As an equal-opportunity employer we strive to create a holistic workplace for our workforce. We ensure diversity in our employee profile in terms of gender, ethnicity, caste and creed. Our hiring practices are meritocratic, and our compensation policy is solely dependent on our employees’ qualifications, experience, skill set and performance.
We recognise the importance of developing internal talent and investing in future talent, and we encourage our employees to engage in continuous learning and development. Our learning and development programs are designed to help our employees in upskilling, and developing their professional competencies to assure career growth.
We are focused on providing best-in-class sustainable buildings. Our portfolio is ISO/IMS certified for quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO14001), occupational health and safety management (ISO45001), and data security (ISO27001). We have subscribed to a 3-year program with the British Safety Council (BSC) and a 5-year WELL program with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Underpinned by the philosophy ‘together we can do more’, we champion collective action for increased social impact through partnerships with other corporates, non-government organizations (NGOs) and the government. We partner with specialised NGOs like Colours of Life, The Anonymous Indian Charitable Trust, Bengaluru North Round Table Trust, Friends of Tribals, Careworks Foundation and others to implement developmental interventions.
Most of our education, health and education infrastructure CSR projects are being carried out in partnership with our occupiers under the Corporate Connect umbrella. These initiatives help us in amplifying our CSR projects and align our CSR mandates with our 200+ corporate occupiers, thereby promoting long-lasting relationships and partnerships. We have completed 60+ projects to date in partnership with 30+ corporates.
Several cultural and entertainment programs are undertaken at our campuses to engage our occupiers’ employees and foster a sense of culture. We have rolled out several initiatives to understand and improve the occupier satisfaction levels with our services and facilities. Further, we have initiated the inclusion of ‘Green Lease’ clauses which declares a common statement of intent to jointly work towards our ESG goals.
Females as % of the total workforce
TARGET1
25%
FY2024 progress
26%
Track diversity related KRAs of hiring managers
Average training hours per employee
TARGET1
16 hours
FY2024 Progress
19 hours
Implement training sessions as per the annual development plan
5-star BSC certified portfolio (% of operational area)
TARGET1
100% by FY2023
FY2024 Progress
100%
Re-certify ISO 9001 and 45001 for our portfolio
Conduct lift safety audit and security audit for the portfolio
Positively impact communities around all our properties
FY2024 Progress
₹ 129 million CSR spend, positively impacting over 54,000 direct beneficiaries
Undertake pan-India CSR projects across education, health, environment, infrastructure, and sports as per the annual CSR plan
Occupiers engaged under ‘Corporate Connect’
TARGET1
10%
FY2024 Progress
11%
Continue engaging with occupiers on CSR initiatives
‘Green leases’ signed during the period
TARGET1
70%by FY2024
FY2024 progress
99%
EEngage with occupiers periodically on sustainability initiatives through newsletters, events, and one-on-one conversations
Continue the Energize occupier engagement program in our properties
Studies
Recognising the importance of education in improving the quality of life and inclusive growth, Embassy GolfLinks has adopted the Challaghata Government School and the Government Urdu School in Nagawara since 2022. At that time, the schools needed urgent infrastructure upgrades and repairs as well as hygienic facilities so students would be enthused to attend classes and continue their education in a healthy and safe environment. Embassy REIT invested in repairing and upgrading facilities, providing clean drinking water, and creating green spaces within the school premises. Additionally, we ran awareness programs to help students and teachers understand the importance of hygiene and sanitation for their overall well-being. Our in-house facilities management team cleans the adopted schools once a fortnight, resulting in a noticeable improvement in the infrastructure and hygiene standards.
The initiatives undertaken by Embassy REIT to improve infrastructure and resources in government schools have led to several significant identified indirect economic impacts. Firstly, by enhancing the learning environment and providing quality infrastructure conducive to learning, these initiatives contribute to improving educational outcomes for students. This, in turn, can lead to a more skilled and productive workforce in the future, thereby fostering economic growth and development in the communities served by these schools. Additionally, by investing in repairing and upgrading facilities and providing clean drinking water, Embassy REIT helps to create a healthy and safe environment for students and teachers. This can lead to reduced absenteeism due to illness and improved overall wellbeing, indirectly impacting productivity and economic activity in the community. Furthermore, by raising awareness about the importance of hygiene and sanitation, Embassy REIT’s initiatives contribute to improving public health outcomes, which can have long-term economic benefits by reducing healthcare costs and improving workforce productivity. Overall, the investment in improving infrastructure and resources in government schools demonstrates Embassy REIT’s commitment to social responsibility and inclusive growth, with positive economic implications for the communities served by these schools.
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, our employees and tenants distributed 2,566 health and hygiene kits to students of the Colaba Municipal School in Mumbai. This initiative was designed to encourage the children to adopt hygienic practices that promote cleanliness and healthy living, positively impacting their growth and development.
