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.
Cairn India has made good progress in both developing and implementing its approach to managing the CSR challenges facing the business. Specific attention has been placed on the emerging CSR issues such as assessing and managing biodiversity risks, security, human rights and the potential impact of climate change in doing business. We have found that the use of a ‘rights aware’ approach has helped to address some of the more complex issues that the Company faces and is working to raise awareness about this approach throughout the organisation. Cairn proactively engages with communities and stakeholders to arrive at the collective vision and joint implementation plan.
Our goal is to make a positive social impact in every area in which we operate.
Cairn India's vision of its CSR is encapsulated in 3 Rs – 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.
