Environmental Protection and Corporate Social Responsibility PPT 2019

1. Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments.

Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, where possible, to repair damage and reverse trends.

2. Corporate social responsibility is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with the stakeholders on a voluntary basis.

CSR is the responsibility of corporations to contribute to a better society and cleaner environment.

India is the first country in the world to make corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandatory, following an amendment to The Company Act, 2013 in April 2014. Businesses can invest their profits in areas such as education, poverty, gender equality, and hunger and environmental protection.

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1. Presented To:- Dr. Rahul Bahuguna Assistant Professor Dept. of Business Mgmt. HNB Garhwal University Environmental Safeguard and Corporate Social Responsibility A Presentation on Presented By:- Susheel Kumar Tiwari MBA – 2nd Semester Batch : 2018-2020 HNB Garhwal University

2. Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments . Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, where possible , to repair damage and reverse trends . Environmental Protection

3. Corporate social responsibility is a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with the stakeholders on a voluntary basis. CSR is the responsibility of corporations to contribute to a better society and cleaner environment. India is the first country in the world to make corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandatory, following an amendment to The Company Act, 2013 in April 2014. Businesses can invest their profits in areas such as education, poverty, gender equality, and hunger and environmental protection . Corporate Social Responsibility

4. Benefits of csr

5. The Sachar committee was appointed in 1978 to look into corporate social responsibility issues concerning Indian companies The company must behave & function as a responsible member of society. Committee suggests openness in corporate affairs & behaviour . Some business houses have established social institutions like Schools, colleges, charitable hospitals etc Corporate sectors have not made significant contributions. (Polluting Environment). CSR in Indian Perspective

6. Use of genetic material & technology transfer. Use and handling of genetically modified organisms. Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Soil & water contamination. Treatment and reduction of waste water. Eco-efficiency. Recycling and reuse of materials Protection of forest resources . Environmental Responsibilities of Corporates

7. Green Buildings: The LEED certification by the Green building Council has caused the growth of green building movement Emphasis on green manufacturing in order to reduce the emissions of green house gases and environmental pollutions. Green products initiatives in order to reduce the toxic chemicals. Product stewardship encourages everyone in the value chain to contribute to product sustainability from producers to regulators to retailers to consumers thereby achieving zero waste and sustainable production. GREEN STRATEGIES FOR CSR

8. Innovation in alternative transportation such as hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles by companies like Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Tesla Motors in order to curb the greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the environmental hazards . Many companies like IBM, Staples and BP are using Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and Solar Energy in order to support the clean energy projects . Companies such as Adani, IKEA, The Body Shop are promoting Biodiversity conservation, sustainable forestry initiative, organic farming and fair trade in order to balance the need for both business growth, sustaining and preserving the depleting natural resources CSR toward energy efficiency, emission reduction and biodiversity conversation

9. Towards the goal of achieving a cleaner environment, usage of sustainable packaging materials made of biodegradable plastics instead of PVC plastics . Reducing or making the productive use of waste in order to achieve the ultimate goal of zero- waste by emphasizing on recycling . Csr towards Sustainable waste management

10. FY 2015-16 witnessed a 28 percent growth in CSR spending in comparison to the previous year. Listed companies in India spent US$1.23 billion ( Rs 83.45 billion) in various programs ranging from educational programs, skill development, social welfare, healthcare, and environment conservation . Controversies Explosion at Union Carbide Ltd-Bhopal ,India in Dec ,1984 caused thousands of deaths and rendered many people disableddue to leakage of MIC gas. CSR trends in I ndia

11. TATA GROUP The Tata Group in India carries out various CSR projects, most of which are community improvement and poverty alleviation programs. Through self-help groups, it is engaged in women empowerment activities, income generation, rural community development, and other social welfare programs. Ultratech Cement Ultratech Cement, India’s biggest cement company is involved in social work across 407 villages in the country aiming to create sustainability and self-reliance. The company has organized medical camps, immunization programs, sanitization programs, school enrollment, plantation drives, water conservation programs, industrial training, and organic farming programs Corporate Social R esponsibility: examples in india

12. Mahindra & Mahindra Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) runs programs such as Nanhi Kali focusing on girl education, Mahindra Pride Schools for industrial training, and Lifeline Express for healthcare services in remote areas . ITC Group ITC Group focusing on creating sustainable livelihood and environment protection programs. Their e- Choupal program, which aims to connect rural farmers through the internet for procuring agriculture products, covers 40,000 villages and over four million farmers. Its social and farm forestry program assists farmers in converting wasteland to pulpwood plantations. CSR examples in India Contd …

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