CESC Limited, a socially conscious enterprise, endeavours to uplift the impoverished and underprivileged within its operational domain. In addition to prioritising profitability and safeguarding the interests of investors and shareholders, the company is committed to ensuring utmost customer satisfaction. Acknowledging its responsibilities to society and the environment, CESC recognises its pivotal role in addressing the social, economic, and environmental challenges of today's world.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy aligns with our commitment to being a 'change maker' for the community. As part of the policy, we have adopted a systematic approach to develop extensive CSR programmes. We start by assessing the community needs, and design our solutions accordingly. At CESC, our mission and values are centred on giving back to our community, and through our efforts, we strive to create a positive impact on society continuously.
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CESC's CSR Policy intends to:
The CSR projects of CESC are designed in alignment with the Millennium Development Gaols (MDGs), the National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibility of Business (NVGs) and the national development goals. CESC believes in supplementing and contributing to the nation's development process through its CSR initiatives.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is often framed within the context of the 'social contract' or the 'license to operate.' The social contract perspective encourages companies to act responsibly, not merely for commercial gain, but because it reflects the implicit expectations of society regarding how businesses should operate. CESC has consistently strived to foster a platform where various partners and stakeholders can collaborate, share insights, and discuss ways to build strong, transparent, and enduring relationships. The company's CSR initiatives are thoughtfully designed to address the needs and concerns of its stakeholders.
CESC maintains regular engagement with government officials, local administrators, non-governmental organizations, and community members to carefully plan and implement its CSR projects.
Urja Chetana, an environmental education programme engages government schools to raise awareness on climate change, energy, waste, water, and biodiversity, air pollution etc. It builds environmental awareness among teachers and students, integrating sustainability into school curricula for lasting impact. The Project was launched in 2012 and has been implemented in over 60 schools in and around Kolkata benefiting students and teachers, thereby, cultivating a community committed to environmental stewardship and the adoption of sustainable practices.
is a community-driven waste management Project in Metro Colony, situated near Dakshineswar. This Project aims to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills by promoting awareness on recycling organic waste into vermicompost. Apart from promoting a cleaner and healthier environment, the Project has creating livelihood opportunities for community members through the development of a compost plant. About 1,000 individuals from 200 households have benefited from the Project. Significantly, the community has effectively converted all organic waste produced within the slum and 25% from nearby areas into vermicompost.
Jaldhara, a rainwater harvesting project was implemented in the Super Speciality Block of Kolkata Medical College and Hospitals. Through this Project an alternative source of water has been made available for usage by patients and staff for washing, cleaning, and gardening activities, thereby, saving ground water. Through the Project, a catchment area of 900 sq.m has been marked on the rooftop of the building, which has enabled at least 22,000 litres of rainwater to be harvested and stored while the excess amount of rainwater can be recharged underground.
The Aparajita Project is a pioneering initiative operational in North Dum Dum Municipality that tackles environmental challenges through sustainable flower waste management practices. By scientifically processing floral waste, which constitutes nearly a third of all solid waste in the country, the Project creates value- added products such as floral dust, liquid bio-fertiliser, and solid bio-compost. This initiative revolves around the methodical formation and involvement of Self-Help Group (SHG) members, primarily women, who receive extensive training in waste management procedures.
CESC has partnered with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation to enhance the aesthetics of the city. As part of this collaboration, CESC is responsible for maintaining the median strips, also referred to as green verges, along designated city roads.
Akshar Project has been implemented in Ward 66 catering to children between 3 and 18 years. The Project empowered disadvantaged children through early child development support, supplementary educational support from primary to higher secondary level, career guidance, and parenting support. It nurtured academic success, personal growth, and resilience with a focus on safety and resource teacher development. Through its holistic approach, the multifaceted initiative paves the way for brighter futures.
Indradhanush, implemented in Kamarhati Municipality, strove to ensure the continuous presence of children in the educational framework. It aims to support out-of-school children (ages 6 - 18 years) and those involved in child labour by facilitating their enrollment in schools. Additionally, the Project provided academic support to underprivileged children already enrolled in school, promoting equal access to education for all.
Muktangan, implemented in Pujali, Budge Budge, provided supplementary educational support to children between 11 and 16 years, particularly, first generation learners or children who did not have access to education support at home. The Project aimed at enabling children complete their secondary education with quality inputs.
Educational institutions, especially government and municipal schools, are confronted with deficiency in fundamental amenities like classrooms, restroom facilities, clean drinking water access, seating arrangements, and libraries. Through this initiative, we commit to revamping and improving government school structures, creating play areas, erecting bicycle stands, installing drinking water provisions, providing seating, to name a few.
The Sustainable Nutrition and Health Education (SNEH) Project's integration of community engagement, education, and healthcare has improved well-being for pregnant women, mothers, and young children, creating a model for holistic, community-led healthcare. It places a special emphasis on the critical first 1,000 days of care, focusing on children below three years of age. By involving men, empowering lead mothers, and honouring cultural traditions, it has fostered a supportive, healthier environment for families. The Project is being implemented in the Tiljala, Pujali and Kamarhati areas.
CESC has been organising eye camps in to conduct vision tests for underprivileged communities. Attendees of the camps received complimentary spectacles, and those diagnosed with cataracts were provided with free cataract surgeries.
CESC believes in building social capital through its CSR initiatives. The Company has launched several projects to create income generating opportunities for communities and to make an overall improvement in their quality of life.
Nirmal Sankalp, a community sanitation and hygiene project, was implemented in Titagarh Municipality since 2014 covering 6 Wards. Under the Project, 12 pay and use community sanitary complexes were built, which are wholly run and managed by community-based Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Committees. The Project benefited a population of 11,713 across 2571 households and has improved availability usage, quality, and sustainability of water sanitation facilities by involving community members as change agents.
Nirmal Kolkata Project was implemented in Chetla slum area, wherein 51 bio-toilets and 6 ladies' washrooms were installed to provide safe sanitation facilities for the resident population. The Project benefited a population of approximately 2000. Along with the installation of the bio-toilets sensitisation programmes on health and hygiene with the beneficiaries was also conducted.
Nirmal Abhiyan, a school WASH project, has been implemented in 29 government and government-aided schools in and around Kolkata focusing on providing gender-segregated sanitation facilities, providing safe drinking water and handwashing facilities, improved overall school infrastructure to make them child-friendly, imparting hygiene education, strengthening of child cabinets, and developing school-based mechanisms for the maintenance of the WASH facilities. The Project has benefited around 4000 students and teachers.
Hamari Awaaz is a comprehensive community sensitisation Project on child protection in urban slums, which is being implemented in the Tiljala area. The aim of the Project is to create child friendly communities in urban slums by mobilising, sensitising, and empowering communities to fight against child labour and other forms of child abuse and foster child protection. The Project is being implemented through CINI.
The Company's skill development initiatives are centered around cultivating "core employability" skills, ensuring that disadvantaged youths possess the necessary skills and knowledge to secure employment opportunities. Under the Eklavya - CESC Skill Academy Project, aspiring youth from underprivileged and marginalised sections of society are mobilised for skill development in different job roles as per market need. 14 skill centres are operational across Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24 Parganas. These centres offer skill-building courses to underprivileged youth in various areas including Basic Computer with Advanced Excel, Customer Relations Management, Retail Management, Electrician, Beautician, Tailoring, Facility Management, and Warehouse Management. Upon successful completion of training, placement assistance is provided. In 2023-24, 1,929 youths have received training, with 1,380 of them successfully placed.
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