Environmental, Social and Governance
Environmental, social and governance responsibilities shape our culture and values, and the trust we build with our people, our customers and society.
Environmental
Tree planting is at the heart of our environmental work, and each of our people has pledged to plant five trees.
Plantation Drive, Baba Jeevan Das Samriti Van, Gurugram — September 2026
Plantation Drive, Karma Lakelands, Gurugram — August 2026
Plantation Drive, Anna Salai, Chennai — August 2026
Plantation Drive, Karma Lakelands, Gurugram — September 2025
Plantation Drive, Karma Lakelands, Gurugram — August 2025
Plantation Drive, Karma Lakelands, Gurugram — September 2024
Plantation Drive, Gwal Pahari, Gurugram — August 2024
PDS Plantation Drive — Each One Plant Five
Every member of the PDS family has pledged to plant five trees under our “Each One Plant Five” campaign.
PDS Plantation Drive — 21st Anniversary
We celebrated our 21st anniversary by pledging to plant 2,100 trees.
Social
We present our customers with planters and invite them to pledge to plant one tree and to inspire one more person to do the same.
“Go Green” Campaign at the Maitri Golf Cups
Saplings presented to partners at the 2024 and 2025 Maitri Golf Cups.
WCA Meeting 2024
“Go Green” Campaign with Customers and Partners in India, Japan and Taiwan
“Go Green” Campaign with Partners at the WCA World European Regional Conference, Dublin
“Go Green” Campaign at PDS Offices
“Go Green” Campaign at Corporate Events
“Go Green” Campaign at World Environment Day
Food Distribution to Migrant Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Governance
PDS commits to doing business fairly, transparently and with integrity, and to strict compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977, the UK Anti-Bribery Act 2010, all applicable national laws, state laws and industry minimum standards, including the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) absolute rule.
ISO Certifications
Quality, environment and information security management systems.
Statutory Registrations
Authorisations and registrations held with Indian authorities.
Industry Memberships
Trade bodies and global networks we belong to.
Customs Association Memberships
Customs brokers’ associations at the ports and cities we clear through.
Certificates and Awards
We have been honoured with awards and letters of appreciation for our ESG initiatives from:
ESG Certificates
- District Red Cross Society, Gurugram (June 2020)
- Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, Haryana
- Deputy Conservator of Forests, Gurugram, Haryana
ESG Awards
- Governor of West Bengal, Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi
- Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (July 2019)
- Alden Global Value Advisors (September 2019)
- Forest & Wildlife Department, Government of Haryana, India
- Green India Awards, World Environment Conference (2022)