CSR initiatives of 30 French MNCs’ Subsidiaries in India

Simon Valdenaire

Annex B of Bachelor Thesis “"Introduction to CSR activities of French MNCs’ Subsidiaries in India: incentives, governance and working models"

Kedge Business School

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CSR initiatives of 30

French MNCs’ Subsidiaries in India

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Case study Company City Website

1 Accor Hotels, India Gurgaon www.accor.com

2 Adecco India PVT. LTD. Bangalore www.adecco.co.in

3 Air France Gurgaon www.airfrance.in

4 Air Liquide India Holding LTD. Air Liquide Medical Systems Pvt. LTD.

New Delhi Chennai

www.in.airliquide.com www.airliquidemedicalsystems.in

5 Alcatel-Lucent Gurgaon www.alcatel-lucent.com

6 Alstom Holding SA Noida www.alstom.com/india

7 Arcelor Stainless India P.LTD. Mumbai www.arcelormittal.com

8 Atos Worldline Mumbai www.in.atosworldline.com

9 AXA Assistance India PVT. LTD. Bangalore www.axa-assistance.in

10 BNP Paribas Mumbai www.bnpparibas.com

11 Capgemini Consulting India PVT. LTD Mumbai www.in.capgemini.com

12 Carrefour WC&C India PVT. LTD Gurgaon www.carrefour.com

13 Danone Asia PTE. LTD. New Delhi www.danone.com

14 EADS India PVT. LTD.

New Delhi Bangalore

www.eads.com www.astrium.eads.com

15 Essilor India PVT. LTD. Bangalore www.essilorindia.com

16 Lafarge India PVT. LTD. Mumbai www.lafarge-india.com

17 LOREAL India PVT. LTD. Mumbai www.loreal.co.in

18 LVMH Watch & Jewellery India PVT. LTD.

New Delhi www.lvmh.com

19 Michelin India Tyres PVT. LTD. Chennai www.michelin.in

20 Pernod Ricard India PVT.LTD Lucknow www.pernod-ricard-india.com

21 Renault India PVT. LTD. Chennai www.renault.com

22 Safran Engineering Services India PVT. LTD.

Bangalore www.safran-engineering

23 Saint Gobain India Mumbai www.saint-gobin.com

24 Sanofi India LTD. Mumbai www.sanofiindialtd.com

25 Schneider Electric India PVT. LTD New Delhi www.schneider-electric-co.in

26 Societe Generale

Mumbai/New Delhi B

www.socgen.com

http://www.accor.com/

http://www.adecco.co.in/

http://www.airfrance.in/

http://www.in.airliquide.com/

http://www.airliquidemedicalsystems.in/

http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

http://www.alstom.com/india

http://www.arcelormittal.com/

http://www.in.atosworldline.com/

http://www.axa-assistance.in/

http://www.bnpparibas.com/

http://www.in.capgemini.com/

http://www.carrefour.com/

http://www.danone.com/

http://www.eads.com/

http://www.astrium.eads.com/

http://www.essilorindia.com/

http://www.lafarge-india.com/

http://www.loreal.co.in/

http://www.lvmh.com/

http://www.michelin.in/

http://www.pernod-ricard-india.com/

http://www.renault.com/

http://www.safran-engineering/

http://www.saint-gobin.com/

http://www.sanofiindialtd.com/

http://www.schneider-electric-co.in/

http://www.socgen.com/

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27 ST Microelectronics PVT. LTD. Noida www.st.com

28 Total Oil India PVT. LTD. Mumbai www.total.co.in

29 Veolia Water (India) PVT. LTD. New Delhi www.veoliawater.com

30 Vinci Concessions India PVT. LTD. New Delhi www.vinci.com

http://www.st.com/

http://www.total.co.in/

http://www.veoliawater.com/

http://www.vinci.com/

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#1. Accor Hotels, India.

Business activities: Management and Operations of Hotels

Stakeholders engaged: Community, Employees

CSR initiatives:

Mallika Sewing project Accor India has been supporting Nireekshana, HIV/AIDS focused NGO based in Hyderabad since 2007. This partnership was strengthened in 2009 through the Mallika Sewing Project, where women affected by HIV/AIDs are provided with an income-generating skill in traditional crafts. Accor lends its extensive business network to help promote and sell the products made through the Mallika Sewing Project, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the program, where profits generated from the sale of products part-fund the project.

Speaking on this programme, Ashwin Shirali, Director, Human Resources, Accor India says,

“Today in the Asia Pacific, Accor has taken the industry lead with integrated social and

environmental programs, in all of the countries with which it operates. In India, Accor is combating

epidemic by providing means of self-support to families affected by AIDS. According to UNICEF,

India is home to the world's third largest group of people suffering from HIV/AIDS estimated 2.1

million, many of whom are poor and have little or no access to health. We are committed to fighting

the disease through strategic employee-awareness initiatives and results-oriented actions.”

Vocational hospitality training programme

24/05/13, Hospitality Biz India: “Accor Foundation, which handles Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of

Accor Group, yesterday launched a vocational hospitality training programme for underprivileged children in New Delhi.

This has been unveiled in association with HOPE India, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) linked with US-

headquartered HOPE, an international NGO. Under the programme, Accor will train 35 underprivileged children in two

hospitality courses - kitchen and housekeeping. The objective of this initiative is to develop qualified and skilled workers

for the hospitality industry. This information was provided by Marie Caroline Bizet, Foundation Delegate-General, Accor

Foundation. “Accor Foundation will facilitate training while HOPE India will implement the programme. Accor Foundation

has earmarked EUR 25,000 for this programme in India. The group is planning to continue such programmes in other

cities of India also in the near future. We are already running similar programmes in 35 countries worldwide,” Bizet

added.”

Sources: http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Presse/Country/Asia_Pacific/PR_2011/1211_pr_scorecard_nireekshana_results_on_world_aids_day.pdf

http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=16733&sid=1

http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Presse/Country/Asia_Pacific/PR_2011/1211_pr_scorecard_nireekshana_results_on_world_aids_day.pdf

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#2. Adecco India PVT. LTD.

