this metric in India, or assess what differences exist in
Principle 5. Several companies had developed
their functioning' methods in India and other
products and services that related either directly or
countries where their business operates
indirectly to women. In this, the IT sector was once again at the forefront in developing several digital
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In respect to Principle 5 -- enterprise development,
solutions to address problems such as illiteracy,
supply chain and marketing practices -- limited
reproductive and child health.
information was available regarding supplier diversity and marketing practices. While supplier compliance
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In relation to Principle 6 -- community leadership and
was included in company codes of conduct, labour and
engagement -- detailed information pertaining to CSR
human rights policies, gender equality was not an
programmes of companies has been provided. In terms
important area of coverage. Quantitative information
of CSR spending, most of the companies that reported
pertaining to number of women owned suppliers,
details provided information on their annual CSR
number of contracts awarded to men and women
budgets. However, very few of them provided a break
suppliers was generally not available.
up of their budgets.
Information was available regarding business
Our analysis makes clear that business do support the
solutions to address various issues of concern to
cause of women and girls. These interventions are not
women. These have been discussed in the chapter on
however direct. They benefit women and girls through CSR programmes in education.
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