Only for Internal Circulation FICCI Corporate Social Responsibility Newsletter Issue 7, January-December 2016

Dear Reader, INDEX Welcome to the FICCI CSR newsletter on Corporate Social 01 Workshop on Effectively Addressing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace...... 2 Responsibility ( C S R ). This 8th edition of the newsletter captures the key activities carried out by 02 Report on CSR Trends in ...... 3 FICCI Aditya Birla CSR Centre of Excellence & FICCI Socio Economic Development Foundation (FICCI SEDF) in the period of 03 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index' for Persons with disabilities...... 5 January to December 2016. It showcases the grand success of 15th FICCI 04 Awareness Workshop & Roundtable CSR Awards, our Exclusive research on 150 Discussion on Accessible India Campaign....7 companies of repute in the CSR sphere, thematic interventions in the arena of 05 Training on Impact Assessment and inclusive development and our efforts in the SROI of CSR projects...... 8 domain of CSR capacity building and various CSR projects being implemented by FICCI - 06 CSR Forum for Korean Companies SEDF for our Corporate partners. Operating Overseas - India...... 9 I hope you enjoy reading this issue. We will look forward to your comments and feedback. 07 Seminar on CSR: Opportunities in Rural Development Projects'...... 10

Uma S Seth

08 FICCI CSR Summit & Awards...... 12 Director & Team Lead Corporate Social Responsibility FICCI

09 Key Ongoing CSR Projects...... 17

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Workshop on Effectively Addressing Sexual Harassment Report on CSR Trends in India at the Workplace

Padma Bhushan Smt. Rajashree Birla, Chairperson, FICCI-Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence & FICCI CSR and Community Development Committee, said, "Indian Industry has and continues to be actively engaged in meaningful CSR. There is a genuine effort from members of India Inc. to effectively contribute to the society and ecology at large. FICCI survey to assess how companies have fared with regard to their CSR spend is indeed a forward step. It is indeed encouraging to note that companies have continued to base their CSR programmes according to community needs aligning with the national development agenda, especially those impacting women and children”

28th March, 2016, : A FICCI survey to gauge Committee, about 74% respondents reported having the Indian Industr y's Corporate Social the CEO as a part of the committee. Responsibility (CSR) spend highlights, that there is A majority of the respondents participating in the a discernible trend in CSR activity becoming more a survey indicated ethical considerations as the part of strategic decision- making for companies. It primary motivation factor behind adoption of CSR clearly brings to the fore how companies are activities. Companies are increasingly looking at th complying with the Companies Act 2013 and how 19 February, 2016, Delhi: FICCI with Women identify sexual harassment of women at workplace. integrating their businesses with the community to Power Connect (WPC) conducted the 'the third they are integrating CSR reporting into their main The programme aimed at building a common create shared value. About 49% of the respondents Gender Sensitization and Life Skills Workshop for business practices. understanding of gender, gender discrimination, in the present survey stated creation of shared professionals (men and women) working in the and conceptual clarity on the recently enacted The survey was conducted during the months of value as a motivation factor, followed by social good corporate sector on 19th February 2016. The Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (Prevention, January and February 2016 and covers companies compliance. workshop is a part of the series of "Gender Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013) Sexual belonging to a broad array of sectors. The survey Sensitization Workshop/Training for Corporates The Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 lists Harassment of Women representatives of corporate tries to gauge the involvement of management in in Delhi NCR" under the Wajood Project on houses and their Internal Complaints Committee CSR implementation, the strategy adopted by down the key focus areas where the companies can "Triumph of Courage - Effectively Addressing members, a redressal mechanism established companies, how the companies are identifying and undertake CSR activities. This list is a Violence against Women in Delhi-NCR Region" that under the Act. implementing the projects and also the broad trend comprehensive one and covers about eleven areas. has been initiated by Women Power Connect (WPC) in budgeting for CSR activities. The results are On this, about 21% of the participating companies with the support of Population based on about 150 responses. The companies indicated their efforts aligned towards promoting Services International, India participating in the survey included public sector education, special education and vocation skills. (PSI). undertaking, private companies as well as foreign This was followed by eradicating hunger, poverty & The workshop was conducted by MNCs. malnutrition, promoting health care, sanitation and a team of experienced trainers According to the Clause 135 of the Companies Act safe drinking water; ensuring environmental w h o t h ro u g h i n t e r a c t i v e 2013, a company is expected to appoint a CSR sustainability and rural development projects as methodologies focussed on Committee of three or more directors, with at least the other primary work areas for the companies. developing an understanding of one independent director on board. A majority 79% Moreover, a significant 95% of the respondents gender and related concepts and of the companies participating in the survey reported that there CSR projects are aligned with inclusiveness in a multicultural indicated that they have an independent director on the Government's development initiatives and the workforce, initiating dialogue board. A little less than half (49%) of the respondents across differences and most said that they have one independent director, while top three initiatives that the companies have impor tantly enabling the another 26% cited having two independent aligned their activities to include - Swachh Bharat participants to understand and directors. Further on the constitution of the CSR Mission, Skill India and National Health

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Workshop on Effectively Addressing Sexual Harassment Report on CSR Trends in India at the Workplace

Padma Bhushan Smt. Rajashree Birla, Chairperson, FICCI-Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence & FICCI CSR and Community Development Committee, said, "Indian Industry has and continues to be actively engaged in meaningful CSR. There is a genuine effort from members of India Inc. to effectively contribute to the society and ecology at large. FICCI survey to assess how companies have fared with regard to their CSR spend is indeed a forward step. It is indeed encouraging to note that companies have continued to base their CSR programmes according to community needs aligning with the national development agenda, especially those impacting women and children”