Business activities: Contingency staffing, Permanent Recruitment Services, Career services, Trainings

Stakeholders engaged: Employees

CSR initiatives:

Win4Youth

Providing and guiding people towards gaining the skills that improve their employability is a core competence of Adecco

Group. The range of our activities is vast and is dictated by local market situations and needs. We took our commitment

to support skills development to a new level in 2010 with the launch of our Win4Youth programme. Win4Youth iniatiative

is to bring to life our four core values: team spirit, customer focus, responsibility, entrepreneurship.

In 2010, Adecco colleagues from around the world joined together locally and in global teams to complete a total of

228,002 km through running as a movement (which is more than five times around the world) for six selected

foundations. The Adecco Group funded every kilo meter completed and the money raised was donated to India, Haiti,

Chile, France, Spain and the USA. All foundations have a clear focus on educating and finally integrating young people into

the labor market. One of the highlights of the Win4Youth 2010 initiative was the participation of 62 colleagues from all

continents in the New York City Marathon on 7 November 2010.

After the enthusiastic response to our first initiative, we have found an exciting new challenge to again raise money for

three foundations and live our core values actively. In 2011, we will join together again – this time on wheels.

Sources:

http://www.adecco.co.in/en-GB/about-us/Pages/CorporateSocialResponsibility.aspx

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#3. Air France

Business activities: French Flagship Carrier – Passenger, Cargo & Maintenance


CSR initiatives:

A smiling partnership for development

Air France-KLM, has joined hands with Smile Foundation to support its different development initiatives. Smile

Foundation works on subjects like education, health, livelihood and women and girl child empowerment, in order to be

able to bring about holistic development in its target population. And in alignment with this thought exactly, Air France-

KLM has extended support to different subjects, with the objective of contributing to all the areas of development.

This partnership started with the airline giant extending support to Smile’s Mission Education programme for the

education and health of less privileged children. For this partnership, Air France-KLM participated in the Airtel Delhi Half

Marathon supporting Smile Foundation. Not only did they support Smile, but also in such a massive platform sensitized

the privileged masses about the cause of Sending Every Child to School.

They further extending their support to the girl child beneficiaries of Smile Foundation’s livelihood programme – Smile

Twin e-Learning Programme. Air France organized a special celebration of Women’s Day and Holi, to celebrate the spirit

of womanhood with the festival of colors, at their office premises in Gurgaon. The event was also participated by all the

employees at the office. The objective of this event was not only to give exposure to the girl beneficiaries of STeP

regarding the corporate environment and thereby help them in expanding their career horizons; but also to sensitize their

own employees about how girls from less privileged backgrounds fight difficult circumstances, aspire high and achieve

better lives for themselves and their families. This initiative was organized to sensitize each employee in becoming an

individual advocate of the cause and act towards it in their individual capacities.

Sources:

http://smilefoundationindia.org/air_france_klm.htm

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#4. Air Liquide

Business activities: Gases for industry

Stakeholders engaged: Employees, Community

CSR initiatives:

Trainings

Training in ethics and in particular in anti-corruption was also continued in 2012. This module is planned first for sales,

procurement and legal teams as well as for the Executive Committees and Senior Managers in the Group’s units. Nearly

1,000 employees have already been trained in the Group’s different geographies, mostly in Asia (China, India, South

Korea, etc.), Europe (Russia, Ukraine, Greece, Bulgaria, etc.), the Middle East and Africa (United Arab Emirates, North

Africa, South Africa) and South America (Brazil, Argentina, etc.). It was reinforced in 2012 by the creation of e-learning

modules on employee Codes of Conduct and the Anti-corruption Code.

Women empowerment

Air Liquide’s teams are very committed to taking part in the local economic life near the Group’s sites. This participation

includes hiring employees in the area and developing close relations with training organizations and universities that can

prepare people for the Group’s core businesses. In India, the Cryolor Asia subsidiary has set up training in welding

specifically for women from local communities.

Reducing carbon emissions

Professional travel by car, train or plane is one of the main sources of Scope 3’s CO2 emissions. These were estimated at

50,000 tons of CO2 in 2012 for all the subsidiaries, which represents less than 1% of the Group’s total emissions.

Since 2012, two telepresence rooms have been operational in Hyderabad and New Delhi.

Sources:

http://www.airliquide.com/file/otherelementcontent/pj/87/7b/22/d3/air-liquide-2012en4275308938748421437.pdf

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#5. Alcatel-Lucent

Business activities: Telecommunications


CSR initiatives:

Empower

Program supported by the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Alcatel-Lucent.

This program emphasizes the company’s commitment to help improve the lives of people in some of India’s

disadvantaged communities, not only through direct financial assistance but also through the engagement of Alcatel-

Lucent employees. The Alcatel-Lucent Foundation has committed a total of US$205,000 to five non governmental

organizations (NGOs) in India over the next two years. The Empower program will benefit close to 500 disadvantaged

youth, in particular girls and young women with educational opportunities and life skills training.

Through this program Alcatel-Lucent will work with the following NGOs.

- SOS Children’s Villages of India Delhi - Operates kindergartens in villages and encourages youngsters to enroll for professional or vocational courses

- Faith Foundation, Delhi – Runs a school for children, vocational and healthcare centre for women and community-building activities

- Bandra East Community Centre, Mumbai - Counseling, rehabilitation and formal school education to street children

- Good Life Centre, Chennai - Provides educational support to children - ARUWE, Chennai - Provides opportunities for children to learn skills that will help them in their everyday lives.

International Days of Caring

Every year Alcatel-Lucent also celebrates “International Days of Caring” (IDOC) a global, month-long volunteering

initiative that encourage Alcatel-Lucent employees, retirees, friends and family members worldwide to participate in

community service projects. In India this initiative began early this month, with a plantation drive, school visits etc. and

will continue with the engaged NGOs looking at fun and informative initiatives. Through the Alcatel-Lucent Foundation

and a wealth of local initiatives, employees everywhere are getting involved and making a difference.

Sources:

http://www3.alcatel-lucent.com/wps/portal/newsreleases/detail?LMSG_CABINET=Docs_and_Resource_Ctr&LMSG_CONTENT_FILE

=News_Releases_2010/News_Article_002070.xml&lu_lang_code=en

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#6. Alstom Holding SA

Business activities: Power generation, transmission and rail infrastructure

Stakeholders engaged: Community

CSR initiatives:

Unique initiative to electrify rural India through Dry Gasification system: Alstom Foundation collaborated with Husk

Power Systems (HPS) to fund the Dry Gasification process for low-cost manufacturing and retro-fitting of the gasifiers at

the existing 65 power plant sites of HPS in Bihar.

