Cairn India is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility. We are committed to creating value through leadership in corporate social responsibility. It is our conviction that continuous business growth, sustainable communities and the creation of value for our stakeholders, go hand-in-hand.

The growing international and domestic interest in CSR stems largely from the concerns held by many in every society about the real and perceived effects of rapid globalization. The interest has been reflected in the expectation that globalization must proceed in a manner that support sustainable development locally . People insist that the activities of corporation should make a positive contribution not only to the economic development and stability of the countries in which they operate, but also to their social and environmental development. Good corporate conduct makes an important contribution to sustainable development in any community, and thus goes a long way towards responding to the concerned that globalization raises.

Cairn India has taken a lead in this direction by developing linkages, relationship and interface between “Business” and "Society" from its inception, and has garner support from all stakeholders including the society at large. It has paved the way for new paradigm in CSR by not limiting itself to "Philanthropy" but moving itself towards a new vision of "Emancipation of communities through Empowerment and Enabling Choices" build upon the Cairn’s ideology of "Respect, Relationship and Responsibility".

Our objective of enriching lives is not only limited to our business operations but also to make a positive social impact around our area of operations.

Cairn India's vision of its CSR is encapsulated in 3 R' s – Respect, Relationships and Responsibility.

Respect

People are Cairn India’s key asset and the attitude of the Cairn team is critical to its business culture. Cairn’s entrepreneurial spirit is underpinned by a depth of knowledge and a strong set of cultural core values including integrity, social and environmental responsibility, team work and nurturing of individuals, creativity, risk management and developing alliances with key partners.

Relationships

These are the key to developing any business and Cairn’s success in this region for more than a decade would not have been possible without the consistent support of all stakeholders, from governments, regulators and JV partners, to the people living near our sites in Rajasthan and our other operational bases in the region. The establishment of the Cairn India Board, with highly experienced non-executive and executive directors, further enables it to strengthen the local relationships that support business development in India.

Responsibility

Cairn India is operating in many areas that face economic, social and environmental challenges. It has the responsibility to understand these CSR challenges, identify the potential impact of its activities and through engaging with stakeholders, look for opportunities for mutual benefit.