Lotus Petal Foundation has launched its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking a move towards greater accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability in its education-led social impact work.
The report was unveiled at the Foundation’s campus in the presence of corporate leaders, sustainability professionals, educationists, development sector stakeholders, and students from Lotus Petal Senior Secondary Schools. The launch underscored the organisation’s focus on embedding measurable outcomes and responsible governance into its programmes.
According to the Foundation, the ESG report outlines how sustainability principles are integrated across its operations, including education, nutrition, healthcare, skill development, infrastructure, and campus management. An ESG film presented at the event highlighted these initiatives and their alignment with long-term impact goals.
Sanjiv Sachar, former senior partner at Egon Zehnder, released the report and spoke on the importance of credible ESG frameworks in the social sector. He highlighted the role of values-based education in advancing sustainability and long-term social change.
Kushal Raj Chakravorty, founder and managing trustee of Lotus Petal Foundation, said the report reflects the organisation’s values rather than a compliance-driven exercise. He noted that the Foundation aims to build ethical, transparent, and impact-focused systems to ensure resources are deployed effectively for community development.
The ESG report details several environmental measures implemented on the Foundation’s campus. These include a 70% reduction in freshwater dependence through rainwater harvesting and wastewater treatment, progress towards a zero-discharge model, and sourcing 86% of electricity from renewable energy. These measures have helped avoid more than 68 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, the Foundation said.
On the social and governance front, the Foundation reported that women make up 60% of its workforce and that over 5,100 hours have been invested in employee learning and capacity building. The report also outlines governance mechanisms aimed at ensuring transparency and measurable outcomes for all programmes.
The launch was followed by a panel discussion on the role of corporate–NGO partnerships in strengthening India’s sustainability agenda, with participants emphasising the need for ESG-aligned collaboration to scale social impact.
With the release of its ESG report, Lotus Petal Foundation said it aims to set benchmarks for transparency and accountability in the education-focused social sector, while encouraging deeper collaboration with corporate and development partners.
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