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Leading sustainable
community practices
EPL- Annual Report 2023-24
“Driven by our ambition of leading the pack sustainably, we are consolidating our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts under the “IMPACKT” program. This program aims to help develop sustainable practices with communities around our units, focusing on supporting our environment, plastic waste management and skill development for youth.
This initiative promotes quality education while nurturing and improving rural infrastructures.”
– Anand Kripalu
Managing Director and Global CEO
Our CSR aspiration is to lead sustainable community practices. This is driven by the overall EPL vision of becoming the most sustainable packaging company in the world. Aligned with seven selected UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our CSR programs are strategically designed to contribute meaningfully to global sustainability and community development. This ensures that our efforts not only drive our business forward but also make a positive impact on the world around us.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Community
Community
Engagement
Operating globally, EPL is resolutely dedicated to fostering a positive societal and environmental impact. Guided by purposeful approach on Plastic Waste Management, Community Welfare and Skill Development, we prioritize specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our social endeavors. Our mission extends to tangibly enhance lives and the environment in the vicinity of our manufacturing units. By channeling our efforts, we aspire to catalyze a sustainable future wherein communities flourish, waste is minimized, and the holistic well-being of both people and the planet is paramount.
Plastic Waste
Management
Community
Welfare
Skill
Development
plastic waste management
making space for thought
EPL champions plastic waste management through segregation, recycling infrastructure, and community education on the impact of plastic pollution for a greener future.
In partnership with NGOs like Project Mumbai and CACR, EPL launched Community Plastic Waste Management initiatives near our Vasind and Wada plants, educating families and schoolchildren on waste segregation. Collected plastic waste was recycled into benches and dustbins and donated back to the community, emphasizing source segregation.
We recycle our plastic waste into wood-alternative planks and donate benches to local schools. Our women’s empowerment program teaches waste management skills through Self-Help Groups and mental health awareness sessions support holistic community well-being.
28250
Kgs of community
plastic waste recycled
12831
families attended
awareness sessions
1690
benches donated
across 27 schools
Data collected over 2 years
COMMUNITY WELFARE
Community is Strength
Our focus has been on ensuring access to quality education, rural development. We have implemented projects to improve educational infrastructure, creating better learning environments for students.
Our drinking water and streetlights projects have been greatly appreciated by villagers. Our efforts to enhance educational infrastructure include providing computers, upgrading libraries, installing hot and cold-water dispensers, and enhancing safety and sanitation facilities for girls’ hostel. Additionally, numerous women benefited from our Mental Health Awareness sessions, contributing to sustainable, healthier communities. Through these initiatives, we are dedicated to fostering healthier, more resilient communities and ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.
2665
students across 5 schools - projects linked to quality education
3092
villagers through rural development projects- drinking water and street lights
196
women benefited through Mental Health Awareness Sessions
Data collected over 2 years
Skill development program
Mind to matter
EPL’s Skill Development program equips local communities with technical training to boost employability and income. FY 24 – On boarded 92 D.Voc trainees and 193 apprentices through our skill development scheme, out of which 33% are female trainees, building a skilled workforce aligned with sustainable growth.
Launched in 2023, our Diploma in Vocational program combines on-job training with classroom learning, offering a recognized Printing Packaging diploma. The National Apprentice Training Scheme, started in 2021, provides diploma and graduate students with a one-year path to permanent roles.
Our CSR program, ‘EPL IMPACKT,’ embodies our commitment to creating value and positive change in communities.
537
apprentices on-boarded through our skill development scheme
Data collected over 2 years
CSR in Poland
During the Christmas season, we organize the Poland-wide food collection campaign, "Yes I Help." Additionally, we purchase various items for community welfare homes where disabled and disadvantaged individuals attend classes on life skills, such as washing dishes and clothes. We also conduct collections for animals, providing food and essential items for strays.
CSR IN CHINA
We engage in various charitable activities, including charity sales of books and items for poor children in mountainous areas. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, we provide care and support for lonely elderly individuals, acknowledging their need for companionship. We also offer training for girls going through puberty, helping them understand significant changes like menstruation, a major stage of their development into womanhood.
CSR in India
Our drinking water and street lights projects have been greatly appreciated by villagers. Our efforts to enhance educational infrastructure include providing computers, upgrading libraries, installing hot and cold-water dispensers, and enhancing safety and sanitation facilities for girls' hostel. Through these initiatives, we are dedicated to fostering healthier, more resilient communities and ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.
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