Themed ‘Humanity beyond Calamity: Preparing for the new world order’, the third consecutive edition of Social And Business Enterprise Responsible Awards & Summit, GTSABERA 2020 concluded during an exclusive virtual event today. The annual event attracted nationwide participation by diverse organizations and individuals across corporate and development sector. The awards acknowledged the inspiring stories of impact and development aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. There were 74 entries for 13 different categories and 3 research based nominations across thematic areas like environment, education, responsible business, pharma, individual change makers and others.*
“I am thankful to our presenting partner Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, The UN Global Compact Network, Nayara Energy partners, jury members, participants and the entire SABERA family for their relentless support and enabling us to showcase the inspiring stories of ‘good’ from across the country. GTSABERA2020 is special as it aspires to build hope while we motivate each other by recognising the initiatives which have truly made a difference in the lives of individuals and communities and empowering them with lasting change.” said Suparnaa Chadda, Curator, SABERA.
Vishesh C Chandiok, CEO, Grant Thornton Bharat said, “A year ago, who would have thought the 2020 edition of SABERA will be conducted in the middle of a global health crisis that will claim many lives and leave those left behind vulnerable due to its unprecedented nature. This pandemic cannot go waste and I believe the need for a platform like SABERA has grown manifold in the post-COVID world. At Grant Thornton Bharat, we have been helping businesses address common challenges to contribute to a more vibrant economy and we take immense pride in our association with SABERA”
The theme this year ‘Humanity beyond Calamity: Preparing for the new world order’, emphasised on the shifting focus of large corporates from mere profit oriented operations to initiatives creating a larger social impact. The summit preceding the awards discussed critical issues like climate change, Increasing importance of indicators such ESG and SDGs and integrated reporting standards adopted by companies. The summit also deliberated utilizing technology, e commerce and digital solutions to mitigate future crisis.
“Women are an integral part of the initiatives that we’ve taken. It is an honour to be conferred the Responsible Business of the Year Award at SABERA2020. I am privileged to accept this award on behalf of TATA Power and communities we work with.” said Mr. Praveer Sinha CEO & Managing Director, Tata Power while accepting the award.
Priya Nair, ED, Beauty and Personal Care, Hindustan Unilever said, “HUL wants to make sustainable living commonplace. If the communities thrive, our business will thrive. We have built scaled sustainable initiatives over the years. I would like to thank the jury of SABERA awards for this prestigious recognition of Responsible Business of the Year award.”
Exemplifying SABERA’s intent to catalyse ‘good’ and leave no one behind, the awards were anchored by Payal, a 15 year old from a small village in Rajasthan. The daughter of a humble launderer fulfilled her dream of anchoring a live show in fluent English.
Zelma Lazarus of Impact India Foundation said “I am grateful to the jury members of GTSABERA2020 awards for conferring on me the Change Maker of the Year award. This award is dedicated to Impact India Foundation staff of 52 change makers, trustees, donors, doctors and so many others who’ve helped us make 129793 rural beneficiaries healthy.
The award also acknowledged stories of change and transformation anchored by individuals and not-for-profit organisations.
“Swades Foundation is happy to receive the GTSABERA Award for not-for-profit of the Year Category. We work towards bringing lasting change in the lives of rural communities and our commitment only goes higher with such recognition”. said Mangesh Wange, CEO, Swades Foundation.
The event also hosted the launch of Grant Thornton Bharat’s survey based thought leadership publication Integrated Reporting (IR) in India. Key insights from the survey are as follows:
· 66% of respondents felt they did not have adequate levels of awareness about IR
· The primary drivers for those who have adopted IR is its reference in corporate governance codes, followed by adoption of Integrated Thinking within their organisations
· 56% of respondents agreed that IR improves transparency and governance, while almost 70% believe it will help enhance stakeholder value
· 75% of respondents believe IR will help improve corporate reporting in their organisations
· Almost 50% of respondents also highlighted the need for additional resources, skills and costs to adopt IR
In line with its commitment of bringing together public, private and third sectors to solve global challenges, Grant Thornton Bharat also launched Faces of Vibrant Bharat. Focused on sociopreneurs, this initiative brings together ‘hybrid’ enterprises and gives them a platform to connect, engage and inspire.
