Godrej Industries Group Diversity Statement:
Focus on diverse cohorts including people with disabilities (PwD).
Increased focus on intersectional diversity for women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and PwDs.
Launched the Godrej DEI Lab and a high-level DEI Council to oversee strategy and implementation across all business units.
DEI in India and the World:
Public sector undertakings (PSUs) required to reserve 4% of jobs for PwD.
Accessible India Campaign to make government offices and spaces accessible.
Legislative Framework includes the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Practices like Schneider Electric’s pay equity framework and SAP’s Autism at Work inspire Godrej’s initiatives.
Godrej Properties:
Women representation rose from 26% in FY22 to 29% in FY24. Aims for 35% by FY25.
Pride Internship Program and Employer Assisted Housing for transgender employees; LGBTQIA+ representation increased to 2% in 2023 from 1.5% in 2022.
Launched ‘ThisAbleMe’ campaign to raise awareness and support for PwD; EmpowHER ERG supports women employees with learning initiatives and wellness programs.
All-inclusive model sites and silent sites (Pune) for people with disabilities.
Established 38 gender-neutral facilities
Godrej Industries Chemicals:
PAHAL initiative to increase women’s representation, including PwD; Boosted women’s representation on shop floors resulting in a rise from 4 to 40 employees, leading to a 75% conversion rate from internships to employment (Ambernath).
Monthly grievance meetings and training programs for leadership skills.
Infrastructure upgrades to ensure a seamless work environment for women and PwD.
Godrej Agrovet:
38% gender diversity at the Rabale R&D center and an all-women production line at Baramati.
WeForShe ERG: Empowered women employees, hosting sessions on financial acumen, stress management, and leadership. Over 400 women engaged in 2023-24, marking a 35% increase in participation
JerSHEy Initiative: Focused on fostering leadership among women at Godrej Jersey. (Hyderabad)
Godrej Consumer Products:
Launched a cutting-edge Tamil Nadu facility aiming for 50% women and 5% LGBTQIA+/PwD workforce
Trained over 2,00,000 women globally, including PwD and transgender individuals under Salon-I
Godrej Ki Shakti ERG supports women in manufacturing through lifecycle-focused initiatives (Malanpur)
Disability audit to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.
Global DEI efforts span countries like Indonesia and South Africa, integrating gender and ethnic diversity.
o Implemented region-specific DEI strategies aligned with local societal contexts.
Godrej Capital:
PWD 360 Assimilation Program to ensure accessibility in workplace infrastructure.
Four branch offices fully accessible for PwD (Thane, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune).
ENAbLE, an employee resource group for PwD.
Participation in the Inclusion Run by the Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF) at Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024.
Godrej Fund Management:
Universal design focus in commercial developments to ensure accessibility for PwD.
Features like Braille-enabled call buttons, audio chime provisions, and touch-free access.
Corporate Services:
Increased women hiring by 25%, queer hires by 59%, and PwD hiring by 49%
Inclusive work environment at Godrej One.
Corporate Health and Wellness Centre:
PwD sensitisation session for the Corporate Services team.
Collaboration with the Mann Foundation for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Godrej DEI Lab:
PwD Inclusion in Workplaces event in collaboration with the Keshav Suri Foundation.
Launch of ENAbLE, Godrej Capital’s ERG for PwD.
Showcase of Godrej Properties’ ‘ThisAbleMe’ initiative.