Malabar Group conducts cleanliness drives across Karnataka to mark special occasions
More than 1,500 employees participated in the initiative to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava and the 34th Foundation Day of the Malabar Group.
Employees and representatives of Malabar Gold & Diamonds conducted cleanliness drives in various parts of Karnataka to mark Kannada Rajyotsava and the 34th Foundation Day of the Malabar Group, according to the Deccan Herald.
The initiative was part of the group's efforts regarding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. More than 9,000 employees of the Malabar Group across India took part in the nationwide drive.
In Bengaluru, over 1,500 representatives and employees from the company's showrooms led and participated in the cleaning activities.
Malabar Group Chairman M. P. Ahammad said the company intends to strengthen its ESG principles by incorporating ethical governance, social commitment, transparency, and environmental responsibility into its business.
He added that the group aims to plant about 1 lakh trees across India during the next year.
The group also manages social programmes such as Hunger Free World, scholarships for girls, Grandma Homes for elderly mothers, and Micro Learning Centres for underprivileged children.
Established in 1993, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is the flagship company of the Malabar Group. The jewellery retailer has an annual turnover of $9.41 billion and operates over 450 showrooms across 14 countries.