpose of a business is to improve the quality of life of people
• Tata Steel shall volunteer its resources, to the extent it can reasonably afford, to sustain and improve healthy and prosperous environment and to improve the quality of life of the employees and the communities it serves.
• Tata Steel shall conduct its business ever mindful of its social accountability, respecting applicable laws and with regard for human dignity.
• Tata Steel shall positively impact and influence its partners in fostering a sense of social commitment for their stakeholders.

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Consistent with the group purpose, Tata Steel constantly strives to improve the quality of life of the communities it serves through excellence in all facets of its activities.

We are committed to create value for all our customers and key stakeholders by continually standardizing, improving and innovating our offerings, systems and processes involving all our employees.

This policy shall form the basis of establishing and reviewing the Business Objectives and Strategies and shall be communicated across the organization. The policy will be reviewed to align with business direction and to comply with all the requirements of TQM Principles.

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Tata Steel is an equal opportunity employer.

Tata Steel recognizes that its people are the primary source of its competitiveness.

It will pursue management practices designed to enrich the quality of life of its employees, develop their potential and maximize their productivity.

It will aim at ensuring transparency, fairness and equality in all its dealings with its employees.

Tata Steel shall strive continuously to foster a climate of openness, mutual trust and teamwork.

In the process Tata Steel shall strive to be the employer of choice by attracting the best available talent and ensuring a cosmopolitan workforce.

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Tata Steel’s safety and occupational responsibilities are driven by our commitment to ensure zero harm to people we work with and society at large and are integral to the way we do business.

Safety Principles

• Safety is a line management responsibility.
• All injuries can be prevented.
• Felt concern and care for the employee on “24 hours safety” shall be demonstrated by Leaders.
• Employees shall be trained to work safely.
• Working safely shall be condition of employment.
• Every job shall be assessed for the risk involved and shall be carried out as per authorized procedures / checklist / necessary work permit and using necessary work permit and using necessary personal protective equipment.

We are committed to continual improvement in our S&OH performance.

• We shall set objective-targets, develop, implement and maintain management standards and systems, and go beyond compliance of the relevant industry standards, legal and other requirements.

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Tata Steel’s environmental responsibilities are driven by our commitment to preserve the environment and are integral to the way we do business.

1. We are committed to deal proactively with Climate Change issue by efficient use of natural resources & energy; reducing and preventing pollution; promoting waste avoidance and recycling measures; and product stewardship. 
   • We shall identify, assess and mange our environmental impact.
   • We shall regularly monitor, review and report publicly our environmental performance.
   • Well shall develop & rehabilitate abandoned sites through afforestation and landscaping and shall protect and preserve the bio-diversity in the areas of our operations.
   • We shall enhance awareness, skill and competence of our employees and contractors so as to enable them to demonstrate their involvement, responsibility and accountability for sound environmental performance.
2. We are committed to continual improvement in our environmental performance.
   • We shall set objective-targets, develop, implement and maintain management standards and system, and go beyond compliance of the relevant industry standards legal and other requirements.
3. We will truly succeed when we sustain our environmental achievement and are valued  
   by the communities in which we work.

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Tata Steel believes that research provides the foundation for sustained, long-term, stakeholder delight.

Tata Steel shall nurture and encourage innovative research in a creative ambience to ensure that the competitive advantages in its overall business is retained and surpassed. Towards this goal, the Company commits itself to providing all necessary resources and facilities for use by motivated researchers of the highest calibre.

Research in Tata Steel shall be aligned to the technological initiatives necessary to evolve and fulfill the overall business objectives of the Company.

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