The management of IPA acknowledges that sustainability and social aspects are an integral part of modern corporate management.

In consideration of the above it has accepted a company directive, setting forth a series of rules and guidelines under the name C(orporate) S(ocial) R(esponsibility) regulations, which are compulsory for all members of the organisation.

IPA expects all its sub-contractor to abide with these Directives and requests that cases where a sub-contractor can not comply, for whatever reason, such cases are reported to the management.

The principles adopted by IPA are;


  1. IPA will not enter into any form of business with organisations of which any form of human right abuse is known;
  2. IPA supports the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
  3. IPA will not enter into any form of business with organisations known to be apply forced and/or compulsory labour;
  4. IPA will not enter into any form of business with organisations known to be involved in any form of child labour;
  5. IPA will not enter into any form of business with organisations known to apply discriminating practices in respect of employment and occupation;
  6. IPA requires its subcontractors, suppliers and service providers to support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
  7. IPA will whenever possible promote environmental responsibility;
  8. IPA will encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies;
  9. IPA will not enter into any form of business with organisations known to be involved in corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.


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