MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. | Integrated Annual Report 2021-22

06 Mahindra has been helping people to Rise for over 75 years now. We are expanding and deepening our focus to create higher positive impact - by providing the right opportunities, sharing wealth equitably, manufacturing responsibly, and approaching business conscientiously. In essence, we are focussing on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) factors through sustained, focussed programmes. We aspire to 'lead ESG globally'. HELPING PEOPLE RISE - FOCUS ON ESG Social Socially responsible behaviour towards employees and the community has been a hallmark of the Mahindra Group. We create and maintain a diverse, inclusive, vibrant, and meritocratic work environment that nurtures and moti- vates our employees. For the community, the Group CSR policy intends to focus on social investments in empowering girls and women, as well as in a massive tree plantation initiative to make positive impact on the planet. We do this because for us doing business for good is as important as doing good business. Environment Mahindra continues to be a steward of nature by conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, protecting biodiversity and sustaining the environ- ment for future generations. Our commitment to preserving the environ- ment has strengthened even further as the world grapples with major environ- mental challenges. We have been taking several initiatives - be it pioneering electric vehicles or committing to become carbon neutral as a Group by 2040; be it increasing the share of renewable energy in our energy mix or upholding stringent quality norms that win us international safety awards. We continue to promote sustainable development through our business decisions and actions. For more information about our environmental initiatives, please refer to the Environment section on page no. 30 of this report. For more information about our people-centric initiatives, please refer to the People section on page no. 36 of this report. Governance The Mahindra Group is committed to values and ethical business conduct not just in letter, but also in spirit. We have maintained the highest standards of governance to help us achieve strong, balanced, and sustainable growth for all our stakeholders. Our experienced, independent, and diversified Board of Directors, supported by robust risk management and compliance processes, play a key part in ensuring the highest standards of governance in all our activities. For more information about our governance practices, please refer to page no. 139 of this report. We aspire to 'lead ESG globally'. COMPANY OVERVIEW REIGNITED VALUE CREATION OUTPERFORM FINANCIALLY FUTURE-READY ESG LEADERSHIP GLOBALLY INPUT-OUTPUT MODEL CORPORATE INFORMATION STATUTORY REPORTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS