Maruti Suzuki 6th edition of Sustainability Report
Date: 21 Oct 2014
Car market leader Maruti
Suzuki unveiled the 6th edition of the Sustainability Report, which presents
extensive economic, social and environmental performance of Maruti Suzuki for
2013-14. The report has been prepared as per the latest GRI G4 guidelines and
has been externally assured, according to a press release issued by the
company.
Adopting the theme, `Making it
Matter’, the report outlines the company’s focus of taking action in the
social, environment and economic sphere that makes a positive and meaningful
difference in the lives of its stakeholders. The company is committed to set
new benchmarks and build excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility, as in
all areas of business.
Highlighting key focus areas,
R.C. Bhargava, Chairman in his address said, “Our CSR activities will be
primarily in the areas of Village Development, Skill Development and Road
Safety. The Village Development will include construction of household toilets
to prevent open defecation, upgrading Government Schools, separate toilets for
girl students, upgradation of sanitation and water facilities in villages.”
He added, “The Company will
focus on Skill Development initiatives to make students from Industrial
Training Institute (ITI) industry ready. Under the Road Safety programme, we
intend to create capacity for training drivers in large numbers, train the
trainer and partner with Government to make select towns model from road safety
point of view. We are also working on a scholarship scheme to support students
orphaned due to road accidents.”
The key focus areas of the Company’s CSR direction have
resonance with the national goals like skill development, school upgradation
(especially toilets for girls) and road safety.