INTRODUCTION TO GODREJ GROUP

Godrej Group was set up in 1897 by Pirojsha and Ardeshir Godrej. The Group Godrej is
involved in various businesses that ranges from word processors and typewriters to safes and
locks, from chemicals and edible oils to agricultural products, from furniture and refrigerators
to process equipment and machine tools, and from detergents to cosmetics.

Established in 1897, the Godrej Group has its roots in India's Independence and Swadeshi
movement. Our founder, Ardeshir Godrej, lawyer-turned-serial entrepreneur failed with a few
ventures, before he struck gold with a locks business.

Today, we enjoy the patronage of 1.1 billion consumers globally across consumer goods, real
estate, appliances, agriculture and many other businesses. In fact, our geographical footprint
extends beyond Earth, with our engines now powering many of India's space missions.
With a revenue of over USD 4.1 billion we are growing fast, and have exciting, ambitious
aspirations. Our Vision for 2020 is to be 10 times the size we were in 2010.

But for us, it is most important that besides our strong financial performance and innovative,
much-loved products, we remain a good company. Approximately 23 per cent of the
promoter holding in the Godrej Group is held in trusts that invest in the environment, health
and education. We are also bringing together our passion and purpose to make a difference
through our Good & Green strategy of 'shared value' to create a more inclusive and greener
India.

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HISTORY OF GODREJ

The Company celebrated its centenary in 1997. In 1897 a young man named Ardeshir Godrej
gave up law and turned to lock making. Ardeshir went on to make safes and security
equipment of the highest order, and then stunned the world by creating toilet soap from
vegetable oil. Ardeshir Godrej Pirojsha Godrej

His brother Pirojsha Godrej carried Ardeshirs dream forward, leading Godrej towards
becoming a vibrant, multi-business enterprise. Pirojsha laid the foundation for the sprawling
industrial garden township (ISO 14001-certified) now called Pirojsha nagar in the suburbs of
Mumbai. Godrej touches the lives of millions of Indians every day. To them, it is a symbol of
enduring ideals in a changing world.

First generation the two brothers were the founders, second generations focused towards
diversification of business by investing of acquiring more business in the leadership of
Mr Naoroji godrej, third generation in the leadership of Mr. Adi godrej, is keener to keep
hold on core business functions

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MILESTONES

 1897 – Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd established

 1918 – Godrej Soaps Limited incorporated
 1961- Godrej Started Manufacturing Forklift Trucks in India
 1971- Godrej Agrovet Limited began as an Animal Feeds division of Godrej Soaps
 1974 – Veg oils division in Wadala, Mumbai acquired
 1990 – Godrej Properties Limited, another subsidiary, established
 1991 – Foods business started
 1991 – Godrej Agrovet Limited incorporated
 1994 – Transelektra Domestic Products acquired
 1995 – Transelektra forged a strategic alliance with Sara Lee USA
 1999 – Transelektra renamed Godrej Sara Lee Limited and incorporated Godrej
Infotech Ltd.
 2001 – Godrej Consumer Products was formed as a result of the demerger of Godrej
Soaps Limited. Godrej Soaps renamed Godrej Industries Limited
 2002 – Godrej Tea Limited set up
 2003 – Entered the BPO solutions and services space with Godrej Global Solutions
Limited
 2004 – Godrej HiCare Limited set up to provide a Safe Healthy Environment to
customers by providing professional pest management services
 2006 – Foods business was merged with Godrej Tea and Godrej Tea renamed Godrej
Beverages & Foods Limited
 2007 – Godrej Beverages & Foods Limited formed a JV with The Hershey Company
of North America and the company was renamed Godrej Hershey Foods & Beverages
Limited
 2008 – Godrej relaunched itself with new colourful logo and a fresh identity music

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CORPORATE DETAILS
Adi Godrej is the current Chairman of the Godrej Group. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. Is
headed by Mr. Jamshyd Godrej. The Group revenue was approximately US$ 4.1 billion
(2015) financial year 2015/16. Godrej Interio is the flagship company of the group.

