Bharat Forge Ltd.
Sales (2007-2008) =Rs.2400 crores. (rounded off)
Net profit after tax =Rs.280 crores. (rounded off)
CSR Budget =Not available
Karmayog 2008 CSR Rating: 2/5
CSR activities:
NGO support
Commencement of various vocational courses in basic trades at ITI Khed and ITI Narayangaon, Pune for the benefit of rural youth
Our work at Khed and Narayangaon is aimed at building and uplifting capacities of people in rural areas and thus contribute towards the creation of an inclusive society.
We are committed to further strengthen our HR initiatives to touch
the lives of many more people. Kalyani Group�s association with Pratham Pune Education Foundation, an NGO that I had promoted in the year 2000
continues. We are proud to be financially supporting an initiative which is engaged in providing primary education to young and underprivileged children belonging to disadvantaged sections of the local community. I would like to re-iterate our support to
a worthy cause
PRATHAM PUNE EDUCATION FOUNDATION (PPEF) As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Bharat Forge is closely involved with activities of the India Education Initiative and PPEF. Mr. B. N. Kalyani is the Founder and Chairman of PPEF, which is engaged in providing primary education to children in the age group of 3-14, belonging to the most underprivileged sections of the local community. Over the past 4 years, PPEF has touched the lives of over 50,000 children in Pune, and has become an important catalyst for women empowerment.
PPEF operates through an extensive network of Balsakhis, Balwadis, Bridge Courses and Outreach Programmes. PPEF’s contributions have resulted in Pune achieving almost 100% literacy.
Community Centres:
At Bharat Forge, a global business perspective goes hand-in-hand with a local community focus. Our emphasis on building strength and adding value extends beyond the customers we serve and the products we make, to the communities and neighborhoods we work in. Bharat Forge community relations program consists of a dynamic combination of associate volunteer efforts and corporate giving / community activities.
Our community involvement reflects our values as a corporation. Most of Bharat Forge�s community and business contributions, sponsorships and volunteer activities support educational, youth-focused initiatives programs that have a direct impact on our future workforce.
The Kalyani Group Community Centre is where the benefits of industrial progress are enjoyed by the employee and his / her family. The centre is a space for social emancipation, recreation, and income generation. Run with a professional attitude toward community development.
For Twenty-five years, three community centres are functioning in full-fledged manner. The activities of the community centre include:
Income generation for women
At the Community Centres, women stitch Uniforms includingshirts, trousers, boiler suits, aprons, and handgloves which cater to the in-house requirements of Bharat Forge. There areother initiatives like Rakhi Making that give boost to their creativity and generate income.
A variety of vocational training is imparted to them and theproducts made by them are exhibited in exhibition which in turnhelps the women to generate income for themselves. Alongwith this they have formed saving groups among themselves.
Personality development camps
- Day camps for the women include training in :
- Communication Skills
- Health / Nutrition
- Time Management
- Bank / Postal Transactions
- Dealing with Alcoholism
- Yoga
- Visit to social institutions / industry
Skill development programmes
- Various workshops are organized for skill development, such as :
- Cookery
- Painting
- Embroidery
- Purse / bag making
- Ceramic painting
Medical check-ups
Well known, qualified doctors visit the community centers on a regular basis. This clinic helps in early detection of health problems as well as in creating health awareness among women.
Health and safety related programmes
- Aids awareness programmes
- Training in First Aid
- Family education for couples
- Safety at home training for children
- Programmes on healthy food habits
- Cancer Awareness Lectures
- Guidance on physical and mental health after 40
Extracurricular activities
The community centre also organises excursions and competitions in cookery, interior decoration, and essay writing. Women are also encouraged to participate in drama and dance, besides festivities like Haldikumkum, Navratri, Diwali Exhibition and Independence Day.
Camps for children
- Personality Development Camps during vacations, include :
- Writing and elocution skills
- Dramatics
- Art and craft
- Leadership qualities
- Environmental awareness
- Anand Mela (Fun Fair)
Home Management Course for adolescents
- Conducted to teach adolescents basic skills of home management. The topics include:
- Intra-family interaction
- Discipline at home
- Home management / budgeting
- Health / senior citizen care / nutrition
- Sex education
The Kalyani Group has initiated a Teacher’s Training Programme for teachers from schools situated at Mundhwa, Hadapsar, and Vadgaonsheri.
Green Energy
Energy is one of the major input costs for the Company.BFL has been actively pursuing
measures that reduce fossil fuel consumption (thereby reducing carbon
emissions) and using green energy.The Company has invested in a windfarm project; additionally, it also purchases �green power� (i.e. powerf rom renewable resources) from itsGroup companies. In FY 2007- 08,Bharat Forge used approximately 40 million units of power generated from wind energy, which is around 20% ofits total energy usage. The Company has also actively adopted production and design measures for optimizing fossil fuel usage and minimising waste heat, thereby using less fuel for a greater quantum of production. These measures have reduced fuel costs (andquantum of fossil fuels used) quite substantially.
Source: http://www.bharatforge.com/commitment/education.asp
http://www.bharatforge.com/investers/annual_report08.asp (pg 44)
Contact Information:
Bharat Forge Ltd.
Mundhwa Pune Cantonment Pune
Maharashtra 411036
Phone No. : 020-26702777/26702476/26702440
Fax : 020-26822163/26822387/26820699
Email : info@bharatforge.com
Website : www.bharatforge.com
Industry Sector: Forgings
Products / Services: Manufactures various forged and machined components for the automotive and non-automotive sector.
Other locations of factories / offices: Delhi, Calcutta, Jamshedpur, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai.
Previous year�s CSR activities & rating:
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