Accenture Services

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Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
Policy

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
Introduction and Background
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and
solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and
specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions underpinned by the worlds
largest delivery networkAccenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients
improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately
373,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way
the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Corporate citizenship is fundamental to Accentures character and the way we run our company as a highperformance business. It is anchored in our core values, our Code of Business Ethics and, ultimately,
reflected by our people around the world.
Corporate citizenship is an ongoing journey for Accenture and we take thoughtful actions to bring positive
change, for today and for the future. From Skills to Succeed to the environment, Accenture and our people
do things the Accenture Way, creating long-term value for the communities where we live and work and,
ultimately, increasing competitiveness for both business and the world as a whole.
Objectives and Scope
The objective of publishing this specific CSR policy document is to detail Accentures Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) agenda, focus, programs and their governance, monitoring and reporting specifically
carried out in India in compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and notifications issued
thereafter.
This policy applies only to Accentures CSR activities in India and to the specific registered corporate entity
of Accenture Services Private Limited (Accenture India).
Vision for Accenture India CSR
Enhance Accenture Indias Corporate Social Responsibility agenda by leveraging organizations capabilities
and expertise to drive impact oriented outcomes for communities in India.
Our CSR focus areas and programs align to the causes/beneficiaries as listed in Schedule VII of the
Companies Act, 2013:
A. Livelihood Enhancement: Skilling the demographic dividend of India
Through our Skills to Succeed initiative, we will equip people with the skills to get a job or launch a business.
In India, we deliver livelihood enhancement solutions with a focus on skilling towards employability,
entrepreneurship and direct livelihood opportunities.
Skills to Succeed helps address the need for skills that open doors to employment and economic
opportunity. It does this by drawing on two of Accentures unique capabilities: training talent and
convening powerful partnerships to develop collaborative solutions. We will work to accelerate our
impact and continue to make a sustainable difference in the economic vitality and resilience of
individuals, families and communities.
Our target groups are youth, women and persons with disabilities (PwDs).

Our Skills to Succeed livelihood enhancement initiatives will be delivered in urban, semi-urban and rural
India with a focus in locations with an Accenture India presence and also mapping to the business footprint
of our clients and stakeholders. The projects and programs will be implemented through:

Vocational skill training NGOs.

NGOs working in the area of sustainable/rural livelihood.
Self-help groups to empower women.
Educational institutes (registered trusts).
Supported in a significant way by Accentures employees volunteer work.

We will measure our impact by tracking our Skills to Succeed results in terms of actual number of people
skilled and number of people successfully gaining employment or starting a business after completion of
the skilling program.
B. Environmental Stewardship: Striving for sustainable eco-friendly growth
Accenture India is committed to incorporating leading environmental practices into its business strategy
and operations and fostering environmental awareness and responsibility among our stakeholders,
including employees, clients, suppliers and the communities in which we live and work. Within the context
of our business, our Environment program priorities are governed by Accentures global Environmental
Responsibility Policy.
Our Environment programs will be delivered through:

Environmental NGOs.
Eco engagement and volunteering initiatives along with our key stakeholders--employees, clients and
suppliers and the communities we work and operate in
Extending support to any disaster relief efforts as required

Governance and Reporting: Forming the foundation of our CSR activities and programs
We believe that strong corporate governance is critical to creating long-term value. We strive to ensure that
every aspect of our businessfrom financial practices to environmental stewardshipmeets the highest
standards of ethics and integrity.
In India, Accenture will implement its CSR activities governance, monitoring and reporting in accordance
with Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 and the rules notified thereafter.
Accordingly, Accenture India CSR committee has been formed with three directors who will report into the
Accenture Services Private Limited (Accenture India) board (hereafter referred to as the board).
The CSR committee will be responsible for:
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Identifying programs and projects to be undertaken under the CSR policy as per Schedule VII of the
Companies Act 2013.
Recommending to the board the overall CSR budget in alignment to the Companies Act, 2013 and CSR
expenditure to be incurred for the identified activities and programs.
Recommending to the board modifications and amendments to this CSR policy as and when required.
Regularly monitoring the implementation of the CSR policy.

Auxiliary approval authority for project and budget approval rests with the CSR operating committee.

Program Implementation and Partner Selection

We will actively seek opportunities that will deliver results by partnering with organizations (nonprofits,
clients, vendors, other foundations) who share our vision and CSR focus.