The Godrej group can be broadly divided into two major holding companies, working
independently:

1. Godrej Industries Ltd

2. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

The Major Companies, subsidiaries and affiliates are

CHEMICAL & COMMODITIES

 Godrej Industries
 Chemicals
 Veg Oils

FMCG

 Godrej Consumer Products

 Keyline Brands UK
 Rapidol South Africa
 Godrej Global Mideast FZE
 Godrej SCA Hygiene Limited
 Godrej Hershey Foods & Beverages Limited
 Nutrine
 Godrej Sara Lee

 AGRI

 Godrej Agrovet
 Animal Feeds
 Goldmohur Foods and Feeds
 Golden Feed Products
 Higashimaru Feed Products
 Oil Palm
 Agri Inputs
 Godrej Aadhaar
 Nature’s Basket
 Integrated Poultry Business
 Plant Biotech

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SERVICES

 Godrej HiCare (Pest Management Services)

 Godrej Global Solutions (ITES)
 Godrej Properties

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 Achievements And Awards
ACHIEVEMENTS

 In 1897, Godrej Introduced the first lock with lever technology in India.
 In 1902, Godrej made the first Indian safe.
 In 1920, Godrej made soap using vegetable oil, which was a huge hit with the
vegetarian community in India
 In 1955, Godrej produced India’s first indigenous typewriter
 In 1989, Godrej became the first company to introduce PUF ( Polyurethane Foam)
 Introduced India’s first and only 100% CFC, HCFC, HFC free refrigerators

AWARDS

 GCPL, the Highest Ranked Indian FMCG in Asia’s Hot Growth Companies’ List by
Business Week
 Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. Has been ranked 14th in The Best Companies to
Work For study. This study was jointly conducted by Business Today, Mercer and
Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS)
 Godrej Consumer Products Ranks 6th in ET-Hewitt Best Employers of India survey
 GCPL ranked 15th in Great Places to Work 2006 survey
 The Corporate Citizen of the Year Award given by Economic Times.
 Flagship brands Goodknight, Cinthol and Ezee selected Super brands by the Super
brands Council
 Godrej Sara Lee, the JV between the Godrej Group and Sara lee Corporation, USA is
acknowledged the World’s largest mat manufacturers and South Asia’s largest
manufacturers of Coils.
 Godrej Consumer Products Limited, adjudged as a Business Superbrand by the Super
Brands Council.
 The Return on Capital Employed and Return on Net Worth ratios of Godrej
Consumer Products – the highest in corporate India.
 Godrej Consumer Products was awarded the “Best Managed Workforce” award given
by Hewitt Associates and CNBC TV18.
 Godrej Consumer Products features in the Top 25 list of Great Places to Work (survey
conducted by GrowTalent in association with Business World) for four years in a row.

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 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESONSIBILITY (CSR)

Corporate social responsibility (CSR), also known as corporate responsibility, corporate

citizenship, responsible business, sustainable responsible business (SRB), or corporate
social performance, is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model.
Ideally, CSR policy would function as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism whereby
business would monitor and ensure its support to law, ethical standards, and international
norms. Consequently, business would embrace responsibility for the impact of its activities
on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other
members of the public sphere. Furthermore, CSR-focused businesses would proactively
promote the public interest by encouraging community growth and development, and
voluntarily eliminating practices that harm the public sphere, regardless of legality.
Essentially, CSR is the deliberate inclusion of public interest into corporate decision-making,
and the honoring of a triple bottom line: people, planet, profit.

The practice of CSR is much debated and criticized. Proponents argue that there is a strong
business case for CSR, in that corporations benefit in multiple ways by operating with a
perspective broader and longer than their own immediate, short-term profits. Critics argue
that CSR distracts from the fundamental economic role of businesses; others argue that it is
nothing more than superficial window-dressing; others yet argue that it is an attempt to pre-
empt the role of governments as a watchdog over powerful multinational corporations.
Corporate Social Responsibility has been redefined throughout the years. However, it
essentially is titled to aid to an organization's mission as well as a guide to what the company
stands for and will uphold to its consumers.

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IMPORTANCE OF CSR

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays a major role in developing the economy of a
country. It can be defined as the way in which a company manages various business entities
to produce an impact on the society. Companies with high CSR standards are able to
demonstrate their responsibilities to the stock holders, employees, customers, and the general
public.
Business organizations that have high corporate social responsibility standards can attract
staff thereby reducing employee turnover and cost of recruitment. What is the importance of
corporate social responsibility? Anyone can give a clear answer to this question. Companies
voluntarily contribute a large sum of money to make a better society and a clean
environment. Corporate social responsibility is a process in which all companies come
together as one and take part in the welfare of the society. Many organizations conduct
campaigns to create awareness among corporate, civic bodies, and government bodies about
the importance of corporate social responsibility.
Many national and multinational firms are booming in various developing countries. But at
the same time, these countries suffer social challenges such as poverty, corruption, population
growth, etc. Therefore, it is important for all companies to strive together and adapt corporate
social responsibility standards to make the society better than before. An organization can
exhibit a better image in the society if it cares for its employees and involve them in social
activities. The responsibilities of an organization may range from providing small donations
to executing bigger projects for the welfare of the society. Many business houses around the
world show their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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OBJECTIVE OF STUDY

 To know about Godrej Group and its product.

