1. CSR at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004

CSR s embedded in the business philosophy of UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004. At UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004, the business operations and processes are designed in a way that they do not become an obstacle or a burden in the way of people’s and the environment’s wellbeing. At the same time, these processes and designs boost business growth. The systematic design of operations at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 enables the management to ensure that the organization achieves sustainable business growth by reducing attached risk factors as well as through community building goals and ambitions. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 strives to increase its social impact and influence on the environment and in people’s lives- by focusing on three big goals. 

1.1. Values at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works for CSR through the CSV approach. This is made easier to incorporate in the company systems because of the core values practised at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004. These are:

Respect – for every one

• Trust
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Accountability

1.2. CSR goals at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004

1.2.1. Improving livings standards for communities through increasing employment opportunities

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 believes in working for the people, and working with the people. With the growth of the business across the world, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 ensures that it creates new employment and livelihood opportunities for millions across the globe. This is done through direct employment and contracts, as well as through inclusive business opportunities.

1.2.2. Enhancing the health and wellbeing of communities engaging with UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works with communities at large and aims to help them become healthier and happier. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 provides nutritional boosting and support to communities where it runs operations, as well as to other communities living in regions marked below poverty. Additionally, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also produces and distributes health and hygiene products to enhance the wellbeing of its customers along with the various communities it has engaged with.

1.2.3. Reducing environmental footprint

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards reducing its environmental footprint by ensuring that it allows the legislation regarding carbon production and release. Also, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards designing operational processes that reduce water and land pollution. All products manufactured and distributed by UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 come with a disposal method to reduce wastage, and increase recycling. 

2. Creating shared value (CSV) at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works hard to create value for not only the shareholders but for the society at large. This approach of creating shared value has enabled impressive business growth for UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004, as well as allowing its expansion regionally as well as in its product portfolio. Through creating shared value, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 brings value to the lives of communities where it operates by influencing those aspects of the society which intersect and coincide with the business offerings and business operations.

2.1. How to maximize value creation?

Through the CSV approach, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 can create the most value in the following aspects:

2.1.1. Nutrition

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 focuses on investing in the health of communities by focusing on nutrition and medication, as well as on sanitation and hygiene. The primary focus remains on ensuring health safety for children and infants.

2.1.2. Water

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works hard with third parties and external as well as internal support systems to ensure that its operations do not cause water damage. In addition, it administers all its internal sewage plants to dispose of waste optimally without risking water life.

2.1.3. Air cleansing

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 maintains carbon units as per legislation in all its operations across the globe. The company also takes responsibility for ensuring that all its industrial sites and operations are placed away from residential areas to reduce maximum exposure of plant operations to the public.

2.1.4. Rural development

 UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 strives to develop communities where it operates. This includes rural communities and settlements from where UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 gets its raw materials and inputs as well as labour. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 created varied employment and livelihood opportunities for these communities to help them raise their living standards and quality of life.

3. Commitments made by UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004

Commitments at the UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 have helped shape its CSR and CSV approach based on multiple trends from across the globe. These commitments have helped UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 maintain focus in giving back to the community as well as in developing a more sustainable environment and workplace. Commitments are the long term goals that UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 wants to fulfil and achieve in the following different aspects:

3.1. For individuals and families

3.1.1. Living healthier lives

For families and communities, the CSV approach of UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 focuses on helping individuals attain a balance between healthy nutrition and physical exercise as a means of a healthier lifestyle and healthy living. With today’s work style and busy schedules, this is quite a challenge. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works intending to develop programs and products to help communities manage time well and stay motivated towards increasing their wellbeing.

3.1.2. Having nutritional knowledge

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works with the long term aspiration of enhancing the lifestyles of communities. The company plans to do it by sharing information regarding nutritional facts, and by raising awareness of nutritional intake. The company does this by not only making the nutritional value available for its own manufactured products but also develops programs and information sharing networks to help individuals learn about healthy eating and make informed dietary decisions.

3.2. For communities

3.2.1. Rural development

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards developing rural communities-especially where it is operational and present. The company engages not only in employment creation but also infrastructure development and education deployment programs to help communities improve their living standards. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also conducts vocational training programs frequently.

3.2.2. Promoting diversity

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also works towards inclusion through its diversity programs. The company has designed programs and policies to ensure the inclusion of all community groups in the employment cycle. In addition, the company also conducts training and skill enhancement sessions for all community groups –including disabled and special persons

3.3. For the planet

3.3.1. Protecting water

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 understands the need for protecting water resources across the globe and is also an active fighter for water preservation. With the high scarcity of clean drinking water, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works and strives to provide communities with clean drinking water through having installed filter plants

3.3.2. Protecting natural resources

 With increased urbanization, natural landscapes of forests and grasslands have quickly turned into urban centres. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 ensures that all its operational sites are designed in a way that they do not harm or risk the natural ecosystem. In addition, the company works towards protecting the environment by building green spaces.

3.3.3. Safeguarding the environment

The operations of UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004, like other players in the industry, are being affected by the climatic changes, and the weather alterations. To fight this change, and to safeguard the environment, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards creating safe green spaces through high rate plantations. This is to ensure environmental sustainability and enrichment of the ecosystem.

