Community Development - CSR
OVERVIEW
Apollo Tyres is dedicated to the sustainable development of its communities. As leaders in thought and practice, the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are strategically aligned with national objectives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby enhancing their reach and effectiveness.
Inclusive. Balanced. Responsible.
Taking responsibility constitutes a fundamental value at Apollo Tyres and underpins all its sustainability initiatives. The corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are guided by a clear and strategic roadmap that aligns with the overarching vision of the organisation. The implementation of these initiatives is managed through the Apollo Tyres Foundation, which was established in 2008.
The Company emphasises the importance of aligning its initiatives with Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals. Apollo Tyres focuses on collaborating with like-minded organisations to facilitate effective project implementation and to extend its outreach. The CSR strategy at Apollo Tyres is designed to be in harmony with the organisational vision of fostering economic growth, social development, environmental conservation, and national interest in a mutually supportive manner.
Apollo Tyres is dedicated to positively impacting over 15 million beneficiaries through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. These activities are conducted in India, in accordance with the CSR Act 2013 of India as well as in Germany, Hungary, and the Netherlands. The Company's approach is informed by the needs of its stakeholders and is consistent with the developmental priorities set forth by the respective governments of the countries in which it operates.
The Initiatives
The CSR efforts of the Company concentrate on core thematic areas. Through these initiatives, Apollo Tyres aspires to generate a long-term, measurable value for both society and the environment.
- Healthcare for Trucking Community
- Environment Conservation
- Livelihood for rural women
- Road Safety
- Local initiatives
Apart from these core initiatives, Apollo Tyres also undertakes local initiatives spanning across a 35-45 km radius of its manufacturing locations. Additionally, the Company implements various philanthropic activities through Taru Foundation.
THE APOLLO IMPACT
Over 12.6 million CSR beneficiaries outreached since the inception of CSR programmes in India |
Over 10.7 million beneficiaries outreached through Healthcare services |
12,949 MT waste collected under Solid Waste Management initiative |
To date, 434,000 trees have been planted in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh under Afforestation project |
16 ponds restored under Water Conservation project, benefitting over 2.3 lakh community members |
Over 45,000 mangrove saplings have been planted so far under Biodiversity Conservation initiative |
Over 20,000 rural women trained in Income Generation activities |