Keeping in view the concept of empathy, Welspun undertakes a number of projects in the interest of the society at large. The organization periodically makes contributions to schools for the visually impaired. It provides employment to the orphans and others associated with visually impaired people. Welspun gifts products made by such people to its employees on occasions such as birthdays. The firm has also undertaken an afforestation drive in the sandy area of Anjar in Gujarat. Welspun also organizes periodic blood donation camps. The blood collected in these camps is used for the benefit of people from the economically weaker section of the society and people suffering from critical diseases like cancer.

For the purpose of empowerment of women too, Welspun has initiated several activities like Project Kishori and Project Lijjat. Under Project Kishori, Welspun organizes computer classes for women who intend to take up government jobs. Under Project Lijjat, Welspun organizes training programmes for rural women in the making of Papads, with the view of providing employment to them and strengthening their financial condition.

ARVIND MILLS

Arvind Mills is a leading Indian producer of textiles since 1931. Founded by the Lalbhai Group, it is now a well-known firm all over the world. It is one of the top 3 denim manufacturers in the world. It is also known for its shirting, knits and khakhis.

Arvind strongly believes that in participating in the development of the society, which helps in its development. It has made valuable contributions to the society.

It helped in the establishment of the IIMA, ATIRA, and The Kasturbhai Lalbhai Textile Training Centre in Ahmedabad. It established the Narottambhai Lalbhai Rural Development Fund and The Lalbhai Group Rural Development Fund for the benefit of the weaker sections of the society. It also organizes nutritional programmes and food camps for rural people.

Arvind helped in the establishment of SHARDA Trust, i.e. Strategic Help Alliance for Relief to Distressed Areas. This organization works for providing a better quality of life to the people in urban areas. SHARDA works in co-ordination with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to provide basic infrastructure and clean water to the society. It co-ordinates with a number of hospitals to provide basic medical facilities to the general public.

Arvind has developed an environmental policy with a view to protecting the environment from the negative effects of its operations. It strives for optimum utilization of energy, cotton and water. It takes steps to ensure minimum discharge of waste and for the recycling of waste as far as possible. It undertakes measures to ensure minimum pollution. It provides training to its employees on environmental issues and encourages its buyers and suppliers to be environmentally responsible. It takes measures for increasing the greenery cover.

Conclusion

The concept of social responsibility is gaining popularity in today’s times. Companies are becoming increasingly aware of their responsibilities towards the various stakeholders associated with them. More and more companies are trying to work in a way so as to protect the interests of the employees, customers, suppliers and other parties and the society at large. The concept of a business firm working only with the motive of earning profit is gradually becoming outdated.

References:
www.burberryplc.com
www.welspun.com
www.arvindmills.com

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