A business doesn’t operate in isolation. It requires the cooperation of its employees, their families and the communities that surround it for its smooth operation. AM International Holdings owes its success to the communities and regions we operate amidst. We recognize this and believe in expressing our gratitude by giving back to society.

Our contributions aren’t simply financial in nature, but include real, on-ground action that propels positive change and impact. These efforts also give our employees the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities for the betterment of society. The chance to volunteer helps them develop a sense of purpose and fosters feelings of well-being.

AM Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of AM International Holdings. The impact investing efforts of our group companies are consolidated under the foundation. It undertakes CSR activities on behalf of all the member corporates. The foundation enables our companies to share resources and expertise to create value beyond our core business activities. It works with government and local authorities to develop innovative solutions that cater to the needs of the communities.

Over the past month, our companies have rolled out several CSR initiatives. The different measures share the common focus of building a sustainable future. We did this by working towards a cleaner environment, child welfare and community health. Here’s a look at our most recent CSR efforts:

Cleaner environment

There’s no better way than afforestation to ensure a clean environment and maintain ecological balance. Manali Petrochemicals (MPL), with the support of Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), is using the ingenious Miyawaki method to develop a green belt around its facilities. The technique involves planting different types of native tree species instead of just one type. This results in a dense and diverse green cover that becomes self-sustaining over time.

MPL started the project by planting trees in Zone 2, Ward 15 in Manali New Town in Chennai, India. The tree species were selected based on recommendations from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). MPL is now encouraged to continue the project and has been granted additional land by the GCC to plant more trees. SPIC, too, organized tree plantation drives in which SPIC teams planted 75 trees daily for seven days.

Child welfare

Proper sanitation facilities in public schools play a great role in positively impacting education outcomes. In addition to ensuring the good health of students, the facilities also boost the enrolment, attendance, and retention of children in schools. When children feel encouraged to go to school, they won’t miss out on their valuable years of education. Driving up literacy of the younger population invariably builds a sustainable future for the country.

MPL and the AM Foundation funded the provision of sanitary blocks in three government-run schools in Chennai, India. The Government High School in Chinnasekkadu, Adi Dravidar Girls Higher Secondary School and Adi Dravidar Boys Higher Secondary School in Vadakarai were equipped with infrastructure for the best hygiene and sanitation. During the inauguration event, students were also educated on the importance of sanitation, cleanliness, and hygiene.

Community health

Primary healthcare is one of the focus areas of AM Foundation. Our objective is to bridge gaps in community health by facilitating access to quality healthcare. We are doing this by establishing primary healthcare centers around our factories so that our employees, their families and the rest of the community have easy access to the best healthcare services.

MPL inaugurated a primary healthcare center at Kalaignar Nagar in Chennai, India, and Tamilnadu Petroproducts inaugurated one at Sadayankuppam in Manali, Chennai, India. Besides attending to out-patient visits, the centers also organize health education and awareness programmes. They are also equipped to support local authorities in immunization programmes and health development schemes.

We pledge to continue and keep up the good work.