Indus Tree Crafts Foundation

Industree's focus lies in empowering some of India's most vulnerable women, aiding them in establishing and expanding self-owned collective enterprise Read mores within regenerative economic sectors. They specialize in sustainable natural fibre and agricultural value chains such as banana, bamboo, and non-timber forest produce. Industree provides women with training in eco-friendly business practices and facilitates their access to markets for biodegradable products. With the establishment of 35 for-profit women's collectives and four producer companies, Industree ensures adherence to sustainable procurement standards for international retailers. Their ecosystem offers entrepreneurs opportunities for upskilling, access to capital, and digital resources. This initiative has had a significant impact, touching the lives of 500,000 individuals and granting a cumulative market access of over 58 million USD. It prioritizes principles of equity, gender equality, and climate resilience. By enabling women to participate in climate-positive value chains, Industree enhances their economic stability, social empowerment, and access to education and healthcare. Additionally, it strengthens their resilience to crises. The ultimate aim is to expand this positive influence to reach three million women by 2030, leveraging 300 million USD in innovative financing through partnerships with civil society, government entities, and businesses.

Industree believes that when vulnerable women have access to an enabling ecosystem to build economic resilience in nature-based creative enterprise collectives, they can pursue their futures with dignity, creating an opportunity at home and in the community, adapting to and mitigating climate change.

Industree has established 35 for-profit women's collectives and four producer companies, which supply homewares and apparel meeting sustainable procurement standards to major global retailers.