 To understand about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

 To study various CSR activities held by Godrej Group.

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 CSR ACTIVITIES OF GODREJ

TRUST/FOUNDATIONH OF CSR:

“PIROJSHA GODREJ
FOUNDATION”

CSR AREAS:
 Children
 Community welfare
 Education
 Employee welfare
 Environment
 Healthcare
 Rural development

THREE MAIN CSR ACTIVITIES:

 Environment
 Education and Children
 Healthcare

CSR POLICY
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Environment Policy of Godrej consumer products ltd. Company has identified biodiversity
enhancement as a focal point. The preservation of open spaces and especially green open
spaces such as mangroves has been a priority for the company.

Godrej strongly believes that this green environment enhances productivity and quality.
Godrej’s entire campus, known as Pirojshanagar, is an industrial garden township. It has been
greatly appreciated by all their employees and visitors.

CSR ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY

They believe that environment, safety and health are important components of any well-run
business and would like every member of the Godrej 'parivar', and the extended family, to
inculcate these values. Godrej Company has a green image; the credit goes to Godrej
founders .Until 1995 Godrej had not publicized their efforts.

They were doing things for the joy it gave them. It was in 1996 that they adopted the
System's approach and then the entire business was involved in changing processes and
setting procedures to give due consideration to the mangroves.

As a matter of fact, some of the businesses found that the conservation of mangroves
actually helped them in strengthening business relationships with clients, government and
customer

 MANGROVE DEVELOPMENT:
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Mangroves are essential to the ecology of the coast and the island. They provide fertile
ground for fish to feed and breed in and nurture a large variety of birds.Mangrove
conservation has been the key focus of the Environment Cell.
The Environment Cell has a broad mandate to mentor and monitor all their activities so as to
ensure high standards. The residential township and community around the company is also
focus of their environmental cell.

(MANGROVE AREA VIKHROLI)

BNHS and the Soonabai Phirojsha Godrej Foundation made efforts to replant mangroves in
Vikhroli-Ghatkopar in the early 90's

THE SOONABAI PIROJSHA GODREJ FOUNDATION

(Mangrove Project)

FOUNDED/OPENED

SPMEC was formally inaugurated in 1985 under the leadership of the late Dr. Salim Ali, one
of the world's most honoured ornithologists, the late Dr. A.K. Ganguly (a reputed botanist)
and Dr. H.N. Sethna. The aim was to protect the 1750 acres of mangrove forest on land
owned by the Foundation and the Godrej & Boyce company. The scope of the project was
further expanded by creating a research, education and conservation base.

DESCRIPTION:

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This is the first privately managed mangrove area in India and probably the first mangrove
management project in the world to formally adopt ISO14001 standards for Environment
Management System. This system has been amalgamated with the corporate environment
policy of the parent company, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. and is looked at as a success
story for the corporate environment.
Several short- and longterm research projects have been undertaken including the
biodiversity of Thane creek, vegetation mapping, satellite imagery studies, pollution of Thane
creek etc. Researchers from various universities and organisations are encouraged to conduct
research projects and surveys in Pirojshanagar mangroves.Regular mangrove plantation
activities have been conducted since the project's inception. Studies reveal an 18% increase in
vegetative cover due to conservation measures taken so far. This is an outstanding
achievement since more than 50% of Mumbai's mangroves have been destroyed in the last 20
years.

The Mangrove Interpretation Centre (MIC) is situated in Udayachal Primary School, Vikhroli
(total area = 475.3 square metres). The Centre is involved in educational activities such as
nature trails, audio-visual shows and other activities related to the mangrove ecosystem. The
objective of the MIC is to spread environmental awareness using mangroves as a platform.
MIC has been largely responsible for promoting mangrove awareness in Mumbai and the
State of Maharashtra. Thousands of people have visited the centre, including many forest
officials on training programmes. New mangrove conservation groups have become
established in the city as a result of MIC awareness and conservation programmes.
As part of the Centre's ISO 14001 certification, it complies with the requirements of the
evaluating agency, TUV International. Feedback is collected from visitors and forwarded to
the management. Relevant suggestions are adopted to improve the effectiveness of
conservation measures.