28th March, 2016, Delhi : A FICCI survey to gauge Committee, about 74% respondents reported having the Indian Industr y's Corporate Social the CEO as a part of the committee. Responsibility (CSR) spend highlights, that there is A majority of the respondents participating in the a discernible trend in CSR activity becoming more a survey indicated ethical considerations as the part of strategic decision- making for companies. It primary motivation factor behind adoption of CSR clearly brings to the fore how companies are activities. Companies are increasingly looking at th complying with the Companies Act 2013 and how 19 February, 2016, Delhi: FICCI with Women identify sexual harassment of women at workplace. integrating their businesses with the community to Power Connect (WPC) conducted the 'the third they are integrating CSR reporting into their main The programme aimed at building a common create shared value. About 49% of the respondents Gender Sensitization and Life Skills Workshop for business practices. understanding of gender, gender discrimination, in the present survey stated creation of shared professionals (men and women) working in the and conceptual clarity on the recently enacted The survey was conducted during the months of value as a motivation factor, followed by social good corporate sector on 19th February 2016. The Sexual Harassment at the Workplace (Prevention, January and February 2016 and covers companies compliance. workshop is a part of the series of "Gender Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013) Sexual belonging to a broad array of sectors. The survey Sensitization Workshop/Training for Corporates The Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 lists Harassment of Women representatives of corporate tries to gauge the involvement of management in in Delhi NCR" under the Wajood Project on houses and their Internal Complaints Committee CSR implementation, the strategy adopted by down the key focus areas where the companies can "Triumph of Courage - Effectively Addressing members, a redressal mechanism established companies, how the companies are identifying and undertake CSR activities. This list is a Violence against Women in Delhi-NCR Region" that under the Act. implementing the projects and also the broad trend comprehensive one and covers about eleven areas. has been initiated by Women Power Connect (WPC) in budgeting for CSR activities. The results are On this, about 21% of the participating companies with the support of Population based on about 150 responses. The companies indicated their efforts aligned towards promoting Services International, India participating in the survey included public sector education, special education and vocation skills. (PSI). undertaking, private companies as well as foreign This was followed by eradicating hunger, poverty & The workshop was conducted by MNCs. malnutrition, promoting health care, sanitation and a team of experienced trainers According to the Clause 135 of the Companies Act safe drinking water; ensuring environmental w h o t h ro u g h i n t e r a c t i v e 2013, a company is expected to appoint a CSR sustainability and rural development projects as methodologies focussed on Committee of three or more directors, with at least the other primary work areas for the companies. developing an understanding of one independent director on board. A majority 79% Moreover, a significant 95% of the respondents gender and related concepts and of the companies participating in the survey reported that there CSR projects are aligned with inclusiveness in a multicultural indicated that they have an independent director on the Government's development initiatives and the workforce, initiating dialogue board. A little less than half (49%) of the respondents across differences and most said that they have one independent director, while top three initiatives that the companies have impor tantly enabling the another 26% cited having two independent aligned their activities to include - Swachh Bharat participants to understand and directors. Further on the constitution of the CSR Mission, Skill India and National Health

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Mission.The respondents pointed out that they outcome of the audits for CSR project 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index' for Persons with undertake project implementation through their implementation. company foundations or directly; and the focus is disabilities clearly on community representation in However, the survey notes that there are obstacles implementation of project. About 40% of the in implementing CSR projects. companies indicated that they implement projects th Some of the challenges noted were 30 March, 2016, Delhi : With firm through their company foundation and another 36% commitment of the government said that they do it directly. Also, about 65% l inadequate clarity on laws and tax related t o w a r d s s o c i o - e c o n o m i c respondents reported partnering with the regulations; transformation of the persons with Government or another corporate for execution of disabilities there is an urgent need to projects. l delay in project implementation due to create mass awareness for universal problems in getting NOC from a competent accessibility. Depar tment of Furthermore, the respondents were asked to authority; Empowerment of Persons with indicate some details on the impact assessment of Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of their projects. About 31% of the companies said that l clearances for land for rural infrastructure Social Justice and Empowerment, children were the main beneficiaries of their projects; lack of clarity and inhibitions from the has formulated the Accessible India projects, followed by women (22%) and community; C a m p a i g n ( S u g a m y a B h a r a t environment (17%). Abhiyan), as a nation-wide campaign l NGO accreditation and availability of suitable for achieving universal accessibility for PwDs. The that has been structured in a four level maturity A majority 77% of companies participating in the NGOs; Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat model. The index assists organisations, survey reported an increase in their CSR Budget in Abhiyan) by the aims at irrespective of size and scale, in identifying their the year 2014-15, vis-à-vis 2013-14. While 12% l lack of skilled human resource that are willing to making buildings, transport and technology level of preparedness and gives an action plan for participants reported a decline, another 6% cited no work at grassroots level; systems accessible and workplace more inclusive. building their accessibility. The Inclusiveness and change. The remaining 5% of the companies said The vision of the Campaign is to create an inclusive Accessibility Index will benefit the industry by l that they have made a CSR allocation in their lack of CSR professionals for project and accessible environment that enables Persons enabling them to achieve benchmarks and follow budget for the first time. About 83% of companies implementation; unavailability of doctors and with Disabilities (PwDs/Divyang) to participate in best practices, access a diverse talent pool, create a participating in the survey anticipated and medical staff in remote villages to run primary all areas of community life. homogenous work environment and increase increase in their CSR spend in the coming year care facilities if CSR project involves provision of employee loyalty as well as reduce employee To take forward the agenda, the Department of attrition. The Index works with organizations to (2016-17). While 6% participants expected a healthcare facilities etc. Also, sometimes there Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, achieve realistic and sustainable goals and can be decline, another 9% cited no change. The remaining is lack of parity in understanding of CSR terms Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, customized to the organisation's requirement. 2% of the companies said that they have made a CSR among stakeholders; Government of India in collaboration with the Above all, the Inclusiveness and Accessibility allocation in their budget for the first time. On the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and l limitation of funds for project implementation; Index shall promote human dignity and social audits conducted, 54% of the participating Industry (FICCI) on 30th march,2016 , released an and lack of effective and transparent monitoring cohesion where all citizens of the society have companies said that the impact of their CSR 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index'. access to equal opportunities to fully realize their activities is audited by a third party. Further, 65% mechanisms. Nonetheless, such conflicts are n The Index was launched by Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, potential. respondents indicated that they intend to use the resolved through regular interaction. Union Minister of Urban Development, Housing & Speaking at the event, the Minister said that the Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility Affairs, GoI along with Mr. , Index' is an effective tool to know Minister of State for Social Justice and how sensitive we are to the Empowerment, GoI. needs of differently abled The Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index is a persons and what more needs to service being extended to organisations to be done to ensure accessibility participate in the Campaign by voluntarily for persons with disabilities to evaluating their readiness for making their physical and intellectual spaces environments accessible and inclusive for Persons so that they can express themselves. He said that with Disabilities. The Index is a set of benchmarks statistics suggest that society's inadequate and

