As India’s leading paper manufacturer, TNPL believes in giving back to the same community that enables them to function. Upholding several social duties, it has framed its CSR Policy in accordance with section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Rules set out in companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. This policy intends to provide the basis for the sustainable development of an area. It seeks to promote continuous dialogue with the community, upholding ethical practices.
TNPL Arakkodai Trust
TNPL Arakkodai Trust was established in 2007 as an autonomous body as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Under this trust, TNPL also undertakes holistic development on a pilot basis in adjoining areas defined in the CSR policy. Their primary focus is the well-being of all citizens in the area, and social development in all sectors under the CSR policy. They also see to it that the economic and social aspirations of the people in these areas are recognized and promoted.
Infrastructure
Sectors of Impact
TNPL uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure consistent, high-quality packaging boards, supported by efficient and sustainable equipment across the unit.
Education and Sports
- Facilitate cognitive development in schools, focusing efforts towards students of Upper-Kindergarten, and from Class 1 to Class 5. Additionally, assist the same group in Spoken English
- Track learning deficits in students and assist in their improvement. Also aim to provide appropriate care to all special students
- Improve standards of Government schools through conducting special coaching classes, and supplying of notebooks and examination kits
- Improve the infrastructure of Government schools
- Promote sports and athleticism through various sports events
- Strive to promote education in paper technology and sponsor its Diploma obtainment
- Conduct Talent Exploration Meet and provide career development counseling
- Promote value added skill development
Assisting in Healthcare and Medical Services
Improving the Quality of life
Environmental Development
Protecting and Preserving Culture and Heritage
CSR Plan
Each year, a CSR Rolling Perspective will be prepared in consultation with the villagers- addressing the needs and gaps under all sectors covered by CSR. This plan will be then tailored to suit the CSR Budget for the year. Major activities identified in the plan will be based on consultations with the stakeholders or requests from them. The approved and implemented plan is made sure to have an equitable distribution of budget among all sectors- and makes sure that none gets ignored.
CSR Budget
Every year, at least 2% of the average profit of the previous 3 years will be set apart as the CSR Budget for the year. Here, sectoral allotments will be based on the exercise developing the CSR Plan for the year.
Expenditure may be Incurred as
- Direct expenditure
- Contributions allowable as claimable expenditure under the Income Tax Act
- Contributions to the TNPL Arakkodai Trust formed for carrying out CSR activities
- Contributions to Government agencies for specific programs
- Contributions to recognized, reputable organizations with certified audited statements
Implementation
The TNPL’s CSR group is responsible for reporting to ED (O) and MD, and is In charge of implementing the approved CSR plan for the year, setting out the perspective plan, etc. Subsequently, TNPL will also promote a social audit to assess the quality of its CSR interventions. Any economic and social gains will be monitored.
In general, assistance will be provided in kind and cash transactions are avoided in principle. Assistance in the form of funding support is restricted to Government Bodies, Reputed Social Welfare, and non-governmental organizations.