End-End Logistics,
Engineered For Global Trade.

KRK Logistics is an Indian freight forwarding company committed to building a logistics operation that creates value not only for our clients and business partners, but for the communities and ecosystems within which we operate. We recognise that freight forwarding — by its nature — sits at the intersection of global trade, environmental impact, and social accountability.

This Sustainable Procurement Policy (SPP) formalises our commitment to selecting, evaluating, and developing supplier and carrier relationships through the lens of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and long-term commercial integrity. It is not a compliance exercise. It is a strategic commitment that underpins KRK's long-term vision to become India's most trusted green freight forwarding partner.

This policy applies to all procurement and sourcing activities undertaken by KRK Logistics, including:

• Carrier Selection: Road, rail, ocean, and air carriers
• Third-Party Services: Customs brokerage, warehousing, and ancillary logistics services
• Internal Procurement: Office consumables, digital tools, and operational equipment
• Subcontractors: Last-mile and intermodal subcontracting arrangements

4.1 Fleet & Emissions: Road carriers must meet BS-VI emission norms (from January 2026). Ocean freight: preference for lines with IMO DCS/CII verified carbon ratings. Air freight used only when surface modes cannot meet transit time requirements.

4.2 Modal Shift: KRK will actively recommend rail and coastal shipping over road for long-haul domestic lanes. Route proposals will include carbon comparisons between modes.

4.3 Digital-First Documentation: E-BL, digital customs filings, and electronic PODs will be the default. Paper-based processes maintained only where legally mandated.

4.4 Premises: Segregated waste disposal, energy-efficient equipment, and zero single-use plastics across all KRK office and operational contexts.

5.1 Labour Rights: KRK will not engage carriers or suppliers relying on forced labour, bonded labour, or child labour. All new carriers must confirm compliance with the Factories Act 1948, Contract Labour Act 1970, and applicable state labour laws.

5.2 Safety: Road carriers must hold valid PUC certificates, insurance, and fitness certificates for all vehicles on KRK freight.

5.3 Anti-Corruption: All procurement conducted on merit and fair dealing. No KRK employee may accept gifts or kickbacks from suppliers. Suppliers offering inducements will be immediately disqualified.

6.1 Onboarding: All new carriers complete the KRK Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire (SSQ) capturing fleet age, fuel type, BS compliance, labour declarations, GST registration, insurance, and any environmental certifications (ISO 14001, Green Freight Asia, etc.).

6.2 Annual Scorecard:

7.1 Methodology: KRK uses the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework v3.0 for per-shipment GHG calculations:

7.2 Per-Shipment Carbon Report attached to every client invoice: shipment reference, modes used, carrier name, gross weight, distance per leg, emission factor, total kg CO₂e, and optional offset recommendation.

7.3 Annual Inventory: Scope 3 logistics emissions inventory published in KRK's Annual Sustainability Update. First inventory covers July 2025 – June 2026.

Roles: Managing Director — policy approval and resource authorisation. Sustainability Owner/CEO — day-to-day implementation, carbon tracking, annual inventory. Procurement Team — carrier selection criteria and SSQ completion. Sales Team — client carbon reporting and sustainability communication. All Employees — compliance and non-compliance escalation.

Compliance: Graduated supplier response: Stage 1 — written notice (30-day rectification); State 2 — suspension from new bookings; Stage 3 — removal from approved panel. Immediate termination for forced/child labour, serious safety violations, or criminal activity.

Review: Annual review by Sustainability Owner. Out-of-cycle review triggered by regulatory changes, updated GLEC Framework, or material implementation failures. All revisions published within 30 days of approval.

Document Reference: KRK-SPP-2026-001 · Version 1.0 · Approved By: Managing Director, KRK Logistics · Policy Owner: Sustainability Lead / CEO