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Mission.The respondents pointed out that they outcome of the audits for CSR project 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index' for Persons with undertake project implementation through their implementation. company foundations or directly; and the focus is disabilities clearly on community representation in However, the survey notes that there are obstacles implementation of project. About 40% of the in implementing CSR projects. companies indicated that they implement projects th Some of the challenges noted were 30 March, 2016, Delhi : With firm through their company foundation and another 36% commitment of the government said that they do it directly. Also, about 65% l inadequate clarity on laws and tax related t o w a r d s s o c i o - e c o n o m i c respondents reported partnering with the regulations; transformation of the persons with Government or another corporate for execution of disabilities there is an urgent need to projects. l delay in project implementation due to create mass awareness for universal problems in getting NOC from a competent accessibility. Depar tment of Furthermore, the respondents were asked to authority; Empowerment of Persons with indicate some details on the impact assessment of Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of their projects. About 31% of the companies said that l clearances for land for rural infrastructure Social Justice and Empowerment, children were the main beneficiaries of their projects; lack of clarity and inhibitions from the has formulated the Accessible India projects, followed by women (22%) and community; C a m p a i g n ( S u g a m y a B h a r a t environment (17%). Abhiyan), as a nation-wide campaign l NGO accreditation and availability of suitable for achieving universal accessibility for PwDs. The that has been structured in a four level maturity A majority 77% of companies participating in the NGOs; Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat model. The index assists organisations, survey reported an increase in their CSR Budget in Abhiyan) by the Government of India aims at irrespective of size and scale, in identifying their the year 2014-15, vis-à-vis 2013-14. While 12% l lack of skilled human resource that are willing to making buildings, transport and technology level of preparedness and gives an action plan for participants reported a decline, another 6% cited no work at grassroots level; systems accessible and workplace more inclusive. building their accessibility. The Inclusiveness and change. The remaining 5% of the companies said The vision of the Campaign is to create an inclusive Accessibility Index will benefit the industry by l that they have made a CSR allocation in their lack of CSR professionals for project and accessible environment that enables Persons enabling them to achieve benchmarks and follow budget for the first time. About 83% of companies implementation; unavailability of doctors and with Disabilities (PwDs/Divyang) to participate in best practices, access a diverse talent pool, create a participating in the survey anticipated and medical staff in remote villages to run primary all areas of community life. homogenous work environment and increase increase in their CSR spend in the coming year care facilities if CSR project involves provision of employee loyalty as well as reduce employee To take forward the agenda, the Department of attrition. The Index works with organizations to (2016-17). While 6% participants expected a healthcare facilities etc. Also, sometimes there Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, achieve realistic and sustainable goals and can be decline, another 9% cited no change. The remaining is lack of parity in understanding of CSR terms Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, customized to the organisation's requirement. 2% of the companies said that they have made a CSR among stakeholders; Government of India in collaboration with the Above all, the Inclusiveness and Accessibility allocation in their budget for the first time. On the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and l limitation of funds for project implementation; Index shall promote human dignity and social audits conducted, 54% of the participating Industry (FICCI) on 30th march,2016 , released an and lack of effective and transparent monitoring cohesion where all citizens of the society have companies said that the impact of their CSR 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index'. access to equal opportunities to fully realize their activities is audited by a third party. Further, 65% mechanisms. Nonetheless, such conflicts are n The Index was launched by Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, potential. respondents indicated that they intend to use the resolved through regular interaction. Union Minister of Urban Development, Housing & Speaking at the event, the Minister said that the Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility Affairs, GoI along with Mr. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Index' is an effective tool to know Minister of State for Social Justice and how sensitive we are to the Empowerment, GoI. needs of differently abled The Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index is a persons and what more needs to service being extended to organisations to be done to ensure accessibility participate in the Campaign by voluntarily for persons with disabilities to evaluating their readiness for making their physical and intellectual spaces environments accessible and inclusive for Persons so that they can express themselves. He said that with Disabilities. The Index is a set of benchmarks statistics suggest that society's inadequate and

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explained the salient features of the Inclusive & Accessibility Index. Awareness Workshop & Roundtable Discussion on Ms Naina Lal Kidwai, Past President of the Accessible India Campaign Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in her remarks, pointed out that many manufacturing and service providing 21st May 2016, Ahmedabad : companies are now investing in accessible Post the grand launch of products, thus creating an unparalleled business 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility opportunity. Consulting firms are providing Index' to mark the next chapter services for companies that seek to integrate of its flagship Campaign, the accessibility solutions into their corporate 'Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan' on improper responses to the differently abled make activities. Besides these, insurance companies are 30th March 2016 by Sh. Venkaiah their lives more difficult and challenging. diversifying their product portfolio to cater to Naidu, Minister of Urban persons with disabilities. She said that the D e v e l o p m e n t , G o I ; t h e "A modern resurgent India cannot be built this Federation of Indian Chambers way", Mr. Naidu declared and added that "Every of Commerce and Industry Indian, whether normal or differently abled should "They (physically challenged people) face (FICCI) in collaboration with the Department of have the right and opportunity to express difficulties in getting the certificates. Also, the ID Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, themselves fully and thereby contribute to nation card is not valid from one state to another. So, our Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, building." Mr. Naidu called for a change in government has decided that we will make a Govt. of India, conducted an Awareness Workshop stigmatised attitudes towards the needs of persons universal ID card for divyangs. They are being rolled on Accessible India Campaign in Ahmedabad on with disabilities. "We need to think of ramps in out in 11 states including Gujarat," he said. 21st May 2016 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. public buildings, adaptation of toilets for Echoing the Industry's perspective, Mr. Deepak C. wheelchair users, things like Braille symbols and The workshop was held in the presence of Mehta, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, auditory signals in elevators and lifts, ramps in Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon'ble of D e e p a k N i t r a t e L i m i t e d , s a i d " m a n y hospitals, primary health centres, rehabilitation Gujarat, GoI along with Shri Thaawar Chand manufacturing and service providing companies centres, theatres, bus stations, railway stations, Gehlot, Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and are now investing in accessible products, thus Empowerment, GoI, in the gracious presence of creating an unparalleled business opportunity. airports, easy way of alighting from buses and Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index developed Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Consulting firms are providing services for entering class rooms, etc. We need to be sensitive by the Department of Empowerment of Persons State for Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI and companies that seek to integrate accessibility to the special needs of those with disabilities. It with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & does not cost much. We stand to gain by such Shri Ramanlal Vora, Hon'ble Minister of State for solutions into their corporate activities. Besides Empowerment in collaboration with FICCI was a these, insurance companies are diversifying their sensitivity." Dr. Vinod Aggarwal, Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI. positive step to realise economic and social product portfolio to cater to the Persons with Department of Empowerment of Persons with inclusion. Endorsing the Campaign, Smt. Anandiben Patel Disabilities by designing disability insurance Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice announced that differently-abled persons in the The path breaking initiatives of Lemon Tree hotels, products to help people focus on recovery by and Empowerment welcomed the delegates and state will no longer be required to renew their Yum Foods and Accenture India, who have strong removing much of the financial burden of being out Mr. Mukesh Jain, Joint Secretary, DEPwD, certificates as they will now remain valid for life inclusive HR policies, who not only hire but spend of work". He went on to commend the extensively on training persons with disabilities, time. Union Minister of Social Justice and Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index as a positive need to be replicated and adopted by companies of Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot said his step to realize economic and social inclusion. all sizes to realise the aim of inclusive and Ministry has completed the formalities on using accessible India, Ms. Kidwai said. Speakers from "divyang" as the term for differently-abled persons the industry said that employment of persons with after a call for the same was made by Prime disabilities was a win-win situation for both Minister during his radio show employers and employees. The harnessing of 'Mann Ki Baat'. talents of persons with disability was a business Minister of State for Social Justice and imperative for companies to become smart. Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar said the Mr. Awanish Kumar Awasthi, Joint Secretary, Central government will issue a universal ID card DEPwD, delivered the vote of thanks.n for them which will be valid across the country.

