Baxter India Private Limited announced that the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) has awarded Baxter ‘The Best US Company Operating in India’ under the ‘Other Services’ category. The award was presented at the 8th Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards (I-ACE 2012) Ceremony in Mumbai. The award was given to the organization based on human capital management, corporate social responsibility and overall contribution to Indo-US business.
Accepting the award, Anish Bafna, Managing Director, Baxter India Pvt Ltd said, “This award is recognition of Baxter’s commitment to creating lasting social, environmental and economic value for our stakeholders in India’s healthcare community. Baxter employees in India are motivated by a sense of responsibility and desire to make a difference. On behalf of the 1,100 employees, we thank the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce for this honor and recognition of our contributions to India’s healthcare needs for the past 15 years.”
As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to research and create products that advance patient care. Baxter has contributed to the development of India’s healthcare industry, development of personnel and contribution to the community.
Highlights
• Baxter has been contributing to India’s healthcare community for over 15 years and today employs over 1,100 people across its offices nationwide including three manufacturing plants in Alathur, Manesar and Waluj.
• In building a sustainable workforce and driving a high-performing culture, Baxter focuses on employing and developing the best talent through internal promotions, trainings and development programs. The company piloted the “Open Mentoring Program” to foster learning relationships that connect and reinforce Baxter’s leadership expectations through sharing experiences and knowledge. The company manages a leadership development program for its managers and top talent.
• Each October, employees across the nation volunteer time and contribute funds to "Making a Meaningful Difference" month activities that improve the lives of people in local communities and care for the environment. In 2011, more than 700 employees and their families across 17 locations contributed 2500 volunteer hours in their communities.
• Through the Baxter International Foundation, Baxter strives to increase access to healthcare especially for the disadvantaged and underserved. For example in India, the Foundation works with Plan International India in New Delhi, to empower the community and enhance the capability of more than 1,500 mothers to effectively manage and respond to children's health needs through home-based care and also to address the primary healthcare needs of approximately 5,000 children through the establishment of a primary health center and outreach health services.
• Baxter’s plants in India strive to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging innovative renewable energy strategies such as using biomass fuels rather than fuel oil. For example, Baxter's Alathur and Waluj, India, facilities use coconut and rice husks and sugar cane remnants as energy sources in boilers to decrease fossil-fuel related greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy costs and contribute to the local economy.
A distinguished independent jury comprising of business leaders from Indian and US based companies and the consular corps from the US Consulate evaluated the various participating companies. The ceremony was attended by over 300 guests including representatives from the Indo-US business community, government and business leaders, industrialists and members of the US-India Business Community.
About Baxter
Baxter India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), which, develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide.
Baxter's commitment to sustainability spans more than three decades. The company is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and has been recognized by Corporate Knights as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World and by Corporate Responsibility magazine as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. Baxter is a member of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School, Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College, and the Ethics & Compliance Officer Association. The company endorses the Ceres principles and is an Organizational Stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative. Further information about Baxter's sustainability activities can be found at http://www.sustainability.baxter.com/.
About Indo – American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)
Established in 1968, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is a non-government, industry led and industry-managed organization, playing a proactive role in India’s development process and serves as a much needed link between the business communities of India and the United States of America. IACC is the only bilateral Chamber of Commerce in India, which is committed to development of Indo-US business and trade relations.
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Accepting the award, Anish Bafna, Managing Director, Baxter India Pvt Ltd said, “This award is recognition of Baxter’s commitment to creating lasting social, environmental and economic value for our stakeholders in India’s healthcare community. Baxter employees in India are motivated by a sense of responsibility and desire to make a difference. On behalf of the 1,100 employees, we thank the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce for this honor and recognition of our contributions to India’s healthcare needs for the past 15 years.”
As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to research and create products that advance patient care. Baxter has contributed to the development of India’s healthcare industry, development of personnel and contribution to the community.
Highlights
• Baxter has been contributing to India’s healthcare community for over 15 years and today employs over 1,100 people across its offices nationwide including three manufacturing plants in Alathur, Manesar and Waluj.
• In building a sustainable workforce and driving a high-performing culture, Baxter focuses on employing and developing the best talent through internal promotions, trainings and development programs. The company piloted the “Open Mentoring Program” to foster learning relationships that connect and reinforce Baxter’s leadership expectations through sharing experiences and knowledge. The company manages a leadership development program for its managers and top talent.
• Each October, employees across the nation volunteer time and contribute funds to "Making a Meaningful Difference" month activities that improve the lives of people in local communities and care for the environment. In 2011, more than 700 employees and their families across 17 locations contributed 2500 volunteer hours in their communities.
• Through the Baxter International Foundation, Baxter strives to increase access to healthcare especially for the disadvantaged and underserved. For example in India, the Foundation works with Plan International India in New Delhi, to empower the community and enhance the capability of more than 1,500 mothers to effectively manage and respond to children's health needs through home-based care and also to address the primary healthcare needs of approximately 5,000 children through the establishment of a primary health center and outreach health services.
• Baxter’s plants in India strive to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging innovative renewable energy strategies such as using biomass fuels rather than fuel oil. For example, Baxter's Alathur and Waluj, India, facilities use coconut and rice husks and sugar cane remnants as energy sources in boilers to decrease fossil-fuel related greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy costs and contribute to the local economy.
A distinguished independent jury comprising of business leaders from Indian and US based companies and the consular corps from the US Consulate evaluated the various participating companies. The ceremony was attended by over 300 guests including representatives from the Indo-US business community, government and business leaders, industrialists and members of the US-India Business Community.
About Baxter
Baxter India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), which, develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide.
Baxter's commitment to sustainability spans more than three decades. The company is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and has been recognized by Corporate Knights as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World and by Corporate Responsibility magazine as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. Baxter is a member of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School, Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College, and the Ethics & Compliance Officer Association. The company endorses the Ceres principles and is an Organizational Stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative. Further information about Baxter's sustainability activities can be found at http://www.sustainability.baxter.com/.
About Indo – American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)
Established in 1968, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is a non-government, industry led and industry-managed organization, playing a proactive role in India’s development process and serves as a much needed link between the business communities of India and the United States of America. IACC is the only bilateral Chamber of Commerce in India, which is committed to development of Indo-US business and trade relations.
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