Corporate Social Responsibility India

Health and Hygiene

Swachh Parisar – Swachh Bharat

Intertek India has run a major hygiene and sanitation improvement project in the areas of Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate in a phased manner since 2015.

We have established a local drainage system as well as a waste disposal mechanism to improve sanitation facilities, improved hygiene and health standards through paving of roads and filling of potholes, and expanded the area's green cover with tree plantations.

Clean and paved roads, better hygiene and sanitation standards, safety and comfort of access, and a marked development in the quality of life in the area have made a noticeable positive difference for our stakeholders and contributed to community development and upkeep.

Poverty Alleviation

Happiness Kit Distribution

The Happiness Kit Distribution Program aims to bridge the nutrition gap in school-going children through the provision of mid-day meals, hygiene facilities, and learning tools in Government schools. The immunity, hygiene, and educational supplies are distributed to the Midday Meal beneficiaries through the ‘Happiness Box’ program at school premises. 

The main objective of the program is to ensure nutritious meals for the children, boost their immunity and health, cover their basic hygiene needs, and ensure their continuous learning, particularly following the COVID crisis. Intertek India successfully distributed 32010 Happiness Kits to Government school children in Delhi during the year 2020-2023.

Education

Textile Technology Training (T3)

Nearly 65% of India's youth is unemployed, a number that can be largely attributed to a widening technical skill gap in the labour force. Intertek India aims to reduce this immense skill gap through skill development programs implemented across the country, especially in job readiness skills and TIC-specific technical skills.

Our Tirupur Skill Development Project is a unique endeavour to enhance employability as well as employment in the youth population. The project is being implemented in a phased manner over a period of 3 years. It will help underprivileged youth, especially women, to access better job opportunities and empower them to break out of the cycle of poverty. 600+ targeted beneficiaries will be certified as either Lab Assistants (Textile & Quality Analysis), Chemists, Senior Chemists, or Customer Coordinator Executives. Training is being provided free of cost in all trades, as these are the sectors that face a dearth of skilled workers.

The project is undertaken here in partnership with Reviving Green Revolution (RGR) Cell, a Tata Trusts initiative, which is known for imparting vocational training in Tamil Nadu. 

This initiative has evolved into our current flagship program SETU.

Water Conservation

Watershed Groundwater Recharge

Karnataka has the second largest arid zone area in India, with 79% of the state area drought prone. By promoting water conservation and reducing wastage, watersheds can provide a lifeline to communities in drought-prone areas.

We adopted a 900 sq.m. water body in Madhure village of Bengaluru district for redevelopment and upkeep along with awareness building and mobilisation of the community who benefitted from the water body. This project aim was to promote groundwater recharge and to maintain, conserve, and improve the watershed’s land for more efficient and long-term productivity.

Water storage capacity of the pond was increased from 10 Lakh litres to 31 lakh litres benefitting around 700 people directly and 3000 people over period of three years. During the monsoon, the pond can now efficiently collect excess runoff, serving as a vital reservoir for supplemental crop irrigation. It has also become a safe drinking water source for cattle during periods of drought.

Well-managed watersheds can enhance the quality of available water by filtering pollutants and preventing soil erosion, thus reducing the risks of water contamination and depletion.

Agriculture Sustainability

Planted with Purpose - Rural Livelihood Creation

Our Agriculture Sustainability Program – Planted with Purpose – has created a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of marginalized farmers and rural families in Narsapur, Telangana. Since its launch in April 2023, the program has strengthened the capacities of over 250 farmers, particularly women, through training in medicinal mushroom cultivation, organic farming, vermicomposting, livestock management, packaging, and entrepreneurship.

In its first year, the farmers successfully cultivated 156 kg of oyster mushrooms and expanded to produce 1,000 Ganoderma mushroom bags. Within two months, they harvested 74 kg of mushrooms, generating ₹24,500 in revenue, providing a vital income boost, especially for the women involved. In second year, beneficiaries successfully cultivated over 168 kg of medicinal mushrooms, generating an income of ₹36,360, while women participants demonstrated the potential of mushroom cultivation as a viable microenterprise and alternative livelihood source.

The program also promoted sustainable agricultural practices, improved soil health, and enhanced livestock productivity through veterinary health camps that benefited 200+ domestic animals. To ensure long-term sustainability, the Organicoasis Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) was established and expanded from 10 founding members to 203 active members, enabling farmers to access better market opportunities, shared resources, and stronger bargaining power.