KEY SPECIES/FEATURES:
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Pirojshanagar mangroves have an amazing biodiversity. There are approximately 15
mangrove species and associatesin the 1,750 acre area. The total plant diversity exceeds 200
species.
Marine biodiversity is represented by 20 fish spp., 15 crab spp., 7 prawn spp., and several
molluscs.
Terrestrial fauna includes 206 bird spp., 33 reptile spp.,12 mammal spp.
Examples of prominent animals include Jungle Cat, Asiatic Jackal, Wild Boar, Indian
Mongoose, Binocellate Cobra, Russell's Viper, Rat Snake, Rock Python, Indian Monitor ,
Dog-faced Water Snake, Wart Snake, Common Skini, Snake Skink, Lesser Spotted Eagle,
Greater Spotted Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier,and Buzzard. The wetland is an important
stopover for over 100 species of migratory birds. A recent study showed 29 spider spp. within
just eight hours of a field search.Surveys are ongoing for a detailed biodiversity inventory of
the wetland.

 FORMAL (SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY) LEARNING:

Mangrove Education is not a part of the formal curriculum. Hence, activities for schools,
colleges and universities are mainly considered as extracurricular activities. As a general rule,
schools and colleges are contacted at the beginning of the year and, as and when requests
come from them, the programmes are structured, scheduled and conducted.Some colleges and
university students take up shortterm projects on subjects related to the mangrove habitat.
These programmes are mainly college/university programmes and infrastructure for the field
studies and guidance is provided by the Centre. The projects range from 15 days to a
maximum of three months duration. Project eveluation is done separately by the Centre and
parent institution of the student.

 INFORMAL (GENERAL PUBLIC) LEARNING

The Soonabai Pirojsha Godrej Foundation has published a book, ' Godrej - A Symbiosis
of Industry and Nature', a pictorial guide with lay person information about the flora and
fauna of Pirojshanagar, Godrej Township and Pirojshanagar mangroves.Every year, a number
of awareness programmes are conducted to discuss a range of environmental issues for the
residents of Pirojshanagar mangroves Education programmes for students of the Godrej

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schools are conducted regularly to make them aware about the importance of the mangrove
ecosystem situated in their 'backyard'.

Activities such as nature walks, bird watching (etc.) are conducted on weekends for the
public to create concern for the environment and mangroves in particular. Thus, the
mangrove conservation project is used as a platform to create awareness among citizens
about environmental issues in general.

Every year since 1998, World Wetland Day has been celebrated with the participation of
the Township residents and other interested citizens with a series of entertaining and
educative activities.

 MANAGEMENT AND FUNDING

The Soonabai Pirojsha Godrej Foundation is a public charitable Trust registered under
the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950. The Foundation works mainly in social fields like
education and medical aid etc.
Soonabai Pirojsha Godrej Marine Ecology Centre (SPGMEC) is part of the
Foundation., and is partly funded by the Trust and partly by M/s. Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co.
Ltd., a multi-product Indian corporate.

The Foundation also seeks aid from donor agencies for general or specific
programmes for mangrove conservation. The project is managed by trustees of the SPG
Foundation and an Environment Cell - an advisory body. Members of the Environment Cell
are eminent environmentalists and scientists..

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  GARDEN DEPARTMENT:

Garden Department looks after the natural environment of numerous areas in Mumbai and in
other cities where Company have establishments.

Company is engaged in the propagation of various species of orchids, medicinal plants

and rare endemic species, amongst others.
For the Godrej family Nature has always formed an important part of their upbringing and
their garden township at Vikhroli bears witness to this.

OTHER DEPARTMENTS:
Godrej has formed specialist groups, for example
• The Envirotech Group – for pollution-reduction and related matters;
• The Encon Group – for energy conservation

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  ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS PROGRAMS

Godrej have been focusing on environmental education and, over the years, Godrej has
successfully oriented thousands of school, college and graduate students, across the country,
through their Mangrove Awareness
Programs.
Every year thousands of students visit the
mangrove area. They are guided on
specially organized tours, which are
interesting and educative.
In our Godrej Udayachal Schools they
have been educating on environment for
many years. Right from the preprimary
level the children are exposed to the
mangrove area, where they are introduced
to plant and animal life, flora and fauna.
Many of them are likely to become
naturalists of a high order. Their High
School students have a special mangrove club and the Soonabai Pirojsha Ecological
Mangrove Project runs a programme in Mumbai city for school and college students.
Godrej offers researchers and naturalists every facility to conduct studies on this most
important, but long neglected eco-system.
All Godrej’s business heads are more than adequately equipped and empowered to make
decisions in business as well as on safety, health and environment.
All the groups report to their divisional heads that have direct access to the chairman. Most
of Godrej’s businesses have the ISO 14000 certification, along with strong
Environment Management Systems.
According to the System's requirement, most environmental matters are resolved at the
business level. These important issues are addressed at weekly meetings of business
heads.

