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Industree

Empowers vulnerable women in India by creating sustainable enterprises in eco-friendly value chains, driving economic growth and positive social change

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2000

Industree is dedicated to empowering vulnerable women in India by enabling them to establish and expand self-owned collective enterprises, fostering e Read moreconomic transformation. By concentrating on sustainable natural fibre and regenerative agricultural value chains like bamboo, banana, and non-timber forest produce, Industree equips women with green business skills and connects them to markets for eco-friendly products. With 35 for-profit women's collectives and four producer companies in place, the organisation supplies sustainable homewares and apparel that adhere to global retail standards. Industree's comprehensive support system offers training, funding, digital resources, and more to entrepreneurs. Having positively impacted half a million lives and facilitating over 58 million USD in market access, Industree focuses on Equity, Gender, and Climate considerations. Through partnerships with major retailers such as IKEA, H&M Home, Fabindia, and the Future Group, Industree integrates women into climate-positive value chains, granting them economic security, enhanced social status, better healthcare, improved education, and resilience to challenges. By owning and leading net positive, creative production processes, these women gain confidence as agents of societal change. Looking ahead, Industree envisions an ecosystem where vulnerable women can pursue dignified, climate-positive livelihoods and is determined to expand this model to three million women by 2030 through innovative finance and strong partnerships while keeping Equity, Climate, and Gender at the forefront of its efforts.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Impact

Industree has achieved impact, including doubling access to productive resources like assets, employment, and income for beneficiaries, furthermore, there's been a significant 76.5% rise in agreement with the notion of gender equality in access to social, economic, and political opportunities, it has generated 66.5% new employment opportunities, with 27.3% experiencing enhanced employment by joining enterprises. Notably, 87% have witnessed an income increase, while 86% have shown improvements in soft skills geared toward enterprise and entrepreneurship development.

Programs

  • Greenkraft Initiative

    District

    State

    Industree's GreenKraft is a women-led producer company established to uplift marginalized communities through sustainable livelihoods. Operating in Tamil Nadu, it manufactures hand-woven baskets from recycled banana bark, serving international clients like Ikea and H&M. With an aim to integrate disadvantaged women into the formal economy, GreenKraft provides labour standards, social benefits, skill training, and empowerment, resulting in improved family resilience and enhanced quality of life for future generations. The company's success highlights the potential of empowering individuals through ownership and meaningful work, leading to positive social impact and economic growth.

  • Ektha Apparel Initiative

    District

    State

    Ektha Apparel, established in 2013 in Bengaluru, is a socially conscious enterprise owned by its producers. Focusing on contemporary ethnic clothing and accessories, the company's 150 producer-members share equal ownership. This inclusive model grants them improved access to resources, including financial support, training, social security, and childcare services. With a significant majority of these members being women and occupying supervisory roles, Ektha Apparel emphasizes gender equity. Its impressive monthly production of 18,000 pieces is driven by a well-functioning unit running at 80% efficiency, complemented by an in-house design studio, training centre, and finishing unit. By aiming to enhance efficiency through the addition of more machines, the organisation showcases its commitment to sustainable growth and empowerment.

  • Flourish Initiative

    District

    State

    Industree's initiative, Flourish, is a global e-commerce platform centred on ethically sourced, eco-friendly products spanning apparel, jewellery, home decor, toys, and accessories. By prioritizing producers' interests, Flourish acts as a driving force to enhance livelihoods on a significant scale while upholding ethical manufacturing practices and fair wages. The platform's model empowers consumers by providing transparent information about the origins, production methods, and the positive impact of their purchases on sustainable livelihoods for the creators. Through Flourish, producers gain reliable income, amplified e-commerce capabilities, and global market access, contributing to the preservation of craft traditions and economic sustainability.

Impact Metrics

  • Producers Aligned in Making Craft Products

    Program Name

    Banana Fibre

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 2000
    • 2020-21 1100
    • 2021-22 1100
    • 2022-23 3600

  • Created Livelihood for Women With Bamboo Projects

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 2000
    • 2020-21 1200
    • 2021-22 1200
    • 2022-23 1200

Leadership Team

  • Neelam Chibber

    Founder & Director

  • Gita Ram

    Board Member

  • Shobha Narayan

    Board Member

  • Sanjay Kalra

    Board Member

  • Sandhya Vasudevan

    Board Member

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATI2700B

  • Registration ID

    362/2000-01

  • FCRA

    094421327

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Industree Foundation, Joseph Chemmanur Memorial Hall, 1st Cross,Indira Nagar 1st Stage, Bangalore, 560038

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)

Website

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses

  • 2019-20

    Income
    Rs.197,489,853
    Expenses
    Rs.135,428,335
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.52,730,686
    Program Expenses
    Rs.82,697,649
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  • 2020-21

    Income
    Rs.154,276,034
    Expenses
    Rs.169,594,686
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.6,674,832
    Program Expenses
    Rs.162,919,854
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  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.257,497,000
    Expenses
    Rs.298,258,000
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.10,460,000
    Program Expenses
    Rs.287,798,000
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  • 2022-23

    Income
    Rs.991,243,819
    Expenses
    Rs.962,994,425
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.52,418,605
    Program Expenses
    Rs.910,575,820
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