Interio Sustainability Report

BRIGHTER
TOMORROW
Sustainability Report 2012-13
This report is a sincere effort to present the real performance of Godrej Interio as we walk the path toward
sustainability. The purpose of presenting this report is to acquire feedback and encouragement from our
sustainability partners, our customers, suppliers, vendors, government authorities and society at large.
In our report, wherever possible, we have mentioned the boundaries and limitations of our data, if any exist. The
data presented is accurate for the fiscal year 2012-2013 and we plan to publish our coming Sustainability Reports
on an annual basis. We hope this report will be of interest to you. To find out more about our sustainability
initiatives, or to send us feedback, write to us at interiogreen@godrej.com
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Page 01
Contents
04 Message from COO
07 Introducing Godrej
09 About Godrej Interio
12 Health and Well-being
20 Labour & Human Rights
23 Inclusiveness and Diversity
28 Community Outreach
34 Environmental Advocacy
46 Planning for the Future
47 GI Sustainability Road Map
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Contents
04 Message from COO
07 Introducing Godrej
09 About Godrej Interio
12 Health and Well-being
20 Labour & Human Rights
23 Inclusiveness and Diversity
28 Community Outreach
34 Environmental Advocacy
46 Planning for the Future
47 GI Sustainability Road Map
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Message from COO
Message from COO
Impacting Society,
Impacting Tomorrow
canvas, we have undertaken Ensuring Employability at various locations
Message from COO Anil Mathur
ness beyond our systems and processes, and allow us to take our social
across the country; to facilitate skill upgradation and increased

employability in society.
These various initiatives will enable us to drive efficiencies and effectiveethos to the Pan India level. With our focus fixed on a sustainable future,
While the past year was definitely a tough one, it gives me a great sense of
we look to build a business ecosystem where the ups and downs of the
confidence as we review our annual achievements on the green front.
economy can be weathered.
Often, in a highly challenging market scenario, it is easy to sideline such

initiatives and focus on core business activities and business financials.
This FY 2012-13 BRIGHTER TOMORROW Sustainability report depicts the

areas that we have covered ample ground in and also distinctly highlights
As an organization, we have stood by our various sustainable initiatives,
areas that need more work from each of us here at Godrej Interio. As we
and have continued to invest time and money in projects that will ensure
look ahead to the next year, I call upon each one of you to look at the
sustainable profitable growth in the future. The projects undertaken include
opportunities that lie before us in these seemingly slow times, to capitalize
Risk Mitigation planning, including climate change risk mitigation plan,
on these and find ways to grow together towards a better, cleaner and
sustainability reporting software, adoption of a new ERP package and
a more rewarding future.
a new organization structure which will aid us in serving our customers in

a better way.
Best wishes,
On the product front, we have expanded our portfolio of Green products

and added new product lines. We have also made investments in new
energy and water efficiency improvement projects; but our most significant
achievement this year has been on the front of social inclusion.
Anil Mathur
COO, Godrej Interio
We have successfully developed and implemented green initiatives to

include all parts of the society : employees, vendors, consumers and
society at large. We have increased the range of Green products being
offered to our consumers. Internally, we encouraged car pooling, tree
plantation drives, and recycling of mobiles among employees, while we
launched Green incentive schemes for our vendors. And, on a larger
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Message from COO
Message from COO
Impacting Society,
Impacting Tomorrow
canvas, we have undertaken Ensuring Employability at various locations
Message from COO Anil Mathur
ness beyond our systems and processes, and allow us to take our social
across the country; to facilitate skill upgradation and increased

employability in society.
These various initiatives will enable us to drive efficiencies and effectiveethos to the Pan India level. With our focus fixed on a sustainable future,
While the past year was definitely a tough one, it gives me a great sense of
we look to build a business ecosystem where the ups and downs of the
confidence as we review our annual achievements on the green front.
economy can be weathered.
Often, in a highly challenging market scenario, it is easy to sideline such

initiatives and focus on core business activities and business financials.
This FY 2012-13 BRIGHTER TOMORROW Sustainability report depicts the

areas that we have covered ample ground in and also distinctly highlights
As an organization, we have stood by our various sustainable initiatives,
areas that need more work from each of us here at Godrej Interio. As we
and have continued to invest time and money in projects that will ensure
look ahead to the next year, I call upon each one of you to look at the
sustainable profitable growth in the future. The projects undertaken include
opportunities that lie before us in these seemingly slow times, to capitalize
Risk Mitigation planning, including climate change risk mitigation plan,
on these and find ways to grow together towards a better, cleaner and
sustainability reporting software, adoption of a new ERP package and
a more rewarding future.
a new organization structure which will aid us in serving our customers in

a better way.
Best wishes,
On the product front, we have expanded our portfolio of Green products

and added new product lines. We have also made investments in new
energy and water efficiency improvement projects; but our most significant
achievement this year has been on the front of social inclusion.
Anil Mathur
COO, Godrej Interio
We have successfully developed and implemented green initiatives to

include all parts of the society : employees, vendors, consumers and
society at large. We have increased the range of Green products being
offered to our consumers. Internally, we encouraged car pooling, tree
plantation drives, and recycling of mobiles among employees, while we
launched Green incentive schemes for our vendors. And, on a larger
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Introduction
Introducing Godrej
116 years old, with a passion for quality,
caring and environment
In 1897, a young man named Ardeshir Godrej gave up pursuing a career in law and instead, turned to
lock-making. Ardeshir went on to make safes and security equipment of the highest order, and then stunned the
world by creating toilet soap from vegetable oil. His brother, Pirojsha Godrej, carried Ardeshirs dream forward,
leading Godrej towards becoming a vibrant, multi-business enterprise. Pirojsha laid the foundation for the
sprawling industrial garden township now called Pirojshanagar in the suburbs of Mumbai, where the Godrej Group
ENVIRONMENT
RESPECT
SERVICE
TRUST
INTEGRITY
is headquartered.
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., the holding company of the Godrej Group, started its journey with the manufacture
of high quality locks in 1897. Today, Godrej has 15 diverse business divisions offering consumer, office, and
industrial products, and services of the highest quality to every corner of India and across the globe. 400 million
Indians use at least one Godrej-made product every single day. It is our commitment to quality, attention to detail,
and customer centricity that has helped us earn the trust of generations of Indians.
Today, Godrej is at a stage in history where the amazing past is meeting up with its spectacular future, head on.
Godrej is learning to, and relishing in, being young again.
Values that matter to Godrej

What makes Godrej special? Godrej values integrity, trust, service, and respect for individuals and for the
environment. Godrej believes in people as assets and grooms them to deliver their best. Here, Godrej provides
more than a career; they provide opportunities for employees to fulfill their dreams and to be part of a culture that
nurtures ambition, provides challenges, and supports the freedom to operate and express ideas. Godrej prides
itself on being one of Indias most respected corporate houses; known for philanthropy and initiation of labour
reforms, including recognition of fair, transparent, and ethical dealings.
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07
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Introduction
Introducing Godrej
116 years old, with a passion for quality,
caring and environment
In 1897, a young man named Ardeshir Godrej gave up pursuing a career in law and instead, turned to
lock-making. Ardeshir went on to make safes and security equipment of the highest order, and then stunned the
world by creating toilet soap from vegetable oil. His brother, Pirojsha Godrej, carried Ardeshirs dream forward,
leading Godrej towards becoming a vibrant, multi-business enterprise. Pirojsha laid the foundation for the
sprawling industrial garden township now called Pirojshanagar in the suburbs of Mumbai, where the Godrej Group
ENVIRONMENT
RESPECT
SERVICE
TRUST
INTEGRITY
is headquartered.
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., the holding company of the Godrej Group, started its journey with the manufacture
of high quality locks in 1897. Today, Godrej has 15 diverse business divisions offering consumer, office, and
industrial products, and services of the highest quality to every corner of India and across the globe. 400 million
Indians use at least one Godrej-made product every single day. It is our commitment to quality, attention to detail,
and customer centricity that has helped us earn the trust of generations of Indians.
Today, Godrej is at a stage in history where the amazing past is meeting up with its spectacular future, head on.
Godrej is learning to, and relishing in, being young again.
Values that matter to Godrej

What makes Godrej special? Godrej values integrity, trust, service, and respect for individuals and for the
environment. Godrej believes in people as assets and grooms them to deliver their best. Here, Godrej provides
more than a career; they provide opportunities for employees to fulfill their dreams and to be part of a culture that
nurtures ambition, provides challenges, and supports the freedom to operate and express ideas. Godrej prides
itself on being one of Indias most respected corporate houses; known for philanthropy and initiation of labour
reforms, including recognition of fair, transparent, and ethical dealings.
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07
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Introduction
About Godrej Interio

Godrej Interio (GI) is the second largest business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., and is Indias largest
furniture brand. From manufacturing the humble Storwel cupboard 90 years ago, to the present vibrant, innovative
brand with a diverse portfolio its been a brilliant, exciting journey. Today, Godrej Interio designs and
manufactures furniture for office spaces, homes, schools and more.
Led by the vision of brighter living, each product range revolves around comfort and aesthetics while delivering
well-designed, fun and functional furniture solutions. In short, GI brings your dream spaces to life.
And while doing this, GI remains true to Godrejs mission at all times: to positively impact the environment,
GI designs products, sets up processes, and uses raw materials that are eco-friendly; to do their part to preserve
natural resources.
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09
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Introduction
About Godrej Interio

Godrej Interio (GI) is the second largest business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., and is Indias largest
furniture brand. From manufacturing the humble Storwel cupboard 90 years ago, to the present vibrant, innovative
brand with a diverse portfolio its been a brilliant, exciting journey. Today, Godrej Interio designs and
manufactures furniture for office spaces, homes, schools and more.
Led by the vision of brighter living, each product range revolves around comfort and aesthetics while delivering
well-designed, fun and functional furniture solutions. In short, GI brings your dream spaces to life.
And while doing this, GI remains true to Godrejs mission at all times: to positively impact the environment,
GI designs products, sets up processes, and uses raw materials that are eco-friendly; to do their part to preserve
natural resources.
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09
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Introduction
Brighter Tomorrow
As a company, GI operates under the assertion that, We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it
from our children.
In 1920, the founder, Ardeshir Godrej, gave a donation of Rs. 3 lakhs then considered a princely sum to the
Tilak Swaraj Fund to lift the spirits of the downtrodden. This gesture of philanthropy became a part of the Godrej
Corporate Policy. Giving back to communities became a way of saying Thank you to the 400 million Indians who
are Godrej loyalists.
As a corporate, GI has made giving back to society an integral part of its culture. Today, based on local, state
and national priorities, CSR activities are focused on four major areas:
n Health and Well being
n Inclusiveness and Diversity
n Environment Advocacy
n Community Service
25% of the shares of the Godrej Groups holding company, Godrej & Boyce, are held in a trust that is used for
investment in the environment, healthcare and education. Godrej believes that doing business is not just about
revenues and profits, but more about keeping land green, communities healthy, and children learning. Read on to
see the progress achieved in the last few years.
In this report
This is the second Sustainability Report that GI has compiled and presented. GI this year has attempted more GRI
disclosures than last year. With the learning of last two years, GI is now more aware of the areas that require
attention, and is working towards creating more measurable systems in the coming years. One such system is the
new sustainability software being implemented by October 2013.
GI hopes this report will give readers some idea of initiatives and the progress made in these areas over the last
few years. GI believes growth happens through exchange of ideas and opinions. So if you have some feedback to
share on this report, do mail GI at interiogreen@godrej.com. GI would love to hear from you.
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Introduction
Brighter Tomorrow
As a company, GI operates under the assertion that, We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it
from our children.
In 1920, the founder, Ardeshir Godrej, gave a donation of Rs. 3 lakhs then considered a princely sum to the
Tilak Swaraj Fund to lift the spirits of the downtrodden. This gesture of philanthropy became a part of the Godrej
Corporate Policy. Giving back to communities became a way of saying Thank you to the 400 million Indians who
are Godrej loyalists.
As a corporate, GI has made giving back to society an integral part of its culture. Today, based on local, state
and national priorities, CSR activities are focused on four major areas:
n Health and Well being
n Inclusiveness and Diversity
n Environment Advocacy
n Community Service
25% of the shares of the Godrej Groups holding company, Godrej & Boyce, are held in a trust that is used for
investment in the environment, healthcare and education. Godrej believes that doing business is not just about
revenues and profits, but more about keeping land green, communities healthy, and children learning. Read on to
see the progress achieved in the last few years.
In this report
This is the second Sustainability Report that GI has compiled and presented. GI this year has attempted more GRI
disclosures than last year. With the learning of last two years, GI is now more aware of the areas that require
attention, and is working towards creating more measurable systems in the coming years. One such system is the
new sustainability software being implemented by October 2013.
GI hopes this report will give readers some idea of initiatives and the progress made in these areas over the last
few years. GI believes growth happens through exchange of ideas and opinions. So if you have some feedback to
share on this report, do mail GI at interiogreen@godrej.com. GI would love to hear from you.
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Health and Well-being
Health and Wellness for our customers