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EVENTS ORGANIZED BY SOONABAI PIROJSHA GODREJ MARINE ECOLOGY
CENTRE

VANMAHOTSAV – 2010
The Van-mahotsav was celebrated during first week of July 2010 by Garden and Mangrove
department.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 23RD APRIL, 2010

As a part of Earth day celebration this year on 23rd April, SPGMEC had organized a Film
Show on Our Mother Earth - HOME by Yann Arthus Bertrand (renowned French

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photographer, journalist and environmentalist), which included aerial footage over fifty
countries. Fifty representatives of Environment Department of different companies and
interested Godrej employees participated in the program. Film show was followed by Nature
trail in the Mangroves.

FLAMINGO WATCH ORGANIZED FOR NISARG AND GREEN CLUB

On 16th march 2010 the nature lovers of Godrej started their New Year - Gudi Padwa -
celebrations with great enthusiasm in the company of thousands of pink beauties in the Sewri
mudflats. The Flamingo watch organised by Nisarg and Green club had good participation of
around 25 people despite many cancellations because of Gudi celebrations. The group started
from Hillside colony by 8 am and reached Sewri in 20 minutes. Some of the participans not
staying in the colony had also come directly to Sewri by train. They were welcomed at
Ghaslet bunder by several thousands of pink flamingoes almost completely covering the huge
expanse of mudflats exposed due to low tide. It was a spectacular sight and as the tide rose
they came even closer and all the shutterbusg had a whale of a time. We spend around three
hours till the high tide covered the mud flats and Flamingoes retreated. Overall it was a great
experience to have witnessed one of nature’s spectacular show right within the city of
Mumbai.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Corporate governance is the set of processes, customs, policies, laws, and institutions
affecting the way a corporation (or company) is directed, administered or controlled.
Corporate governance also includes the relationships among the many stakeholders involved
and the goals for which the corporation is governed. The principal stakeholders are the
shareholders, the board of directors, employees, customers, creditors, suppliers, and the
community at large.

Corporate governance is a multi-faceted subject. An important theme of corporate

governance is to ensure the accountability of certain individuals in an organization through
mechanisms that try to reduce or eliminate the principal-agent problem. A related but
separate thread of discussions focuses on the impact of a corporate governance system in
economic efficiency, with a strong emphasis on shareholders' welfare. There are yet other
aspects to the corporate governance subject, such as the stakeholder view and the corporate
governance models around the world.

There has been renewed interest in the corporate governance practices of modern
corporations since 2001, particularly due to the high-profile collapses of a number of large
U.S. firms such as Enron Corporation and MCI Inc. (formerly WorldCom). In 2002, the U.S.
federal government passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, intending to restore public confidence in
corporate governance.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OF GODREJ

The corporate governance framework of our organization is based on an effective

independent board and separation of the board’s supervisory role from the executive
management team. The Board has twelve directors, out of which six are independent
directors with distinguished careers in government, academia, and business. In recognition of
GPL’s strong corporate governance practices, Accommodation Times presented Godrej
Properties with the ‘Corporate Governance of the Year’ award for the year 2008.

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Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications

Friday, Oct 08, 2004

Base corporate governance on principles: Adi Godrej

AN executive board of 10 young managers who look at issues such as strategy, corporate
governance and human resource development will report their findings once a quarter to the
regular company board. This is one of the many initiatives to improve corporate governance
in India today; at least in the Godrej Group, according to Mr Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej
Group.

It is important that corporate governance be principle-based rather than rule-based. This is

essential since principles are harder to `get around' compared to rules. "In trying times, the
temptation to seek loopholes in the rules remains large. However, with principle-based
corporate governance, the quality of governance is as robust as the principles," said Mr
Godrej.

Mr Godrej was addressing the 32nd national convention of company secretaries in Mumbai
on Thursday.

There is no strategy more important for company secretaries than improving the corporate
governance in companies that they work for, Mr Godrej said.

"The present crisis of confidence on corporate leadership owes its origin to the failures of
seemingly infallible corporations like Enron, Arthur Andersen, Tyco, Worldcom etc. The
recent US mutual fund problems have further added to the interest,'' he said.

Mr Godrej emphasised that corporate governance is not just another management or social
fad, but is the ultimate management tool. "Good corporate governance is a very rewarding
journey for those who choose the right path," he said.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ACCORDING TO

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING GROWTH:

The work culture in Godrej supports learning at every stage of your work life. Opportunities
in learning are available in the technical, functional, behavioural, general management and
leadership areas through options like EDPs (Executive Development Programmes), MDPs
(Management Development Programmes), E-learning and On the Job exposure to
International Practices.

Respect and recognition of performance is an inextricable part of our work culture.

