Shree Cement Limited

Shree Cement Limited is one of India's largest cement manufacturing companies, founded in 1979 in Beawar, Rajasthan, and headquartered in Kolkata. The company has pioneered innovations in energy efficiency, sustainable construction materials, and low-carbon manufacturing, including the development of synthetic gypsum as a replacement for mineral gypsum. Shree Cement supports the startup and innovation ecosystem through partnerships such as the Avaana Capital-Startup India Grand Challenge for ClimateTech Innovation. Its CSR programs, managed through Shree Foundation Trust, span skill development, healthcare, women empowerment, education, and rural infrastructure development. In FY 2023-24, the company invested 51.34 crore rupees in CSR activities, impacting over 6.7 lakh individuals. Key initiatives include Shree Shiksha Yojana for education, Shree Shakti Yojana for women empowerment, and Shree Khet Baag Yojana for agricultural training.

Who Benefits

Climate-tech and sustainability-focused startups seeking corporate partnerships and innovation challenges. Rural communities, women entrepreneurs, and social enterprises in Rajasthan and regions near Shree Cement's operations who can access CSR-funded skill development and livelihood programs also benefit from the company's initiatives.