Given the amount of contact time consumers spend with their furniture at offices and homes, this element of
urban living has become a significant contributor to health and well-being in the current scenario. Hence, GI has
made health and well-being an essential deliverable for all products and services, and it is a key performance area
for all employees of Godrej Interio. GI facilitates health and well-being through ergonomic design of products and
careful use of raw materials which aid in creating comfortable, safe, and healthy work environments for
consumers. GI also uses its expertise in these areas to create a healthy and positive work environment for its own
employees.
Employees spend more than 70% of their non-sleep time in offices, & are un-knowingly spending
almost all the time in badly designed / utilized offices spaces which are in-turn very dangerous to health.
Research conducted by Godrej Interio Ergonomic Cell has shown that today close to 71% of employees
complain about discomfort at work. Majority of these problems are due to un-ergonomic office furniture
design and more importantly, due to non-application of basic Office Ergonomics principles.
Parag Shastry (Ergonomic Expert, Godrej Interio)
Wellness @ Work
GI strongly believes that the best way to stay healthy is to know your health risks and work towards preventing
them. Godrej Interios Wellness @ Work Program provides employees access to information that helps them learn
techniques to develop a healthy lifestyle in the workplace and at home. The program's mission is to develop a
culture of wellness at the workplace. The four main initiatives of this program are listed below:
Wellness Tips
With this initiative, GI hopes to bring Wellness to the forefront for all the individuals, work-groups, and
organizations they make contact with. GIs Wellness Tips cover a vast range of topics; from good posture, to
office exercises, to optimal use of office gadgets and accessories. These tips are being emailed to more than
20,000 people every week for the past 2 years. With strategic linkages in the coming years, GI plans to reach out
to more than 100,000 people weekly, in the near future (Refer HW-01).
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Health and Wellness for our customers

Given the amount of contact time consumers spend with their furniture at offices and homes, this element of
urban living has become a significant contributor to health and well-being in the current scenario. Hence, GI has
made health and well-being an essential deliverable for all products and services, and it is a key performance area
for all employees of Godrej Interio. GI facilitates health and well-being through ergonomic design of products and
careful use of raw materials which aid in creating comfortable, safe, and healthy work environments for
consumers. GI also uses its expertise in these areas to create a healthy and positive work environment for its own
employees.
Employees spend more than 70% of their non-sleep time in offices, & are un-knowingly spending
almost all the time in badly designed / utilized offices spaces which are in-turn very dangerous to health.
Research conducted by Godrej Interio Ergonomic Cell has shown that today close to 71% of employees
complain about discomfort at work. Majority of these problems are due to un-ergonomic office furniture
design and more importantly, due to non-application of basic Office Ergonomics principles.
Parag Shastry (Ergonomic Expert, Godrej Interio)
Wellness @ Work
GI strongly believes that the best way to stay healthy is to know your health risks and work towards preventing
them. Godrej Interios Wellness @ Work Program provides employees access to information that helps them learn
techniques to develop a healthy lifestyle in the workplace and at home. The program's mission is to develop a
culture of wellness at the workplace. The four main initiatives of this program are listed below:
Wellness Tips
With this initiative, GI hopes to bring Wellness to the forefront for all the individuals, work-groups, and
organizations they make contact with. GIs Wellness Tips cover a vast range of topics; from good posture, to
office exercises, to optimal use of office gadgets and accessories. These tips are being emailed to more than
20,000 people every week for the past 2 years. With strategic linkages in the coming years, GI plans to reach out
to more than 100,000 people weekly, in the near future (Refer HW-01).
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Customer Testimonials
Ergometer
GI has the unique distinction of having full time Ergonomists on its rolls who overlook the deployment of
Hare Ram Jha,
ergonomic design principles in product development, and consumer-focussed communication on the right way to
Asst. Manager: Ergonomics,
use products. The team has designed a product selection tool, the Ergometer, which helps the customer choose
Tata Steel
Wonderful effort of taking our employees

on the journey of best practices in office
ergonomics!
the chair that is most suitable to their body dimensions and the task being performed. These tools are currently
used at all GI knowledge centers and at 37 company showrooms.
Wellness Camps & Ergo Audits

In FY 2010-11, GI launched the unique, value-added service of Wellness Camps & Ergo Audits, wherein the team
of Ergonomists create awareness about Musculoskeletal Disorders amongst employees, assess the current
Garima Srivastava,
HR - Site Manager,
Nestle India Ltd.
This workshop was indeed an

eye opener.
Sonia Goal,
ISIC
Thank you for the practical demonstration

of hazards while using computers
and laptops.
E. V. Vineeth
Head of Plant Engg.,
Volkswagen
Thank you for sharing important tips

which will help us work efficiently &
avoid health related problems.
Neema Albuquerque
Manager - Marketing
Services,
Hindustan Petroleum
Thanks for the enlightening workshop on

Wellness and for adding me/us to your
Wellness mailing list. Shall greatly
appreciate receiving your weekly mailers
and will share the same with my friends too.
Shrreyash Sarmalkar,
Project Lead,
Infrastructure & Facilities
AEGON Religare
Life Insurance
Appreciate the info which you share

with us. Great work.
Ergonomic level of office spaces and suggest corrections in terms of workspace layout. The GI Ergonomics team
tied up with various EHS and HR personnel associations, leading to wider spread of Wellness initiatives.
The Human Resources and EHS departments of various customer organizations found excellent value in this
initiative. In fiscal year 2012-13, GI conducted Wellness Camps for 95 organizations and Ergo Audits for
9 different organizations.
Wellness Tips Recipients
Number of Wellness Camps organised
(in actual numbers)
Wellness@Work
Snapshots of
some of the
feedback shared
by executives of
organizations where
GI Ergonomics
Cell team
conducted
Wellness Camps
& Ergo Audits.
22500
14000
68
6000
6000
2010-11
95
25
2011-12
Achieved
2012-13
2010-11
Better
HW-01 : Recipients of GI Wellness Tips

GI sends out weekly Wellness Tips to a growing database as
part of its ongoing emailer campaign.
2011-12
Achieved
2012-13
Better
HW-02 : Number of Wellness Camps organised

Godrej Interio Ergonomics Cell conducts Wellness Camps
at organization sites, across India.
Wellness White Papers

A new medium of Wellness communication - White Papers, was added in the year 2012-13. Based on its exclusive
research in office ergonomics domain, GI has published two white papers as on date. These are : (1) Health
Challenges in Evolving Offices and (2) Handheld Tablets - A convenience tool or health risk. The Ergonomics Cell
aims to keep readers abreast of the changing ergonomic parameters in the new office, related concerns and the
measures to be taken by organizations to ensure a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.
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Customer Testimonials
Ergometer
GI has the unique distinction of having full time Ergonomists on its rolls who overlook the deployment of
Hare Ram Jha,
ergonomic design principles in product development, and consumer-focussed communication on the right way to
Asst. Manager: Ergonomics,
use products. The team has designed a product selection tool, the Ergometer, which helps the customer choose
Tata Steel
Wonderful effort of taking our employees

on the journey of best practices in office
ergonomics!
the chair that is most suitable to their body dimensions and the task being performed. These tools are currently
used at all GI knowledge centers and at 37 company showrooms.
Wellness Camps & Ergo Audits

In FY 2010-11, GI launched the unique, value-added service of Wellness Camps & Ergo Audits, wherein the team
of Ergonomists create awareness about Musculoskeletal Disorders amongst employees, assess the current
Garima Srivastava,
HR - Site Manager,
Nestle India Ltd.
This workshop was indeed an

eye opener.
Sonia Goal,
ISIC
Thank you for the practical demonstration

of hazards while using computers
and laptops.
E. V. Vineeth
Head of Plant Engg.,
Volkswagen
Thank you for sharing important tips

which will help us work efficiently &
avoid health related problems.
Neema Albuquerque
Manager - Marketing
Services,
Hindustan Petroleum
Thanks for the enlightening workshop on

Wellness and for adding me/us to your
Wellness mailing list. Shall greatly
appreciate receiving your weekly mailers
and will share the same with my friends too.
Shrreyash Sarmalkar,
Project Lead,
Infrastructure & Facilities
AEGON Religare
Life Insurance
Appreciate the info which you share

with us. Great work.
Ergonomic level of office spaces and suggest corrections in terms of workspace layout. The GI Ergonomics team
tied up with various EHS and HR personnel associations, leading to wider spread of Wellness initiatives.
The Human Resources and EHS departments of various customer organizations found excellent value in this
initiative. In fiscal year 2012-13, GI conducted Wellness Camps for 95 organizations and Ergo Audits for
9 different organizations.
Wellness Tips Recipients
Number of Wellness Camps organised
(in actual numbers)
Wellness@Work
Snapshots of
some of the
feedback shared
by executives of
organizations where
GI Ergonomics
Cell team
conducted
Wellness Camps
& Ergo Audits.
22500
14000
68
6000
6000
2010-11
95
25
2011-12
Achieved
2012-13
2010-11
Better
HW-01 : Recipients of GI Wellness Tips

GI sends out weekly Wellness Tips to a growing database as
part of its ongoing emailer campaign.
2011-12
Achieved
2012-13
Better
HW-02 : Number of Wellness Camps organised

Godrej Interio Ergonomics Cell conducts Wellness Camps
at organization sites, across India.
Wellness White Papers

A new medium of Wellness communication - White Papers, was added in the year 2012-13. Based on its exclusive
research in office ergonomics domain, GI has published two white papers as on date. These are : (1) Health
Challenges in Evolving Offices and (2) Handheld Tablets - A convenience tool or health risk. The Ergonomics Cell
aims to keep readers abreast of the changing ergonomic parameters in the new office, related concerns and the
measures to be taken by organizations to ensure a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.
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Wellness by design
TOWARDS A GREENER PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
At GI, a very detailed, new product development cycle is followed. At each phase of its lifecycle, the health and
safety impact of all in-house designed products is assessed. These stages include manufacturing, transportation,
in-use and disposal. In FY 2011-12, GI conducted an ISO 14044 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on one of its most
produced product line - WISH. The purpose of the LCA was to get a more detailed understanding of the impacts
of the products over their whole life cycle and use that information in the development of new products.
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HOME FURNITURE
PRODUCTS
FAMILIES OF
CHAIRS
BIFMA LEVEL CERTIFICATION

With BIFMA LEVEL certification for WISH range of modular workstation, GI has taken its
sustainability drive to a new level. This is the first time a system furniture range has obtained BIFMA
LEVEL certification. This multi-attribute certification is extensive in nature, and assesses attributes
RANGES OF
SYSTEM
FURNITURE
like LCA, Efficient use of material, Solid waste management and diversion, Energy efficiency and water efficiency,
GHG inventorization and reporting, Chemical management and reduction strategies, Social performance and
reporting.
In FY 2012-13, GI focussed on expanding the scope of certification to Home business-line and to go for high level
STORAGE
SYSTEM
multi-attribute certifications like BIFMA level. The success rate was good this year, as certification process was
already established in the previous 2 years.
SCHOOL
DESK
GREENGUARD Certification
GI recognizes that, today, users spend 90% of their time indoors, hence the products that inhabit
these indoor spaces contribute to the quality of the indoor environment. With the massive scale of
the IT BPO sector boom, the office space per employee in India has decreased rapidly. Therefore, it
has become ever more important to
maintain good indoor air quality in these
confined spaces, with good furniture. Recognizing this, GI
for GI products (Actual numbers)
has implemented GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality

standard and certification for 28 of its platforms (5 ranges
28
of system furniture, 1 storage system, 7 families of chairs,

1 school desk range, 14 home furniture products.) To see
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the growing trend in this area of certification, refer HW-03.
9
5
2010-11
Achieved
2011-12
2012-13
Better
HW-03 : (GRI-PR1) GREENGUARD certifies the

Indoor Air Quality standard of GI office systems
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28 of Godrej Interio product platforms

have received prestigious international Green certifications.
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Wellness by design
TOWARDS A GREENER PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
At GI, a very detailed, new product development cycle is followed. At each phase of its lifecycle, the health and
safety impact of all in-house designed products is assessed. These stages include manufacturing, transportation,
in-use and disposal. In FY 2011-12, GI conducted an ISO 14044 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on one of its most
produced product line - WISH. The purpose of the LCA was to get a more detailed understanding of the impacts
of the products over their whole life cycle and use that information in the development of new products.
14
HOME FURNITURE
PRODUCTS
FAMILIES OF
CHAIRS
BIFMA LEVEL CERTIFICATION

With BIFMA LEVEL certification for WISH range of modular workstation, GI has taken its
sustainability drive to a new level. This is the first time a system furniture range has obtained BIFMA
LEVEL certification. This multi-attribute certification is extensive in nature, and assesses attributes
RANGES OF
SYSTEM
FURNITURE
like LCA, Efficient use of material, Solid waste management and diversion, Energy efficiency and water efficiency,
GHG inventorization and reporting, Chemical management and reduction strategies, Social performance and
reporting.
In FY 2012-13, GI focussed on expanding the scope of certification to Home business-line and to go for high level
STORAGE
SYSTEM
multi-attribute certifications like BIFMA level. The success rate was good this year, as certification process was
already established in the previous 2 years.
SCHOOL
DESK
GI recognizes that, today, users spend 90% of their time indoors, hence the products that inhabit
these indoor spaces contribute to the quality of the indoor environment. With the massive scale of
the IT BPO sector boom, the office space per employee in India has decreased rapidly. Therefore, it
has become ever more important to
maintain good indoor air quality in these
confined spaces, with good furniture. Recognizing this, GI
for GI products (Actual numbers)
has implemented GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality

standard and certification for 28 of its platforms (5 ranges
28
of system furniture, 1 storage system, 7 families of chairs,

1 school desk range, 14 home furniture products.) To see
15
the growing trend in this area of certification, refer HW-03.
9
5
2010-11
Achieved
2011-12
2012-13
Better
HW-03 : (GRI-PR1) GREENGUARD certifies the

Indoor Air Quality standard of GI office systems
16
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28 of Godrej Interio product platforms

have received prestigious international Green certifications.
17
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Health and Well-being in our factory
Occupational Health & Safety Trends at a Glance

Accidents on premises
GODREJ INTERIO HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

Whatever Godrej Interio (GI) does, it shall be done safely. GI is committed to maintaining compliance with local and national
60
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws that govern performance, and aims to go beyond this compliance with
certification to OHSAS 18001 guidelines. GI operates in this manner, not only because they believe workplace health and
50
In that respect, working safely is a condition of employment at all its facilities.

GI believes that all accidents are preventable, as all hazards can be safeguarded either physically or through safe working
procedures. Therefore, Occupational Health and Safety training will take place at all levels of the organization and periodic
audits of the system will be conducted by management whose responsibility it is to ensure that injuries are prevented.
In efforts to build and support a culture that fosters and nurtures a safety mindset in the organization, employees will assume
defined responsibilities and accountability. To incentivise this, GI will hold different competitions to create awareness and
engage employees on OHS related aspects at the divisional and corporate level, and winners shall be suitably recognized.
Number of accidents
safety is essential to respect human life, but also because it promotes good business practices and pays high dividends.
40
40
40
30
Reportable accidents
25
Non-Reportable accidents
20
10
In line with this philosophy, safety performance for the last few years is enumerated below.
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
On the path to the organizational mission of ZERO ACCIDENTS, GI focused on key indicators like hazard
identification, near miss reporting, safety kaizens, safety trainings, etc. To sensitize and promote safety issues
HS-02 : (GRI-LA7) Number of Reportable & Non Reportable Accidents
amongst employees, incentives are offered to report near miss incidences. In 2012-2013, a sizeable near-miss
incident reporting (314 reported) (refer HS-01) helped in ramping up its safety measures and reducing the number
refer HS-02). Though there were no fatalities, the rising trend is a cause of concern and GI is intensifying efforts in
Near Miss Incidents Reported
Severity & Frequency Rate

1.6
mitigating this issue. OHSAS reportable frequency rate was 0.76 (refer HS-03), marginally lower than last year.
554
236
ultimately make the difference between success and failure. Therefore, the safety, health
and the working environment of all the people associated with the company is of
paramount importance to the management. Hence it is committed to the same.
Severity rate
60
1.2
0.79
50
0.76
0.8
40
0.6
30
0.4
20
0.2
10
Our management firmly believes that people constitute the principal asset of our
products and services. But at the heart of it all, are the people who create, innovate and
1.2
70
314
business and industry. A company can gain competitive advantage by supplying superior
1.4
80
78
52
51
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Frequency Rate
of accidents in facilities. Godrej Interio recorded 4 reportable and 40 non-reportable accidents (for 3 year trend,
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Severity rate
In actual numbers
HS-01 : (GRI-LA7) Near Miss Incidents reported
Frequency Rate
HS-03 : (GRI-LA7) OHSAS Reportable Frequency

and Severity rate of accidents
J. N. Godrej is his introduction to the safety policy.
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Health and Well-being in our factory
Occupational Health & Safety Trends at a Glance

Accidents on premises
GODREJ INTERIO HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

Whatever Godrej Interio (GI) does, it shall be done safely. GI is committed to maintaining compliance with local and national
60
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws that govern performance, and aims to go beyond this compliance with
certification to OHSAS 18001 guidelines. GI operates in this manner, not only because they believe workplace health and
50
In that respect, working safely is a condition of employment at all its facilities.

GI believes that all accidents are preventable, as all hazards can be safeguarded either physically or through safe working
procedures. Therefore, Occupational Health and Safety training will take place at all levels of the organization and periodic
audits of the system will be conducted by management whose responsibility it is to ensure that injuries are prevented.
In efforts to build and support a culture that fosters and nurtures a safety mindset in the organization, employees will assume
defined responsibilities and accountability. To incentivise this, GI will hold different competitions to create awareness and
engage employees on OHS related aspects at the divisional and corporate level, and winners shall be suitably recognized.
Number of accidents
safety is essential to respect human life, but also because it promotes good business practices and pays high dividends.
40
40
40
30
Reportable accidents
25
Non-Reportable accidents
20
10
In line with this philosophy, safety performance for the last few years is enumerated below.
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
On the path to the organizational mission of ZERO ACCIDENTS, GI focused on key indicators like hazard
identification, near miss reporting, safety kaizens, safety trainings, etc. To sensitize and promote safety issues
HS-02 : (GRI-LA7) Number of Reportable & Non Reportable Accidents
amongst employees, incentives are offered to report near miss incidences. In 2012-2013, a sizeable near-miss
incident reporting (314 reported) (refer HS-01) helped in ramping up its safety measures and reducing the number
refer HS-02). Though there were no fatalities, the rising trend is a cause of concern and GI is intensifying efforts in
Near Miss Incidents Reported
Severity & Frequency Rate

1.6
mitigating this issue. OHSAS reportable frequency rate was 0.76 (refer HS-03), marginally lower than last year.
554
236
ultimately make the difference between success and failure. Therefore, the safety, health
and the working environment of all the people associated with the company is of
paramount importance to the management. Hence it is committed to the same.
Severity rate
60
1.2
0.79
50
0.76
0.8
40
0.6
30
0.4
20
0.2
10
Our management firmly believes that people constitute the principal asset of our
products and services. But at the heart of it all, are the people who create, innovate and
1.2
70
314
business and industry. A company can gain competitive advantage by supplying superior
1.4
80
78
52
51
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Frequency Rate
of accidents in facilities. Godrej Interio recorded 4 reportable and 40 non-reportable accidents (for 3 year trend,
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Severity rate
In actual numbers
HS-01 : (GRI-LA7) Near Miss Incidents reported
Frequency Rate
HS-03 : (GRI-LA7) OHSAS Reportable Frequency

and Severity rate of accidents
J. N. Godrej is his introduction to the safety policy.
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Labour & Human Rights

GODREJ INTERIO STATEMENT ON LABOUR & HUMAN RIGHTS
Godrej Interio will ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, are working under their own free will in safe
and humane working conditions, and are being properly compensated for their efforts.
At its factory premises, offices and showrooms, Godrej Interio does not use nor support the use of child labour. GI expects
this same levels of commitment to human welfare from its global supply chain.
The GI workforce is made up of 2113 employees at its facilities in Vikhroli, Bhagwanpur, Shirwal and 20 sales
offices spread across tier 1 and 2 cities in India. The workforce diversity is elaborated in the pie-chart (refer LH-01)
given below. GI for its facilities, warehouses and branch sales offices, abides to all labour and human rights of the
country and on regular basis communicates these to its workforce through platforms like trainings, posters,
postings on the notice board and intranet.
Apart from good and safe working conditions, right to collective bargaining, compensation as per or more than the
local laws, GI offers social security benefits like on job accident cover, Mediclaim policies for self, spouse, parents
and dependent children, Welfare schemes like subsidized school facility for employee children, staff housing,
recreation facilities (only at Vikhroli), OPD treatment, employee discounts on Godrej products and loans at low
interest rates through the credit society, subsidies on purchase of day to day use products at the consumer
society stores, Maternity benefits, Post retirement benefits like Provident Fund, gratuity / superannuation and
pension scheme (Under Employee Provident Fund Act) to all full-time employees.
Workforce Composition
By percentage
Actual Numbers
Management staff : 1121
33%
WK Permanent workers : 704

WK Temporary Workers : 288
53%
14%
LH-01 : (GRI-LA1)
Workforce composition by employment type
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GODREJ INTERIO STATEMENT ON LABOUR & HUMAN RIGHTS
Godrej Interio will ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, are working under their own free will in safe
and humane working conditions, and are being properly compensated for their efforts.
At its factory premises, offices and showrooms, Godrej Interio does not use nor support the use of child labour. GI expects
this same levels of commitment to human welfare from its global supply chain.
The GI workforce is made up of 2113 employees at its facilities in Vikhroli, Bhagwanpur, Shirwal and 20 sales
offices spread across tier 1 and 2 cities in India. The workforce diversity is elaborated in the pie-chart (refer LH-01)
given below. GI for its facilities, warehouses and branch sales offices, abides to all labour and human rights of the
country and on regular basis communicates these to its workforce through platforms like trainings, posters,
postings on the notice board and intranet.
Apart from good and safe working conditions, right to collective bargaining, compensation as per or more than the
local laws, GI offers social security benefits like on job accident cover, Mediclaim policies for self, spouse, parents
and dependent children, Welfare schemes like subsidized school facility for employee children, staff housing,
recreation facilities (only at Vikhroli), OPD treatment, employee discounts on Godrej products and loans at low
interest rates through the credit society, subsidies on purchase of day to day use products at the consumer
society stores, Maternity benefits, Post retirement benefits like Provident Fund, gratuity / superannuation and
pension scheme (Under Employee Provident Fund Act) to all full-time employees.
Workforce Composition
By percentage
Actual Numbers
Management staff : 1121
33%
WK Permanent workers : 704

WK Temporary Workers : 288
53%
14%
LH-01 : (GRI-LA1)
Workforce composition by employment type
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Inclusiveness and Diversity
Finding the right partners

Godrej Interio strives to associate and partner with only those agencies who comply with the Labour and Human
Rights laws and/or norms of their country of operation. At the time of vendor selection, Godrej Interio screens all
(100%) of its prospective vendors for their compliance to Factory Law, Labour Law and the Shops and
Establishment Act.
Further, Godrej Interio works closely with its vendors through its Beyond Sourcing Program to improve the
working conditions, productivity, and environmental performance at vendor facilities. In FY 2011-12, GI has also
conducted a Vendor Social Responsibility Performance Survey for its Top 85 vendors contributing to about 82% of
direct material spend. For this activity, GI conducted a one day SA8000 orientation program for its key vendors
and then administered a survey through its Beyond Sourcing portal. It received response from 64 vendors
making up 76% of its direct material spend (refer LH-02). GI is currently in the process of evaluating the responses
and working out the strategies for next 3 5 years. In FY 2012-13, efforts were taken to get response from each
vendor added in the supply chain and initiatives like safety training, work place improvement measures were taken
up for key suppliers.
Vendor Survey Response Rate (By % of direct Material Spend)
Others
18%
Survey
sent to
82%
Response
received
76%
LH-02 : (GRI-HR2) Response

rate for the Godrej Interio
vendor social performance
evaluation survey
Total Vendors : 600
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Finding the right partners