Green Orphanage for Disadvantaged Children inaugurated in Karnataka: To support the local community and preserve

the environment, Alstom Foundation inaugurated an eco-friendly structure in Chamarajnagar, Karnataka using solar

heating, solar lighting, fly ash bricks and natural stones. The Project christened as ‘Green Orphanage’, aims to educate,

rehabilitate and socially integrate 40 disadvantaged children by providing them shelter and vocational skills. This project

is in sync with Alstom Foundation’s ambition to become a key contributor to sustainable development around the world.

The Kumaun Spring Recharge Initiative: Launched under the aegis of Alstom Foundation, the initiative will recharge 30

springs in the Kumaun region of the Himalayas for a period of over two years by basing it on the principles of

hydrogeology.

Restoring farming in Gujarat, India: Alstom Foundation is actively involved in restoring the soil to increase agricultural

productivity in remote areas of Gujarat, which has suffered years of erosion from monsoons.

Windmills for salt farmers: Alstom Foundation also proposes to erect 50 windmills over a period of one year in an effort

to help farmers switch from fossil fuel to renewable source of energy.

Kanya Kelawani Project: Alstom contributed towards the cause of ‘Kanya Kelawani’ - meaning providing Education to the

Girl Child, to ensure girl child education in Gujarat. It was done on the occasion of dedicating the first GT26 based

combined cycle power plant project to the Nation.

Education Initiatives: As a part of the education initiative, Alstom facilities in Durgapur and Shahabad have constructed a

school building and provided it with the infrastructure along with financial assistance for the children residing in those

areas.

Sources:

http://www.alstom.com/india/about-us/focus-on/corporate-social-responsibility/

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#7. ArcelorMittal India Limited

Business activities: Steel production

Stakeholders engaged: Community, Employees, Senior Management

CSR initiatives:

Creating environment champions

Paryavaran Mitra (Friends of the environment) is a sustainability and climate change education programme that intends

to create 20 million friends of the environment from 200,000 schools from across India. It is a partnership between

ArcelorMittal India Limited and the Centre for Environment Education for the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of

India. The approach of the programme is to develop and reinforce partnerships and networks for maximization of impacts

of the programme..

World Environment Day

ArcelorMittal India Limited observed the event from June 6 through June 10, 2011. All employees in India were given

individual kits containing information materials related to environmental issues like safe use of plastic bags, management

of noise, rainwater harvesting, energy conservation etc.

Livelihood training initiatives (682 youths impacted)

ArcelorMittal India is driving skill building community, the company's efforts are more oriented to support and efforts for

the local population in Jharkhand and Odisha. The initiatives include:

- Industrial Technical Skills - Auxiliary Nurse Midwife - Vocational Skills - Hair dressing for the differently abled

Higher education for a brighter future (1760 students impacted)

As part of its long-term vision to build regional human resource capabilities, the company is supporting high school

students in government and private schools to continue their education and pass state level examinations. The initiatives

include:

- Tutorial classes - Scholarships - Mainstreaming girls into schooling - Bridging digital divide

Healthcare at the doorsteps

Healthcare has been an area of concern for the rural communities. ArcelorMittal India Limited associated closely with the

three health departments of the states of Jharkhand and Odisha to address needs. The initiatives include:

- Malaria control Programme - Mobile health units for remote villages - Connecting vision defects : Project Dishri

Sources: http://www.arcelormittal.com/corp/~/media/Files/A/ArcelorMittal/corporate-responsibility/publications-and-reports/archive/regi-corp-resp-

reports/ArcelorMittal-India-sustainability-report-2011.pdf

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#8. Atos Worldline India

Business activities: High-tech transactional services, end-to-end electronic payment services


CSR initiatives:

Blood Donation Camp

As part of Venture Infotek’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, a blood donation camp was held on 9th July,

2010, at the company’s office premises in Mumbai (Malad). The camp was jointly organized by Venture Infotek along with

Rotary Club of Bombay Mid-Town, Mumbai Thalassemia Society, St. George Hospital and Sarvodaya Hospital (Samarpan

Blood Bank).

Venture Infotek held this camp for the 2nd consecutive year. 115 of the employees had participated in the camp last year.

With requests flowing in from neighboring offices, Venture Infotek decided to extend the invitation to donors from other

offices in their building as well. 196 bottles of blood were collected for the cause of thalassemia patients.

Personnel from 2 blood banks - St. George Hospital and Sarvodaya Hospital (Samarpan Blood Bank) had to be called in to

ensure proper care of the donors and smooth flow of the drive.

Mumbai-Marathon:

Year-on-year we participate in various social movements, such as the Mumbai Marathon to contribute and aid various

social initiatives.

Sources:

http://in.atosworldline.com/csr.asp

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#9. Axa Assistance PVT. LTD.

Business activities: Service assistance


CSR initiatives:

Responsibility towards the corporate

AXA Assistance’s sustainable growth plan strictly adheres to three main International Labor Organization principles:

- Total prohibition on child and /or forced labor

- Safe hygienic and healthy working conditions, respecting individuals and collective freedom

- Exercise non-discrimination/bias staff recruitment & management

Responsibility towards the society

We not only participate in several group social events every year, but also encourage our staff members to support local

charities and community services.

We also support many charities both at international and local levels.

Responsibility towards the environment

We are on a regular lookout for ways to minimize/reduce our carbon footprint and continuously monitor our activities to

check their impact on the environment. We have several ongoing initiatives globally, some of which are:

- Ensure that all the waste paper, cardboard boxes, paper cups, printer cartridges, cans and bottles are sent for recycling

- Use waste paper made writing pads & opt for sustainable forestry products

- Install motion sensor technology for lighting and water flushing in toilets

- Encourage car pooling, and provide secure bicycle racks for cyclists

- Encourage the use of public transport by our staff & offer season ticket allowances

- Purchase/Lease fuel efficient automobiles

Sources:

http://www.axa-assistance.in/bassline.php?p=1505

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#10. BNP Paribas

Business activities: Commercial banking

Stakeholders engaged: Customers, Employees

CSR initiatives:

Our economic responsibility consists of helping to finance the economy in an ethical manner 1. Sustainable financing for the economy: At least 2/3 of net profits retained as capital reserves to help meet the growing demand for credit – from corporations, SMEs and individual clients – in our domestic markets. 2. Business ethics: BNP Paribas' Parlons Vrai (‘Straight Talking') initiative; Cetelem's responsible credit®; a code of conduct formally adopted in March 2011; sales commission rules designed to ensure customer protection; and eased access to loans and insurance cover for non-mainstream customer groups. 3. A responsible product range: environmental, social and governance criteria being applied to a growing proportion of the assets under Group management.

