Community Engagement Approach

Community engagement approach

We at APSEZ have implement community engagement programmes across all our operations in alignment with our stakeholder engagement policy, ensuring the identification and involvement of affected communities and a diverse range of local stakeholders. In accordance with our guidelines, we do not operate in protected regions, particularly indigenous territories. Our impact assessments prioritize vulnerable groups, including indigenous communities
Additionally, we uphold transparency and ethical practices, reinforced by an accessible complaints and grievance mechanism to promptly address community concerns, with full endorsement from the Board of Directors

Engagement & Grievance Mechanism

Regular consultations, public meetings, and feedback channels
A transparent grievance mechanism to address concerns efficiently
Board-endorsed commitment to ethical practices and transparency

Precautionary Approach & Impact Assessment

Need-Based Assessments guide management plans and community consultations
Comprehensive Impact Assessments include demographic, cultural, and environmental considerations before new projects, mergers, or acquisitions
Adherence to UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ensuring Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for indigenous communities

Transparent Communication & Capacity Building

Clear, accessible communication channels and a dedicated community liaison officer
Training on communication, conflict resolution, and environmental conservation
Partnerships with local educational institutions and community organisations

Ongoing Stakeholder Engagement

Regular surveys to assess satisfaction and concerns
Proactive meetings to identify emerging issues and incorporate community input

Assessing Impact of Our Operations on the Communities

(GRI 413-1 and 413-2)

Particulars	Outcome in FY 2024–25
Location of the operations causing significant actual and potential negative impacts on the communities	No actual or potential negative impacts on the communities
Types of significant actual and potential negative impacts of operations	No actual or potential negative impacts identified

Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement in Project Planning and Implementation

(GRI 2-24, 2-25, 2-26 and 2-29)

Stakeholder Consultation	Identify and consult with key stakeholders for CSR projects such as local community members, NGOs, government officials Gather and document their feedback, concerns and expectations
Need Assessment	Conduct participatory need assessment with rural communities, identifying and prioritising their needs
Program Planning and Resource Allocation	Develop detailed program plan catering to the community needs Outline activities, milestones, timelines and responsible parties Allocate budget and manpower for project execution Incorporate feedback from affected communities into operational and project decision-making
Project Implementation	Execute project in partnership with stakeholders adhering to the project plan Keep communities informed of the project progress, seeking their inputs
Monitoring and Impact Assessment	Close monitoring of the project against the timelines Conduct Impact Assessment to evaluate impact on communities Seek feedback from affected communities Deploy findings from monitoring and evaluation and community feedback to enhance project effectiveness

Supporting Vulnerable Communities

Through the Adani Foundation, we implement various initiatives aimed at the socio-economic empowerment of women. Our efforts also focus on integrating specially-abled persons into the mainstream, enabling them to lead lives of dignity and independence. Key women empowerment initiatives include CHETNA – a gender diversity program, a menstrual hygiene initiative, and the Pink Toilet Initiative.

2024-25 Integrated Annual Report

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Building strong ties with communities

We believe that true prosperity begins with empowered societies, where individuals and communities have the opportunities and resources to thrive.