6 7 FICCI Corporate Social Responsibility Newsletter FICCI Corporate Social Responsibility Newsletter explained the salient features of the Inclusive & Accessibility Index. Awareness Workshop & Roundtable Discussion on Ms Naina Lal Kidwai, Past President of the Accessible India Campaign Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in her remarks, pointed out that many manufacturing and service providing 21st May 2016, Ahmedabad : companies are now investing in accessible Post the grand launch of products, thus creating an unparalleled business 'Inclusiveness and Accessibility opportunity. Consulting firms are providing Index' to mark the next chapter services for companies that seek to integrate of its flagship Campaign, the accessibility solutions into their corporate 'Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan' on improper responses to the differently abled make activities. Besides these, insurance companies are 30th March 2016 by Sh. Venkaiah their lives more difficult and challenging. diversifying their product portfolio to cater to Naidu, Minister of Urban persons with disabilities. She said that the D e v e l o p m e n t , G o I ; t h e "A modern resurgent India cannot be built this Federation of Indian Chambers way", Mr. Naidu declared and added that "Every of Commerce and Industry Indian, whether normal or differently abled should "They (physically challenged people) face (FICCI) in collaboration with the Department of have the right and opportunity to express difficulties in getting the certificates. Also, the ID Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, themselves fully and thereby contribute to nation card is not valid from one state to another. So, our Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, building." Mr. Naidu called for a change in government has decided that we will make a Govt. of India, conducted an Awareness Workshop stigmatised attitudes towards the needs of persons universal ID card for divyangs. They are being rolled on Accessible India Campaign in Ahmedabad on with disabilities. "We need to think of ramps in out in 11 states including Gujarat," he said. 21st May 2016 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. public buildings, adaptation of toilets for Echoing the Industry's perspective, Mr. Deepak C. wheelchair users, things like Braille symbols and The workshop was held in the presence of Mehta, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, auditory signals in elevators and lifts, ramps in Smt. Anandiben Patel, Hon'ble Chief Minister of D e e p a k N i t r a t e L i m i t e d , s a i d " m a n y hospitals, primary health centres, rehabilitation Gujarat, GoI along with Shri Thaawar Chand manufacturing and service providing companies centres, theatres, bus stations, railway stations, Gehlot, Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and are now investing in accessible products, thus Empowerment, GoI, in the gracious presence of creating an unparalleled business opportunity. airports, easy way of alighting from buses and Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index developed Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Consulting firms are providing services for entering class rooms, etc. We need to be sensitive by the Department of Empowerment of Persons State for Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI and companies that seek to integrate accessibility to the special needs of those with disabilities. It with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & does not cost much. We stand to gain by such Shri Ramanlal Vora, Hon'ble Minister of State for solutions into their corporate activities. Besides Empowerment in collaboration with FICCI was a these, insurance companies are diversifying their sensitivity." Dr. Vinod Aggarwal, Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, GoI. positive step to realise economic and social product portfolio to cater to the Persons with Department of Empowerment of Persons with inclusion. Endorsing the Campaign, Smt. Anandiben Patel Disabilities by designing disability insurance Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice announced that differently-abled persons in the The path breaking initiatives of Lemon Tree hotels, products to help people focus on recovery by and Empowerment welcomed the delegates and state will no longer be required to renew their Yum Foods and Accenture India, who have strong removing much of the financial burden of being out Mr. Mukesh Jain, Joint Secretary, DEPwD, certificates as they will now remain valid for life inclusive HR policies, who not only hire but spend of work". He went on to commend the extensively on training persons with disabilities, time. Union Minister of Social Justice and Inclusiveness and Accessibility Index as a positive need to be replicated and adopted by companies of Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot said his step to realize economic and social inclusion. all sizes to realise the aim of inclusive and Ministry has completed the formalities on using accessible India, Ms. Kidwai said. Speakers from "divyang" as the term for differently-abled persons the industry said that employment of persons with after a call for the same was made by Prime disabilities was a win-win situation for both Minister Narendra Modi during his radio show employers and employees. The harnessing of 'Mann Ki Baat'. talents of persons with disability was a business Minister of State for Social Justice and imperative for companies to become smart. Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar said the Mr. Awanish Kumar Awasthi, Joint Secretary, Central government will issue a universal ID card DEPwD, delivered the vote of thanks.n for them which will be valid across the country.

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Training on Impact Assessment and SROI of CSR projects CSR Forum for Korean Companies Operating Overseas – India 12-13 May, 2016, : With the objectives of with introductory SROI skills, covering a step-by- facilitating various organizations to understand the step introduction to the SROI process, principles requirements for designing and conducting Impact underpinning SROI, calculating the SROI ratio and Assessment and SROI (Social Return on provide applications and examples to show how an Investment) of CSR projects/programs; FICCI organization can use SROI to increase impact. Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence organized "2 Days Training Program on Impact Assessment A total of 51 participants attended the training and SROI of CSR projects" on 12 and 13 May 2016 program. Most of the participants represented at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi. mega business houses such as Aditya Birla, ACC, The workshop specifically focused on Social Return IBM, Cairn India, Tata, Reliance, Siemens, Wipro, on Investment (SROI) and equipped participants Monsanto, Axis Bank etc. n

Some glimpses of the training:

28th October 2016, Delhi : The Global Compact trends on CSR legislation in India, competitiveness Network Korea and Embassy of the Republic of of Korean companies can be enhanced through the Korea to the Republic of India jointly hosted the mutual growth with local community and hopes "CSR Forum for Korean Companies Operating that Korean companies achieve sustainable Overseas - India" at Federation of Indian Chambers development in coexistence with Indian society by of Commerce & Industry on 28th October 2016. internalizing CSR into their business management and operation.” Approximately 60 representatives from Korean companies operating in India and local community In this regard, the Global Compact Network Korea stakeholders attended the forum. Ambassador to discussed and encouraged ways to enhance India H.E Cho Hyun said in his opening speech that corporate competitiveness through mutual growth "considering the fierce competition and recent with the local community. n Participants of the FICCI “2 days Training on Impact Assessment and SROI of CSR Projects & programmes” 12-13 May 2016, Federation House, Delhi

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Training on Impact Assessment and SROI of CSR projects CSR Forum for Korean Companies Operating Overseas – India 12-13 May, 2016, New Delhi: With the objectives of with introductory SROI skills, covering a step-by- facilitating various organizations to understand the step introduction to the SROI process, principles requirements for designing and conducting Impact underpinning SROI, calculating the SROI ratio and Assessment and SROI (Social Return on provide applications and examples to show how an Investment) of CSR projects/programs; FICCI organization can use SROI to increase impact. Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence organized "2 Days Training Program on Impact Assessment A total of 51 participants attended the training and SROI of CSR projects" on 12 and 13 May 2016 program. Most of the participants represented at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi. mega business houses such as Aditya Birla, ACC, The workshop specifically focused on Social Return IBM, Cairn India, Tata, Reliance, Siemens, Wipro, on Investment (SROI) and equipped participants Monsanto, Axis Bank etc. n

Some glimpses of the training:

28th October 2016, Delhi : The Global Compact trends on CSR legislation in India, competitiveness Network Korea and Embassy of the Republic of of Korean companies can be enhanced through the Korea to the Republic of India jointly hosted the mutual growth with local community and hopes "CSR Forum for Korean Companies Operating that Korean companies achieve sustainable Overseas - India" at Federation of Indian Chambers development in coexistence with Indian society by of Commerce & Industry on 28th October 2016. internalizing CSR into their business management and operation.” Approximately 60 representatives from Korean companies operating in India and local community In this regard, the Global Compact Network Korea stakeholders attended the forum. Ambassador to discussed and encouraged ways to enhance India H.E Cho Hyun said in his opening speech that corporate competitiveness through mutual growth "considering the fierce competition and recent with the local community. n Participants of the FICCI “2 days Training on Impact Assessment and SROI of CSR Projects & programmes” 12-13 May 2016, Federation House, Delhi