Consistent performance becomes the benchmark for growth opportunities, job rotations,
remuneration, reward and recognition. We provide equal opportunities to our employees to
grow both horizontally & vertically through cross functional, cross business and cross
location job rotations. This gives immense opportunities to professionals to add value to
them and to satisfy their career aspirations.

EMPLOYEE CARE:

We believe in the philosophy of holistic employee care. We not only take care of the
employees but of their families as well. Take a glimpse of the facilities and welfare activities
provided for our employees & their families at Vikhroli campus.

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RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX

THE UDAYACHAL SCHOOLS

GODREJ HILLSIDE CLUB

THE GODREJ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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THE EMPLOYEE CO-OPERATIVE CONSUMER SOCIETY

PRAGATI KENDRA

Other corporate developments

• ICRA (Investment and Credit Rating Agency of India) has reaffirmed the CGR2+ rating
to the Corporate Governance Practices of the Company. This is on a rating scale of CGR1
to CGR6 where CGR1 denotes the highest rating. The + sign indicates a relatively higher
standing within the category indicated by the rating. The CGR2+rating Implies that in
ICRA’s current opinion, the rated Company has adopted and follows such practices,
conventions and codes as would provide its financial stakeholders a high level of
assurance on the quality of corporate governance.

• ICRA has reaffirmed the SVG1 rating for Stakeholders Value Creation and Governance
practices of the Company. This is on a rating scale of SVG1 to SVG6 where SVG1
denotes the highest rating. The SVG1 rating implies that in ICRA’s current opinion, the

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 rated Company belongs to the Highest Category on the composite parameters of
stakeholder value creation and management as also corporate governance practices

“Pass it forward”
Says
GODREJ GROUP

25% of the shares of the Godrej Group’s holding company Godrej & Boyce are held in a
trust that invests back in the environment, healthcare and education. Which means business
is not just about revenues and profits but keeping our land green, our communities healthy
and our kids smart. In 1920, our founder Ardeshir Godrej gave a donation of Rs. 3 lakhs to
the Tilak Swaraj Fund – then considered a princely sum – for upliftment of the downtrodden.
His gesture of philanthropy grew into Godrej corporate policy. Giving back turned into our
way of saying thank you to the 400 million Indians who are Godrej loyalists.

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  EDUCATION

Udayachal Schools:

Udayachal schools (pre-primary, primary and secondary), managed by Godrej, have been
providing quality care and education since 1955. Education in the schools focuses on total
personality development of the child, which is further enhanced and strengthened through
joyful learning. This takes into account the physical, socio-emotional, aesthetic, spiritual as
well as mental growth.

Teachers here play various roles – that of a facilitator, counselor, guardian and a learner. The
individual needs of each student are catered to, ensured by a healthy teacher child ratio.

Great emphasis is laid on creativity – pioneering in recycling waste material such as paper,
glass, metal, plastic etc. in the art and craft classes, and also using them to make teaching
aids. Even used paper is transformed into beautiful creations of Papier-mache. On the
technical side, subjects such as carpentry, fitting, electronics, plumbing and computer skills
are offered.

Environment consciousness is kindled in every child – through various programmes marking

World Wetlands Day, World Population Day, World Forestry Day etc. to name a few. With
ISO-14001 certification, Udayachal Schools are doing their bit towards the environmental
concerns.

There is a constant endeavour to create a happy and fun-filled learning environment for
children. Through experiential learning, young inquiring minds are developed. Children are
given freedom to discover, explore, question and make choices. They are active initiators of
their own learning process through which they strive to reach their true potential

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  TEACH FOR INDIA (TFI)

Teach for India (TFI) is a nationwide movement that aims to narrow the education gap in
India by placing outstanding college graduates and young professionals, who commit two
years to teach full-time in under resourced schools. They will become lifelong leaders
working from within various sectors toward the pursuit of equity in education.

Godrej group has pledged to sponsor employees for the TFI Programme, as a contribution
towards educational opportunity for all Indians. Godrejite Veena Verma was one of the
recent 94 selected out of thousands of applicants.

The TFI Fellowship is a challenging assignment aimed at transforming the participant’s life.
As a Teacher, each day is likely to offer multiple opportunities to confront and tackle
challenges, motivate diverse stakeholders to work hard toward a shared vision, and create
and adjust plans to move further towards their intended goals. Every TFI Fellow has two
main responsibilities: classroom instructional leadership and community transformation
project.

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  Healthcare

Godrej Memorial Hospital

The Godrej Memorial Hospital (GMH) has treated 35,000 patients and performed 3,128
surgeries since inception. We provide quality healthcare services at an affordable cost in a
rational and ethical manner. We have free well-equipped cardiac ambulances to attend to
medical emergencies in a 10 km zone. An Anti Retroviral Treatment Center in association
with NACO is available for HIV patients.