Godrej Interio strives to associate and partner with only those agencies who comply with the Labour and Human
Rights laws and/or norms of their country of operation. At the time of vendor selection, Godrej Interio screens all
(100%) of its prospective vendors for their compliance to Factory Law, Labour Law and the Shops and
Establishment Act.
Further, Godrej Interio works closely with its vendors through its Beyond Sourcing Program to improve the
working conditions, productivity, and environmental performance at vendor facilities. In FY 2011-12, GI has also
conducted a Vendor Social Responsibility Performance Survey for its Top 85 vendors contributing to about 82% of
direct material spend. For this activity, GI conducted a one day SA8000 orientation program for its key vendors
and then administered a survey through its Beyond Sourcing portal. It received response from 64 vendors
making up 76% of its direct material spend (refer LH-02). GI is currently in the process of evaluating the responses
and working out the strategies for next 3 5 years. In FY 2012-13, efforts were taken to get response from each
vendor added in the supply chain and initiatives like safety training, work place improvement measures were taken
up for key suppliers.
Vendor Survey Response Rate (By % of direct Material Spend)
Others
18%
Survey
sent to
82%
Response
received
76%
LH-02 : (GRI-HR2) Response

rate for the Godrej Interio
vendor social performance
evaluation survey
Total Vendors : 600
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Linguistic Diversity | Management Staff : 1121 (Percentage Break-up)

in percent (%)
No real social transformation can occur in any society unless women are
educated, self reliant and respected. Woman is the critical fulcrum of
Assamese
Others (II)
Bengali
Gujarati
10
Hindi
23
Bhojpuri
English
include
(Actual Numbers)
family and community prosperity.
Kannada
S. P. Godrej in his keynote address on the topic of Crucial role of women.
Konkani
Malayalam
Nepali
Marathi
27
Portuguese
Marwadi
Each individual in a team comes with a different learning, experience, perspective and understanding of the world
Oriya
around him. GI values these differences and believes it is these myriad perspectives that shorten the learning
Punjabi
curve for an organization, and gives it an open learning mind. This belief has driven attitudes and approach to
Sindhi
inclusiveness and diversity in the business.
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Others (I)
Godrej Interio Inclusiveness Policy
Kashmiri
Maithili
Rajasthani
Tulu
Others (II)
In line with Article 15 of the Constitution Of India, Godrej Interio is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce
regardless of religious belief, race, caste, sex or place of birth (or any other motive determined by the State) which has the
effect of nullifying or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment or occupations. GI abides by this, and all
Linguistic Diversity | Workers : 704 (Percentage Break-up)

in percent (%)
state and national labour laws, along with consideration of global norms.
Gujarati
17
Hindi
17
offering relevant education, training, and resources to all employees, management, and those engaged in corporate
Konkani
governance to best support the needs and aspirations of the Godrej Interio family.
Malayalam
Bhojpuri
Marathi
58
English
Tamil
Telugu
Punjabi
Urdu
Tulu
Others (I)
Beyond the commitment to fair and equitable hiring practices, Godrej Interio recognizes the inherent value of inclusiveness
throughout the company that contributes to profitability, quality of work life and community enrichment. In a culturally diverse
country like India, GI believes they have a responsibility to adhere to both - the spirit and the principles of inclusiveness;
All Religion & Language Inclusive
include
(Actual Numbers)
Kannada
Oriya
At Godrej Interio, with the policy of equal opportunity of employment, it has a fair representation of people from
different religious beliefs, linguistic backgrounds and gender (refer ID-02, ID-03). GI truly values the cultural
enrichment brought in by this kind of diversity and renders all efforts to make each individual feel at home in the
place they call the Godrej Interio Parivar.
ID-02 : (GRI-LA1) Linguistic Mix of the workforce
24
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25
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Linguistic Diversity | Management Staff : 1121 (Percentage Break-up)

in percent (%)
No real social transformation can occur in any society unless women are
educated, self reliant and respected. Woman is the critical fulcrum of
Assamese
Others (II)
Bengali
Gujarati
10
Hindi
23
Bhojpuri
English
include
(Actual Numbers)
family and community prosperity.
Kannada
S. P. Godrej in his keynote address on the topic of Crucial role of women.
Konkani
Malayalam
Nepali
Marathi
27
Portuguese
Marwadi
Each individual in a team comes with a different learning, experience, perspective and understanding of the world
Oriya
around him. GI values these differences and believes it is these myriad perspectives that shorten the learning
Punjabi
curve for an organization, and gives it an open learning mind. This belief has driven attitudes and approach to
Sindhi
inclusiveness and diversity in the business.
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Others (I)
Godrej Interio Inclusiveness Policy
Kashmiri
Maithili
Rajasthani
Tulu
Others (II)
In line with Article 15 of the Constitution Of India, Godrej Interio is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce
regardless of religious belief, race, caste, sex or place of birth (or any other motive determined by the State) which has the
effect of nullifying or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment or occupations. GI abides by this, and all
Linguistic Diversity | Workers : 704 (Percentage Break-up)

in percent (%)
state and national labour laws, along with consideration of global norms.
Gujarati
17
Hindi
17
offering relevant education, training, and resources to all employees, management, and those engaged in corporate
Konkani
governance to best support the needs and aspirations of the Godrej Interio family.
Malayalam
Bhojpuri
Marathi
58
English
Tamil
Telugu
Punjabi
Urdu
Tulu
Others (I)
Beyond the commitment to fair and equitable hiring practices, Godrej Interio recognizes the inherent value of inclusiveness
throughout the company that contributes to profitability, quality of work life and community enrichment. In a culturally diverse
country like India, GI believes they have a responsibility to adhere to both - the spirit and the principles of inclusiveness;
All Religion & Language Inclusive
include
(Actual Numbers)
Kannada
Oriya
At Godrej Interio, with the policy of equal opportunity of employment, it has a fair representation of people from
different religious beliefs, linguistic backgrounds and gender (refer ID-02, ID-03). GI truly values the cultural
enrichment brought in by this kind of diversity and renders all efforts to make each individual feel at home in the
place they call the Godrej Interio Parivar.
ID-02 : (GRI-LA1) Linguistic Mix of the workforce
24
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25
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More Power To Women
Bridging the generation gap
GI believes the women in the workforce, with their inherent quality of empathy have contributed in a large way to
In addition, Inclusiveness, to GI, means being aware of the age group diversity and making the best use of it. GI is
understanding of customers stated and unstated needs. GI values this contribution and is making a conscious
working on enriching the Godrej life of the next generation by organizing sports and trivia competitions, providing
effort to increase female representation in workforce (refer ID-03, ID-04). GI is also actively working towards
skill enhancement courses, career planning and taking care of our dedicated employees by providing inputs on
women empowerment and driving initiatives like Flexi-timing, Maternity Benefits, Housing Colony, and access to a
post-retirement planning.
Daycare Center, Schools, Hospitals and daily need shops in Pirojshanagar township to ensure a decent work-life
balance, essential for working mothers. In light of the increasing instances of violence against women, special self-
By Numbers
8000
6000
8424
4000
7430
2000
3980
1000
130
125
121
800
600
873
400
200
1026
684
2010-11
125
11%
Training Man-days
Training Mandays
Training Mandays
Training Man-days
Women Employee Trend
Workforce Gender Mix
ID-06 : Employee Training Trend : Workers
ID-05 : Employee Training Trend : Management
defense workshop was organized at GI Head Office in Mumbai which was attended by 38 female employees.
2011-12
2012-13
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
ID-05, ID-06 : (GRI-LA 10) Employee Training hours trend by employee category.
120
89%
Employee training trends
115
110
110
For FY 2012-13, an average 3.5 mandays per employee was invested in training.
105
100
Male : 1000
Female : 121
ID-03 : (GRI - LA1)

Gender Mix for Management Staff
as on 31/03/2013
As on March
2011
As on March
2012
As on March
2013
Supporting the differently-abled

We also view Inclusiveness as an opportunity to include the differently-abled in our operations. Godrej Interio has
ID-04 : Women employee trend for past 3 years
made small contributions in this area by employing 9 physically disabled persons. They are engaged in wide array
of jobs, ranging from forklift operations, welding, fitting, quality inspection, store keeping, maintenance, and
clerical work. GI also works with Mirakle Couriers, who employ only deaf people, for local courier deliveries.
Other Inclusiveness initiatives
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Women Upliftment activities through Pragati Kendra
Rangoli Competition (for both male and female employees)
Master Chef Competition (for both female and male employees)
Diwali and Christmas Celebrations
27
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More Power To Women
Bridging the generation gap
GI believes the women in the workforce, with their inherent quality of empathy have contributed in a large way to
In addition, Inclusiveness, to GI, means being aware of the age group diversity and making the best use of it. GI is
understanding of customers stated and unstated needs. GI values this contribution and is making a conscious
working on enriching the Godrej life of the next generation by organizing sports and trivia competitions, providing
effort to increase female representation in workforce (refer ID-03, ID-04). GI is also actively working towards
skill enhancement courses, career planning and taking care of our dedicated employees by providing inputs on
women empowerment and driving initiatives like Flexi-timing, Maternity Benefits, Housing Colony, and access to a
post-retirement planning.
Daycare Center, Schools, Hospitals and daily need shops in Pirojshanagar township to ensure a decent work-life
balance, essential for working mothers. In light of the increasing instances of violence against women, special self-
By Numbers
8000
6000
8424
4000
7430
2000
3980
1000
130
125
121
800
600
873
400
200
1026
684
2010-11
125
11%
Training Man-days
Training Mandays
Training Mandays
Training Man-days
Women Employee Trend
Workforce Gender Mix
ID-06 : Employee Training Trend : Workers
ID-05 : Employee Training Trend : Management
defense workshop was organized at GI Head Office in Mumbai which was attended by 38 female employees.
2011-12
2012-13
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
ID-05, ID-06 : (GRI-LA 10) Employee Training hours trend by employee category.
120
89%
Employee training trends
115
110
110
For FY 2012-13, an average 3.5 mandays per employee was invested in training.
105
100
Male : 1000
Female : 121
ID-03 : (GRI - LA1)

Gender Mix for Management Staff
as on 31/03/2013
As on March
2011
As on March
2012
As on March
2013
Supporting the differently-abled

We also view Inclusiveness as an opportunity to include the differently-abled in our operations. Godrej Interio has
ID-04 : Women employee trend for past 3 years
made small contributions in this area by employing 9 physically disabled persons. They are engaged in wide array
of jobs, ranging from forklift operations, welding, fitting, quality inspection, store keeping, maintenance, and
clerical work. GI also works with Mirakle Couriers, who employ only deaf people, for local courier deliveries.
Other Inclusiveness initiatives
26
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Women Upliftment activities through Pragati Kendra
Rangoli Competition (for both male and female employees)
Master Chef Competition (for both female and male employees)
Diwali and Christmas Celebrations
27
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Community Outreach
Community Outreach
In India where the gap between the have and the have-nots is large, Godrej has played an active role in enhancing
the quality of lives and education provided to the weaker sections of the communities it operates in. Essential
facilities and infrastructural support extended to families at the times they need it most can change the way the
family lives and thinks in a matter of just 8-10 years. It is this difference that GI seeks to bring into the communities
around them.
Godrej Interio Community Outreach Statement
Godrej Interio is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates. To do this most effectively, it
will enlist the participation of its employees to identify and commit resources of time, talent and funding.
Opportunities will be made available to offer input on areas of need in the community and potential projects to
address those needs.
At GI, community outreach initiative is broadly based on two approaches:
1) Philanthropy; and 2) Employee Engagement in community activities.
The philanthropy aspect is administered by The Pirojsha Godrej Foundation, Public Charitable Trust and the
organizations focus is on leveraging its vast human strength to contribute to community related activities. Some
of its 2012 Community Outreach activities, wherein Interioites participated in large numbers, are listed below:
Godrej Blood Donation Drive

Each year on the death anniversaries of its founders, Mr. N. P. Godrej and Mr. B. P. Godrej, an annual blood
donation camp is organized wherein employees, including Godrej Interio employees and their families, donate
blood to the local blood bank. A breakdown of employee participation is shown below :
Blood Donation Trend 2010-2013

200
Achieved
180
179
Participants
160
140
132
120
100
Better
104
80
CO-01 : (GRI-EC8)
Interio Employee
participation in Godrej
Blood Donation drive
60
40
20
0
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
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Community Outreach
Community Outreach
In India where the gap between the have and the have-nots is large, Godrej has played an active role in enhancing
the quality of lives and education provided to the weaker sections of the communities it operates in. Essential
facilities and infrastructural support extended to families at the times they need it most can change the way the
family lives and thinks in a matter of just 8-10 years. It is this difference that GI seeks to bring into the communities
around them.
Godrej Interio Community Outreach Statement
Godrej Interio is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates. To do this most effectively, it
will enlist the participation of its employees to identify and commit resources of time, talent and funding.
Opportunities will be made available to offer input on areas of need in the community and potential projects to
address those needs.
At GI, community outreach initiative is broadly based on two approaches:
1) Philanthropy; and 2) Employee Engagement in community activities.
The philanthropy aspect is administered by The Pirojsha Godrej Foundation, Public Charitable Trust and the
organizations focus is on leveraging its vast human strength to contribute to community related activities. Some
of its 2012 Community Outreach activities, wherein Interioites participated in large numbers, are listed below:
Godrej Blood Donation Drive

Each year on the death anniversaries of its founders, Mr. N. P. Godrej and Mr. B. P. Godrej, an annual blood
donation camp is organized wherein employees, including Godrej Interio employees and their families, donate
blood to the local blood bank. A breakdown of employee participation is shown below :
Blood Donation Trend 2010-2013

200
Achieved
180
179
Participants
160
140
132
120
100
Better
104
80
CO-01 : (GRI-EC8)
Interio Employee
participation in Godrej
Blood Donation drive
60
40
20
0
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
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Community Outreach
Community Outreach
Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon

CO-03 : (GRI-EC8) Employee Contribution through SCMM
In 2013, Godrej supported three NGOs : Republican Sports Club, War Wounded Foundation and Vasantha
Memorial Trust through annual contributions to the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. Along with the
companys monetary donation, each year employees participating in the marathon are encouraged to support
Funds raised
80000
these NGOs through their own pledge raising efforts.