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Seminar on CSR: Opportunities in Rural Development The Secretary, Shri. Amarjeet Sinha, requested the participating Projects' Companies to undertake CSR interventions in their geography of interest in the domains discussed 7th December 2016, NEW DELHI: A Seminar was the Government under takes nationwide in the Seminar. conducted at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, where the implementation programs with considerable funds, The Seminar on CSR Opportunities Hon'ble Minster, Shri , the need to fill the gaps and overcome hurdles is in Rural Development domain was invited the Industry to discuss the opportunities for something the Industry can contribute to achieve held in Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra CSR interventions to be undertaken in the domain the target set ahead. of Rural Development to achieve measurable and and was graced by the Hon'ble Shri FICCI representative, Shri. Vikramjit Singh sustainable outcomes. The program focused on Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister, Sahney, Co-Chairperson, FICCI CSR, Corporate sharing the interventions undertaken by the Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water & President, Sun Group & President - Sun a Company undertaking their CSR in the rural Ministry and highlighting opportunities for the Sanitation, Shri , Minister of development program was Industry to assist the Ministry with technical and Foundation, welcomed the Minister and his noble State for Rural Development, Shri Amarjeet idea of seeking participation of the industry to help managerial assistance through their CSR l the Ministry has identified detailed project Sinha, Secretary of Department of Rural rural India prosper. He reiterated the need for a interventions. The objective of seeking support opportunities for Companies to undertake, Development, Dr. Nagesh Singh, Additional Public Private Partnership model of the from the Industry was to strength the efficiency of l Company Chooses the project in accordance to Secretary and Shri Manoranjan Kumar, Economic the implementation system as well as close Government, Industries and Civil Societies to work their preference and Advisor. The program was attended by monitoring of the progress to ensure tangible and towards rural development and highlighted the representatives from Government officials, the measurable outcomes rather than focus on only contribution of rural India to the GDP as a direct l the domain can be contextualized in accordance Indian Industry and Civil Society n financial contribution. measure of progress. To achieve the same, he & requirement of the Company. reinforced the need to train the youth of the nation for i m p ro v i n g l i v e l i h o o d o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d encouraged the Company representatives present to help the Government by running skilling programs as their CSR projects. He provided examples of CSR initiatives undertaken by his organization, Sun Foundation in running 50 skilling centres across the The Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, nation and other projects in Sanitation & Water, emphasized on the need for a joint effort to ensure Financial Literacy and Watershed Management the achievement of the intended impact. Citing the being undertaken by FICCI SEDF. example of the Swachh Bharat Mission Launched The program saw presentations on the exact on 2nd October 2014, where the Prime Minister opportunities the Ministry was offering to the called upon the Industry to jointly work towards Industry to undertake as their respective CSR creating an open defecation free nation and how the interventions such as Solid & Liquid Waste Industry rose to the occasion, the Minister sought a Management, Water Resource Management, Adopt similar model of operation. He emphasized the need a Village program, marketing strategy of SHG for systematic working method for outcomes to be products etc. They stated the three main benefits of measurable rather than dilute and scattered. While

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Seminar on CSR: Opportunities in Rural Development The Secretary, Shri. Amarjeet Sinha, requested the participating Projects' Companies to undertake CSR interventions in their geography of interest in the domains discussed 7th December 2016, NEW DELHI: A Seminar was the Government under takes nationwide in the Seminar. conducted at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, where the implementation programs with considerable funds, The Seminar on CSR Opportunities Hon'ble Minster, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, the need to fill the gaps and overcome hurdles is in Rural Development domain was invited the Industry to discuss the opportunities for something the Industry can contribute to achieve held in Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra CSR interventions to be undertaken in the domain the target set ahead. of Rural Development to achieve measurable and and was graced by the Hon'ble Shri FICCI representative, Shri. Vikramjit Singh sustainable outcomes. The program focused on Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister, Sahney, Co-Chairperson, FICCI CSR, Corporate sharing the interventions undertaken by the Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water & President, Sun Group & President - Sun a Company undertaking their CSR in the rural Ministry and highlighting opportunities for the Sanitation, Shri Ram Kripal Yadav, Minister of development program was Industry to assist the Ministry with technical and Foundation, welcomed the Minister and his noble State for Rural Development, Shri Amarjeet idea of seeking participation of the industry to help managerial assistance through their CSR l the Ministry has identified detailed project Sinha, Secretary of Department of Rural rural India prosper. He reiterated the need for a interventions. The objective of seeking support opportunities for Companies to undertake, Development, Dr. Nagesh Singh, Additional Public Private Partnership model of the from the Industry was to strength the efficiency of l Company Chooses the project in accordance to Secretary and Shri Manoranjan Kumar, Economic the implementation system as well as close Government, Industries and Civil Societies to work their preference and Advisor. The program was attended by monitoring of the progress to ensure tangible and towards rural development and highlighted the representatives from Government officials, the measurable outcomes rather than focus on only contribution of rural India to the GDP as a direct l the domain can be contextualized in accordance Indian Industry and Civil Society n financial contribution. measure of progress. To achieve the same, he & requirement of the Company. reinforced the need to train the youth of the nation for i m p ro v i n g l i v e l i h o o d o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d encouraged the Company representatives present to help the Government by running skilling programs as their CSR projects. He provided examples of CSR initiatives undertaken by his organization, Sun Foundation in running 50 skilling centres across the The Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, nation and other projects in Sanitation & Water, emphasized on the need for a joint effort to ensure Financial Literacy and Watershed Management the achievement of the intended impact. Citing the being undertaken by FICCI SEDF. example of the Swachh Bharat Mission Launched The program saw presentations on the exact on 2nd October 2014, where the Prime Minister opportunities the Ministry was offering to the called upon the Industry to jointly work towards Industry to undertake as their respective CSR creating an open defecation free nation and how the interventions such as Solid & Liquid Waste Industry rose to the occasion, the Minister sought a Management, Water Resource Management, Adopt similar model of operation. He emphasized the need a Village program, marketing strategy of SHG for systematic working method for outcomes to be products etc. They stated the three main benefits of measurable rather than dilute and scattered. While

