social impact

    pakistan prospers,
    we prosper

    corporate social responsibility

    At Engro, our business performance is guided by our central idea and mission to solve some of the pressing issues of our time. A prosperous society is imperative for the growth of businesses; therefore, every venture of Engro operates on an inclusive business growth ideology, wherein our businesses contribute across our value chains and deploy philanthropic capital for the betterment of the communities we operate in.

    Our education, skills development, healthcare, and other programs provide opportunities to these communities and drive a long-term symbiotic relationship between our businesses and communities.

    engro foundation

    Engro Foundation is the social investment arm of Engro, committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable Pakistan. As a central platform for community engagement across all Engro companies, it leverages shared resources and expertise to deliver high-impact initiatives in human development – specifically in education, livelihoods, health, environment, and disaster relief. By empowering communities, Engro Foundation aims to enrich lives and create lasting change.

    www.engrofoundation.com

    our guiding principles

    shared value creation

    Engro Foundation is deeply committed to creating shared value. To ensure lasting impact, every project must be integrated into a larger value chain. We collaborate with government entities, national and international development agencies, businesses, and communities to actively work across our value chains. For small farmers trapped in poverty cycles, simply increasing yield is not enough; through our fertilizer farmer chain, we help establish infrastructure and credit mechanisms for inputs like pesticides and fertilizer. We also assist farmers in developing market linkages to ensure they receive the best prices. We partner with the government to provide necessary infrastructure, such as paved roads, better education, and healthcare facilities. This collaboration among all stakeholders, leveraging their deep knowledge and skills, reshapes their relationship with society and creates shared value.

    sustainability and scalability

    Sustainable projects are designed to endure. Our initiatives use initial funding for essential launch phases but are structured to thrive over the longer term. We seek interventions that engage all community stakeholders and drive lasting positive change. Our projects are scalable, aiming to impact the maximum number of people. Through comprehensive planning during the design stage, we ensure our work can be replicated across different regions.

    understanding sustainable impact

    Engro Foundation’s close engagement with local communities and in-depth knowledge of Engro’s various value chains have equipped us with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable impact. Our proximity to these value chains provides us with a robust, 360-degree perspective on community needs. This insight enables us to align our development efforts with both community requirements and business growth effectively.

    Pakistan, along with the world, faces an unprecedented, rapidly-evolving challenge in the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing that is certain is that we must stand in solidarity and work on several fronts concurrently. The need of the hour is to target reduction of the spread and impact of this virus. For this purpose, Hussain Dawood, on behalf of Dawood Hercules Corporation, Engro Corporation, and his Family, pledged a contribution in services, kind, and cash of PKR 1 billion for the short-, medium-, and long-term. The pledge will focus on disease prevention, protecting and enabling healthcare practitioners and frontline workers, enabling patient care and facilities, and bolstering livelihoods and sustenance of the most deserving in society

    www.hussaindawoodpledge.com

    I am The Change

    I Am The Change (IATC) is a flagship initiative of Engro Foundation, launched in 2012 to recognize and support the remarkable efforts of individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of underserved communities across Pakistan. The program serves as a national platform to highlight and amplify the work of changemakers addressing some of the country’s most pressing social challenges – including poverty, education, health, gender equality, and sustainable livelihoods. IATC bridges the gap between philanthropy and enterprise by celebrating both non-profit development organizations and social enterprises operating under sustainable business models. At its core, IATC is built on the belief that meaningful progress is driven by empowered individuals committed to collective well-being. By honouring these efforts, Engro Foundation aims to inspire a culture of social responsibility, foster collaboration across sectors, and scale impactful solutions for inclusive development in Pakistan.

    www.iamthechange.com.pk

    envision

    EnVison is a platform to mobilize the Engro community of passionate, dedicated and ambitious employees, across all its facilities in Muridke, Dharki, Port Qasim, Karachi and Lahore. EnVison offers paid days off work for employees to volunteer their time for a non-profit cause. By enabling them to play their part in shaping the future of Pakistan, EnVison allows the employees to innovate and hones them into socially responsible leaders of tomorrow.

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    Thar Foundation has been established as a Section 42 Company under the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) framework with an objective to improve the lives of the underprivileged communities living in Tharparkar district of Islamkot in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The Foundation aims to improve live for the people of Tharparkar through graduated and sustainable interventions by adopting the UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals framework to ensure that Islamkot becomes SDG-compliant by 2024 – six years ahead of the global timeline for SDG implementation.

    Since these goals are a universal call-to-action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity, the Thar Foundation has adopted these Global Goals with a vision to uplift the communities in Thar and usher in a new era of peace and prosperity. By adopting the SDG Framework, the Thar Foundation has divided these 17 Global Goals into three key categories: Overarching Goals; Prioritized Goals and Advocacy Goals.

    www.tharfoundation.org