Our employer-responsibility consists of pursuing a policy of fair and committed Human Resources management

4. Recruitment and training: Over 15,000 new recruits every year, several thousand of them in France. 5. Diversity: A steadily-rising proportion of women in senior management positions; a conscious and determined commitment to fostering diversity in all its forms. 6. Fair and loyal jobs policy: Prioritizing internal job mobility and training and drawing up innovative labour agreements so as to avoid any forced redundancies in our domestic markets.

Our civic responsibility consists of helping to combat social exclusion and promoting education and culture

7. Combating social exclusion and supporting social entrepreneurship: Strong long-term involvement in underprivileged city neighborhoods; providing backing for micro-credit and helping to prevent over-indebtedness. 8. Corporate philanthropy policy strongly geared to education, healthcare, culture and social solidarity: The Group supports a growing number of programmes; overall budget now over €29 million. 9. Compliance with the UN guiding principles on Human Rights: Providing support to our staff in at-risk countries; showing special vigilance in our choice of suppliers and counterparts.

Our environmental responsibility consists mainly of helping to combat climate change

10. Committed financing policies for sensitive industrial or economic sectors: Being aware of the environmental impact of our financing decisions; providing a range of ‘green' products for our individual clients. 11. Reducing the environmental footprint of our own day-to-day operations: Reducing our CO2 emissions and cutting down on our consumption of paper(a 20% reduction). 12. Supporting research into climate change: The BNP Paribas Foundation has recently launched new initiatives in this field.

Sources:

http://www.bnpparibas.co.in/en/news/news.asp?Code=NMES-8UJKF3

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#11. Capgemini Consulting India PVT. LTD.

Business activities: IT Consulting

Stakeholders engaged: Community, Government, Employees

CSR initiatives:

Capgemini Wages War on Poverty with Naandi Foundation

Since 1999, the Naandi Foundation has been fighting poverty through various social initiatives, focusing on child rights,

sustainable livelihoods for families living below the poverty line, and safe drinking water. Led by prominent Indian

business people and thinkers, it is now a highprofile NGO operating in seven states. The Naandi Foundation is unique in

the sense that it operates with the philosophy that different parties should work together to improve community lives.

Through such a partnership, a window of opportunity for employee volunteering within companies is created in support

of the objectives of the Naandi Foundation.

Welcome to WeKare

WeKare is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for the associates of Capgemini India. The focus of this

initiative is to make a difference in the lives of the people who are less privileged.

WeKare was started at Pune in 2004, when a group of associates from the Business Analyst’s training batch wanted to take up a social initiative. Since then, WeKare has grown in leaps and bounds. The sole intent of this initiative—giving back to the society—is not guided by any business motive. WeKare is driven by the senior leadership in the organization and executed by committed group of associates. All activities under this project are subjected to seamless communication, annual audit, and total transparency with all associates in the organization.

Under the WeKare banner we have a partnership with 30+ organizations working in the areas of Education,

Environment and Employment. We help these organizations in many ways – funding, volunteering, marketing,

creating websites, articles, blogs, newsletters etc. We carry out these activities in all the seven locations across India

– Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.

Sources:

http://www.naandi.org/strategy_papers/PDfs/From%20Capgemini.pdf

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Business activities: Wholesale Cash & Carry

Stakeholders engaged: Customers, Suppliers, Community

CSR initiatives:

One store one school concept

As part of its commitment to the community, Carrefour India adopted an MCD school near its store location in

Seelampur. Here, they encouraged the students on the value of health and hygiene. The students showcased their

understanding through several skits, a drawing competition and some cultural performances.

Under the 'One Store One School' initiative, Carrefour has conducted many such workshops, engaging around 200

students, making them imbibe the need of good health and hygiene. Carrefour also donated a stock of stationery and

cleaning items to the MCD School.

Farmers & women empowerment camps

Carrefour, has organized a farmer empowerment camp in Kumbhawas village, Haryana, with an objective to impart

training and knowledge on improving their crop yield and quality of the produce. This camp targeted 100-150 farmers of

the village. The workshop included technical resource support by scientists on staple crops including Wheat, Gram,

Mustard and Tomato. Facets of drip irrigation, climatic conditions, manure, fertilization and another session on marketing

and best practices techniques were discussed. As a result of these sessions, farmers have been able to make their crops

more disease resistant, thereby improving their marketing yield. Further, Carrefour India will begin working closely with

the farmers of Teekli Village in Haryana, thereby, organizing several camps in the state.

With an aim to reach out to more than 600 farmers of which 300 are women farmers, Carrefour aims to train women

farmers to increase the production of high value crops like Cherry Tomatoes Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cucumber, Bottle

Gourd, etc. In addition, Carrefour will educate women farmers on proper cropping process, harvesting and marketing

concepts, packaging and storage for fresh products.

Sources:

https://corporate.carrefour.in/wps/wcm/connect/carrefourcontent/CarreFourCorporate/

CarreFour+Corporate+Main/Responsible+Commerce/CSR/

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#13. Danone Asia PTE.

Business activities: Food manufacturing

Stakeholders engaged: Customers, Employees, Community

CSR initiatives:

Since 2009, Groupe Danone, the $18-billion French dairy company, has been developing strategies for India by leveraging

on its experience, involving easily affordable dairy products, in Bangladesh.

Danone launched a new Indian business unit dedicated to developing dairy products for lower income. As part of its

mission to bring ‘health through food’ to as many people as possible, Danone is setting its sights on India’s ‘base of the

pyramid’ consumers – an underserved demographic containing more than half a billion people. The new unit, Danone

BOP (Base Of Pyramid) India is charged with developing and marketing products to lower income consumers in smaller

towns such as Gurgaon, Faridabad, Panipat, Sonepat and Ambala, before gradually moving to other parts of the country.