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FICCI CSR Summit & Awards in India; So by knowledge and experience sharing setting up of an alternative School, SECMOL in on such platforms, a Korean company who has just Ladhakh and his award winning work on Ice Stupas landed in India can achieve high levels of efficiency or artificial glaciers which has garnered attention and efficacy." worldwide. To create sustainable impact, Education and Hygiene need to be viewed as Some of the key panelists of the following sessions crucial for development as food ,water and shelter. were: Panudda Boonpala, Director, ILO, Jaya Only when there is a demand for improvement, Jaitly, former MP and a pioneer of handicrafts does the wheel of life subsequently lead to overall movement in India, Chetna Sinha, Founder Mann impact on the CSR ecosystem. Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank, Naina Lal Kidwai, Chair, India Sanitation Coalition & Former The session was followed by the award Country Head, HSBC India, Anita Rajan, COO, presentation ceremony of the 15th edition of the Tata STRIVE & VP-Tata Sustainability Group, FICCI CSR awards. FICCI Corporate Social Aradhana Lal, Head, Sustainability Initiative, Responsibility Awards is India's first CSR awards Lemon Tree Hotels, etc. A compendium of and was instituted in 1999 by FICCI. The award aims to identif y and recognise the efforts of companies in integrating 21-22 December 2016, New Delhi: FICCI CSR l Plenar y Sessions on Skills, Women a n d i n t e r n a l i s i n g Summit and Awards, a much sought after annual Entrepreneurship, Sustainable WASH Solutions C o r p o r a t e S o c i a l event is organised by the FICCI Aditya Birla CSR and Inclusive development of PWDs Responsibility (CSR). The Centre for Excellence in partnership with the selection process for the Inaugurating the conference, Padma Bhushan Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India. The FICCI CSR Awards is Smt. Rajashree Birla, said that the CSR is aim of the program is to develop a learning and extremely competitive and increasingly becoming a business strategy and sharing platform for CSR stakeholders in India. This is assessed by an eminent CSR can reap accelerated results and success when year the program was organized on December 21 Jury through a 3 tier CSR vision is at parallel with the business vision. and 22, 2016 and the Summit theme was, assessment process. An "Strengthening CSR Ecosystem in India for Dr. A. Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI said impactful CSR Case Studies was also released independent jury, chaired by former SEBI Sustainable Impact". The key highlights of the CSR is just not about philanthropy. CSR is a during the summit. Chairman, Mr. M. Damodaran made the final conference were: responsibility for development and that is what selection of the Award winners. This year about 179 A Guest Lecture was delivered by th FICCI has attempted to do over the years. companies and NGOs applied for the FICCI CSR l 15 FICCI CSR Awards Presentation Ceremony 2016 Rolex Awards Laureate Awards. by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble At the conference, H.E CHO Mr. Sonam Wangchuk; the Leh Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj Hyun, Hon'ble Ambassador of based, mechanical engineer and The awards were given away by Shri Narendra and Drinking Water & Sanitation the Republic of Korea in India Social Innovator. Mr Wangchuk Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Minister for Rural th said "by h a v i n g t h e s e l 6 Korea India CSR Forum shared his experiences about his Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water & kinds of conferences, we l Guest Lecture by 2016 Rolex Awards Laureate set the standard and increase Mr Sonam Wangchuk, innovator and educator the importance of CSR. As of now, there are 500 Korean companies are in India l Launch of a compendium documenting impactful CSR Case Studies but I am sure the number will soon be increasing to 1000 because of the booming Indian industry. When l Master Classes on Monitoring & Evaluation and new companies from Korea come to India, they do CSR & Brand Communication not much about CSR or how it can be best achieved

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FICCI CSR Summit & Awards in India; So by knowledge and experience sharing setting up of an alternative School, SECMOL in on such platforms, a Korean company who has just Ladhakh and his award winning work on Ice Stupas landed in India can achieve high levels of efficiency or artificial glaciers which has garnered attention and efficacy." worldwide. To create sustainable impact, Education and Hygiene need to be viewed as Some of the key panelists of the following sessions crucial for development as food ,water and shelter. were: Panudda Boonpala, Director, ILO, Jaya Only when there is a demand for improvement, Jaitly, former MP and a pioneer of handicrafts does the wheel of life subsequently lead to overall movement in India, Chetna Sinha, Founder Mann impact on the CSR ecosystem. Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank, Naina Lal Kidwai, Chair, India Sanitation Coalition & Former The session was followed by the award Country Head, HSBC India, Anita Rajan, COO, presentation ceremony of the 15th edition of the Tata STRIVE & VP-Tata Sustainability Group, FICCI CSR awards. FICCI Corporate Social Aradhana Lal, Head, Sustainability Initiative, Responsibility Awards is India's first CSR awards Lemon Tree Hotels, etc. A compendium of and was instituted in 1999 by FICCI. The award aims to identif y and recognise the efforts of companies in integrating 21-22 December 2016, New Delhi: FICCI CSR l Plenar y Sessions on Skills, Women a n d i n t e r n a l i s i n g Summit and Awards, a much sought after annual Entrepreneurship, Sustainable WASH Solutions C o r p o r a t e S o c i a l event is organised by the FICCI Aditya Birla CSR and Inclusive development of PWDs Responsibility (CSR). The Centre for Excellence in partnership with the selection process for the Inaugurating the conference, Padma Bhushan Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India. The FICCI CSR Awards is Smt. Rajashree Birla, said that the CSR is aim of the program is to develop a learning and extremely competitive and increasingly becoming a business strategy and sharing platform for CSR stakeholders in India. This is assessed by an eminent CSR can reap accelerated results and success when year the program was organized on December 21 Jury through a 3 tier CSR vision is at parallel with the business vision. and 22, 2016 and the Summit theme was, assessment process. An "Strengthening CSR Ecosystem in India for Dr. A. Didar Singh, Secretary General, FICCI said impactful CSR Case Studies was also released independent jury, chaired by former SEBI Sustainable Impact". The key highlights of the CSR is just not about philanthropy. CSR is a during the summit. Chairman, Mr. M. Damodaran made the final conference were: responsibility for development and that is what selection of the Award winners. This year about 179 A Guest Lecture was delivered by th FICCI has attempted to do over the years. companies and NGOs applied for the FICCI CSR l 15 FICCI CSR Awards Presentation Ceremony 2016 Rolex Awards Laureate Awards. by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble At the conference, H.E CHO Mr. Sonam Wangchuk; the Leh Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj Hyun, Hon'ble Ambassador of based, mechanical engineer and The awards were given away by Shri Narendra and Drinking Water & Sanitation the Republic of Korea in India Social Innovator. Mr Wangchuk Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Minister for Rural th said "by h a v i n g t h e s e l 6 Korea India CSR Forum shared his experiences about his Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water & kinds of conferences, we l Guest Lecture by 2016 Rolex Awards Laureate set the standard and increase Mr Sonam Wangchuk, innovator and educator the importance of CSR. As of now, there are 500 Korean companies are in India l Launch of a compendium documenting impactful CSR Case Studies but I am sure the number will soon be increasing to 1000 because of the booming Indian industry. When l Master Classes on Monitoring & Evaluation and new companies from Korea come to India, they do CSR & Brand Communication not much about CSR or how it can be best achieved

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Sanitation and Padma Bhushan Smt. Rajashree with its core mandate of creating conducive th Birla, Chairperson, FICCI CSR & Community business environment is also executing its social Glimpses of the 15 FICCI CSR Awardees Development Committee. duties. At the ceremony, 13 Corporates and 1 NGO were awarded out of 179 applicants. Apart from the In his key note speech, the Honorable Minister award winners, 25 companies were also praised FICCI's efforts and stated that FICCI along appreciated by an appreciation plaque. n

Winners of the 15th FICCI CSR Awards 2016 are: Category 1: FICCI CSR Award for Women Empowerment Deepak Nitrite Limited Edelweiss Financial Services Limited Category 2: FICCI CSR Award for Education, Skill Development and Livelihood Bosch Limited Category 3: FICCI CSR Award for Environment Sustainability Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. ITC Ltd. RBS Services Private Limited Category 4: FICCI CSR Award for Health, Water and Sanitation ITC Ltd. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited Category 5: FICCI CSR Award for Post Disaster Rehabilitation Gail India Ltd Category 5: FICCI CSR Award for Water Management Ambuja Cement Limited Category 7: NGO Excellence Award SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth)

Special Jury Recommendations Category 2: FICCI CSR Award for Education, Skill Development and Livelihood - Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited Category 3: FICCI CSR Award for Environment Sustainability - Larsen & Toubro Limited Category 5: FICCI CSR Award for Water Management - KPIT Technologies Ltd. Category 8: FICCI CSR Award for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Delhi Aviation Fuel Facility Private Limited

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Sanitation and Padma Bhushan Smt. Rajashree with its core mandate of creating conducive th Birla, Chairperson, FICCI CSR & Community business environment is also executing its social Glimpses of the 15 FICCI CSR Awardees Development Committee. duties. At the ceremony, 13 Corporates and 1 NGO were awarded out of 179 applicants. Apart from the In his key note speech, the Honorable Minister award winners, 25 companies were also praised FICCI's efforts and stated that FICCI along appreciated by an appreciation plaque. n

Winners of the 15th FICCI CSR Awards 2016 are: Category 1: FICCI CSR Award for Women Empowerment Deepak Nitrite Limited Edelweiss Financial Services Limited Category 2: FICCI CSR Award for Education, Skill Development and Livelihood Bosch Limited Category 3: FICCI CSR Award for Environment Sustainability Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. ITC Ltd. RBS Services Private Limited Category 4: FICCI CSR Award for Health, Water and Sanitation ITC Ltd. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited Category 5: FICCI CSR Award for Post Disaster Rehabilitation Gail India Ltd Category 5: FICCI CSR Award for Water Management Ambuja Cement Limited Category 7: NGO Excellence Award SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth)

Special Jury Recommendations Category 2: FICCI CSR Award for Education, Skill Development and Livelihood - Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited Category 3: FICCI CSR Award for Environment Sustainability - Larsen & Toubro Limited Category 5: FICCI CSR Award for Water Management - KPIT Technologies Ltd. Category 8: FICCI CSR Award for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Delhi Aviation Fuel Facility Private Limited

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Key Ongoing CSR Projects:

l Total Sanitation Project, Bharuch, Gujarat hygiene through the Swachh Bharat Vidyalaya Campaign, BTMU is building girls toilets in FICCI SEDF undertook Government Schools. In due course of the project Abbott India Limited's toilets shall be installed in Government schools. A Promise for Life To t a l S a n i t a t i o n The students of girls' school will be reached out, to Project, in December undertake the behavior change program by March 2014 in two villages of Bharuch, Gujarat. The 2018. objective of the project was to make the villages Open Defecation Free (ODF). - The project aimed at l Slum Sanitation Project, Mumbai building 500 toilets in households, community and schools and the target was achieved by August For Reliance, FICCI SEDF 2016. Simultaneously, a Behavioural Change is managing The Mumbai program was conducted to address old practices Slum Sanitation Project in and habits as well the urban slum settlement as understanding in Mumbai. Under the project, the community the importance of toilets are being constructed in the identified sanitation. Over geography for improving sanitation practices and 2000 community access to water & electricity equipped sanitary members were facilities. The project aims at building 10 reached out under community toilets that caters to the community t h e b e h a v i o r members of an urban slum with poor sanitation change program. facilities. The monitoring of the progress was l Financial Literacy Study, Jharkhand undertaken using a digital system Financial Literacy Study that reflects real was undertaken in 30 time data villages of Hazaribagh, J h a r k h a n d . I I F L l Sanitation Project in Government Schools, Foundation believes that individuals with basic Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh financial knowledge can make informed financial decisions and therefore, maintain better financial FICCI SEDF is health. Through its CSR projects, IIFL will endeavor managing The t o p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n o f f i n a n c i a l Sanitation Project products,especially of rewards and risks, in order to in the district of better equip the financially excluded to make Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh on behalf of Bank of informed choices with respect to money. The study Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU). As their was undertaken to understand the existing commitment towards ensuring sanitation and awareness regarding and utilization of the financial

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Key Ongoing CSR Projects:

l Total Sanitation Project, Bharuch, Gujarat hygiene through the Swachh Bharat Vidyalaya Campaign, BTMU is building girls toilets in FICCI SEDF undertook Government Schools. In due course of the project Abbott India Limited's toilets shall be installed in Government schools. A Promise for Life To t a l S a n i t a t i o n The students of girls' school will be reached out, to Project, in December undertake the behavior change program by March 2014 in two villages of Bharuch, Gujarat. The 2018. objective of the project was to make the villages Open Defecation Free (ODF). - The project aimed at l Slum Sanitation Project, Mumbai building 500 toilets in households, community and schools and the target was achieved by August For Reliance, FICCI SEDF 2016. Simultaneously, a Behavioural Change is managing The Mumbai program was conducted to address old practices Slum Sanitation Project in and habits as well the urban slum settlement as understanding in Mumbai. Under the project, the community the importance of toilets are being constructed in the identified sanitation. Over geography for improving sanitation practices and 2000 community access to water & electricity equipped sanitary members were facilities. The project aims at building 10 reached out under community toilets that caters to the community t h e b e h a v i o r members of an urban slum with poor sanitation change program. facilities. The monitoring of the progress was l Financial Literacy Study, Jharkhand undertaken using a digital system Financial Literacy Study that reflects real was undertaken in 30 time data villages of Hazaribagh, J h a r k h a n d . I I F L l Sanitation Project in Government Schools, Foundation believes that individuals with basic Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh financial knowledge can make informed financial decisions and therefore, maintain better financial FICCI SEDF is health. Through its CSR projects, IIFL will endeavor managing The t o p r o v i d e i n f o r m a t i o n o f f i n a n c i a l Sanitation Project products,especially of rewards and risks, in order to in the district of better equip the financially excluded to make Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh on behalf of Bank of informed choices with respect to money. The study Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU). As their was undertaken to understand the existing commitment towards ensuring sanitation and awareness regarding and utilization of the financial

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CSR HUB l Castrol Road Safety Project

