A Study of Corporate Social Responsibility in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Limited

Dhiraj Kumar; Suneel Kumar Patel; Himanshu Srivastava

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.4.10

Abstract

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a significant part of business strategies worldwide. This research paper aims to explore the CSR practices of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, one of the largest private ports and SEZ developers in India. The study is based on secondary research of published reports, articles, and company websites. The research finds that Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has implemented various CSR initiatives related to education, health, environment, and community development. The company has established Adani Foundation, which undertakes CSR activities in areas such as education, health, rural development, and sustainable livelihoods.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has also implemented several environmental initiatives such as energyefficient technologies, renewable energy, and green ports. The company has been recognized for its efforts in environmental sustainability by various organizations. The study concludes that Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has implemented several CSR initiatives, which have positively impacted the communities in and around its operations. However, the company needs to be more transparent in reporting its CSR activities and their impact.

Keywords

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, Corporate Social Responsibility, Adani Foundation, Community and Rural Development, Company Act 2013.

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Cites this article as

D. Kumar, S. K. Patel, H. Srivastava, "A Study of Corporate Social Responsibility in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Limited", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-11, Issue-4, Page No-81-85, 2024. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.4.10