GTL Ltd
Sales (2007-2008) = Rs.1400 crores (rounded off)
Net profit after tax = Rs.130 crores (rounded off)
CSR Budget = 1 % of Net Profits
Karmayog 2008 CSR Rating: 3/ 5
CSR activities:
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is our commitment to contribute towards sustainable development by working with employees, their families, the local community and society at
Institutionalizing CSR at GTL
GTL’s Board of Directors have pledged up to 1% of the net profit towards CSR activities. Senior Management Representatives such as Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Global Head Sales and Marketing etc. are part of the CSR Advisory Committee that also has 2 independent members. At the grass root level, GTL’s staff
extend their valuable time towards social causes as positrons. The CSR activities are channelised through GTL Foundation, a Not for Profit organization of the Global Group.
Causes Supported
GTL has been experiencing growth by focusing on technology oriented business in the ever-evolving Telecom field. We therefore believe that opportunities to learn and use the technological advancement and computers can help other individuals make their lives better by pursuing high skilled jobs. We have therefore taken up the cause of �Bridging the Digital Divide” and we do this by taking technology or computer literacy to the doorsteps of the under privileged.
Projects under �Bridging the Digital Divide”
- Project Gyan IT Infrastructure Build- Set up of 75 computer labs in secondary and higher secondary schools covering about 87,500 children for basic computer education.
- ICT Education GTL has conducted seminars in rural colleges to educate the youth on the opportunities in IT/BPO sector benefiting 4,000 graduates GTL has also conducted ‘Train The Trainer’ wherein 420 teachers from rural schools were taught how to use the computer. This enables sustainability and continuous improvement in computer education.
- Project VKC Internet training to 1,940 graduates / housewives from villages through the program ‘Village Knowledge Centers (VKC).’ A VKC is a place where a range of services like News, Weather, Prices, Education etc are rendered from a single window to the rural masses especially in remote areas
- Knowledge on Wheels (KNOW) Support to visually challenged under Project Netra Infrastructure: �Knowledge on Wheels� – the Golden Peacock Innovation Award 2008 winner is a mobile computer lab that spreads computer literacy in the rural parts of India. This initiative has helped us cover another 8000 children. Knowledge on Wheels also provides computers and training material to institutions where it imparts education so as to encourage students for their continuous learning.
Support to Differently Abled to help them overcome their challenges
- Support to visually challenged under Project Netra Infrastructure: �Knowledge on Wheels� – the Golden Peacock Innovation Award 2008 winner is a mobile computer lab that spreads computer literacy in the rural parts of India. This initiative has helped us cover another 8000 children. Knowledge on Wheels also provides computers and training material to institutions where it imparts education so as to encourage students for their continuous learning.
- GTL Foundation has setup an advanced computer lab in Parel, Mumbai. 105 Visually impaired students have been trained on Basic Computer education or Advanced Computer education programs. The programs, being employment oriented have helped such students get employed in corporate sector.
- Encouragement to Sports under project Netra Development of chess software Talk 64: Chess is the only game that a visually impaired person can play with equal competence like a sighted. GTL extends support to All India Chess Foundation for the Blind that conducts National Chess Championship every year. This year was the 8th time in succession. GTL’s Talk 64 Chess Software that helps the visually challenged play and train on the game of Chess is now distributed free of cost though All India Chess Federation for the Blind. It has a knowledge-base of 100,000 games for self learning & practice.
- Mobility for the Disabled under the Project Samman GTL extends support to the physically challenged by providing them with motorized three wheelers. This program is being partnered with another NGO – Rajiv Gandhi Foundation that has developed the motorized three-wheeler.
- Support to Deaf and Blind under the Project Asha GTL has provided infrastructure at the Helen Keller Institute by setting up a Training centre and a Diagnostic care center. This Institute supports the growth of the Deaf and Blind one of the most difficult disabilities.
- Employment Opportunities for the Differently Abled under Project Swayam GTL encourages the differently abled to apply for vacancies in the organization. The qualification and competency criterion is suitably modified so that the disability is not a disadvantage for the individuals who are applying. The company has so far employed 6 individuals in the differently abled category.
Other programs
- Encouraging Studies under Gyan Jyot GTL provides financial assistance to deserving students with a view to motivate them and also help them continue their education. 49 Students were awarded merit cum need-based scholarships till FY 2007-2008.
- Mentoring street children NGO ‘AASARA’ provides shelter to the street children and helps them get back to the main stream in the society. GTL’s positrons as Gyan Deep ie. the one who shows the light of knowledge pledge their time, share knowledge and wisdom to help these children visualize career options helping them to grow up as good citizens. Over 130 sessions have been completed.
- Non Formal Education – GTL supports non-formal education to children in slums. Under the program ‘ReachEducation Action Program’ GTLF supports 2 study centres covering about 50 children
GTL’s humble efforts to fulfill Social Responsibility continues to receive recognitions and awards from various forums and organizations. The company received the �Golden Peacock Innovation Award” in January 2008 and The �Silver Award” in the Pegasus Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2007. GTL has been ranked amongst the top 10 Corporations in India out of 500 in the latest Standard & Poors Environment, Social and
Governance (ESG) India Index. These recognitions encourage us to continue to plan and execute innovative CSR Projects that would benefit the society and our business operations.
GTL has received the prestigious Greentech Environment Excellence Silver Award 2008 in the Infrastructure Sector for outstanding achievement in Environment Management.
GTL has received this award for continuous efforts in reducing the consumption of natural resources as part of our Environment Management System. Some of the significant achievements are:
- Reduced Electricity Consumption: Achieved 11.83% reduction as against a target of 5% YoY
- Reduced Water Consumption: Achieved 12.87% reduction as against a target of 5% YoY
- Reduction in Paper Consumption: Achieved and Maintained 33% reduction in paper consumption for last two years.
Greentech Environment Excellence Award serves as catalyst to understanding the intrinsic value of environmental management in business excellence and sustainability.
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Contact Information:
GTL Ltd.
Global Vision�, Electornic Sadan II
TTC Industrial Area, Mahape
Navi Mumbai 400 710
Maharashtra
Phone : 22 – 2761 2929 / 2768 4111,
Fax : 22 – 2768 9990
E-mail : csr@gtllimited.com
Website : www.gtllimited.com/
Industry Sector: Telecommunications – Equipment
Products / Services: GTL offers services and solutions to address the Network Life Cycle requirements of Telecom Carriers and Technology providers (OEMs).
Other locations of factories / offices: Mumbai & Navi Mumbai
Previous year�s CSR activities & rating:
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