Corporate Social Responsibility

At Bunge, we aim to create positive environmental and social impact everywhere we operate.

Constitution of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

The board of directors of Bunge in India (the "Board") have formed a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (the "CSR Committee") in line with section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act").

The CSR Committee carries out the following functions:

  • to formulate and recommend to the Board, a CSR policy indicating activities to be undertaken as specified in Schedule VII of the Act.
  • to recommend the amount of expenditure to be incurred on the activities referred to in subparagraph (i) above; and
  • to monitor the CSR policy from time to time.
CSR projects, programs, and activities

In accordance with the primary CSR philosophy and the specified activities under the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 (the "CSR Rules"), and any amendment(s) thereof, the CSR activities of Bunge in India will have the following thrust areas:

  • Health & Nutrition
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Vocational Training / Capability Building

Bunge in India has also formulated its CSR Policy which follows Bunge’s goal as a company is to leave a positive mark on the communities where we operate, not just through products that feed the world, but volunteering and investment that expresses our purpose through action.

List of CSR projects approved by Board of Directors:

Title of the Project

Purpose

Project Description

Location

Year

Public Grievance Centre

Rural Development

Construction of Public Grievance Centre at Nellore district

Nellore

(Andhra Pradesh)

2022-23

Moti Chirai Smart School

Promoting Education

To promote computer understanding in students, the Company has initiated development of Infrastructure for setting up of smart classes / computer lab / Infrastructure development in Moti Chirai New Primary Group Govt School

Kandla

(Gujarat)

2023-24

Iteach blended Schools

Promoting Education

To promote education in local municipal schools, the Company partnered with Iteach Movement to enhance the quality of education vis a vis creating skill development through blended learning labs so as to make students employable

Mumbai

(Maharashtra)

2023-24

Kurugandgal Forest

Promoting environmental sustainability

The Company is undertaking tree plantation drive at Kurugandal forest during the course of year in collaboration with local administration

Trichy

(Tamilnadu)

2024-25

Plastic waste management

Promoting environmental sustainability

To promote cleanliness and usage of recycled material, the Company partenered with local administration for Installation of reverse vending machine at four locations in Rajpura for recycling plastic bottles

Rajpura

(Punjab)

2024-25

Swades Foundation

 

 

Promoting Education

To promote higher education of Grade XII pass students belonging to weaker sections from rural and tribal communities in Raigad and Nashik districts of Maharashtra, the Company partnered with Swades Foundation for providing financial assistance and scholarships to such students to pursue professional courses / graduation degrees

Maharashtra

2024-25

Toilet facility for Govt school

Healthcare Management

To drive cleanliness in Govt. school located near Company's Trichy plant, the Company is undertaking renovation and construction of 2 male and 2 female toilets along with provision of handwashing stations

Trichy

(Tamilnadu)

2024-25

CCTV on public road

Disaster Management

To monitor traffic and improve road safety and discipline, the Company is installing CCTV cameras and accessories on public road, Trichy

Trichy

(Tamilnadu)

2024-25

Flood support

Disaster Management

Donation to "Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management" to support local people affected due to cyclonic flood near KP factory in Andhra Pradesh.

Nellore

(Andhra Pradesh)

2024-25

Computer Lab - School of Eminence, Phase 3B-1, Mohali (Govt school)

Promoting Education

To promote computing skills and understanding in students, the Company is providing Infrastructure support, for setting up / renovation of computer lab in School of Eminence, Phase 3B-1, Mohali, Punjab (Govt school).

Mohali

(Punjab)

2024-25

Public gathering at Prayagraj - Replacing plastic plates with steel plates

Promoting environmental sustainability

Donation of Rs. 2.50 lacs for replacing plastic plates with steel plates in month long social gathering happening at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh thereby contributing towards massive reduction in plastic waste. This will be used many times in future thereby reducing carbon footprint year after year.

Uttar Pradesh

2024-25

 Moti Chirai Smart School  Promoting Education  To promote computer understanding in students and encourage sports, additional amount approved for development of Infrastructure for setting up of  smart classes / computer lab / sports room / Infrastructure development in Moti Chirai New Primary Group Govt School   Kandla 
(Gujarat)
 2024-25
 Govt Model School Bhachau   Promoting Education  To provide better infrastructure facilities in Govt school, approved construction of shed in assembly area along with a stage and room in Govt Model School Bhachau, Kutch (Gujarat)   Kandla 
(Gujarat)
 2024-25
 Afforestation Support   Promoting environmental sustainability  To promote enviornment protection, contribution towards afforestation support at Smritivan Earthquake Memorial, Bhuj, Gujarat  by contributing cost of 10,000 plants   Kandla 
(Gujarat)
 2024-25
 S M Sehgal Foundation  Promoting environmental sustainability  To promote climate smart agriculture practices and Infrastructure development towards education, contribution under CSR approved by India CSR Committee  Nellore
(Andhra Pradesh)
 2025-26
 ECG machines 4 Nos. for Govt hospital  Healthcare Management  Under health care initiative and for early detection and timely intervention in cardiac related health issues among general population, donation of 4 Nos. of electrocardiogram (ECG) machines to Govt General Hospital (Under the control of Health & Medical Department), Andhra Pradesh  Nellore
(Andhra Pradesh)
 2025-26
 Rajpura Flood Relief  Disaster management  Disaster management initiate taken by Bunge India Pvt Ltd. for relief and rehabilitation of general public effected due to floods in Punjab by providing food and other material  Rajpura
(Punjab)
 2025-26

 

 

CSR Annual Report 2024-25