Honasa Consumer outlines focus on giving back in new Impact Report

Beauty and personal care business Honasa Consumer plans to continue to run charitable initiatives across India ranging from afforestation to welfare. Named ‘Driven by Purpose’ and evaluated by Aspire Impact Ratings Private Limited, the business’ new report also highlighted its work on responsible governance.

“We crafted Honasa with a vision to go beyond products and strived to create a greater impact on the lives our our consumers and the society at large,” said Honasa Consumer Limited’s CEO and co-founder Varun Alagh, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. “Within our diverse portfolio of purpose driven ‘Me & We’ brands, each element embodies a commitment to our consumers, our communities, and our planet. The release of our first impact report marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Honasa story.”
 
Honasa Consumer’s brands include personal care and beauty brand Mamaearth and skincare brand The Derma Co. Its projects have been carried out across 14 Indian states and include environmental conservation and community development such as Mamaearth’s ‘Plastic Positive’ initiative which saw the business recycle 8,311 metric tonnes of plastic
 
“We combine purpose with passion, endeavouring to create beauty that extends well beyond the superficial,” said Alagh. “Our aim is not merely to address challenges but to make a lasting impression on the lives we touch, ensuring our brands are celebrated not just for their products, but for the depth and reach of their impact.”