Corporate Social Responsibility

DDN is committed to maintain high standards of business and professional conduct. We have taken the initiative to develop a management system based on our core values.

DDN’s company culture is based on our core values which define our business policies and practices which provide accountability and enables establishing relationships with environmentally responsible business partners. Our core values are aligned to the fundamentals of the Code of Conduct as established by the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC).

Our Commitment

In our commitment to maintain high standards of Corporate Social Responsibility, we conduct ethical business which is in compliance to applicable laws and regulations. In doing so, we have designed and developed our management system around the following structure.

Management System

• Organization
• Objectives

Business Ethics

• Our Business Ethics
• Code of Conduct

Operations

• Environmental
• Health & Safety
• Business Continuity

Supply Chain Management

• Supplier Responsibility
• Conflict Minerals

Our Culture

To maintain the culture of compliance is everyone’s responsibility and we:

• Provide a work environment in which ethical conduct is recognized and valued
• Assist employees who raise concerns about ethics and legal compliance
• Set good example and encourage others to comply with the policies

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us at ddnsrc@ddn.com with any questions about our CSR program.

Business Ethics

DDN practices lawful conduct, ethical rules and principles in conducting all business. We hold everyone responsible to adhere to and comply with standards.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct defines the minimum standards of business conduct and practices internally and externally. We have mirrored our Code of Conduct with that established by the EICC. We encourage our employees, suppliers and business partners to practice and follow this.

Our Business Ethics

We believe maintaining culture of compliance is everyone’s responsibility. Our business practices include:

1. Rules & Regulations
   1. Abide by all laws, regulations, and standards
   2. Respect and protect human rights
2. Business Integrity
   1. Never accept or offer favors in hopes of receiving an unethical reward
   2. Never create a conflict of interests between the company and your personal interests
   3. Practice fair employment practices with transparent competition for positions
   4. Provide a work environment in which ethical conduct is recognized and valued
   5. Assist employees who raise concerns about ethics and legal compliance
   6. Set good example and encourage others to comply with the policies
3. Health & Safety
   1. Emphasize safety and good health in the workplace to reduce accidents
   2. Have a disaster preparedness plan managed by the Crisis Management team
   3. Take good care of company property
   4. Act in the best interests of the company’s business
4. Responsible Sourcing of Materials
   1. Practice responsible sourcing of goods and services
   2. Use environmentally friendly materials in our supply chain
   3. Ensure conflict minerals are not part of our supply chain
5. Labor Relations
   1. Freely Chosen Employment
   2. Child Labor Avoidance
   3. Working hours
   4. Wages & Benefits
   5. Humane Treatment
   6. Non-Discrimination
   7. Freedom of Association
6. Public disclosures
   1. Will make personal information available as required by law
   2. Disclosure of compliance, regulatory information, goals and performances

Downloads & Documentation

Compliance documentation can be found on our resources page or by emailing our Compliance Department at Compliance-Docs@DDN.com

Recycle at Data Direct Networks India Pvt. Ltd.

We are committed to responsible recycling of our end-of-life products and urge you to join our cohesive e-waste movement.

Data Direct Networks India Pvt. Ltd. has joined a tech-enabled, environmentally beneficial and socially responsible e-waste Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) Global Waste Solution for making recycling a way of life.

What is “E-Waste”?

Any discarded electronic appliances such as mobile phones, computers, laptops, printers, fax machines or even their parts, which have reached the end of their useful life are called “E-Waste”.

Going beyond just recycling

At DataDirect Networks India Pvt. Ltd. we believe that our focus should not only be on responsible recycling, but also on awareness generation. Our PRO creating awareness with our customers through the following activities:

Enterprise Engagement Campaign:

• Series of emails, EDMs, to create awareness and engage the enterprise customers of DDN on E-waste responsible recycling practices.
• If agreed between DDN and the enterprise customer, DDN with the support of its PRO shall also hold awareness events. The objective of the events is to provide a responsible e-waste management solution to bulk consumers in India.

Do’s & Don’ts

• Always look for information on the catalogue with your product for end-of life equipment handling
• Ensure that only Authorized Recyclers repair and handle your electronic products.
• Always call our E-waste Authorized Collection centers / points to dispose products that have reached end-of life.
• Always drop your used electronic products batteries or any accessories when they reach the end of their life at your nearest Authorized E-waste Collection Centers point.
• Always disconnect the battery from product and ensure any glass surface is protected against breakage.

Don’ts:

• Do not dismantle your electronic products on your own.
• Do not throw electronics in bins having Do Not Dispose” sign.
• Do not give e-waste to informal (Kabbadi) and unorganized sectors like Local Scrap Dealer Rag Pickers.
• Do not dispose your product in garbage bins along with municipal waste that ultimate reaches landfills.

E-Waste Collection Centers List

Collection Points / Collection Centers

We have sign an agreement with M/s. GLOBAL WASTE SOLUTION, who are an authorized dismantler and recycler having authorization from Haryana Pollution control board as our new Recycler, who shall be responsible for all the EPR activities including collection transportation storage, segregation and dismantling and recycling with regards to our E Waste. We will use our recycler Partner’s collection points for channelization of the e-waste. We don’t have collection points in all the states but the collection points of neighbouring state will collect the e -waste from nearby States. States wise list of collection points are given below:

You can also contact us on toll-free number – 1800- 270-7666 or write at info@eprconsultant.com

Details of Collection Canters already established by GLOBAL WASTE SOLUTION are as under: