Our concept of sustainability goes beyond the work campuses to distant country-side communities. We connect with people to harness a sustainable lifestyle by helping them to utilize natural resources optimally and evolve as a self-sustaining community.
Atlas Copco India CSR Council
The CSR Council at Atlas Copco India deliberates on and proposes CSR projects to work on.
The council is driven by its vision: To actively contribute to the social and economic development of the communities/regions in which we operate. While doing so, build a better, sustainable way of life for the weaker sections of society and raise the country's human development index."
In conversation with Atlas Copco India CSR Council
Frans van Niekerk - Member
... in the current pandemic situation, the best companies can do right now is to support as much as possible in the immediate medical requirements to fight off the COVID situation.
Years in Atlas Copco: 26 Years
Current role: Managing Director
Why I think businesses should have a strong CSR strategy?
A. In India, this is a requirement from the government that companies support communities in this way. Giving 2% profit back to communities we operate in and to help overcome poverty and at the same time upskilling the less fortunate of the population. Companies do have a “moral obligation” to take on this challenge and support the government.
B. By having a strong CSR strategy, companies can focus on what they want to achieve and where they feel they can contribute to the weaker sections of society. To have a strong strategy, companies also ensure the money flows to where most needed.
C. Companies must also see this as creating growth opportunities by considering product development for a “greener” and more sustainable environment.
Favorite CSR project and why?
I do not have any specific favorite project that comes to mind immediately. But as we progress on this path, I’m excited about the impact we can make to create a positive change and work towards a better future.
Umesh Oza - Member
...water projects will ensure the health of students does not suffer due to unclean water.
Years in Atlas Copco: 6 years
Current role: Whole-time Director, Head-Legal and Company Secretary
Why I think businesses should have a strong CSR strategy?
A strong strategy always helps in ensuring focused efforts leading to desired outcomes.
Favorite CSR project and why?
All water projects especially the one where we have installed filter in ZP Schools which will provide clean drinking water to students. Basic necessities like these will ensure the health of students does not suffer due to unclean water and this might also contribute to containing the drop out percentage.
Shachi Joshi - Member
...efforts made in the right direction benefit people in need.
Years in Atlas Copco: 7
Current role: Holding Controller
Why I think businesses should have a strong CSR strategy?
Supporting and engaging with the surrounding community is an integral part of the operations of the company.
Favorite CSR project and why?
I think it would be difficult to select one over the other. All efforts made in the right direction benefit people in need. If I had to pick one cause, I would say caring for nature and the environment is particularly close to my heart.
Abhijit Patil - CSR Manager
...betterment of the community can boost employee morale and lead to greater productivity in the workforce as well.
Years in Atlas Copco: 5 Years
Current role: CSR Manager
Why I think businesses should have a strong CSR strategy?
CSR strategy being strong means enabling a company to be more socially responsible. This can bolster a company's image and build its brand. Corporate Social Responsibility empowers employees to leverage the corporate resources at their disposal to do some good. Various programs aimed at the betterment of the community can boost employee morale and lead to greater productivity in the workforce as well.
Favorite CSR project and why?
All the projects for me under Atlas Copco CSR are my favorite but amongst them all, I would be tempted to mention those specific projects which are more focusing on water-related activities like water conservation and recharge measures, soil conservation, land and natural resource management, afforestation, livelihood support and adaption to newer agricultural practices against the climate change for the communities in the project affected area etc. This, in fact, is a complete solution in offering to a community facing water scarcity and impacting overall life.