GMH was set up by Godrej Memorial Trust. The objective of the hospital was to create a
balance between the philanthropic hospital in the city and the private hospitals. For this, an
alternate business model was created which would emulate philanthropic hospitals but have
high quality healthcare services at an affordable cost.

The hospital has implemented this unique business model, and today even the highest rates
in the state-of-the-art hospital are 40-60 percent lower than other private hospitals. The
model is inspired by the concept of Sustainable Philanthropy. This model was adopted with
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the belief that a wholly philanthropic model would not be sustainable and would grow only
in a very limited sense.

GMH has been awarded the NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals)
accreditation w.e.f. 1st July 2009. GMH is now in the league of a select few hospitals in
India to have achieved the same. The hospital has to comply with more than 500
predetermined objectives to receive NABH accreditation. The accreditation assures ‘Quality
of Care & Patient Safety’ in accredited Hospitals

AIDS Awareness

Godrej supports The Heroes Project in trying to bring an end to misconceptions and in
spreading awareness about HIV and AIDS. In addition, employees are urged to take
preventive care to combat AIDS through posters, hand outs, street plays and talks.

Heroes AIDS Project is a national initiative launched in July 2004 to work with media
organizations and societal leaders in India. It seeks to develop coordinated campaigns to
address the spread of HIV & AIDS and reduce stigma and discrimination by influencing
public perception and policy through two platforms: advocacy and communications.

The project had its beginning in a fund raising event for pediatric AIDS organized by Mrs.
Parmeshwar Godrej called ‘A Time for Heroes, India’. The event, held in December ’02 was
hugely successful and brought together Indian media, entertainment and business houses
which committed to use their combined strength to advocate on issues related to HIV and
AIDS.

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Twenty-eight television PSAs and numerous radio PSAs productions and around 29,000
times their airing across various media networks later, Heroes AIDS Project is the largest
non-governmental media campaign garnering nearly fifty-percent of the media exposure on
HIV and AIDS in India.

Blood Donation

A blood donation camp is organized by Godrej every year on the death anniversaries of its
founders Naval Godrej and Burjorji Godrej. Godrejites support this noble cause in big
numbers and save precious lives of fellow humans. The number of people donating blood in
consecutive years has always shown an encouraging trend.

Leading hospitals, the Red Cross Society and Indian Medical Association extend their help
in conducting these camps

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Smile Train

Millions of children in India and other developing countries are born with this handicap
called Cleft Lip where they are unable to smile properly. The good news is that almost all
can be helped by skillful plastic surgery.

Godrej Memorial Hospital (GMH) along with a US based NGO ‘Smile Train’ conducts a
program, for helping these very children from poor families. The program consists of

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primary consultation and screening followed by expert plastic surgery. The operation lasts
for any where between 45 min. to three hours depending on the extent and complexity of the
defect. Several of the patients are offered follow up speech therapy and other support
services. Children operated at a younger age seem to derive optimum benefit. Over 300
surgeries have been successfully conducted at GMH till date. GMH offers surgery and
hospitalization to the patient and one attendant completely free of cost. Deserving cases are
also reimbursed travel costs by the hospital.

Foundation for Medical Research

Godrej supports the Foundation for Medical Research (FMR), Mumbai, particularly for the
cure of leprosy. This Foundation is intended to develop an alternative model the
immunological concept regarding leprosy cure. Through a rural health and research project,
Godrej has striven to develop an alternative model for rural health care based on community
participation, with the emphasis on preventive rather than curative aspects

Preserving our Heritage

Godrej's devoted effort to preserve India’s architectural heritage, is best expressed by its
active participation in the Indian Heritage Society of which Mrs. Pheroza Godrej is a past
President and the late Mr. S. P. Godrej was head of the Mumbai Chapter. The introduction of
the annual Urban Heritage Award is an attempt to make the citizens of Mumbai aware of the
city's colourful history, as the primary object of the Indian Heritage Society is to awaken
consciousness of the people in the diversity and richness of their art, architecture and culture.
But it is also the objective of the society to deal with natural resources – such as wild life,
forests, mountains, sea, beaches, lakes and rivers and rare geographical formations. It draws

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attention to the dangers which threaten these irreplaceable resources and calls for action to
protect and preserve them.

Other Initiatives

Scout & Guide Pavilion

The Pirojsha Godrej Scout and Guide Pavilion, in existence since 1923, was restored by the
Pirojsha Godrej Foundation between 1983-85 and made available to organisations like the
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Friends of Trees and Bombay Natural History Society
(BNHS). In 1997, the area outside the hut was developed into the Godrej Centenary Garden
– a haven for tired pedestrians. Godrej continues to maintain the hut and garden.

