TRANSFORMING TRANSFORMING TRANSFORMING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT FY 2023 COMMUNITIES THE PLANET THE WORKPLACE Employee Benefits Workplace flexibility and Part time work: As of FY23, the widespread remote work potential to assume CXO roles within 8-10 The emergence of Covid-19 compelled initiative was phased out. Acknowledging years. This initiative not only offers rapid companies to reevaluate and adapt their the significance of workplace flexibility, we advancement but also fosters mentorship workplace strategies to safeguard the have a policy on workplace flexibility and from senior leaders, cross-functional well-being of their workforce. This led to the part time work wherein employees are now learning opportunities, and tailored career introduction of measures like health offered the opportunity to work from home progression pathways. screenings, social distancing protocols, and under special circumstances, subject to remote work, which became standard agreement with their respective managers. In addition to these overarching Group across all our locations. This approach ensures the preservation of initiatives, individual Business Units devise However, considering Vedanta's position in operational efficiency while upholding the their own Career Development Initiatives the manufacturing sector where on-site well-being of our staff. catering to their specific talent pools. The presence is essential, as the Covid-19 "Star of the Business" program identifies threat receded, it became evident that the Work Integrated Learning Programme high-potential employees from both practices adopted during the pandemic enabling and technical functions, could be adjusted to prioritize our Vedanta enlists bright and dynamic culminating in personalized career employees' health without compromising it. individuals from prestigious universities development plans for each year. worldwide, nurturing their potential through strategic role assignments, well-defined Lactation and creche facilities career paths, cross-functional projects, The Business Units offer childcare mentoring, and top-tier benefits. To ensure amenities, including crèche facilities, a constant infusion of adept knowledge, catering to both Vedanta staff and Business skills, and attitudes, Vedanta concentrates Partners. Notably, Cairn, one of our on enhancing employees' competencies. Business Units, has established a This focus caters to both present and collaboration with the reputable Play future business needs through robust School and Day Care Chain, Footprints. talent development programs, with multiple This partnership ensures the provision of interventions aimed at talent retention. crèche services to all female employees Vedanta spearheads an array of throughout the Delhi-NCR region. Group-Wide Talent Development Initiatives, including Vedanta Leadership Development Program (VLDP). VLDP, initiated in 2017, is a meticulously structured leadership development pathway for early-career professionals. This program recruits top talent from premier B-Schools and Engineering Campuses across India, molding them into future leaders within Vedanta. Presently, over 150 VLDP members are affiliated with the Group. VLDP participants experience accelerated career growth, enabling lateral movement across Business Units, with the 114