Driving Ethical, Responsible, and Green Supply Chains
At Dighi Port Industrial Area (DPIA), we recognize that sustainability is both a corporate responsibility and a business imperative. As a globally connected industrial hub, we are committed to fostering a resilient, transparent, and sustainable supply chain ecosystem that minimizes environmental impact, upholds human rights, and drives long-term economic value for all stakeholders.
This Supply Chain Sustainability Policy serves as our guiding framework to ensure that all industries operating within DPIA adhere to ethical sourcing, responsible manufacturing, and eco-friendly logistics practices.
Our Commitment to Sustainable Supply Chains
DPIA is dedicated to embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across the entire supply chain. Our supply chain sustainability strategy is designed to:
- Ensure ethical sourcing and procurement practices aligned with international human rights and labor standards.
- Minimize carbon footprint through green logistics and energy-efficient manufacturing.
- Promote circular economy models that prioritize recycling, reuse, and waste reduction.
- Encourage responsible partnerships with suppliers, vendors, and distributors who uphold sustainability commitments.
- Enhance supply chain transparency through digital tracking and compliance monitoring.
Core Pillars of DPIA’s Sustainable Supply Chain Policy
Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
DPIA mandates that all suppliers and partners adhere to responsible sourcing practices, ensuring:
- Fair labor standards, prohibiting child labor, forced labor, and exploitative working conditions at any tier of the supply chain.
- Safe working environments, with full compliance with health and safety regulations to protect workers.
- Diversity and inclusion in supplier selection, promoting small businesses, women-owned enterprises, and local MSMEs.
- Conflict-free raw materials, ensuring that sourced materials such as minerals, metals, and chemicals do not contribute to human rights violations or environmental destruction.
Environmental Sustainability and Green Procurement
DPIA actively promotes green procurement practices to reduce environmental impact. Our sustainability commitments include:
- Carbon-neutral logistics, encouraging low-emission transport options, optimizing freight routes, and promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in supply chain operations.
- Sustainable materials procurement, prioritizing biodegradable, recyclable, and renewable materials to reduce waste.
- Energy-efficient manufacturing, encouraging factories and industrial units to transition to solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources.
- Water and waste management, implementing zero-discharge policies and ensuring that industrial partners follow strict wastewater treatment and recycling protocols.
Circular Economy & Waste Reduction
DPIA is committed to reducing waste and promoting closed-loop supply chains through:
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), encouraging manufacturers to recycle and repurpose end-of-life products to minimize landfill waste.
- Eco-packaging initiatives, advocating the use of compostable, recyclable, and reusable packaging materials.
- Waste-to-energy projects, supporting innovations in converting industrial waste into renewable energy sources.
- Resource optimization, driving efficiencies in raw material consumption, manufacturing processes, and product life cycles.
Supply Chain Transparency & Digital Innovation
DPIA is integrating cutting-edge digital solutions to create a transparent and traceable supply chain ecosystem.
- Blockchain for supply chain traceability, ensuring end-to-end visibility of products, from raw material extraction to final delivery.
- AI-driven sustainability monitoring, leveraging AI and IoT solutions to track energy consumption, emissions, and compliance adherence.
- Smart logistics and predictive analytics, utilizing real-time data analytics to optimize supply chain networks and reduce carbon footprints.
Compliance with Global Sustainability Standards
All industries and supply chain partners operating within DPIA must adhere to internationally recognized sustainability frameworks, including:
- United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management
- International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards
- Indian Environmental Protection Act & E-Waste Management Rules
Non-compliance with sustainability standards may result in suspension or termination of supplier contracts within DPIA.
Partnerships for a Greener Supply Chain
DPIA is actively collaborating with:
- Government agencies to implement sustainability policies and green manufacturing incentives.
- Industry leaders to develop best practices in responsible sourcing, logistics, and waste reduction.
- NGOs and environmental groups to drive community-based sustainability projects and promote responsible industrialization.
- Academia and research institutions to innovate next-generation sustainable manufacturing solutions.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
To ensure our supply chain sustainability goals are met, DPIA will:
- Conduct annual sustainability audits for all suppliers and logistics providers.
- Publish an annual ESG report highlighting sustainability progress, challenges, and future goals.
- Encourage supplier training programs to educate partners on sustainable best practices.
- Regularly update policies to align with evolving global sustainability standards.
Join Us in Creating a Sustainable Future
DPIA is committed to building a supply chain that is ethical, resilient, and environmentally responsible.
For more information or to join DPIA’s sustainable supply chain network, contact our sustainability team at sustainability@dighiportindustrialarea.com
Visit www.dighiportindustrialarea.com to explore our ESG initiatives and sustainability goals.
Together, we are redefining the future of industrial supply chains—one sustainable step at a time.
