Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Godrej Consumer Products Limited runs livelihood programs as part of its CSR initiatives, focusing on economic empowerment by building core domain skills, entrepreneurship, and life skills education, along with post-training support. These programs align with its Good & Green vision and CSR Policy, and they address the economic needs of marginalized and underprivileged sections of society.

Its flagship programs, Salon-i and Beautypreneur, train women in the beauty industry. Salon-i offers vocational training in beauty, skin, hair care, and mehendi application, along with life skills and entrepreneurship development, enabling women to take up jobs or pursue self-employment. Since 2012, it has trained over 284,000 women. An impact assessment showed a threefold increase in trainees' participation in paid work. Beautypreneur supports women micro-entrepreneurs in the beauty sector, helping them train other girls and expand their businesses. Since 2016, it has supported over 4,210 women entrepreneurs, with a reported 50% increase in their revenue after training.

Godrej Consumer Products Limited is committed to public health by partnering with the Indian government's mission to make India malaria-free by 2030. Its Project EMBED, started in 2015, focuses on malaria elimination in high-risk rural areas, collaborating with state governments and NGOs to spread awareness and drive behavior change. The program has been extended to multiple states, impacting regions with high malaria cases. Acknowledged for its efforts, it has helped Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh improve their malaria elimination categories. Additionally, Godrej's urban interventions target dengue and chikungunya prevention through education and community engagement. The organization also provides technical support for developing integrated vector management protocols and strengthening health systems. A third-party assessment revealed high community awareness and proactive measures against mosquito-borne diseases, with a significant social return on investment for the program.

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is dedicated to effective waste management through partnerships with local municipalities, social entrepreneurs, and residents. It has implemented projects to reduce waste from its manufacturing units and communities using circular economy principles. GCPL's initiatives include partnering with the Puducherry Municipal Corporation to reach over 200,000 people, establishing sanitation parks, and providing medical camps for waste workers. It has also launched waste management projects in various regions, diverting significant amounts of waste from landfills. Additionally, GCPL's integrated watershed management project in Telangana aims to restore ecological balance and support sustainable agriculture by partnering with NABARD and local NGOs to improve irrigation, crop cycles, and livelihoods. The organisation's efforts reflect its commitment to sustainability and community well-being.

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is dedicated to community development, especially in areas around its manufacturing plants. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it provided 4,400 food packets to 22,000 people. GCPL's 'Youth ki awaaz' initiative, a water, health, and sanitation program, enlisted 81 young people in 2020. Amid the pandemic, the team supported COVID-19 surveillance and prevention in villages. They worked with local health officials to assist vulnerable families, raise awareness about social distancing, and track COVID-19 cases. The project also trained 300 adolescent girls on menstrual health and hygiene, providing them with sanitary pads. The youth reached out to 1,123 households in four villages.

Additionally, the Godrej Udayachal schools focus on holistic child development, with its high school receiving the International School Award for its global education curriculum and innovative teaching. GCPL also supports Teach For India, a movement involving graduates and professionals teaching in under-resourced schools. In 2020, it impacted 260 schools, benefiting over 32,000 children, and has a strong alumni network serving millions of children.

These initiatives reflect GCPL's commitment to health, education, and overall community well-being.