The occasion was graced by speakers like Dr Bibek Debroy, Chair Economic Advisory to PM; Dr Preetha Reddy, Apollo Hospitals Group; Suhela Khan, UN Women; Sanjay Dube, International Institute for Energy Conservation; Vishesh C Chandiok, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, Amit Kumar Bajaj, Grant Thornton Bharat; Lalit Malik, Dabur India Ltd.; Dr Jeremy Osborn, International Integrated Reporting Council; Mohua Mukherjee, Global Development Economics Professional; Kedar Upadhyay, Cipla Ltd.; Niranjana Maru, MAKAAM; Sue Stepehnson, IMPACT2030 and Ravi Bhatnagar, Reckitt Benkiser.
Table 1
Category A | Scores/Results | |
I | Paryavaran | |
1 | Birlasoft Limited - SHODHAN | TROPHY |
2 | Trident Group- 5’R concept (Reduce Reprocess Reuse Recycle Recover) | CERTIFICATE |
3 | Perfetti Van Melle India - Water Conservation & Access to potable water | COMMENDATION |
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II | Shiksha | |
1 | IIMPACT - Learning Centres | TROPHY |
2 | Sightsavers - Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind - SANKALP | CERTIFICATE |
3 | WNS Global Services Pvt.Ltd - Computer Aided Learning | CERTIFICATE |
4 | PRAGATI - Marginalised Education in Millenium City | TROPHY |
5 | Ayaas Prayas Charitable Trust- educating communities | CERTIFICATE |
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III | Sashktikaran (Enablement) | |
1 | Bosch Limited - Bridge | TROPHY |
2 | Kranti - Kamathipura Red Light area | TROPHY |
3 | The Tata Power Company Limited - Women Micro enterprise | CERTIFICATE |
4 | Raah Foundation - Tribal Microbusiness | CERTIFICATE |
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IV | Swasthya, Paushan & Kalyan (Health, Nutrition & Wellbeing) | |
1 | ANUGRAHA DRISHTIDAAN - Avoidable Blindness | TROPHY |
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V | Krishi,& Gramin Vikas (Agriculture & Rural development) | |
1 | Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation- Rejuvenation of Yashoda River | TROPHY |
2 | SBI Foundation - Gram Seva | CERTIFICATE |
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VI | Layngik Samanta (Gender Equality) | |
1 | SheThePeople.TV & Aditya Birla Sun Life MF - Wo Money Ki Baat | CERTIFICATE |
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VII | Most Innovative Development Sector Project | |
1 | MOHAN Foundation - Organ Donation | TROPHY |
2 | Small Industries Development Bank of India - Swavalamban | TROPHY |
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Category B | ||
I | Not for Profit of the Year | |
1 | Swades Foundation | TROPHY |
2 | SANJEEVANI LIFE BEYOND CANCER | TROPHY |
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II | Responsible Business | |
1 | Atyati Technologies Private Limited | TROPHY |
2 | Bayer | TROPHY |
3 | BPCL | TROPHY |
4 | Fengtays India | TROPHY |
5 | Hindustan Unilever Limited | TROPHY |
6 | Hindustan Zinc Limited | TROPHY |
7 | National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) | TROPHY |
8 | Recykal | TROPHY |
9 | Small Industries Development Bank Of India | TROPHY |
10 | The Tata Power Company Limited | TROPHY |
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III | Best Integrated Report | |
1 | L&T | TROPHY |
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IV | Exemplary Business Adaptation through COVID | |
1 | MARUTI | TROPHY |
V | Non- jury award for Pharmaceutical during COVID |
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1 | Cipla | TROPHY (TBC) |
2 | Zydus Cadilla | TROPHY (TBC) |
Category C | ||
I | Promising Social Leader | |
1 | Nandini Dhawan- 16 year old | CERTIFICATE |
2 | SAMRIDHI AGARWAL- Coforge Limited Samridhi Agarwal | CERTIFICATE |
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II | Social leader of the Year | |
1 | Manie Mehrotra | TROPHY |
2 | Saloni Bhardwaj - Lotus Petal Foundation | TROPHY |
3 | Vandana Singh - Food Security Foundation India | CERTIFICATE |
4 | Vikas Goel - MG Motor India Pvt Ltd | CERTIFICATE |
5 | CA Prabhash Jha- Namami Mithila Foundation | CERTIFICATE |
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III | Change Makers | |
1 | Meera Shenoy - Youth4Jobs | TROPHY |
2 | Zelma Lazarus- IMPACT INDIA FOUNDATION | TROPHY |
3 | Rajiv mehta - Ratnanidhi charitable trust | CERTIFICATE |
4 | Abhay Deshpande, Founder – Recykal | CERTIFICATE |
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IV | Lifetime Achievement Award | |
1 | Patrick San Francesco - Samarpan Foundation | TROPHY |
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