Corporate Social Responsibility


 

At Avani, we believe in leaving a positive impact and a meaningful footprint in everything we do.
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need.
We continue to support organizations that share our vision of a better, more equitable society.
Our Focus

Ethical Business Practices

At AVANI, we conduct our operations with integrity, transparency, and fairness. This commitment spans across our ethical employment practices, upholding human rights, promotion of diversity and inclusion, and maintaining high standards of corporate governance.

♦ Code of Conduct – Avani maintains a comprehensive code of conduct policy that outlines the ethical practices and standards we uphold in all areas of our business.

♦ Diversity and Inclusion – A diverse workforce stimulates creativity, innovation, and better decision-making. Avani is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment by prioritizing equity in hiring practices, creating inclusive policies, achieving gender parity, and creating opportunities for employee training and development.

♦ Partner Due Diligence – We are committed to ensuring that the suppliers, vendors, and business partners we engage with reflect our core values and ethical standards.

♦ Transparency In Communication – At Avani, we believe that transparency is the cornerstone of ethical business conduct. We are committed to creating an open, honest, and inclusive communication culture within the organization and beyond. This commitment to transparency is reflected in our continuous efforts to maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, ensuring that our ethical values and principles are understood, shared, and upheld across every level of our business.

♦ Safe And Respectful Workplace – Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and their safety and well-being are our top priorities. We strive to ensure that every individual feels valued, respected, and secure in their workplace. By upholding high health and safety standards and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination, we aim to foster a culture of inclusion and care, where everyone can thrive both personally and professionally.

♦ Employee Engagement And Development – Employee motivation is a key driver of our business success. At Avani, we foster employee engagement through activities such as birthday celebrations, company off-sites, celebrating important festivals, and initiatives such as “Kids Day at Work”. In addition, we promote team bonding through activities such as group walks and playing badminton, which encourage physical activity and teamwork. These help in fostering a sense of community and belonging within the company. We also prioritize employee development through ongoing training, skill enhancement programs, and opportunities for career advancement.

 

Community Welfare and Well-Being

Our social welfare activities are centered around supporting vulnerable populations, including individuals with long-term illnesses and disabilities, children, the elderly, and low-income families. We work closely with reputable charities dedicated to these causes, fostering strong partnerships that enable us to contribute effectively.

♦ CSR Committee – Each year, we establish a dedicated CSR Committee at Avani. This committee plays a vital role in guiding our community outreach efforts, ensuring that our initiatives are aligned with our core values and make a meaningful impact. Composed exclusively of Avani employees, the committee identifies key areas of societal need through a deliberative process and focuses our efforts accordingly for that year. Our employees are at the heart of our CSR efforts, actively participating in both hands-on activities and fundraising initiatives. Whether it’s working directly with charity beneficiaries or organizing events to raise funds, our team is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we support.

 

Environmental Sustainability

At AVANI, we mainly deal in Met coal and its variants which is an essential ingredient in the production of steel. Steel is one of the most widely used building materials on earth, and we expect it to remain so in the coming decades.

We are deeply committed to being responsible custodians of the environment. We aim to ensure a healthier planet for future generations while fostering long-term business resilience and competitiveness.

Our primary approach to preventing or minimizing our potential adverse environmental impacts within our operational footprint is to apply the mitigation hierarchy. Our approach is grounded in the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle, which we diligently implement across our workplace. We take proactive steps to use resources efficiently and minimize waste. Our energy conservation efforts include switching off electricity in unused areas of the office and maximizing natural daylight. We also focus on reducing food wastage, recycling printing paper, and continuously exploring ways to lower our carbon footprint, ensuring and continuously seek ways to lower our carbon footprint.

 

Our Partnerships

We partner with several charitable organizations dedicated to social welfare and environmental sustainability. Together, we work on projects that uplift communities, support underprivileged individuals, and contribute to a greener planet. Our partnerships reflect our values and our desire to create lasting change, building a better future for all.

Genesis School for Special Education

We collaborated with Genesis School to develop an enhanced sports facility. We were thankful to the school for allowing us to interact with the children benefiting from their programs. The school provides support to young children with special needs, including those with language delay, language disorder, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, and developmental delay.

 

Genesis School for Special Education Genesis School for Special Education

AIN Society

We were proud to work with the AIN Society to provide better care and support for cancer patients battling illness. The Society offers affordable therapeutic care and counseling for cancer patients in Singapore. Avani supported a project to create a daycare center for children suffering from cancer and installation of wheelchair lifts for the patients.

 

AIN Society AIN Society

Darul Ihsan Orphanage

We had the privilege of collaborating with Darul Ihsan to enhance the sports and storage facilities for the residents of the charitable trust. The trust operates orphanages for both boys and girls and supports the low-income families of Singapore.

 

Darul Ihsan Orphanage Darul Ihsan Orphanage

Lions Home for Elders

Elderly care addresses a critical societal need. It ensures that our seniors receive the care, respect, and dignity they deserve. We were fortunate to have partnered with Lions Home for Elders, which offers comprehensive rehabilitation care to our aging population through two fully equipped nursing homes.

 

Lions Home for Elders

Willing Hearts

In partnership with Willing hearts, Avani team spent a day preparing and delivering meals for low-income families of Singapore. The kitchen run wholly by volunteers, prepares and distributes 7000 meals daily, throughout the year.

 

Willing Hearts

Club Rainbow

One of the charitable organizations we teamed up with is Club Rainbow. The charity focuses on helping children who are dealing with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Working with them provided us with a wonderful opportunity to meet many of their beneficiaries and contribute meaningfully towards creating a positive impact in their lives.

 

Club Rainbow

Garden City Fund

Plant A Tree Program – We collaborated with Garden City with the aim of restoring nature back into our beloved city and sustaining green cover in our urban infrastructure. The Garden City Fund is a registered charity with the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew as a founding patron. The organization works towards conserving the natural heritage and unique biodiversity of Singapore.

 

Garden City Fund & Plant A Tree Program Garden City Fund & Plant A Tree Program

ECP Beach Clean-Up Initiative

Beach cleanups are an important way to prevent debris from polluting our oceans and causing harm to wildlife and coastal ecosystems. Avani team, armed with tongs, gloves, and biodegradable trash bags, gathered litter and marine trash strewn on the beach. We collected more than 20 bags of trash to support a cleaner and greener Singapore.

 

ECP Beach Clean-Up Initiative