Policy and Guidelines
1. Corporate Governance and Ethical Conduct
- Sharia Compliance: Ensure all business operations align with Islamic principles, including honesty, transparency, and fairness. Engage Islamic scholars for guidance and certification.
- International Legal Compliance: Adhere to international laws and regulations, including human rights, labor laws, and environmental standards. Regularly review compliance with international trade agreements and local regulations in the jurisdictions where the company operates.
- Prohibition of Haram Activities: Avoid activities and products considered haram under Islamic law, such as those involving alcohol, pork, or gambling, while ensuring compliance with international standards related to these products.
- Halal Certification: Ensure all food products and relevant equipment are Halal-certified, meeting both Islamic standards and international food safety regulations (such as ISO, HACCP).
- Equipment Standards: Adhere to international safety and quality standards for equipment production, ensuring they meet both Sharia guidelines and global industry standards.
- Quality Assurance: Implement comprehensive quality assurance processes, including regular testing and certification, to comply with Islamic ethical standards and international quality requirements.
- Fair Employment Practices: Uphold Islamic principles of fairness and equality in employment, ensuring non-discrimination based on race, gender, or religion. Comply with international labor standards, including the International labour Organization (ILO) conventions.
- Workplace Modesty and Dress Code: Implement a dress code that respects Islamic principles of modesty while accommodating international workplace standards.
- Religious Observance and Accommodation: Provide facilities and accommodations for religious practices, such as prayer rooms and time off for Islamic holidays, while respecting the diverse cultural and religious practices of all employees.
- Health and Safety: Establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, adhering to both Islamic ethical considerations and international occupational health and safety standards.
- Prohibition of Riba (Interest): Avoid interest-based transactions in accordance with Islamic finance principles. Utilize Islamic finance instruments like profit-sharing, leasing, and other Sharia-compliant methods.
- Zakat and Charitable Contributions: Allocate a portion of profits for zakat and other charitable activities, complying with both Islamic obligations and corporate social responsibility norms.
- Transparent Financial Reporting: Maintain transparency in all financial dealings, ensuring accurate and honest reporting in compliance with international accounting standards and Islamic ethical requirements.
- Ethical Advertising: Ensure all marketing and advertising efforts are truthful and respectful, avoiding any content that may be considered misleading or offensive under Islamic or international standards.
- Privacy and Data Protection: Protect the privacy of customer and employee data in accordance with both Islamic ethics and international data protection laws, such as the GDPR.
- Sustainable Resource Use: Implement practices that reflect Islamic principles over the earth and environment, and comply with international environmental regulations.
- Waste Management and Recycling: Develop waste reduction and recycling programs in line with both Islamic teachings on cleanliness and international environmental standards.
- Energy Efficiency: Promote the use of energy-efficient technologies and sustainable practices in operations.
- Customer Service Standards: Provide customer service that is honest, respectful, and fair, adhering to both Islamic principles and international consumer protection laws.
- Complaint Resolution and Dispute Handling: Establish clear procedures for resolving customer complaints and disputes, ensuring fairness and transparency in line with Islamic justice principles and international best practices.
- Community Support: Engage in community support and development initiatives, reflecting Islamic teachings on charity (Sadaqah) and social welfare, as well as international CSR standards.
- Fair Trade and Ethical Sourcing: Ensure ethical sourcing and fair trade practices, aligning with both Islamic principles of fairness and international trade standards.
- Ethical Crisis Response: Develop a crisis management plan that includes ethical decision-making and community support, adhering to Islamic values of compassion and international crisis management standards.
- Business Continuity Planning: Implement business continuity plans that consider employee welfare, customer needs, and community impact, in line with both Islamic ethical guidelines and international best practices.
- Sharia and International Law Compliance Review: Regularly review business practices with Islamic scholars and legal experts to ensure ongoing compliance with both Sharia law and international legal standards.
- Adherence to International Trade and Business Laws: Comply with international trade regulations, anti-corruption laws, and intellectual property rights, ensuring that business operations are lawful and ethical.
- Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Establish a strict anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, in line with both Islamic principles of justice and fairness and international anti-corruption laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) or the Afghanistan bribery act.
By integrating these guidelines and policies, Khadim Qadari Food & Water Supply Equipment Production Company can ensure that its operations are both compliant with Islamic law and respectful of international legal standards, thereby promoting ethical business practices, employee well-being, and community support. Regular reviews and updates of these policies, along with consultations with legal and Islamic scholars, are essential for ongoing compliance and improvement.