Castrol India Limited, in FICCI SEDF with the aim to support the Corporates and reporting. The network of technical partners collaboration with FICCI under take relevant, contextualized and assists in implementing the strategized sustainable initiatives, identified the following intervention. SEDF, is undertaking an requirements : extensive Road Safety c. Ongoing Action Research studies - to build on Project with Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) drivers. As l Socially viable, sustainable and development our experience, active research is adopted to part of the project, a three pronged approach has oriented initiatives that are aligned with the understand the requirements in the domains, been adopted so as to address the issue of road Company's vision & values. existing interventions and the requirement for intervention and innovation. This helps us keep safety norms to be adopted by HMV drivers on the l Experienced, equipped and credible alive. highways & in cities, financial literacy as well as implementing agencies that have extensive eye care practices. Currently, a total of 1200 HMV services offered so as to contextualize the geographic presence. The following are the intervention domains that drivers have been reached and the preparations for activities are undertaken: intervention. l A platform for providing Corporates the option to the second phase of implementation is underway co-develop project ideas or identify existing a. Education and shall culminate by November 2017. l Paul Merchant Solid Waste Management projects in alignment to Company vision. b. Health Program, Bharuch, Gujarat l An avenue for Non-Government Organizations c. Skill Development (NGO) to put forth project ideas for replication d. Livelihood In an effort to ensure sustainability of the sanitation with Company partners e. Water Sanitation project, a solid waste management program has To address the need, in 2015, FICCI -SEDF created a been initiated in the two villages of Talodhra and f. Accessibility & Inclusion platform that provided all - round, one stop shop Dhadera, Bharuch. g. Gender based Intervention solutions for Corporates to strategize, devise and Through the initiative execute CSR projects - The CSR Hub h. Disaster Management the project aims to By working with us Companies shall gain a one create a system of waste collection, segregation The CSR Hub is a virtual platform that offers stop shop for a range of services that shall enhance and recycling to improve the environment condition services for Companies for implementing their the impact and scale of their CSR intervention. of the two villages. The project shall reach out to CSR programs through its vast network of Some of the benefits are as follows: over 600 households. implementation partners located across the country. Simultaneously, the Hub assists the a. Expert council for developing socially relevant, NGOs furnish their area of expertise, experience outcome & impact driven programs and opportunities for engagement. We are b. Due-diligence process to empanel partners building a comprehensive and assimilated cohort c. Credible implementing partners of projects in the area of sanitation, health, education, livelihood, and skill development. The d. Robust Monitoring and Evaluation Hub offers holistic as well as individual services Systems to assist companies to realize their nation e. Communication & Reporting building goals. f. Geographic presence & connect with the On the CSR Hub the services that are offered are: community g. Innovative, sustainable & economically viable a. End to End CSR Implementation -holistic solutions/ ideas strategies as well as individual services so as to cater to the requirements of the client To register on the CSR Hub, please visit the Whether you are organization. website (www.ficci-sedf.org) and register as a Corporate or an NGO under the CSR Corporate / Corporate Foundation /NGO /Social Enterprises / Expert Organization / Individual b. Corpus of Knowledge & Technical Partners - A Hub section. For any query, feel free to reach for consultancy or to partner for CSR projects : Write to FICCI SEDF at [email protected] wide network of knowledge experts who provide advisory inputs in strategy, implementation plan us at [email protected].

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CSR HUB l Castrol Road Safety Project

Castrol India Limited, in FICCI SEDF with the aim to support the Corporates and reporting. The network of technical partners collaboration with FICCI under take relevant, contextualized and assists in implementing the strategized sustainable initiatives, identified the following intervention. SEDF, is undertaking an requirements : extensive Road Safety c. Ongoing Action Research studies - to build on Project with Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) drivers. As l Socially viable, sustainable and development our experience, active research is adopted to part of the project, a three pronged approach has oriented initiatives that are aligned with the understand the requirements in the domains, been adopted so as to address the issue of road Company's vision & values. existing interventions and the requirement for intervention and innovation. This helps us keep safety norms to be adopted by HMV drivers on the l Experienced, equipped and credible alive. highways & in cities, financial literacy as well as implementing agencies that have extensive eye care practices. Currently, a total of 1200 HMV services offered so as to contextualize the geographic presence. The following are the intervention domains that drivers have been reached and the preparations for activities are undertaken: intervention. l A platform for providing Corporates the option to the second phase of implementation is underway co-develop project ideas or identify existing a. Education and shall culminate by November 2017. l Paul Merchant Solid Waste Management projects in alignment to Company vision. b. Health Program, Bharuch, Gujarat l An avenue for Non-Government Organizations c. Skill Development (NGO) to put forth project ideas for replication d. Livelihood In an effort to ensure sustainability of the sanitation with Company partners e. Water Sanitation project, a solid waste management program has To address the need, in 2015, FICCI -SEDF created a been initiated in the two villages of Talodhra and f. Accessibility & Inclusion platform that provided all - round, one stop shop Dhadera, Bharuch. g. Gender based Intervention solutions for Corporates to strategize, devise and Through the initiative execute CSR projects - The CSR Hub h. Disaster Management the project aims to By working with us Companies shall gain a one create a system of waste collection, segregation The CSR Hub is a virtual platform that offers stop shop for a range of services that shall enhance and recycling to improve the environment condition services for Companies for implementing their the impact and scale of their CSR intervention. of the two villages. The project shall reach out to CSR programs through its vast network of Some of the benefits are as follows: over 600 households. implementation partners located across the country. Simultaneously, the Hub assists the a. Expert council for developing socially relevant, NGOs furnish their area of expertise, experience outcome & impact driven programs and opportunities for engagement. We are b. Due-diligence process to empanel partners building a comprehensive and assimilated cohort c. Credible implementing partners of projects in the area of sanitation, health, education, livelihood, and skill development. The d. Robust Monitoring and Evaluation Hub offers holistic as well as individual services Systems to assist companies to realize their nation e. Communication & Reporting building goals. f. Geographic presence & connect with the On the CSR Hub the services that are offered are: community g. Innovative, sustainable & economically viable a. End to End CSR Implementation -holistic solutions/ ideas strategies as well as individual services so as to cater to the requirements of the client To register on the CSR Hub, please visit the Whether you are organization. website (www.ficci-sedf.org) and register as a Corporate or an NGO under the CSR Corporate / Corporate Foundation /NGO /Social Enterprises / Expert Organization / Individual b. Corpus of Knowledge & Technical Partners - A Hub section. For any query, feel free to reach for consultancy or to partner for CSR projects : Write to FICCI SEDF at [email protected] wide network of knowledge experts who provide advisory inputs in strategy, implementation plan us at [email protected].

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About Us

FICCI Aditya Birla CSR Centre For Excellence is a FICCI Socio-Economic Development Foundation of joint endeavour of Federation of Indian Chambers of India (SEDF) was set up in 1995 to provide an Commerce & Industry (FICCI), a rallying point for institutional base to the social sector activities of free enterprise in India since 1927 and the Aditya the corporate in India. Through this initiative, FICCI Birla Group - a prominent business group with a has been promoting and advocating for Corporate mission to deliver superior value to customers, Social Responsibility since early 90s, much before it shareholders, employees and society at large.As a became a buzz word. FICCI-SEDF has a foundation resource centre, the Centre for Excellence provides status and is granted exemption under 80 G. As a strategic direction to the development of inclusive foundation, it has a mission to provide an and holistic CSR practices; create synergy by institutional base to the social sector activities of providing platform to various stakeholders to share the corporate sector and to promote corporate their experiences, learn, exchange ideas and social responsibility. FICCI-SEDF works on support partnerships that add value to business thematic issues which are relevant for industry and and recognise and reward business enterprises where business can play a significant role. It contributing towards sustainable and inclusive promotes public-private partnership in various development. areas of social development. To Know more, visit : http://www.csrcfe.org/ To Know more, visit : http://www.ficci-sedf.org/

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