Modern Slavery & ESG

At Ballia Corpus (operating under the registered brand name LyonsBarry®), we are committed to upholding human dignity, ethical responsibility, and environmental stewardship across our operations and supply chain. This statement outlines our measures to combat modern slavery, support fair labour conditions, and report on our broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

1. Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

• We have zero tolerance for all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, bonded labour, or human trafficking.

• We uphold international frameworks including:

  • UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (UNGPs)

  • ILO Core Labour Conventions

  • UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

• We require suppliers and business partners to comply with the same ethical standards.

2. Supply Chain Due Diligence

• We conduct supplier assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks of forced labour or exploitative practices.

• All contracts with suppliers include ethical sourcing requirements covering wages, safe working conditions, and worker rights.

• In case of violations, corrective measures are demanded, and partnerships may be terminated if issues are not resolved.

3. Fair Labour Practices

• All workers in our operations are entitled to:

  • Fair wages at or above the legal minimum.

  • Safe and healthy working environments.

  • Freedom of association and non-discrimination.

• We prohibit child labour in line with ILO standards and Indian labour law.

4. ESG / CSR Initiatives

a) Environmental (E)

• Adoption of sustainable sourcing of ingredients (organic where possible, preference for local suppliers).

• Transition to eco-friendly packaging with reduced single-use plastic.

• Ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint through energy-efficient operations and logistics.

• Support for recycling and reforestation initiatives in partnership with local communities.

b) Social (S)

• Community health programs: Providing awareness on nutrition, wellness, and preventive healthcare in underserved areas.

• Women empowerment initiatives: Partnering with women-led supplier groups and supporting gender equality in our workforce.

• Education and training: Offering skill development for local communities and staff capacity-building programs.

c) Governance (G)

• Ethics & Compliance framework: Zero tolerance for corruption, bribery, and unethical business practices.

• Data protection & privacy governance: Compliance with GDPR, India DPDP, and other global standards.

• Transparency reporting: Annual ESG/CSR updates made available on our website.

5. CSR Compliance (India Specific)

In compliance with the Indian Companies Act, 2013 (CSR Rules), we allocate resources to socially impactful projects, including:

• Public health awareness and wellness initiatives.

• Local education and training support.

• Environmental sustainability programs such as waste reduction and plantation drives.

6. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• We regularly review and strengthen our ESG, CSR, and modern slavery prevention practices.

• We work with external auditors and stakeholders to maintain accountability and transparency.

• Our leadership team provides annual oversight and reporting on ESG and CSR progress.

7. Contact for ESG / CSR Matters

For questions or reporting concerns regarding modern slavery, ethical sourcing, or our ESG/CSR commitments, please contact:

Ballia Corpus
369, Industrial area, Briz-2
City Taraori, District Karnal, Haryana, 132116, India
Email: care@lyonsbarry.in