Compliance
Welcome
Paragon Ceramic Industries Ltd (PCIL) believes in “Business integrated with Environmental and Social responsibilities” without which, business is neither ethical nor legal.
That is why PCIL has invested a lot to keep the working environment safe and secure. We have achieved SAC HIGG Score in 2017. Our score in Social was 58.2% (2017) Assessment by H&M and Environment was 32% Assessment by H&M.
Green Initiatives
Even though ceramic industry does not create hazardous byproducts, protecting the environment from any harmful waste material of the factory’s production process encouraged the sustainability team to start a number of initiatives that not only save precious resources of the country but also that it is cost effective and to keep the environment from harm’s way. The focus was therefore to incorporate the 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle into all sections of the industry.
Some of the initiatives include:
(a) Using energy efficient technology,
(b) Reusing treated water,
(c) Harvesting rain-water,
(d) Reusing utility water, and
(e) Recovering heat for reuse.
At PCIL, waste-water from the ETP is reused for production as also other types of uses like daily toilet flushing of 1700 workers in the premises, gardening, washing/cleaning of transport and other heavy equipment, etc, thus saving almost 10 million litres of fresh underground water per year. The 250,000 square feet roof top rain water harvesting system is used for washing and other purposes, saving approximately 8 million litres of fresh underground water every year.
Environment
The Management and all who work at PCIL are committed to the care of the environment and prevention of pollution.
The organization ensures that all its activities are carried out in conformity with the relevant environmental legislation and the requirements of the Directorate of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
PCIL operates processes, which are prescribed under Red Category (serial 14), Schedule–1, The Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, and observes the requirements.
The factory management is committed to the prevention of pollution and of continual improvement. It seeks to minimize creation of waste, promote recycling, reduce energy consumption, reduce harmful emissions and, where possible, to work with suppliers who themselves have sound environmental policies.
An essential feature of the environmental management system is a commitment to improving environmental performance. This is achieved by setting annual environmental improvement objectives and targets which are regularly monitored and reviewed. The objectives are publicized throughout the factory and the entire staff is committed to their achievement.
In order to ensure achievement of the above commitments, PCIL has set up an environmental management system, which satisfies the requirements of ISO.
This policy and the obligations and responsibilities required by the environmental management system have been communicated to all employees. The policy is available to the public on request.
Air Emission Inventory report
GHG Stationary Combustion Tool report
Corporate and Social Responsibility
Paragon Ceramic Industries Ltd (PCIL) is committed to operating its business in a manner that is both sensitive and responsible with proper regard to its legal obligations and according to relevant directives, regulations and codes of practice. It is also committed to supporting the Government’s vision for Corporate Social Responsibility,
Specifically:
Promoting business activity that brings simultaneous economic, social and environmental benefits.
Encouraging innovative approaches and continuing development and application of best practices.
Ensuring the best minimum levels of performance in areas such as health & safety, the environment and equal opportunities.
Creating a framework that facilitates business practices that balance profit and success with the achievement of social and sustainability goals.
Taking an active part in supporting the local community and social causes.
Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility:
PCIL recognizes that its operations have an effect on the communities and environment in which it operates. In light of this, PCIL is committed to operating in a socially responsible manner, supporting a number of local communities and social/charitable causes, as well as running its operation in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Local Community & Social Responsibilities:
Paragon Ceramic Industries Ltd (PCIL) is proud to support local community projects as well as a range of deserving and charitable causes.
Social Compliance
A proper business requires special attention and commitment towards practicing ethical norms and values and environment; safety at all the manufacturing facilities. As a company whose products span the globe, the management of Paragon Ceramic Industries Ltd (PCIL) has a great responsibility to influence the conditions under which it manufactures the product. Our endeavors in improving the lives of the people include: