STATUTORY REPORTS | Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report 273 LEADERSHIP INDICATORS 1. P rovide the processes for consultation between stakeholders and the Board on economic, environmental, and social topics or if consultation is delegated, how is feedback from such consultations provided to the Board. [GRI 2-12, GRI 2-13, GRI 2-29] Engaging with stakeholders is crucial to ensure that the Company’s decisions and actions are in line with their expectations. As a key driver of sustainable and responsible business practices, it fosters trust and collaboration, drives innovation and manages risks effectively. Our leadership engages through multiple platforms to ensure stakeholder feedback on economic, environmental, and social matters meaningfully informs organizational decision-making. Please refer to the Stakeholder Engagement Section of the Company’s Sustainability Report to understand how the Company engages with diverse stakeholder groups to consult on economic, environmental and social topics. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee of the Board of Directors also has ESG under its purview. The CSR Committee sets a direction for ESG and CSR Agenda for the Company and other group companies. The Company also has a Sustainability Council chaired by Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO and Managing Director and consists of all the Group Executive Board (GEB) members. The Council approves new initiatives and monitors progress of integration of the ESG parameters in business and operations. 2. Whether stakeholder consultation is used to support the identification and management of environmental, and social topics (Yes / No). If so, provide details of instances as to how the inputs received from stakeholders on these topics were incorporated into policies and activities of the entity. [GRI 3-1] Yes, as part of the Company’s materiality assessment, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, that are significant and relevant to the Company’s operation and stakeholders, are identified. The materiality process involves a collaborative mapping exercise that engages all stakeholders in the identi cation of key issues. Top management engagement and stakeholder consultations lead to the development of a nal material assessment matrix and a strategic roadmap. Please refer to the ‘rise for an equal world’ section of the Annual Report to learn more about measures the Company has undertaken as part of the materiality assessment process that was undertaken. 3. P rovide details of instances of engagement with, and actions taken to, address the concerns of vulnerable/ marginalized stakeholder groups. [GRI 2-29] The key material issue in social capital is CSR management, where we focus on formulating community-centric policies and implementing a sustainable strategy. As per the Company’s CSR Policy and in alignment with its core purpose, the CSR mission focuses on: • Empower Girls through education • Empower Women through skills training • Support women by strengthening maternity and newborn healthcare • Water Conservation Some of our key initiatives include: 1. Project Nanhi Kali: The flagship CSR initiative supports the education of girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across India. The program focuses on learners from Grades 6 to 10 through targeted educational and sports initiatives. 2. Kaabil: This initiative empowers women by providing industry-relevant skills training aligned with emerging market needs. The program offers training across three pathways: Employability Skilling, Domain Skilling, and Agri-Skilling, to enhance livelihood opportunities and long-term economic independence. 3. Maternity and Newborn Health care: This initiative focuses on addressing critical gaps in maternal and early-life healthcare. The program aims to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, laying the foundation for healthier families and communities. 4. Jal Samriddhi (Water Conservation): As a part of its environmental conservation efforts, the company implements climate-resilient water management and conservation. Through community participation and ownership, the program undertakes water conservation projects across diverse geographies to prevent soil erosion, improve soil health, and enhance groundwater recharge through the creation and strengthening of water structures.
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