In 2011, the launch of Danone BOP was marked by the launch of two new dairy products under the ‘Fundooz’ brand.

Fundooz, described as ‘a tasty, healthy and affordable food brand for school-going children’, is being manufactured at

Danone’s first manufacturing facility in India at Sonepat, Haryana. To amplify the buzz, Danone India has rolled out

innovative branded coolers and branded carts, which will go around the cities to retail out ‘Fundooz’. In 2012, Danone

launched Lassi, another dairy product locally adaptated for the Indian market. Priced at Rs 15 for a 165 ml pack, the

company has introduced Lassi in sweet, mango and masala variants across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.

Sources:

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#14. EADS India

Business activities: Aircrafts, Satellites & Launchers, Helicopters, Defense Systems


CSR initiatives:

Education and sponsorship EADS corporate foundations carry out the majority of education and sponsorship activities, although Divisions and national subsidiaries also launch their own initiatives. Notably, the Foundation launched its biodiversity programme in 2010. Over the course of three years, this programme aims to raise awareness of biodiversity among Airbus employees and in young people living near Airbus sites. This programme also sends 32 employees each year to southern India to build biogas plants for a village community, in order to reduce wood consumption and consequent deforestation in this bio-diverse rich area.

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#15. Essilor

Business activities: Manufactures and markets prescription eyewear and equipment of ophthalmic optics

Stakeholders engaged: Employees, Community

CSR initiatives:

Refraction Mobile Van Project”

This project aims to make rural communities more sensitise about the problems of view. Indeed, in the remotest regions

of the Indian subcontinent, many people are still unaware that the view can be altered over time and that means can

effectively address the short comings eye. In many cases, impaired vision represents a major handicap and is directly

responsible for unemployment, social isolation and a larger scale have a direct impact on the economy.

“Refraction Mobile Van Project” is aimed primarily for poor rural areas where medical knowledge and care access are

limited. It is done for all residents of the villages visited without exceptions. The medical team thanks to their Van

provides a comprehensive eye diagnosis and provides tools for correction and treatment if necessary.

From its creation in 2005 till January 31st, 2012, the project conducted by Essilor allowed to control the vision of more

than 271,000 people in rural areas and to provide means of vision correction more than 60,000 people through visits

conducted in 2473 villages.

Essilor for this project has invested more than `2.5 million in five years. This budget includes the establishment of Van

conditioned and equipped to care, the stock of lenses and frames but also the staff of Van, consisting of a driver, two

ophthalmologists, an optician and a person in charge of schedules. The important point of this project is that investments

involved are not only monetary but also material providing new products adapted to the population.

The originality of this project is really appreciated, we can say that they allow the under privileged people to benefit from

Essilor’s knowledge and experience. It is a huge know-how they provide to the rural population and all this is free of cost.

It is also a sustainable and durable action because it helps the people concerned in the long run in spite of providing

punctual help. Gurubari Baske, mother of a Maoist leader who is on the hit list of the West Bengal Police

force. This lady was diagnosed for cataract and was taken to Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata for free cataract surgery.

To take it to the next stage they would like to follow the “Narrow & Deep Approach”; identify a single state , thereafter

cover the complete state over a period of time , create a better impact in terms of correcting the refractive error situation

and a better visibility of the intervention.

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#16. Lafarge India

Business activities: Producer of Cement


CSR initiatives:

Company-driven Foundation: NIDHEE

NIDHEE in Hindi means ‘Community Wealth’. Various activities related to Dwellings and Rural Infrastructure Development

as well as Health and Safety, Education and Employment were initiated. A need was felt to create a dedicated vehicle for

supporting Lafarge India’s commitment to community development programmes, and thus NIDHEE came into being.

Health and safety initiatives

- Surakshit Bharat: A Safe India: The programme, called Surakshit Bharat or Safe India was initiated in villages around our Sonadih Cement Plant. The objective was to increase awareness and stimulate behavioral change of rural population towards road safety. The target audience were school children and village adults.

- Eye Camps: Lafarge through its foundation NIDHEE, provided 3 days support to the operated patients admitted in the center with lunch and breakfast provided.

- Safety Walls in Rural Areas: Wall paintings were done, each carrying a specific message on safety. - Swasth Bharat: A Healthy India: The aim is to establish a fully functional, need based, decentralized health

delivery system to fulfill the vision of “Health for All.” - Community Health Centers and Health Checkup Camps

Employability initiatives

- Saksham Bharat: Capable India: Unemployment is a stark reality for many youngsters in our country. The situation is no different in the villages of Chattisgarh, close to the Sonadih Plant.

- Ek Mouka :Helping a 100 Youth Start Their Careers - Sewing & Knitting Center: (Affiliated with Usha International, Bhopal)

Education initiatives

- Sakshar Bharat: A Literate India: Popularizing education among the local communities is an important area of work for the company.

- Computer training classes

Dwellings initiatives

- Village Infrastructure Development: such intervention method ensures that villagers have access to facilities that they are in dire need of thus, elevating the standard of living of the rural population.

- Installation of Handpumps in Villages - Pond deepening

Environmental initiatives

- Plantation activities

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#17. LOREAL India

Business activities: Manufacturer and Marketing of Hair Color & Cosmetics

Stakeholders engaged: Customers, Community, Employees

CSR initiatives:

Beautiful Beginnings

The L’Oréal’s success starts with their people who are the most precious asset for the company. They embrace

responsibility to their employees, their consumers, their environment and the communities in which they operate.

L’Oréal supports underprivileged young women thanks to a certified training center in beauty care. The target is

mostly girls dropouts of school from slum areas.

The training covers Hair Cuts, Color, Care, Styling, Skin Care Facials, Threading, Waxing, Manicures and Pedicures.

The aim of this training is to give them their first job but also provide them an economic security thanks to the knowledge

they acquire with these formations. ‘Beautiful Beginnings’ is conducted in partnership with the NGO Action Aid.

As a result these girls either become employable in existing beauty salons or become able to set up their own small

beauty salons. They become economically secure and get more freedom to balance their family duties. In addition

to that, as a proof to the sustainability of this project, the Beauty industry has been identified by Aide et Action as a

high growth sector requiring new employment.

What we appreciated in this project in terms of corporate social responsibility is that it is a long-term project that

brings real skills and revenues to this target.

L’Oréal India has created a comprehensive education and employment project starting with the curriculum for the

4-month course at Beautiful Beginnings and providing the equipment. They have extensively trained the trainers for

the course and also co-certify the course and help the girls in getting employment afterwards. The training centers

have been created in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Nasik (newly opened) and 429 girls have been trained to date.

L’Oréal India’s manufacture is based in Chakan on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra amidst thriving industrial and

agricultural communities.

Upon interaction over a period of time with these surrounding villages, they came to realise that although they had

big cities like Mumbai and Pune in their vicinity the awareness levels about social issues in these villages was quite

low. With this in mind, L’Oréal India Pune’s Factory initiated ‘Project Care’ in the year 2008. ‘Project Care’ has been

developed to increase the awareness levels of the society on four basic fronts that are Health / Safety, Environment,

Education, Childcare and Women’s empowerment. L’Oréal India have diligently targeted to complete one task every

quarter and cover all the above-mentioned fields by either involving top notch experts of the respective fields or by

using in house talent.

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#18. LVMH Watch & Jewellery

Business activities: Luxury goods conglomerate


CSR initiatives:

Promoting education

Facilitating children’s access to education in stricken regions. After a natural disaster, most of the aid and emergency

supplies are directed toward the most urgent, basic needs. Among these basic needs is children’s education, which is a

special case in itself because it requires an infrastructure that is difficult to re-establish.

Providing access to education for their children is also a difficulty experienced by the most disadvantaged populations.

Moët Hennessy in India is supporting the work of Aseema, a non-profit organization that promotes education for

underprivileged children in Mumbai, by sponsoring a class of 27 pupils.

Encouraging awareness of our interdependence on biodiversity

In the research field, LVMH is Vice-Chair of the Strategic Orientation Committee of the Foundation for

Research in Biodiversity (FRB) and also a member of the non-profit organization Orée, which covers businesses, regions

and the environment. The Group is heavily involved in Orée’s “Biodiversity & Economics” working group. In addition to

the initiatives presented above and those being carried out in the context of sustainable viticulture, ethnobotany and the

supply of precious leathers, the Maisons are involved in a number of reforestation and plant conservation projects.

The Maison has also launched an initiative for the responsible cultivation of vetiver on the Coimbatore high plateaux in

southern India.

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#19. Michelin India

Business activities: Tyres producer

Stakeholders engaged: Employees, Community, Customers

CSR initiatives:

http://michelinindiaforum.blogspot.in/

We have created this blog to share our learnings, observations, and personal insights and to provide a new open space for

discussion and debate. We welcome contributions of best practices and opinions from any other individual or entity, or

any other constructive inputs and insights to help us progress on our journey of sustainable development.

Rebuilding Cheenai’s Green Cover

At Michelin, there is a strong sense of responsibility towards deforestation due to industrial development. The focus

towards responsible growth and initiatives based on this focus results in careful audit of the environmental impact. At

Thervoy, Kandigai, Michelin has started planting saplings at its industrial site. The saplings are planted inside the

manufacturing facility as part of the groups ‘Green Factory’ concept. 1800 saplings have been planted inside the Industrial

site till date. Also Michelin has pledged that the plant will not draw any water from the industrial zone’s water tables.

Instead water will be taken from the Redhills reservoir, an artificial storage lake 20 kilometers from the site.

School Health and Hygiene Promotion Program:

Michelin Supported Indian Red Cross Society for implementing “School Health and Hygiene Promotion Program” in 27

Schools including - primary (19), middle schools (4) and high schools (4) around our factory in Thiruvallur district. These

institutions are either run by the Government or aided by the Government.

Peer Education training to Students

There are many reasons cited in literatures to justify the use of peer education model to promote safety, health and

hygiene behavior among students especially during adolescent stage. Moreover Red Cross has adopted peer education

model in their other ongoing health and hygiene promotion programs and found it successful and beneficial to the

students than other conventional methods.

Talent Exhibition show for students

To create awareness on clean environment, safety, personal hygiene and adolescent health, a week long elocution, essay

writing and Poster competition was organized for students.

Hiring local talent

The purpose of the recruitment drive was to provide employment opportunity to the eligible youths residing in the

vicinity of Michelin site.

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Business activities: Manufacturer and exporter of alcoholic beverages

Stakeholders engaged: Customers, Suppliers

CSR initiatives:

India: helping to improve health conditions

Pernod Ricard India has many locations and production sites in India. In some regions where the Group is present,

medical institutions are few and far between. Thus Pernod Ricard India set up dispensaries and undertakes prevention

campaigns. As such, the dispensaries in Nasik (set up in 2004), Gurgaon (2006) and Behror (2007), located close to the

Pernod Ricard India distilleries, have already welcomed 37,000, 92,000 and 55,000 patients respectively. Qualified doctors

also visit the neighbouring villages to make consultations easier and to provide medicine free of charge.

In addition, Pernod Ricard undertakes prevention campaigns for health, designed to raise awareness among the local

population, and to identify potentially dangerous illnesses. For example, in Behror, truck drivers seldom see an

ophthalmologist, and do not wear glasses because of the price. This causes health and safety problems that affect the

community as a whole. In 2012, Pernod Ricard India set up an awareness-raising and sight test programme for drivers and

their families. The subsidiary also provided glasses free of charge.

Lastly, Pernod Ricard India helps to train the partially-sighted to read Braille, and helps those with a disability to improve

their employability.

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#21. Renault India

Business activities: Sales & Marketing of card

Stakeholders engaged: Employees, Government

CSR initiatives:

Accidentology in india: understanding prevents accidents

Each year 120,000 Indians die in traffic accidents. This huge number has increased six-fold in the past thirty years. Located

in India, Renault has decided to contribute to reducing this curve. As opposed to France and Europe, in India, Renault

does not have any studies on accidentology to contribute to road safety. The Group has decided to join an Indian

accidentology consortium, RASSI, in a joint effort with Nissan, Daimler and Bosch for a three-year time frame. The

objective: studying what triggers accidents and their consequences in and around cars (80% of accidents in India involve

pedestrians) in the outskirts of the city of Coimbatore, near the Chennai plant. This scientific data will allow targeted

actions on Renault and Nissan vehicles (in a partnership with the RNTBCI Chennai Research & Development Centre), on

infrastructures and behaviour to be rolled out. These will be used as data to discuss with the local government to define

and set up targeted and efficient societal actions.