70000
Republican Sports Club coaches, mentors and helps underprivileged children become professional hockey
players.
War Wounded Foundation is working to ensure that war-disabled persons become productive citizens
by participating in the economic development of the nation, thereby leading a comfortable and respectful
Contribution in Rs.
About the NGOs supported through this effort:
60000
50000
40000
73461
60000
30000
49112
20000
38541
retired life.
10000
Vasantha Memorial Trust is working toward cancer treatment and rehabilitation for socially disadvantaged
segment of the society.
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
A breakdown of the annual amounts donated is enumerated in the table below (refer CO-02):
Participation in social initiatives like SCMM fundraiser and Blood donation has increased
Year
NGO
Employee
(Participation)
significantly due to role played by dedicated employee engagement personnel and pre-event
activities like presentation on need for blood donation, meeting with the SCMM beneficiaries
Pledge Raising
Contribution (Rs.)
and mailers on work done by the beneficiaries.
G&B
GI
G&B
GI
Jan
2010
ALERT INDIA &

Vatsalya Trust
60
10
5,18,850
27,701
Jan
2011
ALERT INDIA,
Vatsalya Trust &
Republican Sports Club
50
6,10,565
distributed equally
to 3 NGOs
49,112
Jan
2012
ALERT India,
Vatsalya Trust &
50
10,08,400
distributed equally
to 3 NGOs
38,541
Jan
2013
Republican Sports Club,

War Wounded Foundation &
Vasantha Memorial Trust
75
14,03,000
distributed equally
to 3 NGOs
73,461
CO-02 : (GRI-EC8) Interio Employee participation and donations for SCMM
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Community Outreach
Community Outreach

CO-03 : (GRI-EC8) Employee Contribution through SCMM
In 2013, Godrej supported three NGOs : Republican Sports Club, War Wounded Foundation and Vasantha
Memorial Trust through annual contributions to the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon. Along with the
companys monetary donation, each year employees participating in the marathon are encouraged to support
Funds raised
80000
these NGOs through their own pledge raising efforts.

70000
Republican Sports Club coaches, mentors and helps underprivileged children become professional hockey
players.
War Wounded Foundation is working to ensure that war-disabled persons become productive citizens
by participating in the economic development of the nation, thereby leading a comfortable and respectful
Contribution in Rs.
About the NGOs supported through this effort:
60000
50000
40000
73461
60000
30000
49112
20000
38541
retired life.
10000
Vasantha Memorial Trust is working toward cancer treatment and rehabilitation for socially disadvantaged
segment of the society.
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
A breakdown of the annual amounts donated is enumerated in the table below (refer CO-02):
Participation in social initiatives like SCMM fundraiser and Blood donation has increased
Year
NGO
Employee
(Participation)
significantly due to role played by dedicated employee engagement personnel and pre-event
activities like presentation on need for blood donation, meeting with the SCMM beneficiaries
Pledge Raising
Contribution (Rs.)
and mailers on work done by the beneficiaries.
G&B
GI
G&B
GI
Jan
2010
ALERT INDIA &

Vatsalya Trust
60
10
5,18,850
27,701
Jan
2011
ALERT INDIA,
Vatsalya Trust &
50
6,10,565
distributed equally
to 3 NGOs
49,112
Jan
2012
ALERT India,
Vatsalya Trust &
50
10,08,400
distributed equally
to 3 NGOs
38,541
Jan
2013
Republican Sports Club,

War Wounded Foundation &
Vasantha Memorial Trust
75
14,03,000
distributed equally
to 3 NGOs
73,461
CO-02 : (GRI-EC8) Interio Employee participation and donations for SCMM
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Community Outreach
Community Outreach
equipped cardiac ambulances to attend to medical emergencies in a 10 km zone. An Anti Retroviral Treatment
Ensuring Employability Project
Center in association with NACO is available for HIV patients.

India has 600 million people below the age of 25 out of which only 80 million (13%) are employable.
n
AIDS Awareness
To meet the growing demand for skilled workmen in our country, Godrej Group has embarked on an ambitious
journey to train urban and rural youth in vocational skills. Under this initiative, GI has initiated short-term training
Godrej supports The Heroes Project in trying to bring an end to misconceptions and in spreading awareness
programs for Interior Craftsman and Furniture Service Technicians, Fitters. This initiative is being implemented
about HIV and AIDS. In addition, employees are urged to take preventive care to combat AIDS through posters,
through a robust multi-stakeholder model enabled by partnerships with government, private sector entities,
hand outs, street plays and talks.
academic institutions, NGOs, CII and others. Godrej is supporting some ITIs imparting vocational training by
Smile Train
enhancing the quality through industrial input. In FY 2012-2013, we trained 978 youth in states of Rajasthan,
A smile is perhaps one of the best gifts God has bestowed on us. It helps to forget worries, sorrows and
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
shortcomings. Some of us are, however, less fortunate and deprived of this precious gift due to a birth defect
Besides technical training, each course has incorporated special lectures on life skills for a holistic development of
commonly known as a Cleft Lip and Palate. Children with these defects are unable to suckle or chew properly.
the candidate. All safety measures are taken throughout the training and candidates are taught to follow safety
Millions of children in India and other developing countries are born with this handicap.
practices. Placement assistance is provided to deserving candidates and they are also encouraged to become
entrepreneurs. With our partners working across the country, our goal is to ensure a national footprint of this
Godrej Memorial Hospital (GMH) along with a US-based NGO Smile Train conducts a program, for helping these
initiative is laid, and the beneficiaries of this program acquire skills of high quality.
very children from poor families. The program consists of primary consultation and screening followed by expert
plastic surgery.
Vocational Training imparted to urban and rural youth
Foundation for Medical Research
Godrej supports the Foundation for Medical Research (FMR), Mumbai, particularly for the cure of leprosy. This
Carpenters
Furniture Technicians
Salesmen
600
128
2012-13
Through a rural health and research project, Godrej has striven to develop an alternative model for rural health
care based on community participation, with the emphasis on preventive rather than curative aspects.
n
900
850
Foundation is intended to develop an alternative model of the immunological concept regarding leprosy cure.
100
CO-04 : (GRI-SO1) Number of

people trained under Ensuring
Employability scheme
during 2012-13.
2013-14 (Target)
Table for Two
Godrej instituted the Indian chapter of Table For Two initiative at the World Economic Forums India Economic
Summit in December 2008. This initiative is targeted at addressing hunger and malnutrition in the developing
world by combining the organization's tradition of serving society and involvement of individuals.
n
Family Planning
Godrej has been connected with the Family Planning Foundation, which is a voluntary organization devoted to
Philanthropy Initiatives through Godrej Trust

n
Godrej Memorial Hospital
The Godrej Memorial Hospital (GMH) has treated 35,000 patients and performed 3,128 surgeries since inception.
promote Family Planning as a basic human right, as well as Population Policies which can help bring about a
balanced development of the resources of the country - both human and material - as a means towards raising
the quality of life. 'Pragati Kendra' imparts not only information regarding Family Planning but, through various
social and cultural activities, provides for a better quality of life for the inhabitants of the township.
They provide quality healthcare services at an affordable cost in a rational and ethical manner. They have free well-
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Community Outreach
Community Outreach
equipped cardiac ambulances to attend to medical emergencies in a 10 km zone. An Anti Retroviral Treatment
Ensuring Employability Project
Center in association with NACO is available for HIV patients.

India has 600 million people below the age of 25 out of which only 80 million (13%) are employable.
n
AIDS Awareness
To meet the growing demand for skilled workmen in our country, Godrej Group has embarked on an ambitious
journey to train urban and rural youth in vocational skills. Under this initiative, GI has initiated short-term training
Godrej supports The Heroes Project in trying to bring an end to misconceptions and in spreading awareness
programs for Interior Craftsman and Furniture Service Technicians, Fitters. This initiative is being implemented
about HIV and AIDS. In addition, employees are urged to take preventive care to combat AIDS through posters,
through a robust multi-stakeholder model enabled by partnerships with government, private sector entities,
hand outs, street plays and talks.
academic institutions, NGOs, CII and others. Godrej is supporting some ITIs imparting vocational training by
Smile Train
enhancing the quality through industrial input. In FY 2012-2013, we trained 978 youth in states of Rajasthan,
A smile is perhaps one of the best gifts God has bestowed on us. It helps to forget worries, sorrows and
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
shortcomings. Some of us are, however, less fortunate and deprived of this precious gift due to a birth defect
Besides technical training, each course has incorporated special lectures on life skills for a holistic development of
commonly known as a Cleft Lip and Palate. Children with these defects are unable to suckle or chew properly.
the candidate. All safety measures are taken throughout the training and candidates are taught to follow safety
Millions of children in India and other developing countries are born with this handicap.
practices. Placement assistance is provided to deserving candidates and they are also encouraged to become
entrepreneurs. With our partners working across the country, our goal is to ensure a national footprint of this
Godrej Memorial Hospital (GMH) along with a US-based NGO Smile Train conducts a program, for helping these
initiative is laid, and the beneficiaries of this program acquire skills of high quality.
very children from poor families. The program consists of primary consultation and screening followed by expert
plastic surgery.
Vocational Training imparted to urban and rural youth
Foundation for Medical Research
Godrej supports the Foundation for Medical Research (FMR), Mumbai, particularly for the cure of leprosy. This
Carpenters
Furniture Technicians
Salesmen
600
128
2012-13
Through a rural health and research project, Godrej has striven to develop an alternative model for rural health
care based on community participation, with the emphasis on preventive rather than curative aspects.
n
900
850
Foundation is intended to develop an alternative model of the immunological concept regarding leprosy cure.
100
CO-04 : (GRI-SO1) Number of

people trained under Ensuring
Employability scheme
during 2012-13.
2013-14 (Target)
Table for Two
Godrej instituted the Indian chapter of Table For Two initiative at the World Economic Forums India Economic
Summit in December 2008. This initiative is targeted at addressing hunger and malnutrition in the developing
world by combining the organization's tradition of serving society and involvement of individuals.
n
Family Planning
Godrej has been connected with the Family Planning Foundation, which is a voluntary organization devoted to
Philanthropy Initiatives through Godrej Trust

n
Godrej Memorial Hospital
The Godrej Memorial Hospital (GMH) has treated 35,000 patients and performed 3,128 surgeries since inception.
promote Family Planning as a basic human right, as well as Population Policies which can help bring about a
balanced development of the resources of the country - both human and material - as a means towards raising
the quality of life. 'Pragati Kendra' imparts not only information regarding Family Planning but, through various
social and cultural activities, provides for a better quality of life for the inhabitants of the township.
They provide quality healthcare services at an affordable cost in a rational and ethical manner. They have free well-
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Environmental Advocacy
Mangroves of Phirojshanagar is a wonderful example of what conservation

measures and restoration of ecology can accomplish. This priceless natural
heritage is a great genetic estate and we are grateful for its preservation.
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, former President, WWF India
GI has believed in working closely with nature, protecting and preserving it for decades. Godrej founders have had
the foresight to develop large chunks of urban land into mangroves and keep the delicately balanced eco-systems
safe amidst all their growing factories and commercial activities. The insight that the growth of a human society is
closely tied in with the sustenance and growth of the environment and ecology it dwells within has been a guiding
principle for the corporate and all its environmental initiatives.
Environment Conservation : A Way of Life at Godrej

