What We Do
ERF takes pride engaging in projects, where members of the community participate actively as investors, implementers or managers of activities, to create an impact on three dimensions of sustainability Economic, Environmental, Social & Cultural.
Our Focus Areas
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ACCESS
Solving the needs of energy access in remote areas using sustainable, renewable, distributed means
DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
Increasing the availability of safe drinking water for communities using
sustainable practices
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Making communities more sustainable by adoption of sustainable farming practices
WATER & SANITATION
Helping communities improve their health by adopting better water management and sanitation practices
Electric Mobility
Advocating for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles through research-based policy recommendations and initiatives
Expected Impact of Activities
Economic
Income generation & livelihood activities for communities
Creation of economic infrastructure & supporting long term income generation
Environmental
Energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, creation of GHG sinks (such as forestry activities), reduction of emissions of GHG gases etc.
Conservation, recycle and reuse of water resources
Reduction, recycling and reuse of waste to reduce ecological footprint of business operations
Reduction and elimination of toxicity in waste streams
Conservation, regeneration of natural resources and bio-diversity management
Measures to reduce environmental externalities associated with economic activities
Social & Cultural
Equity and fairness in developmental activities by ensuring participation of various strata of community
Safety, well-being and health of community members
Building capability for effective participation in the present and in future
Creating the machinery for scaling up sustainable practices