Sources:

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#22. Safran Engineering Services

Business activities: Aviation, Space, Automotive & Rail industries


CSR initiatives:

CSR initiatives having environmental impact

SESI contributes to the betterment of environment by adopting the concept of REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE.

Elimination of paper cup usage: SESI has eliminated paper cup usage by introducing eco friendly water bottles for drinking

water purpose. By implementing this we could save 360000 units of paper per year and contribute to mother earth by bringing

down our carbon foot print.

Wealth out of waste: In this program we dispose our dry waste to a reputed recycler for recycling at their environment friendly

plant. In return SESI receives note pads which are made out of recycled paper.

Conservation of natural resources

The following actions were implemented as part of Go Green Initiatives at SESI:

• An awareness campaign among employees to optimize electricity usage.

• Set default printer option to print 2-sided to avoid the paper wastages.

• De-lamping was done where excess lighting was seen.

• Adjusted the thermostats to optimize energy usage in the HVAC system. A one-degree change can save 10 percent of

HVAC running cost.

All the above actions were supported by an active campaign in the organization through posters, stickers and screen savers

having environmental sustenance messages.

These best practices resulted in SESI winning the “Environment Award” in 2012 at the First Edition of the CSR Impact Prize

organized by Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France (CCEF) in collaboration with the French Trade Commission in India

(Ubifrance) and the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI).

CSR initiatives having social impact

Blood Donation Camps

Two blood donation camps are organized in a year with a more than 60 employees donating blood in each event.

Collection Drives

SESI conducts collection drives at the office premises on a regular basis where in employees contribute various items towards

the benefit of NGOs.

Promotion / Sale of NGO products

NGOs are invited to set up stalls for display and sale of their products during some of the company celebrations and events.

Donation of Debonded computers

Debonded computers are donated to an NGO and these computers will be used to develop computer training centers in rural

areas.

Participation in events and supporting NGOs

SESI participated in the TCS World 10K Bangalore 2013 a prestigious event held every year in Bangalore. By participating in this

event, SESI has also supported the cause of NGO Bharti foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Bharti Group of Companies.

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#23. Saint Gobain

Business activities: Manufacturer of glass for interiors, coated glass for solar control applications

Stakeholders engaged: Employees, customers, Suppliers

CSR initiatives:

Sustainable Construction Products from Saint-Gobain Gyproc India

It has been a pioneer in introducing light weight interior construction practices in the Indian construction industry and is

foremost in the minds of customers when they think of ceilings, drywall partitions and gypsum plaster.

Solar Mission

The National Solar Mission of India envisages the installation of 20000 MW of solar power in the country by 2020. The

implementation of the Mission is under way and its impact will take some more time to be felt. Saint-Gobain is working

closely with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Energy Efficiency

SGGI has been working on bringing in greater energy-efficiency in its own manufacturing at the World Glass Complex in

Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

Green Building

Green Building is a representative of sustainable building environments. This approach ensures health and comfort of the

building occupants through the use of sustainable building materials. The information below highlights the credentials of

Saint - Gobain Gyproc India's products & systems and its contribution to the Green Building rating system (LEED) as

specified by the Indian Green Building Council.

- LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Energy & Atmosphere: Low embodied energy, High insulation properties - Indoor Environmental Quality: Low emitting materials - Water Efficiency: Dry construction (water free) - Materials & Resources: Recycle content, Recyclable products, Regional materials

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http://in.saint-gobain-glass.com/b2b/default.asp?nav1=act&id=32522

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#24. Sanofi India

Business activities: Pharmaceuticals

Stakeholders engaged: Community, Employees, Suppliers, NGOs

CSR initiatives:

Going beyond medicine: Because we care

Sanofi India participates in a wide range of programs that improve the well-being of the community and continuously

strives towards changing the lives of the less fortunate. In addition, we also respond with aid and support in times of

crisis. Sanofi works with committed grassroots organisations. Our carefully chosen community support programs and

partnerships benefit a wide cross-section of society.

Some of our initiatives are:

Community Partnerships

- Childline (Call: 1098) – A 24-hour free helpline service for children - The Akanksha Foundation – Empowering children living in slums through education - The Banyan – Supporting differently abled women - The Samaritan Help Mission (SHM) – Supporting a medical centre in the slums of Tikiapara, Howrah

Community Programs

- Prayas – Empowering doctors in rural India - SITE (Screening India’s Twin Epidemic) – Studying prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in major cities of India - Saath 7 – Patient support in diabetes management. - SAVE (Sanofi Values Environment) – Tree plantations and other environmental initiatives - Employee donations – Contributing clothes and money to survivors of natural calamities - Employee Volunteer Groups – Donating time and funds at old-age homes and other institutions

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#25. Schneider Electric

Business activities: Power: Installation System Control/ Buildings/ Industry/ Energy Management

Stakeholders engaged: Community, Employees, Customrs

CSR initiatives:

Schneider Electric wants to be a key partner to provide clean energy for people and the planet.

This strategy builds upon a profitable and responsible vision and is called BipBop – an acronym standing for Business,

Innovation & People at the Base Of the Pyramid.

The context 1.6 billion people, or 300 million households, have no access to electricity. They earn less than 2 dollars per day:

- 500 million live in India; - 100 million live in Indonesia, and a similar number in Bangladesh; - 70 million live in Nigeria; More than 220 million live in Sub-Saharan Africa. - These poor families spend more than 15 dollars per month on energy.

The BipBop programme Schneider Electric has developed a sustainable programme to bring safe, clean electricity to the people who need it most worldwide. With the strong willingness to involve local communities and local stakeholders in each country, the BipBop programme addresses three key issues to provide sustainable access to electricity:

- the lack of appropriate equipment through the development of an adequate offer; - the lack of financial resources available for innovative energy entrepreneurs through funding; - and the skills and expertise shortage through technical and business training.

BipBop objectives by the end of 2011

- 1,000,000 households at the base of the pyramid have access to energy thanks to Schneider Electric solutions. - 10,000 young people at the base of the pyramid are trained in the electricity field. - 500 contractors at the base of the pyramid set up their activities in the electricity sector.

