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CSR Projects & Initiatives undertaken at Mahindra World City, Jaipur
- HUNNAR: Mahindra World City, Jaipur in association with TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATOR-KIET jointly works to create a model of creating knowledge-based enterprise & creation of job opportunities through innovation & entrepreneurship and market oriented skilled trained rural personnel to meet out the requirement of industries thereby uplifting the economics status & livelihood of the people. With a view to achieve inclusive development, MWCJ took initiative of bring out the talents hidden behind the veils. The idea was to provide vocational/ skill training to women as this would lead to boarder economic impacts in households. Project On-going since FY09-10. As on 31st March2021 2173, Total Candidates Trained: 2023 and Total Women Trained: 1544.
- GREEN GUARDIANS: Mahindra World City, Jaipur is Asia’s first and world’s largest project to be C40 Stage -2 certified for achieving Carbon Neutral roadmap. Under this initiative, MWCJ extended this step for sustainable development for our neighboring communities, for propagation for efficient lighting for energy saving and neutralizing carbon footprint. We have undertaken the project for LED tube lights installation in adjoining villages. Project on-going since FY15-16. As on 31st March 2021, a total of 7100 Rural Homes across 20 villages have been covered till date and 8 LED Street Lights with poles have been installed in four village chowks.
- MAHINDRA HARIYALI: Mahindra Hariyali Plantation Drive is the Mahindra Group’s endeavor to tackle the twin challenges of climate change and sustainability. Through this initiative, team members and volunteers have got an opportunity to make a huge impact on the environment, as well as society. Project on-going since FY10-11. As on 31st March 2021, we have planted total of 54955 trees in Govt. approved forest areas and rural areas.
CSR Action Plan, Activity List, and Impact
Sustainable communities
The CSR initiatives are implemented by the local CSR committees of the Company or credible NGO/ voluntary organizations having an established track record of implementing similar programmes. Some of the initiatives are also implemented through partnerships with corporate foundations namely, the Mahindra Foundation and the K.C. Mahindra Education Trust. In addition, the Company also encourages its employees to volunteer (known within the Mahindra Group as Esops) and participate in the CSR projects.
Zero waste to landfill
85% diversion from landfill is achieved, Waste is segregated, organic waste composted, and final compost is utilized to improve the fertility of soil of our green cover
Enhancing Biodiversity
Urban Green Cover: ~10K trees are providing green cover to our city. Estimated annual reduction in CO2 emissions: 183 Tonnes. Green cover is enhanced every year by 1000 trees. To support local flora & Fauna local species including fruit trees are planted. Our green cover is home for multiple species of birds namely Peacock, Pigeons, Doves, Mainas, Sparrows, Crows, Koels, Partridges, Parrots, Babblers, Tailor Birds, Sunbirds, Green Bee-eater, Red-vented Bulbul, Kite, Hoopoe, Drongo etc.
Transport Impact Initiatives
Low floor buses of JCTL connects our park with city, last mile connectivity by E Rikshaw, Bikes are used for Patrolling across park
- JCTL: JCTL (Govt. buses) is running its services in Mahindra World City, Jaipur. It is taking 5 round trips from the Jaipur City to Mahindra World City, Jaipur.
- E-Rickshaws: E-Rickshaw are running as part of pilot project for last mile connectivity, which will be enhanced as per the feasibility and requirement for promoting emission free intracity transport requirements.
- Public Bicycle Sharing Services: Mahindra World City, Jaipur has signed an MoU with Jaipur based PBS Pink Pedals. A fleet of 50 cycles is now available at conveniently situated docking stations for shared use by employees and visitors at Mahindra World City, Jaipur. The bicycles have been designed for rider safety and comfort. The number of cycles will thereafter be augmented in phases and an integrated app-based sharing system will be rolled out, basis further requirements and demand.
Enhancing water resilience
Water Impact Initiatives: Water distribution system is equipped with hypoeutectic VFD driven pumps and SCADA control.
- 100% recycled water is utilized for irrigating our green cover,
- To minimize water requirement irrigation of green cover through micro/drip irrigation system.
- Rainwater Harvesting through natural channels
Energy Conservation
- Efficient use of energy – Buildings: Ensure development of energy efficient buildings (green buildings) on site with total minimum required operational savings of 25% against conventional structures. We have been awarded for exceptional performance above requirements set by the IGBC Green SEZ Rating System and for innovative performance in Green Building categories.
- Use of LED energy efficient street lighting (Within MWCJ Site): LED Street Lighting is 50% more efficient than conventional metal halide lamps. The same has already been implemented at MWCJ Site Office. A total of 618 LED Street Lights have been installed within MWCJ Campus as on 31st March 2017.
Energy Impact Initiatives Implemented:
- Installation of Solar PV by Mahindra Susten from 2012 till date 61.9 MW has been installed in Rajasthan apart from MWC Jaipur with estimated annual energy savings of 232750 MWh and an estimated annual reduction in CO2 emissions of 181545 tonnes.
- Installation of Solar PV The roof top at ‘Evolve’. (IT Park at MWCJ) has 210 kWp and that of Infosys has 800 kWp Solar PV installed and operational and 250 KWP is in execution, Ranka paper has installed 100 KWP solar PV installed Estimated annual Energy savings: 1625 MWH Estimated annual reduction in CO2 emissions: 1267 tonnes.
- Retrofitting of lighting fixtures at Evolve (IT Park at MWCJ) Reduction in electricity consumption at evolve building, through LED retrofit. Estimated annual Energy savings: 99,450 kWh Estimated annual reduction in CO2 emissions: 77.57 tonnes.
- To reduce carbon footprint Most streetlights are energy efficient i.e., LED lights with smart solution, ~7.5 MWp RE power through Solar PV is utilized across park
