CSR Policy

GAIL believes, it is in responding to the needs of the people, benefitting communities and protecting the environment that will ultimately determine the sustainability of continued progress

GAIL (India) Ltd., with a turnover of 7.2 billion US $ is India’s largest natural gas company and ranked as the top gas utility in Asia. But GAIL is more than just a gas company. As a conscious corporate citizen, the organization believes that it has a social purpose. The rigour and strategic thought that drives GAIL to be consistently ranked among the top gas utilities in the world, also drives its CSR initiatives. GAIL’s motto statement ‘Tomorrow is yours’ is also a reflection of the hopes, aspirations and dreams of the many beneficiaries of the CSR initiatives. At GAIL, every year two percent of Profit after Tax (PAT) is earmarked for various CSR programmes of the Company that are structured to result in effective outcomes. It follows global best practices in identifying, implementing, sustaining and monitoring its CSR programmes to maximize sustainability, scalability and transparency.

In alignment with vision of the company, GAIL, through its CSR initiatives, will continue to enhance value creation in the society and in the community in which it operates, through its services, conduct & initiatives, so as to promote sustained growth for the society and community, in fulfillment its role as a Socially Responsible Corporate, with environmental concern.

Ensure an increased commitment at all levels in the organisation, to operate its business in an economically, socially & environmentally sustainable manner, while recognising the interests of all its stakeholders.

To directly or indirectly take up programmes that benefit the communities in & around its workentres and results, over a period of time, in enhancing the quality of life & economic well-being of the local populace.

To generate, through its CSR initiatives, a community goodwill for GAIL and help reinforce a positive & socially responsible image of GAIL as a corporate entity.

Funding & Allocation

GAIL allocates 2% of the avg. net profit (PBT) of the preceding 03 financial years towards achieving its CSR objectives through implementation of meaningful & sustainable CSR programmes. The same is in alignment with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.

CSR initiatives at GAIL cover a wide spectrum of welfare and developmental activities spanning across various focus areas and are mostly undertaken in and around our major work centers.

Composition of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board.

The present composition of the CSR Committee is - C& MD as Chairman of the Committee and Director (Marketing) along with 01 Independent Director as members.

Further, the composition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board shall be notified from time to time, in terms of the provisions of Sub – section (1) of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Last Updated: February 25, 2022