Azure Power announced it has received the SA8000:2014 certification, an international standard for social accountability. Azure Power is the first Renewable Energy company in India to receive this certification.
SA8000, the world’s leading social certification program, is an auditable standard that requires organizations to develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace including supply chain.
Harsh Shah, CEO of Azure Power, said: “Benchmarking against high global standards help us to maintain, strengthen and demonstrate our commitment to adhere to highest social standards of corporate governance.”
Sumit Barat, Chief Sustainability Officer, Azure Power, said: “We have implemented systems and processes that resulted in achieving the SA8000 certification and are committed to continually improve our social performance. Obtaining and maintaining the certification provides a well-defined framework to conduct business in a socially responsible manner.”