Godrej Group (of which Godrej Interio is the second largest strategic business unit) is one of the pioneering
organizations in India to champion and create awareness about the link between the survival of planet Earth and
preservation of the ecosystem.
In Mumbai, a city grappling with issues such as environmental abuse, resource depletion, population explosion,
pollution, and more, Godrej - with its many environment projects, is changing the way the city breathes and is
helping it adopt a green philosophy.
Pirojshanagar, an industrial garden township of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., is a good example of just how a
business venture can be a friend of the environment. Godrej has the unique distinction of being the only corporate
house that maintains a 1750-acre mangrove forest which has an ISO certificate. The project has given a new lease
of life to different species of mangroves and mangrove inhabitants, animals, birds, reptiles, and water creatures.
For this outstanding work, Godrej was honored with the National Green Governance Award in 2005
(Category Conservation & Restoration of Habitat).
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Mangroves of Phirojshanagar is a wonderful example of what conservation

measures and restoration of ecology can accomplish. This priceless natural
heritage is a great genetic estate and we are grateful for its preservation.
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, former President, WWF India
GI has believed in working closely with nature, protecting and preserving it for decades. Godrej founders have had
the foresight to develop large chunks of urban land into mangroves and keep the delicately balanced eco-systems
safe amidst all their growing factories and commercial activities. The insight that the growth of a human society is
closely tied in with the sustenance and growth of the environment and ecology it dwells within has been a guiding
principle for the corporate and all its environmental initiatives.
Environment Conservation : A Way of Life at Godrej

Godrej Group (of which Godrej Interio is the second largest strategic business unit) is one of the pioneering
organizations in India to champion and create awareness about the link between the survival of planet Earth and
preservation of the ecosystem.
In Mumbai, a city grappling with issues such as environmental abuse, resource depletion, population explosion,
pollution, and more, Godrej - with its many environment projects, is changing the way the city breathes and is
helping it adopt a green philosophy.
Pirojshanagar, an industrial garden township of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., is a good example of just how a
business venture can be a friend of the environment. Godrej has the unique distinction of being the only corporate
house that maintains a 1750-acre mangrove forest which has an ISO certificate. The project has given a new lease
of life to different species of mangroves and mangrove inhabitants, animals, birds, reptiles, and water creatures.
For this outstanding work, Godrej was honored with the National Green Governance Award in 2005
(Category Conservation & Restoration of Habitat).
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Green Initiative Cell at Godrej Interio

Any serious effort to pursue sustainable development globally must inescapably
perform the formidable task of transforming industrial practices.
Understanding the wide scope of activities involved in the greening of GI products, processes, and supply chain,
a Green Initiative Cell was established at Godrej Interio. The Green Cell, with the help of design, purchase,
Jamshyd N. Godrej
manufacturing, marketing and logistics teams, drives the developmental work for green products, processes and
services at Godrej Interio.
Godrej Interio carries forward this Environment First approach of its principles into design and manufacturing
The environmental goals for Godrej Interio are set under the Godrej-wide initiative, Mission Sustainable Growth
processes, products and services, and supply chain.
(MSG).The baseline for energy, water consumption and GHG emissions was established in fiscal year 2010-11 and
both short term 2015 and long term 2020 targets were undertaken by all Godrej Divisions.
Godrej Interio Quality, Environment, Health & Safety Policy

Godrej Interio is certified to ISO 14001-2004 and OHSAS 18001-2007 standards. GI is committed to continually improve
Environmental, Quality, Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
In the first year of implementation, the GI team had moments of exhilaration upon reaching the set targets, as well
of disappointment and anxiety when things did not turn out as planned or expected. But along the way, they
learned and made course corrections to ensure that they continue to improve and meet the 2020 objectives.
GI shall strive to:

n
Assess and meet the changing expectations of customers by offering Quality Products and Prompt
service.
Practice pollution prevention systems.
Conserve key resources like water, fuel, energy and raw materials such as wood derivatives, steel etc. by
optimizing its use.
Monitor and reduce the effect of fumes, dust and noise level in the ambient air.
Maximize recycling and reuse the waste and scrap generated.
Implement Design for Environment Principles in designing of all new products.
Dispose off inevitable waste in an environment friendly manner.
Minimize hazards and risks associated with all operations in compliance with environmental, occupational
health and safety practices.
GI shall abide by this policy, by periodically reviewing its objectives and involving interested parties as applicable. GI shall
comply with relevant local and national legislation and regulations, and any other requirements applicable.
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Green Initiative Cell at Godrej Interio

Any serious effort to pursue sustainable development globally must inescapably
perform the formidable task of transforming industrial practices.
Understanding the wide scope of activities involved in the greening of GI products, processes, and supply chain,
a Green Initiative Cell was established at Godrej Interio. The Green Cell, with the help of design, purchase,
Jamshyd N. Godrej
manufacturing, marketing and logistics teams, drives the developmental work for green products, processes and
services at Godrej Interio.
Godrej Interio carries forward this Environment First approach of its principles into design and manufacturing
The environmental goals for Godrej Interio are set under the Godrej-wide initiative, Mission Sustainable Growth
processes, products and services, and supply chain.
(MSG).The baseline for energy, water consumption and GHG emissions was established in fiscal year 2010-11 and
both short term 2015 and long term 2020 targets were undertaken by all Godrej Divisions.
Godrej Interio Quality, Environment, Health & Safety Policy

Godrej Interio is certified to ISO 14001-2004 and OHSAS 18001-2007 standards. GI is committed to continually improve
Environmental, Quality, Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
In the first year of implementation, the GI team had moments of exhilaration upon reaching the set targets, as well
of disappointment and anxiety when things did not turn out as planned or expected. But along the way, they
learned and made course corrections to ensure that they continue to improve and meet the 2020 objectives.
GI shall strive to:

n
Assess and meet the changing expectations of customers by offering Quality Products and Prompt
service.
Practice pollution prevention systems.
Conserve key resources like water, fuel, energy and raw materials such as wood derivatives, steel etc. by
optimizing its use.
Monitor and reduce the effect of fumes, dust and noise level in the ambient air.
Maximize recycling and reuse the waste and scrap generated.
Implement Design for Environment Principles in designing of all new products.
Dispose off inevitable waste in an environment friendly manner.
Minimize hazards and risks associated with all operations in compliance with environmental, occupational
health and safety practices.
GI shall abide by this policy, by periodically reviewing its objectives and involving interested parties as applicable. GI shall
comply with relevant local and national legislation and regulations, and any other requirements applicable.
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Resource Consumption & Emission trends

Energy Conservation
Though the energy spends make up to hardly 2% of total manufacturing spend, at Godrej interio,
there is lot of emphasis on saving this precious resource. Every year planning for various energy
saving projects is done during the annual business planning meeting, where budgets are sanctioned
before the start of the new fiscal year.
Gis energy conservation drive is focused on three major areas, 1) Plugging of energy losses, 2) Avoidance of
energy usage in idling time, 3) Shifting to more energy efficient machinery and equipment. Based on these focus
areas for the fiscal year 2012-13, a specific energy reduction of 14.5% (as compared to baseline performance for
FY 2011-12) was achieved, due to projects like implementation of energy efficient motors with VFDs, use of auto
cut-off mechanisms for PT line pumps, replacement of old air conditioners with new Star rated energy efficient air
conditioners, and replacement of T5 tubelights with T8 variants (refer EA-01).
It is interesting to note that the most successful energy saving projects are ones initiated through Kaizens,
suggested by the employees working on these machines. GI strives to keep alive this innovative streak amongst
the employees by bestowing reward and recognition for efforts by employees in the direction of energy
conservation.
1200
Renewable Energy
Contribution
Specific Energy Consumption
4%
Energy in KBTU/SVOP
1000
800
600
1035
1003
940
400
856
883
821
96%
200
2010-11
Target
2011-12
Actual
2012-13
Better
EA-01 : (GRI-EN5) Total energy consumption trend in terms of KBTU

consumed per Lac of SVOP (Sales volume of production)
Total Energy
Renewable Energy
EA-02 : (GRI-EN6) Contribution of renewable

energy in total energy mix for GI
GI is consciously working towards increasing the renewable component in its energy usage with strategies like,
biomass plants, use of bio-based briquettes for heating thermic fuel, and increase in the renewable content in its
Grid energy. In FY 2012-13, with the Bhagwanpur Biomass plant functioning smoothly for major part of the year,
GI could significantly increase the Renewable component of its energy. Also with the supply chain issues sorted,
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Resource Consumption & Emission trends

Energy Conservation
Though the energy spends make up to hardly 2% of total manufacturing spend, at Godrej interio,
there is lot of emphasis on saving this precious resource. Every year planning for various energy
saving projects is done during the annual business planning meeting, where budgets are sanctioned
before the start of the new fiscal year.
Gis energy conservation drive is focused on three major areas, 1) Plugging of energy losses, 2) Avoidance of
energy usage in idling time, 3) Shifting to more energy efficient machinery and equipment. Based on these focus
areas for the fiscal year 2012-13, a specific energy reduction of 14.5% (as compared to baseline performance for
FY 2011-12) was achieved, due to projects like implementation of energy efficient motors with VFDs, use of auto
cut-off mechanisms for PT line pumps, replacement of old air conditioners with new Star rated energy efficient air
conditioners, and replacement of T5 tubelights with T8 variants (refer EA-01).
It is interesting to note that the most successful energy saving projects are ones initiated through Kaizens,
suggested by the employees working on these machines. GI strives to keep alive this innovative streak amongst
the employees by bestowing reward and recognition for efforts by employees in the direction of energy
conservation.
1200
Renewable Energy
Contribution
Specific Energy Consumption
4%
Energy in KBTU/SVOP
1000
800
600
1035
1003
940
400
856
883
821
96%
200
2010-11
Target
2011-12
Actual
2012-13
Better
EA-01 : (GRI-EN5) Total energy consumption trend in terms of KBTU

consumed per Lac of SVOP (Sales volume of production)
Total Energy
Renewable Energy
EA-02 : (GRI-EN6) Contribution of renewable

energy in total energy mix for GI
GI is consciously working towards increasing the renewable component in its energy usage with strategies like,
biomass plants, use of bio-based briquettes for heating thermic fuel, and increase in the renewable content in its
Grid energy. In FY 2012-13, with the Bhagwanpur Biomass plant functioning smoothly for major part of the year,
GI could significantly increase the Renewable component of its energy. Also with the supply chain issues sorted,
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GI is confident of using this form of energy in its other plants and meeting its 2020 goal of having 15% energy
Specific CO2 Emission
coming from renewable sources.

0.14
Target
0.12
Achieved
This year is GIs third year of publicly reporting emissions through the Carbon Disclosure Project, the only
to allow key stakeholders (customers, channel partners, suppliers, government bodies, industrial associations, and
society at large) to view this data.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Reducing our Carbon Footprint

In 2010-11, GI began the process of documenting carbon footprint, as per the Corporate GHG
inventory Program Guide developed by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) in conjunction with
USEPA & WRI (World Resources Institute). GI has used emission factors provided by IPCC 2006
Co2 in Tonnes / Lac of SVOP
international climate change reporting system. Godrej Interio is publicly reporting its GHG emissions and strategy
Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories to calculate Scope 1 direct GHG emissions from natural gas,
Better
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.117
0.107
0.104
0.04
0.093
0.0984 0.0938
0.02
0
2010-11
liquified petroleum gas, and high speed diesel usage. Scope 2 indirect emissions are based on electricity
2011-12
2012-13
purchased from the grid and are also calculated using emission factors provided by IPCC 2006 guidelines.
GIs performance for past 3 years in the area of reducing carbon emissions is outlined in Fig : EA-03 & EA-04.
EA-04 : (GRI-EN 18) Performance of GI in efforts to reduce Specific CO2 Emission.
Absolute CO2 Emission trend (in MT)

2012-13
5188.1
7779.1
2.1%
Scope 1
2011-12
Scope 3 Emissions
0%
5392.9
7241.7
4.1%
6.5%
0.5%
0.5%
Scope 2
Company Owned Vehicles : 0.0%
Outbound Logistics :
Domestic : 86.3%
Inbound Logistics : 4.1%
2010-11
5182.1
7473.8
Import : 6.5%
Business Travel : 0.5%
86%
Finished Goods Export : 0.5%
Employee Commute : 2.1%
EA-03 : (GRI-EN18) The trend for Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions at Interio facilities
Efforts have been made to reduce Carbon-dioxide emission rate by adopting strategies like consistent reduction
in electricity consumption, shifting from more carbon intensive fuels to low carbon intensive fuels, and the use of
renewable energy. GI is measuring its reduction with respect to the baseline from FY 2010-11.
As a part of Scope 3 reduction strategies, GI has started many small and big initiatives like:
In FY 2012-13, GI has completed documentation and Scope 3 emissions, and understand that related to raw
1) Car pool and Video conferencing for employees
material transport and final product delivery have significant impact on the final product footprint. Hence, they
2) Local purchase policy
have initiated projects in area of outbound transport to bring down the overall carbon footprint.
3) Increasing component of rail for outbound transport.
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EA-05 : (GRI-EN 18) Detailed break-up of Scope 3 Emissions for Godrej Interio
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GI is confident of using this form of energy in its other plants and meeting its 2020 goal of having 15% energy
Specific CO2 Emission
coming from renewable sources.