4. Value chain at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 and CSR

At UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004, SCR is embedded in the company DNA. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 ensures that the CSV approach is integrated into all operations and systems at the company, including THE VALUE CHAIN.

4.1. Supply chain

4.1.1. Rural development

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 allies with farmers and other partners to obtain the high quality raw material. In doing so, the company ensures that it invests in the wellbeing in the development of its partners and related communities through educational opportunities as well as various training programs and infrastructure development.

4.1.2. Responsible sourcing

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 participates in responsible sourcing. All its partners throughout the supply chain and for raw materials have been tested against set ethical backgrounds to ensure that all raw sources and materials are obtained from partners doing sustainable business.

4.1.3. Animal welfare

In all its sourcing, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 ensures that no animals are harmed. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 makes sure that all animals are fed high quality fodder, and that they are kept in a clean and safe environment. In addition, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also provides safe breeding grounds for animals and regularly authorizes veterinary check-ups for all animals in partner farms.

4.1.4. Human rights

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 is also particularly careful to ensure that all human rights are upheld in its business operations. This includes no child labour, and inclusive diversity, amongst other things. Also, the business operations of UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also include high dependence on local workers for labor and management – making sure all local and global human rights are followed thoroughly.

4.2. Manufacturing

4.2.1. Water, sanitation and hygiene

During the manufacturing process and value additions, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 maintains an emphasis on water, sanitation and hygiene. All plants and manufacturing units operated by UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 have an authorized sanitation system in place which ensures minimal water wastage. Besides, all industrial waste is disposed of off through authorized channels only – ensuring that no natural water body and water source is harmed or polluted.

4.2.2. Natural resource stewardship

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 is also an active pioneer of natural resource stewardship. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 has devised ways to ensure that natural resources are sustainably used for industrial operations, and are not damaged during business processes. UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 shares this knowledge publicly for the overall welfare of the environment and the planet.

4.2.3. Women empowerment

During its manufacturing process, the UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also ensures to employ women labour in various managerial and operational level jobs. These women are usually from local communities and are trained for new skill development and enhancement. In doing so, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 ensures that women are equipped with the confidence and decision making abilities s that they advance not only in their professional but also in their personal and social lives.

4.3. Retail and consumers

4.3.1. Responsible marketing and influence

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 makes sure to use ethical means of marketing its products. This means not only does it disseminate rightful information and data regarding the company, but also makes sure that it does not use unethical appeals in its marketing communication.

4.3.2. Marketing to children

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 is also careful in its marketing to children so that it is not exploitative. Rather, marketing to children is done through influencing adults towards the products offered by UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004.

4.3.3. Product Safety

UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 ensures product safety in consumption at all times. This is done not only through mentioning nutritional value and facts but also through a clear statement of manufacturing dates and batches. This is to make sure that consumers are aware of the product quality and life cycle. Also, the company mentions clear ways and processes of disposing of the products to ensure that the environment is sustained and not harmed.

5. Working towards achieving sustainable goals 

 The CSR and CSV approach at UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 is closely guided by the sustainable development goals chalked out by the United Nations. Through working on the attainment of the SDGs, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004, and many other companies work together to create a peaceful and harmonious future that has sustainable resources and environment.    

Through connecting UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004’s goals and commitments with the SDGs, the company has created avenues of channelling a positive impact on society through its operations and business as a whole.

5.1. No poverty

• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 creates opportunities for skill enhancement and vocational training
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also provides equal employment opportunities to all labours from the local communities
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 promotes and supports small business ventures through inclusive business support and funding – especially for women who are micro-entrepreneurs in the community

5.2. Zero hunger

• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards implementing a model of less food wastage and food loss – in the manufacturing as well as the supply chain process
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 provides subsidized products in communities that are living below the poverty line, as well as in communities where it is operational and has industrial units and sites
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 has developed recycling plants in local communities to ensure that there is no food wasted during consumption, and it is recycled into other products needed for a sustainable environment

5.3. Clean water and sanitation

• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 strives to ensure high water efficiency and water sustainability in all business operations and processes
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 advocates and also internally implements positive water policies
• Infrastructure developed by UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 in different rural communities and settlements ensures authorized sewage networks and lines to avoid dumping in freshwater reserves

5.4. Life on land

• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards establishing the green supply chain
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 ensures that no Green spaces are destroyed for its business and industrial purposes, and also works towards creating healthy green spaces through numerous plantations
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 places a high emphasis on maintaining regular health check-ups for all community members – free of cost, and also focuses on animal welfare for farmers

5.5. Good health and well being

• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards improving the living standards and quality of life of communities it engages with
• For farmers, UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 has also improved farm economics
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 works towards protecting the children in the supply chain processes, as well as creates diverse livelihood opportunities for adults

5.6. Quality education

• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 provides a hands-on learning opportunity for young adults from local communities through internship opportunities
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 also sponsors various scholarship programs for different grade levels in communities where it is operations
• UPM Rafsec RFID Venture 2004 has inaugurated primary schools in three different regions where it has operations – in rural settlements – as a step towards achieving quality education for all.