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''It is my belief that, by embedding larger sustainability goals in its business strategies, your Company has consciously invested in the future. A promising future, by creating competitive and sustainable businesses of tomorrow that will continue to enhance long-term Stakeholder Value.''
Y C Deveshwar, Chairman, ITC Ltd.
The challenges posed by deep rooted poverty and resultant income inequities, together with widespread environmental degradation and the threat of climate change make our society extremely vulnerable. These can also make future progress of business unsustainable. ITC believes that businesses can make a meaningful difference and contribute to a much more secure and sustainable future. Inspired by the opportunity to contribute to a larger national and societal purpose, ITC has crafted innovative business models and invested in social initiatives that simultaneously build economic, environmental and social capital for the nation.
Today, ITC is the only company in the world, of its size, to be carbon positive, water positive and waste recycling positive. Its businesses create livelihoods for 5 million people, many of whom represent the weakest sections of society.
ITC’s pioneering initiatives to empower communities to conserve and manage their natural resources, create sustainable on and off-farm livelihoods and facilitate women empowerment and supplementary education, are aimed at creating inclusive opportunities for millions of rural poor and create new hopes for the future. We take humble pride in the global recognition these have brought through several prestigious international awards. |
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