0.14
Target
0.12
Achieved
This year is GIs third year of publicly reporting emissions through the Carbon Disclosure Project, the only
to allow key stakeholders (customers, channel partners, suppliers, government bodies, industrial associations, and
society at large) to view this data.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Reducing our Carbon Footprint

In 2010-11, GI began the process of documenting carbon footprint, as per the Corporate GHG
inventory Program Guide developed by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) in conjunction with
USEPA & WRI (World Resources Institute). GI has used emission factors provided by IPCC 2006
Co2 in Tonnes / Lac of SVOP
international climate change reporting system. Godrej Interio is publicly reporting its GHG emissions and strategy
Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories to calculate Scope 1 direct GHG emissions from natural gas,
Better
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.117
0.107
0.104
0.04
0.093
0.0984 0.0938
0.02
0
2010-11
liquified petroleum gas, and high speed diesel usage. Scope 2 indirect emissions are based on electricity
2011-12
2012-13
purchased from the grid and are also calculated using emission factors provided by IPCC 2006 guidelines.
GIs performance for past 3 years in the area of reducing carbon emissions is outlined in Fig : EA-03 & EA-04.
EA-04 : (GRI-EN 18) Performance of GI in efforts to reduce Specific CO2 Emission.
Absolute CO2 Emission trend (in MT)

2012-13
5188.1
7779.1
2.1%
Scope 1
2011-12
Scope 3 Emissions
0%
5392.9
7241.7
4.1%
6.5%
0.5%
0.5%
Scope 2
Company Owned Vehicles : 0.0%
Outbound Logistics :
Domestic : 86.3%
Inbound Logistics : 4.1%
2010-11
5182.1
7473.8
Import : 6.5%
Business Travel : 0.5%
86%
Finished Goods Export : 0.5%
Employee Commute : 2.1%
EA-03 : (GRI-EN18) The trend for Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions at Interio facilities
Efforts have been made to reduce Carbon-dioxide emission rate by adopting strategies like consistent reduction
in electricity consumption, shifting from more carbon intensive fuels to low carbon intensive fuels, and the use of
renewable energy. GI is measuring its reduction with respect to the baseline from FY 2010-11.
As a part of Scope 3 reduction strategies, GI has started many small and big initiatives like:
In FY 2012-13, GI has completed documentation and Scope 3 emissions, and understand that related to raw
1) Car pool and Video conferencing for employees
material transport and final product delivery have significant impact on the final product footprint. Hence, they
2) Local purchase policy
have initiated projects in area of outbound transport to bring down the overall carbon footprint.
3) Increasing component of rail for outbound transport.
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EA-05 : (GRI-EN 18) Detailed break-up of Scope 3 Emissions for Godrej Interio
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Water Usage
ADDITIONAL
SCOPE 3
Water is very precious commodity in a water-starved country like India, hence, it makes all efforts to
INITIATIVES
improve the way it uses and recycles municipal water provided to its facilities. Water saving initiatives
include the use of water cascading techniques for pretreatment process and use of recycled water in
process as well as for flushing purpose. GI also tries to maintain water balance by recharging ground and rain
water harvesting at the Vikhroli operations.
Each of GIs plants is equipped with an effluent treatment plant, ensuring that none of its facilities directly
Rail transport trend % of total

outbound transport
discharges waste water into the environment. These plants provide GI with the opportunity to treat and reuse the
waste water again in its processes. However, the majority of the ETP treated water is used for gardening purpose.
In fiscal year 2012-13, despite initiatives like recycling water through the RO plant, using ETP, STP, well water and
2012-13
use of techniques like auto cut-off; specific water consumption at Godrej Interio has increased considerably due
to addition of new processes, tests and trials for new machines, equipments and plants.
2011-12
Of all 2020 MSG targets, GI understands achieving the goal of positive water balance by 2020 is the most difficult
to achieve. Although the reduction achieved this year fell short of the target set for the year, setting up of two new
RO plants and water reuse and recharging initiatives should give GI a lot of benefits in the coming years.
2010-11
Though GI has various sources of water for its different plants, it is currently focusing on reducing the usage of
0
10
20
30
40
purchased water. Hence, this report does not carry details of water source like ground water.
Better
1000
Types of Water in
Vikhroli plants
Specific Water Consumption
% of Local Purchase (In value terms)
Increasing Local Purchase
72
% of Material Spend
70
68
66
64
62
68
60
64
58
60
56
54
2010-11
2011-12
Achieved%
2012-13
Local Purchase refers to Vendors located

within 250 Kms of the manufacturing location.
With initiatives like co-locating our component
vendors at our upcountry facilities, shifting
from oversees sourcing to local sourcing for
major volume products and raw material;
GI is steadily increasing its local purchase
component, thereby reducing the overall
carbon footprint of its products.
Better
EA-06 : (GRI-EC6) Other initiatives taken to reduce the GI carbon footprint: Car pooling & video
conferencing among employees, increased use of railways for outbound transport, increased %age of
local purchase.
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Water in litre / lac of SVOP
900
800
700
21%
600
10%
500
899.2
400
642.7
300
552.7
608.2
712.9
712.9
69%
546.3
546.3
200
100
0
2010-11
Target
2011-12
Actual
2012-13
BMC Water
Well Water
Recycled Water
Better
EA-07 : (GRI-EN 8, EN 9, EN 10) Water has been an area of concern for GI, especially in water stressed areas
like Shirwal and Mumbai. This year, the water consumption was expected go up due to addition of new powder
coating booth at Vikhroli, shifting of RO, and parallel working of Plant 4 and Shirwal. GI is confident about
achieving better results in future with installation of the new RO at both Vikhroli and Shirwal plants.
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Water Usage
ADDITIONAL
SCOPE 3
Water is very precious commodity in a water-starved country like India, hence, it makes all efforts to
INITIATIVES
improve the way it uses and recycles municipal water provided to its facilities. Water saving initiatives
include the use of water cascading techniques for pretreatment process and use of recycled water in
process as well as for flushing purpose. GI also tries to maintain water balance by recharging ground and rain
water harvesting at the Vikhroli operations.
Each of GIs plants is equipped with an effluent treatment plant, ensuring that none of its facilities directly
Rail transport trend % of total

outbound transport
discharges waste water into the environment. These plants provide GI with the opportunity to treat and reuse the
waste water again in its processes. However, the majority of the ETP treated water is used for gardening purpose.
In fiscal year 2012-13, despite initiatives like recycling water through the RO plant, using ETP, STP, well water and
2012-13
use of techniques like auto cut-off; specific water consumption at Godrej Interio has increased considerably due
to addition of new processes, tests and trials for new machines, equipments and plants.
2011-12
Of all 2020 MSG targets, GI understands achieving the goal of positive water balance by 2020 is the most difficult
to achieve. Although the reduction achieved this year fell short of the target set for the year, setting up of two new
RO plants and water reuse and recharging initiatives should give GI a lot of benefits in the coming years.
2010-11
Though GI has various sources of water for its different plants, it is currently focusing on reducing the usage of
0
10
20
30
40
purchased water. Hence, this report does not carry details of water source like ground water.
Better
1000
Types of Water in
Vikhroli plants
Specific Water Consumption
% of Local Purchase (In value terms)
Increasing Local Purchase
72
% of Material Spend
70
68
66
64
62
68
60
64
58
60
56
54
2010-11
2011-12
Achieved%
2012-13
Local Purchase refers to Vendors located

within 250 Kms of the manufacturing location.
With initiatives like co-locating our component
vendors at our upcountry facilities, shifting
from oversees sourcing to local sourcing for
major volume products and raw material;
GI is steadily increasing its local purchase
component, thereby reducing the overall
carbon footprint of its products.
Better
EA-06 : (GRI-EC6) Other initiatives taken to reduce the GI carbon footprint: Car pooling & video
conferencing among employees, increased use of railways for outbound transport, increased %age of
local purchase.
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Water in litre / lac of SVOP
900
800
700
21%
600
10%
500
899.2
400
642.7
300
552.7
608.2
712.9
712.9
69%
546.3
546.3
200
100
0
2010-11
Target
2011-12
Actual
2012-13
BMC Water
Well Water
Recycled Water
Better
EA-07 : (GRI-EN 8, EN 9, EN 10) Water has been an area of concern for GI, especially in water stressed areas
like Shirwal and Mumbai. This year, the water consumption was expected go up due to addition of new powder
coating booth at Vikhroli, shifting of RO, and parallel working of Plant 4 and Shirwal. GI is confident about
achieving better results in future with installation of the new RO at both Vikhroli and Shirwal plants.
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Environmentalfor
Advocacy
Planning
the Future
Solid Waste to Landfill
Design for Environment Initiative ( DfE)
The most effective way to minimize the waste a product creates throughout its entire lifecycle is to
Godrej Interio recognizes the fact that the overall environmental impact of a product over its entire life cycle is determined and
pay attention to the details at the design and planning stage of the product. A well-thought out
set early in the design phase of that product. Therefore, Godrej Interio for all its new products is committed to using the
principles and strategies of Design for Environment (DfE) to evaluate and reduce the negative environmental footprint of its
design and product process and materials ensures GI has kept some elements out of the landfills. It
products and processes from a life-cycle perspective.
is its sincere endeavour to reduce the waste their products create.
As per the DfE policy, for all new products Godrej Interio is committed to:
n
Consider and increase use of renewable and recycled materials.
Evaluate all raw materials, to improve their recyclability and biodegradability.
Godrej Interio recognizes its role in reducing the amount of solid waste associated with
Evaluate water and energy usage pattern for all processes.
manufacturing operations. It is therefore the goal of Godrej Interio to reduce 100% of solid
Consider and reduce use of chemicals listed in Chemicals of Concern List.
waste generated from fabrication and assembly of product components. Godrej Interio will
Provide design considerations to reduce the environmental impact of the product at the end of life.
Godrej Interio Solid Waste Diversion Goal
seek to explore and implement alternatives to disposal through material treatment, reuse,
refurbishment, recycling, and other diversion strategies.
As a first step to avoiding solid waste diversion, GI is focusing on restricting the generation of production waste.
Systematic deployment of strategies in this direction resulted in initiatives like redesigning or minor tweaking of
products to achieve better material efficiency, use of optimization software to order boards to size, coil
rationalization for sheet metal products to avoid shearing waste, use of waste board scrap for making block
frames, and use of waste powder for coating inner components.
GRI-PR1
The institutionalization of the Design for Environment program at Godrej Interio was one of the major successes
for the fiscal year 2011-12. The Green Initiative Cell, along with the Design team, worked on key areas like target
setting, parameter monitoring, and supplier data base formation, to get the final framework of the DfE program
ready by the end of March 2012. The DfE policy was formally rolled out in April 2012.
As a part of the DfE program, GI also plans to conduct full Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for all products having
In collaboration with its dedicated scrap disposal vendors, GI ensures that none of the solid waste picked up from
their facilities is sent to landfill. The metal scrap generated is mostly reused for smaller components or is melted
and reused. Wooden scrap generated is used for by local vendor for smaller furniture products, packaging
materials are used as biomass in generation of on-site energy.
yearly volume of more than 10,000 pieces or weight of more than 500 tons. This process was initiated last year,
with the first LCA report compiled, for WISH product line. Godrej Interio perceives the LCA as a tool to identify the
full range of environmental impacts associated with a product or a service at the various stages of its life cycle. In
that respect, GI treats the LCA as an important tool which will be helpful in the overall goal of reducing the
environmental impacts of GIs operations.
REUSE OF SCRAP
METAL
BOARD
WECYCLE, the Recycling initiative
PAINT
In October of 2011, Godrej Interio launched its furniture recycling program, Wecycle.
The program was developed with the objective of taking complete responsibility for the
Recycle
Steel
products they manufacture and to ensure the safe disposal of these products at the end
512 TONS
12 TONS
24.5 TONS
OF STEEL SCRAP
REUSED
OF PARTICLE BOARD
SCRAP REUSED
OF WASTE POWDER
REUSED
for making
small sub-components
for making internal framework

