This is ITC's Report on its sustainability performance for the period from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010.
ITC reports its performance annually, and the last Sustainability Report was published in August 2009 covering the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.
ITC is headquartered at Virginia House, 37, JL Nehru Road, Kolkata 700 071 (India).
For additional copies or for any clarifications on the Report, please contact the Corporate Communications Department at the above address or via e-mail: enduringvalue@itc.in.
This Report covers the performance of all the business units directly under ITC Limited and its four subsidiary companies. This covers all our significant operations in India and the one subsidiary company based in Nepal. (As detailed in Reporting Boundary.)
This report reflects the material issues, which have significant economic, environmental and social impacts that can substantially influence the assessments or decisions of our stakeholders |
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The reporting principles and methodology continue to remain in accordance with the 2006 version of the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) G3 guidelines. The relevant indicators and technical protocols have been followed for reporting on the various factors, and there has been no significant change in the reporting scope or boundary limits over the last year.
This report reflects the material issues, which have significant economic, environmental and social impacts that can substantially influence the assessments or decisions of our stakeholders. Our businesses / units continue to proactively engage with key stakeholders, who either have a major interest or are significantly affected by our operations, products or services.
Sustainability and sustainable development are integral to ITC's ethos and find expression in our commitment to enhancing the Triple Bottom Line performance of building economic, social and environmental capital.
We continue our efforts to influence sustainability practices along the value chain, and we intend to extend them significantly in the years to come, to cover all our suppliers.
The Economic performance reported here is from the Company's Report & Accounts (R&A) 2010. The R&A 2010 was prepared in accordance with the Companies Act, 1956 and has been audited by independent External Auditors - M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells.
The data in the Environment & Social sections is based on the actual performances of the various businesses, factories, hotels and large offices of the Company and its subsidiaries. The authenticity of the data and systems have been verified by M/s. Ernst & Young as per the independent assurance statement provided, which forms part of this Report.
