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CSR Unit Vi
CSR Unit Vi
UNIT- VI
The provisions of CSR applies to every company fulfiing any of the following
conditions in the preceding financial year:
Net worth of more than Rs.500 crore
Turnover of more than Rs.1000 crore
Net profit of more than Rs.5 crore
The Board of Directors of every company for which the CSR provisions apply
must ensure that the company spends in every financial year at least 2% of its
average net profits made during the immediately preceding three financial years
as per its CSR policy. If the company has not completed three financial years
since its incorporation, it must spend 2% of its average net profits made during
the immediately preceding financial years as per its CSR policy.
SCHEDULE VII
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BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The CSR Committee will formulate and recommend a CSR policy to the Board.
CSR policy shall point out the activities to be undertaken by the company as
enumerated in SCHEDULE VII of the Act.
CSR Committee will recommend the amount of expenditure to be incurred
on the CSR activities to be undertaken by the company.
CSR Committee will monitor the CSR policy of the Company from time
to time.
The CSR Committee will establish a transparent controlling mechanism
for the implementation of the CSR projects or programs or activities
undertaken by the company.
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CSR REPORTING
The Board’s Report of a company covered under CSR Rules shall include an
annual report on CSR containing particulars specified in Annexure I or Annexure
II of the CSR Rules.
The format as per Annexure I is applicable for the financial year commenced prior
to 1st April 2020, and the format as per Annexure II is applicable for the financial
year commencing on or after 1st April 2020. In case of a foreign company, the
balance sheet filed under the Act, shall contain an annual report on CSR
containing particulars specified in Annexure I or Annexure II, as applicable.
CSR reports generally include information such as:
Introduction and Overview: Providing context for the CSR report,
including the organization's mission, values, and approach to CSR.
Governance Structure: Describing the company's CSR governance
structure, including roles and responsibilities of individuals or committees
involved in CSR decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement: Detailing how the company engages with
various stakeholders, such as employees, customers, communities, and
investors.
Material Issues: Identifying and discussing the most significant CSR
issues relevant to the company and its stakeholders.
CSR Programs and Initiatives: Providing information on specific CSR
programs, projects, and initiatives undertaken by the company, including
their impact.
Performance Indicators: Presenting key performance indicators (KPIs)
used to measure the success and impact of CSR activities.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Metrics: Reporting on
the company's performance in areas related to environmental sustainability,
social responsibility, and governance.
Partnerships and Collaborations: Highlighting any partnerships or
collaborations with external organizations or NGOs to address CSR issues.
Future Plans and Commitments: Outlining the company's future CSR
goals, initiatives, and commitments.
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CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
3) Governance:
Transparent and ethical business practices.
Effective corporate governance structures.
Responsible leadership and decision-making.
Compliance with laws and regulations.
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