Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) was awarded a ‘Commendation for Significant Achievement’ for its exceptional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices at the 18th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards. This is a testament to the company’s relentless social efforts and the robust framework for CSR governance and its successful implementation.
TKM CSR activities were evaluated by the CII-ITC assessors under the defined parameters that included Learning &Innovation adopted across all its CSR projects. The company aligns its social initiatives with CSR parameters, conducting periodic internal assessments overseen by a board-level committee. This ensures objectivity, credibility, and compliance. Over the years, the company has implemented various assessment tools to evaluate its performance, bolster community enhancement, and promote environmental stewardship through sustained initiatives.
TKM’s CSR strategy focuses on empowering communities and enriching the environment, with six key pillars: Skill Development, Road Safety, Education, Environment, Health & Hygiene, and Disaster Management. Its sustainable model emphasizes community ownership, unified interventions, behavior change, and stakeholder engagement. Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Governance, TKM, said, “As we continue to evolve and adapt, we remain committed to optimal resource allocation and gauging effectiveness of all our CSR projects to enable stronger and meaningful interventions for the societal development.”