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http://www.schneider-electric.co.in/sites/india/en/group/sustainable-development/social/social-responsibility.page

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#26. Societe Generale

Business activities: Corporate and investment banking

Stakeholders engaged: Universities, Employees, Customers

CSR initiatives:

Talent Scholarship Programme

There is severe employability skill gap in many countries and hence, companies have begun luring talent through different

initiatives including CSR activities.

SG GSC, a subsidiary of the France based Societe Generale Group, has launched a unique scholarship program - 'SG GSC

India Talent Scholarship', as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to promote professional education for

students with financial constraints.

Students with financial difficulties have been selected to renowned Indian professional institutes/ universities. For This

academic year, SG GSC has offered scholarships to 11 students from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore; Indian

Institute of Management, Kozhikode; and International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore.

Nippi Kochhar, CEO of SG GSC said "India has tremendous intellectual capital which doesn't surface in view of lack of the

ability of the individual to afford exposure through good renowned Indian Institutes. It is SG GSC's attempt to make this

possible for few highly deserving students through financial assistance".

Sources:

http://www.siliconindia.org/news/Bangalore_firms_CSR_to_solve_employability_skill_gap_in_India-nid-72518.html

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#27. ST Microelectronics

Business activities: Electronics and semiconductor manufacturer


CSR initiatives:

Digital Unify

The Digital Unify is STMicroelectronics Foundation’s major program. It aims at spreading the benefits of digital

technology, by providing free of cost both the technology as well as the basic training to those who have no knowledge of

how to use a personal computer and access the internet. Starting in 2003, DU projects have touched twenty countries:

Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, France, India,

Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Malta, Nepal, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda. The Digital Unify

program has reached 176’443 beneficiaries as of Q4 2012.

It consists of the setting up of computer training centers (Labs), in collaboration with local partners such as schools,

NGOs, local administrations and the like, and the spearheading of a free computer literacy course called Informatics and

Computer Basics (ICB) created by ST employees. Labs are set up based on a Turn-key Lab Model which typically consists of

11 users, internet connection and, when needed, Photovoltaic System.

The material is to be delivered to the partner with detailed installation description. A contribution to the partner for

running expenses is envisaged based on the number of trainees and courses held per project year.

The Digital Unify Program’s activity in India has been growing steadily since its inception in 2003. As of Q1 2013, sixteen

computer labs are active throughout the country. Four labs exist in four schools neighboring ST offices in Noida.

They are: Rashtriya Shiksha Sadan Inter College, NS Balika Kanya Inter College, Bharitya Adarsh Inter College and Pandit

Salag Ram Higher Secondary School.

DU India has reached over 16'952 trainees as of Q1 2013. The Foundation is willing to cooperate with more local partners

in order to expand the Program to new locations in India in the future.

Sources:

http://www.stfoundation.org/du/india.php

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#28. Total Oil India

Business activities: Manufacturing Oil and Gas

Stakeholders engaged: Employees, Suppliers, Community

CSR initiatives:

Total Quartz Safety Month

TOTAL India is embarking on a new initiative to create greater awareness on safe driving practices by organizing TOTAL

Quartz Safety Run event in association with Big 92.7 FM – one of the leading radio stations in India. The activity is being

undertaken across 20 cities in across India.

Beginning 4thOctober 2012, a TOTAL Quartz Safety Month will also be celebrated on Big FM stations. During this month,

various aspects of road safety such as hazards of drinking and driving, speaking on mobile phone while driving, over

speeding, not wearing seat belts etc. will be discussed on the FM.

Listeners will be educated about the importance of road safety and safe driving practices through messages delivered by

leading personalities over the FM radio. These safe driving messages will also be delivered through campaigns at

shopping malls, housing societies as well as through hoardings, internet, mobile SMS and newspaper advertisements.

Vehicle owners will be requested to take a pledge to follow safe driving practices and participate in TOTAL Quartz Safety

Run to support the cause of improving road safety. This initiative is being supported by traffic police, NGOs, national

celebrities and, government authorities.

Sources:

http://www.total.co.in/lub/content/NT000B470A.pdf

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#29. Veolia Water India

Business activities: Water services


CSR initiatives:

Nagpur, India. Water for the slums

To make the city of Nagpur a model for access to water, Veolia Water India and its local partner took charge of building a

new water treatment plant, upgrading five existing plants and restoring the entire existing water distribution system.

Solution

It is a sizeable project. Managed by Veolia Water India and its local partner (whose joint subsidiary will manage the water

service for the next 25 years), it consists of building a water treatment plant and rehabilitating or optimizing five existing

treatment plants. It will also be necessary to restore and develop the whole of the existing supply network, consisting of

2,500 km of pipelines.

The benefit

The benefits are multiple and decisive. Having clean drinking water on tap 24/7 is quite simply life-changing. Within five

years, the amount of water available per capita will be approximately 130 liters per day as opposed to around 90 liters

now - sometimes barely 10 liters in the slums.

Moreover, renovating the entire system will optimize production and conserve a finite resource in a country where it is

already scarce.

At present, more than 50% of the water produced is lost due to leaks in the poor infrastructure. Finally and most

importantly, there is an obvious public health benefit. It is estimated that 21% of infectious diseases in India are linked to

unclean water.

Sources:

http://www.veolia.com/en/achievements/india-nagpur-water-slums.htm

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Business activities: Concessions and construction company


CSR initiatives:

The VINCI Foundation was established in May 2002, illustrating the VINCI Group's determination to be a lasting partner in

the community and the human lives for which the group builds and manages a large number of infrastructures.

Corporate Philanthropy: Tara NGO

Growing up safely in New Delhi Tara, a home for children who have been abandoned or victims of any kind of trafficking,

opened its doors in New Delhi, India, in 2008. It is helping twenty boys rediscovering childhood, grow up in safety and

prepare for the future by providing them with an education and making them a part of the local social, cultural and

economic fabric. Basic care and cultural and sport activities make up the schedule. For the oldest who must leave at 18,

Tara is developing a work placement programme.

> support: €15,000 for the purchase of a minibus to transport the children to and from school and on weekend outings.

Sources:

http://www.fondation-vinci.com/fondation/bibliotheque/D900A06F9C8E67F1C12579140041FDA9/$file

/VINCIFoundation_Newsletter_January12.pdf

http://www.fondation-vinci.com/fondation/bibliotheque/D900A06F9C8E67F1C12579140041FDA9/$file