CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company believes that Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment to behave ethically and
contribute to the economic development of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and
society at large.
Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption Measures
Business Ethics, which include the practice of honesty and integrity, are considered an essential part of the everyday operations of the Company. Since the Company’s business is to deal with food and juice products, it is the policy of the Company to provide not only healthy products to its customers, but also ensures a clear and coherent view of its product range in all its advertisement campaigns.
Further, the Statement of Ethics and Business Practices
is circulated among all employees of the Company for
compliance purposes. It proved very helpful in maintaining
the level of credibility of each employee in the organization.
Along with all these, the Company has developed a procedure and system regarding all key positions to avoid the impact of any corruption and bribery.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Cordial industrial relations and a harmonious working
environment prevailed at all locations of the Company. The
management enjoys a good relationship with the employees.
CBA elections are held on time and without any hurdles.
The basic purpose of this practice is to secure maximum
cordiality between the workers and the management and to
establish a climate of mutual understanding where-by the
workers may be able to contribute their best for the growth
and development of the Company. The Company has a
Hajj Scheme and sent three workers to perform Hajj at the
Company’s expense. The Company also has good relations
with its suppliers.
Employment of Special Persons
To ensure the welfare and rehabilitation of special persons,
the Company has especially stressed upon the induction of
differently-abled under the “Employment and Rehabilitation
Ordinance, 1981”. The Company has established a policy
regarding the hiring of differently-abled persons with
assigning a special quota in compliance with the said
ordinance to ensure the protection of deserving persons.
Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental Protection And Energy Conservations
Safety and health protection of our employees, as well as the
protection of the environment, are the principal concerns of the
Company. We firmly believe that commitment to safety health
and environmental protection (SHE) is an indispensable part
of our main objective of efficiently producing and distributing
quality products. Matters of SHE are integral parts of the
business planning processes and decision-making. They are
handled with the same sense of responsibility and just as
other operations like quality, productivity, and cost-efficiency.
We ensure all technical, organizational, and personnel
measures for the prevention of potentially hazardous
situations and to manage incidents or accidents which might
occur nevertheless.
We strive to achieve eco-efficiency by optimizing resource utilization, conserve energy, and avoid damage to the environment, employees, and public.
CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY
Shezan management is well aware of the fact that corporate philanthropy is a social responsibility, which is performed by donating to various organizations and associations.
NATIONAL-CAUSE DONATION
The Company is committed to helping distressed
communities as and when required. For this purpose, the
Company has made donations to various educational and
charitable organizations including Aziz Jehan Begum Trust
for the Blind, Sahara for Life Trust, Markaz-E-Umeed, Jinnah
Hospital, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation,
Lahore General Hospital, Chhipa Welfare Association, Marie
Adelaide Leprosy Centre, Fatimid Foundation, Roshni Homes
Trust, Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital, Edhi Foundation,
SOS Children Village, LRBT Hospital, Hijaz Hospital,
Children Hospital, Ansar Burney Trust International, Abeer
Welfare Trust, Care Foundation, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Sir
Ganga Ram Hospital, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Rising Sun
Institute for Special Children, Foundation for Rehabilitation &
Education, Eye Donors Organization, Cancer Care Hospital
& Research Centre, Sundas Foundation, The Society for
Preservation & Restoration of Vision, Shalamar Hospital, Clapp Trust Hospital, Pakistan Association Of The Blind, Leprosy Patients Welfare Trust, Forman Christian College, Depilex Smileagain Foundation, The Diabetes Centre, The Trust School, Pink Ribbon Campaign Pakistan.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND WELFARE SPENDING FOR UNDER-PRIVILEGED CLASSES
The Company has a complete focus on the welfare of the community as its mandatory role. Since the incorporation of the Company in 1964, it has contributed to its maximum in different welfare schemes of the society.
CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES
Since the product line of Shezan International Limited mainly consists of Foods & Beverages which are considered among the category of FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) products, therefore, its key focus is on healthy products. For this purpose, our Research and Development department is very much active in regular testing of our product range for their quality conformance. Further, the management is very keen on the implementation and execution of ISO rules and regulations for quality maintenance.