Tsunami Rehabilitation Project

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Godrej

employees voluntarily supported 150 families in the
Tsunami stricken Pallayar (in Nagapattinam district)
and Azhikal (in Kanyakumari district) by providing
fishing equipment, boats, engines etc., funding a
community health center and providing skill based
training to 200 residents. A sum of over Rs. 56 L was handed over to CII.

Crematorium for animals

Shocked by the horrifying conditions of the dilapidated incinerator at Bombay Veterinary

College, where Naval Godrej’s pet labrador was cremated, he sponsored the very first
electric crematorium at the Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for animals at Parel, the first
non-polluting crematorium of its kind in Asia.

Table for Two

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Godrej instituted the Indian chapter of ‘Table For Two’ initiative at the World Economic
Forum’s India Economic Summit in December 2008. This initiative is targeted at addressing
hunger and malnutrition in the developing world by combining the organization’s tradition
of serving society and involvement of individuals.

Godrej pledged to collect funds that would be utilized to provide school children mid-day
meals. The fund was created in three ways. Firstly, a ‘healthy meal’ option was provided in
the canteen menus to the employees. The savings from the reduced use of oil and sugar were
diverted to the central pool of funds for the ‘Table For Two’ initiative. This means that each
time an employee ordered a ‘healthy meal’, the savings contributed to this fund and provided
Godrejites with an even healthier alternative for lunch. Secondly, Godrejites voluntarily
contributed a fixed monthly amount to the fund. Thirdly, the contribution from the ‘healthy
meals’ menu was matched by Godrej and effectively combined corporate and employee
participation.

The initiative has been a great success within the first few months of its inception – with a
sizeable fund that is geared to feeding close to 780 school children and providing for
1,56,000 meals annually.

Family Planning

Godrej has been connected with the Family Planning Foundation, which is a voluntary
organisation devoted to promote Family Planning as a basic human right, as well as
population Policies which can help bring about a balanced development of the resources of
the country-both human and material - as a means towards raising the quality of life.
‘Pragati Kendra’ imparts not only information regarding Family Planning but, through
various social and cultural activities, provides for a better quality of life for the inhabitants of
the township.

A Family Planning Centre was opened in September 1957. Family Planning advice and
conventional contraceptives at concessional rates were provided. Family Planning
Exhibitions were held. A Vasectomy Centre was opened. Volunteers were trained in an
intensive one-week orientation course. Incentives are offered to persons undergoing

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vasectomy and tubectomy operations. In 1965 a Research Centre was opened with the help
of Dr. R. P. Soonawala and the Ford Foundation authorities. To give fillip to the family
Planning Programme, the services of two American Peace Corps volunteers were engaged.

The Family Planning Programme is an integral part of the “Family Welfare Programme". A
‘Well Baby Clinic’ has been opened for giving advice to mothers about their children's
health and hygiene as also for advising them about IUCD and oral contraceptives. About
1135 children have been treated so far at this clinic. This long-standing Family Planning
programme has definitely been able to lift workers into the middle-class, at least at Godrej.

CSR ACTIVITIES OF GODREJ

AS PER

This section presents Karmayog's view on Corporate Social Responsibility, & how
Companies can undertake CSR programmes.
The section contains:
a) Details of the CSR activities of the 500 largest Indian Companies & other Indian
Companies.
b) Karmayog CSR rating of the largest 500 Indian Companies, & sector-wise analysis of
the same.
c) Recommendations, guidelines, reporting formats for Companies to adopt

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 d) Opportunities available for NGOs under the CSR programmes of various Companies.
Godrej Industries Ltd

Sales (2007-2008) = Rs.800 crores (rounded off)

Net profit after tax = Rs.100 crores (rounded off)
CSR Budget = Not Available

Karmayog 2008 CSR Rating: 3/ 5

Malanpur factory of Godrej Consumer Products LTD (GCPL) organised Sports & Cultural Activities for
Singwari School children on Feb 18 & 20, 2006. Prizes were distributed prizes to the winner

CONCLUSION

Godrej continues its efforts for the betterment of the environment and conservation of
scarce natural resources.
They say “they touch more consumers than any other Indian company- it’s not just with
soaps, locks and cupboards….”
It is because of their determination towards the helping hand to society and
commitment to serve better every time through their
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & its CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

 www.godrej.com
 www.godrejinfotech.com
 www.godrejgospel.com
 www.karmayog.org
 www.thehindubusiness.com
 www.slideshare.net
 www.moneycontrol.com

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