Our investments will be directed towards non-profits working towards skilling and livelihood enhancement
with communities across urban, semi-urban and rural India.
We will look towards scaling and replicating our existing programs to achieve maximum benefit.
We will source and qualify new opportunities that will create new market-relevant skill offerings, bring new
technology capabilities into the portfolio to optimize delivery and achieve scale and engage multiple locations
to help ensure broad-based impact and create long-term sustainability of outcomes delivered
There are different types of support Accenture will provide to nonprofit organizations:
o Partnering with leading nonprofit organizations to deliver a specific project/program as per our
overall CSR agenda.
o Volunteering time and skills of our people to build the capacity of our NGO partners and thus impact
beneficiaries.
o Leveraging our technology, tools and methodologies including specific local thought leadership and
research studies aligned to overall corporate citizenship agenda. This would also include capacitybuilding workshops and training for our implementation partners.
o Use the companys organizational capabilities, assets and expertise in the areas of strategy, digital,
technology and operations to our Skills to Succeed and other strategic partners.
o Dedicated full-time CSR team to oversee, facilitate and execute all internal and external work
engagements and processes related to the planned CSR programs and activities.

Program Monitoring and Reporting

Program monitoring mechanism will ensure the CSR policy is implemented as per the Act and the Rules:
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The CSR policy is implemented ensuring that all projects/programs as budgeted are duly carried out with
quarterly reporting and review by the CSR committee and six monthly reviews by the board
CSR expenditures will be closely monitored and funds shall be released against verified utilizations as per the
approved work plans. This may include field visits, comprehensive documentation, and regular interaction
with beneficiary communities.
We strive to build strategic long-term, multi-year partnerships with our non-profit partners and our programs
are designed for reporting impact metrics with a full report at end of every fiscal year
The surplus arising out of the CSR projects or programs or activities shall not form part of the business profit
of the company
The CSR projects or programs or activities that benefit only the employees of the company and their families
shall not be considered as CSR activities in accordance with section 135 of the Act.
The CSR Committee will prepare the annual CSR report to be included in the report of the Board of Directors.

Disclaimer
The Policy may be reviewed and amended as required with approval from the board.
Contact
Please email india.csr@accenture.com for any queries/further information.

Annexure: List of key CSR Programs

Sr.
No.

CSR Project/activity
identified

"Enhancing livelihood
for Women"
"Market Aligned Skill
Training (MAST) for
youth"
"Livelihoods for
youth"

Sector in which
the project is
covered
Livelihood
Enhancement
Livelihood
Enhancement

Implementation
Partner/NGO

States

Districts

Mann Deshi
Foundation
Anudip
Foundation

Maharashtra

Satara

West Bengal

24 Paraganas

Livelihood
Enhancement

Dr. Reddy's
Foundation

Delhi, Punjab, Uttrakhand, Rajasthan,

Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Odisha,
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra,
Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, Tamilnadu

Covers 38
districts in 16
states

"Livelihoods for PwD"

Livelihood
Enhancement

Dr Reddy's
Foundation

West Bengal, Tamilnadu, Karnataka,

Telangana, Delhi, Kerala

Covers 7
districts in 6
states

"Youth
Empowerment
Training - Retail"

Livelihood
Enhancement

BOSCO

Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala,

Tamilnadu, West Bengal

Covers 9
districts in 5
states

"Youth
Empowerment
Training - BPO"

Livelihood
Enhancement

BOSCO

"Youth
Empowerment
Training - Hospitality"

Livelihood
Enhancement

"Livelihood for
unorganized sector
workers"

9
10

11

Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Delhi,

West Bengal

Covers 19
districts in 5
states

BOSCO

Kerala, Pondicherry, Tamilnadu,

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa,
Maharashtra, West Bengal

Covers 26
districts in 9
states

Livelihood
Enhancement

MAYA

Covers 46
districts in 9
states

Livelihood training
for women

Livelihood
Enhancement

SEWA

Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat,

Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal,
Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab,
TamilNadu, Haryana, Kerala, Odisha,
Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Andhra
Pradesh
Gujrat

Sustainable Rural
Enterprises and
Energy
Youth
Empowerment
through Technology

Livelihood
Enhancement

TERI

Karnataka

Koppal and
Bijapur

Livelihood
Enhancement

Quest Alliance

Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala,

Maharashtra and Gujrat

Covers 23
districts in 5
states

Ahmedabad

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