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PANDEMIC RECOVERY

POLICY & PLAN

The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a • As an immediate step, assured that all hygiene
pandemic on Mar 11, 2020, as it was causing a huge impact procedures & protective protocols, advised by the
on peoples’ lives, families and communities, with millions government, were diligently adopted and followed
falling sick or succumbing to this viral disease, globally. throughout the Company
The pandemic has also presented a significant existential
challenge for people as well as organizations all over the Communication:
world because lockdown across countries to prevent the
spread of the disease has created an economic crisis as Inform the People
all kinds of businesses have been shut down except those
producing bare essentials. • For the safekeeping of our people, a complete
guideline on travel advisory was implemented within
With the ever-evolving yet fluid situation, Interloop took the Company
major steps to safeguard the health and safety of our • Precise quarantine instructions were provided to
people and to ensure the continuity of our business employees & their families keeping in mind their
during this global crisis, by assessing organizational health & safety during the crisis
exposure, positioning our self to appropriately support key
stakeholders, including employees and customers and • Employees over the age of 50 years, those with pre-
rolled out a policy and Pandemic Recovery Plan. existing medical conditions and those having any
symptoms were offered to avail extraordinary leaves
with Work From Home option
Interloop worked on a 3 pronged approach to combat
COVID-19 at its end: • Company paid testing facility was offered for
quarantined employees
Awareness: • For any medical emergency, on-site doctor was
available at every plant
Educate the People
• A regular communication flow was maintained from
• At all plants, awareness sessions were conducted, the CEO to the employees regarding the developing
standees & posters were displayed, regular online situation and taking self-care measures for people’s
communications were sent to all staff, and regular safety
announcements were made through the Public • A cross-functional COVID-19 response team was
Address System formed and a dedicated helpline was set-up to
address any issues faced by the employees

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