for partition panels
for painting internal framework

for workstation partitions
78% steel is reused in the

Steel products
of their useful life. Under this program, they take back old furniture from customers and,
through their authorized recycling partners, recycle it in the most environment friendly manner. At the end of
the recycling process, the customer receives a reasonable value for the waste furniture sold and a waste
management report that describes how their used furniture was recycled. In the fiscal year 2012-13, they received
five enquires for recycling services and executed one for 300 chairs, whereby 3155 kgs of material were put back
into industrial stream.
EA-08 : (GRI-EN22) Quantity of production waste reused in Godrej Interio facilities.
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45
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Environmentalfor
Advocacy
Planning
the Future
Solid Waste to Landfill
Design for Environment Initiative ( DfE)
The most effective way to minimize the waste a product creates throughout its entire lifecycle is to
Godrej Interio recognizes the fact that the overall environmental impact of a product over its entire life cycle is determined and
pay attention to the details at the design and planning stage of the product. A well-thought out
set early in the design phase of that product. Therefore, Godrej Interio for all its new products is committed to using the
principles and strategies of Design for Environment (DfE) to evaluate and reduce the negative environmental footprint of its
design and product process and materials ensures GI has kept some elements out of the landfills. It
products and processes from a life-cycle perspective.
is its sincere endeavour to reduce the waste their products create.
As per the DfE policy, for all new products Godrej Interio is committed to:
n
Consider and increase use of renewable and recycled materials.
Evaluate all raw materials, to improve their recyclability and biodegradability.
Godrej Interio recognizes its role in reducing the amount of solid waste associated with
Evaluate water and energy usage pattern for all processes.
manufacturing operations. It is therefore the goal of Godrej Interio to reduce 100% of solid
Consider and reduce use of chemicals listed in Chemicals of Concern List.
waste generated from fabrication and assembly of product components. Godrej Interio will
Provide design considerations to reduce the environmental impact of the product at the end of life.
Godrej Interio Solid Waste Diversion Goal
seek to explore and implement alternatives to disposal through material treatment, reuse,
refurbishment, recycling, and other diversion strategies.
As a first step to avoiding solid waste diversion, GI is focusing on restricting the generation of production waste.
Systematic deployment of strategies in this direction resulted in initiatives like redesigning or minor tweaking of
products to achieve better material efficiency, use of optimization software to order boards to size, coil
rationalization for sheet metal products to avoid shearing waste, use of waste board scrap for making block
frames, and use of waste powder for coating inner components.
GRI-PR1
The institutionalization of the Design for Environment program at Godrej Interio was one of the major successes
for the fiscal year 2011-12. The Green Initiative Cell, along with the Design team, worked on key areas like target
setting, parameter monitoring, and supplier data base formation, to get the final framework of the DfE program
ready by the end of March 2012. The DfE policy was formally rolled out in April 2012.
As a part of the DfE program, GI also plans to conduct full Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for all products having
In collaboration with its dedicated scrap disposal vendors, GI ensures that none of the solid waste picked up from
their facilities is sent to landfill. The metal scrap generated is mostly reused for smaller components or is melted
and reused. Wooden scrap generated is used for by local vendor for smaller furniture products, packaging
materials are used as biomass in generation of on-site energy.
yearly volume of more than 10,000 pieces or weight of more than 500 tons. This process was initiated last year,
with the first LCA report compiled, for WISH product line. Godrej Interio perceives the LCA as a tool to identify the
full range of environmental impacts associated with a product or a service at the various stages of its life cycle. In
that respect, GI treats the LCA as an important tool which will be helpful in the overall goal of reducing the
environmental impacts of GIs operations.
REUSE OF SCRAP
METAL
BOARD
WECYCLE, the Recycling initiative
PAINT
In October of 2011, Godrej Interio launched its furniture recycling program, Wecycle.
The program was developed with the objective of taking complete responsibility for the
Recycle
Steel
products they manufacture and to ensure the safe disposal of these products at the end
512 TONS
12 TONS
24.5 TONS
OF STEEL SCRAP
REUSED
OF PARTICLE BOARD
SCRAP REUSED
OF WASTE POWDER
REUSED
for making
small sub-components
for making internal framework

for partition panels
for painting internal framework

for workstation partitions
78% steel is reused in the

Steel products
of their useful life. Under this program, they take back old furniture from customers and,
through their authorized recycling partners, recycle it in the most environment friendly manner. At the end of
the recycling process, the customer receives a reasonable value for the waste furniture sold and a waste
management report that describes how their used furniture was recycled. In the fiscal year 2012-13, they received
five enquires for recycling services and executed one for 300 chairs, whereby 3155 kgs of material were put back
into industrial stream.
EA-08 : (GRI-EN22) Quantity of production waste reused in Godrej Interio facilities.
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45
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Planning for the Future

Green Assurance Cards (GACs)
As a culmination of its journey on Design for Environment path, GI publishes a
Green Assurance Card (GAC), which was designed to illustrate the environment
performance of a product on aspects like recycled content, recyclability, use of
low emitting material, ease of assembly and Green certifications. This tool is appreciated by the building industry
experts in India, and is widely used in its assessment of the Green quotient of products. As on March 2013,
GI has GACs for 240 products.
Green (IAQ) Scorecard for Office Interiors

Godrej Interio offers total, turnkey interior solutions. This line of business actively promotes the Green
GI Sustainability Road Map

GOOD AND GREEN
PRODUCTS
SHORT TERM (2011-14)
MID TERM (2014-17)
Products for Rural Education needs
Products for Rural Healthcare
Implementation of Design for Envt.

policies
R&D for new Greener raw materials

and processes
Advance green certifications for

home and institutional products
Green certification for LAB and

MAS products
LONG TERM (2017-20)

Expand BOP product basket addition of HOME products
Expand Green product basket in
line with new regulations and
industry benchmarks.
Target - 12%
Target - 25%
Target - 30%
Revenue from certified products
MID TERM (2014-17)
LONG TERM (2017-20)
philosophy and works towards improving the environmental performance of the space that is designed and
created. The Godrej Interio Interiors Team observed that the variety of the materials used by Interior Designers, to
meet certain functional requirements and to enhance indoor aesthetics, vary significantly with regard to their
GREENER INDIA
performance on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) parameters. In a typical office space, several such materials are used in
different quantities. In order to enable Interior Designers, as well as the users of indoor spaces, more easily assess
the IAQ performance of a set of materials used in a certain proportion for a given space; GI found that there was a
need to develop a scorecard which could assess the combined IAQ effect of a given combination of materials for
a given space. The scorecard that was developed by the Godrej Interio team can assess the IAQ score based on
this information. The score obtained by this tool can be used to determine to what extent a given combination of
materials is healthy for the users of the space. The scorecard also provides solutions for improvement, offering
options for alternative materials that have a better IAQ performance.

Advance energy and water
efficiency projects
Use of advance energy efficient

utilities for new sites
Investment in onsite renewable

energy development projects
Community projects for water shed

management and afforestation
Off-site renewable energy projects
Target - 14%
Target - 18%
Target - 22%
Reduction in specific energy,

15% Reduction in specific water
consumption, Use of 5%
renewable energy

renewable energy

renewable energy
MID TERM (2014-17)
LONG TERM (2017-20)
Expand to include Gypsum and

Painting Skills
Extend the program to include

Hard Floor Laying and Supervisory
skills
Target - 1000
Target - 10,000
Target - 30,000
Trainees
Trainees
Trainees
ENSURING
EMPLOYABILITY
Create Infrastructure
Establish, Run Carpentry and
Service Tech Training Program
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Planning for the Future

Green Assurance Cards (GACs)
As a culmination of its journey on Design for Environment path, GI publishes a
Green Assurance Card (GAC), which was designed to illustrate the environment
performance of a product on aspects like recycled content, recyclability, use of
low emitting material, ease of assembly and Green certifications. This tool is appreciated by the building industry
experts in India, and is widely used in its assessment of the Green quotient of products. As on March 2013,
GI has GACs for 240 products.
Green (IAQ) Scorecard for Office Interiors

Godrej Interio offers total, turnkey interior solutions. This line of business actively promotes the Green
GI Sustainability Road Map

GOOD AND GREEN
PRODUCTS
MID TERM (2014-17)
Products for Rural Education needs
Products for Rural Healthcare
Implementation of Design for Envt.

policies
R&D for new Greener raw materials

and processes
Advance green certifications for

home and institutional products
Green certification for LAB and

MAS products
LONG TERM (2017-20)

Expand BOP product basket addition of HOME products
Expand Green product basket in
line with new regulations and
industry benchmarks.
Target - 12%
Target - 25%
Target - 30%
MID TERM (2014-17)
LONG TERM (2017-20)
philosophy and works towards improving the environmental performance of the space that is designed and
created. The Godrej Interio Interiors Team observed that the variety of the materials used by Interior Designers, to
meet certain functional requirements and to enhance indoor aesthetics, vary significantly with regard to their
GREENER INDIA
performance on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) parameters. In a typical office space, several such materials are used in
different quantities. In order to enable Interior Designers, as well as the users of indoor spaces, more easily assess
the IAQ performance of a set of materials used in a certain proportion for a given space; GI found that there was a
need to develop a scorecard which could assess the combined IAQ effect of a given combination of materials for
a given space. The scorecard that was developed by the Godrej Interio team can assess the IAQ score based on
this information. The score obtained by this tool can be used to determine to what extent a given combination of
materials is healthy for the users of the space. The scorecard also provides solutions for improvement, offering
options for alternative materials that have a better IAQ performance.

Advance energy and water
efficiency projects
Use of advance energy efficient

utilities for new sites
Investment in onsite renewable

energy development projects
Community projects for water shed

management and afforestation
Off-site renewable energy projects
Target - 14%
Target - 18%
Target - 22%

renewable energy

renewable energy

renewable energy
MID TERM (2014-17)
LONG TERM (2017-20)
Expand to include Gypsum and

Painting Skills
Extend the program to include

Hard Floor Laying and Supervisory
skills
Target - 1000
Target - 10,000
Target - 30,000
Trainees
Trainees
Trainees
ENSURING
EMPLOYABILITY
Create Infrastructure
Establish, Run Carpentry and
Service Tech Training Program
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47
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BRIGHTER
TOMORROW
Sustainability Report 2012-13
This report is a sincere effort to present the real performance of Godrej Interio as we walk the path toward
sustainability. The purpose of presenting this report is to acquire feedback and encouragement from our
sustainability partners, our customers, suppliers, vendors, government authorities and society at large.
In our report, wherever possible, we have mentioned the boundaries and limitations of our data, if any exist. The
data presented is accurate for the fiscal year 2012-2013 and we plan to publish our coming Sustainability Reports
on an annual basis. We hope this report will be of interest to you. To find out more about our sustainability
initiatives, or to send us feedback, write to us at interiogreen@godrej.com
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canvas, we have undertaken Ensuring Employability at various locations

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across the country; to facilitate skill upgradation and increased

confidence as we review our annual achievements on the green front.

economy can be weathered.

Often, in a highly challenging market scenario, it is easy to sideline such

This FY 2012-13 BRIGHTER TOMORROW Sustainability report depicts the

As an organization, we have stood by our various sustainable initiatives,

sustainable profitable growth in the future. The projects undertaken include

opportunities that lie before us in these seemingly slow times, to capitalize

Risk Mitigation planning, including climate change risk mitigation plan,

sustainability reporting software, adoption of a new ERP package and

a more rewarding future.

a new organization structure which will aid us in serving our customers in

On the product front, we have expanded our portfolio of Green products

We have successfully developed and implemented green initiatives to

Godrej Interio, Brighter Tomorrow, Sustainability Report 2012-13

Godrej Interio, Brighter Tomorrow, Sustainability Report 2012-13

Message from COO

Message from COO

canvas, we have undertaken Ensuring Employability at various locations

Message from COO Anil Mathur

across the country; to facilitate skill upgradation and increased

confidence as we review our annual achievements on the green front.

economy can be weathered.

Often, in a highly challenging market scenario, it is easy to sideline such

This FY 2012-13 BRIGHTER TOMORROW Sustainability report depicts the

As an organization, we have stood by our various sustainable initiatives,

sustainable profitable growth in the future. The projects undertaken include

opportunities that lie before us in these seemingly slow times, to capitalize

Risk Mitigation planning, including climate change risk mitigation plan,

sustainability reporting software, adoption of a new ERP package and

a more rewarding future.

a new organization structure which will aid us in serving our customers in

On the product front, we have expanded our portfolio of Green products

We have successfully developed and implemented green initiatives to

Godrej Interio, Brighter Tomorrow, Sustainability Report 2012-13

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About Godrej Interio

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