ESG
Our Social Values
Tough times breed resilience. The journey of Aazol began during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time which impacted the less fortunate the most. Aazol literally means the "home of your maternal grandparents" – and it is these values of familiarity, belonging and safety that we aim to provide to groups which suffered the most during the pandemic – women and farmers.
We also believe that increasingly as consumers we are losing touch with all our ancient grains, our legacy superfoods and the age-old sustainable ways of farming and producing these food products, which is both harmful to the environment and to our health.
Aazol aims to reintroduce you to the wholesome and nutritious food you ate at your grandmother’s place, through all the specialised products we source from the various regions of Maharashtra in order to provide you with more healthy food choices.
Aazol thus ties conscious business with wholesomeness and with the sustainability values across the E, S and G pillars.
With love,Team Aazol.
Environment
CHAMPIONS NATURAL INGREDIENTS
All products are handcrafted and made in small batches by women self-help group and micro entrepreneurs using natural ingredients and minimal intervention.
SOURCES LOCALLY
Products are sourced from the region of their provenance or made using locally sourced farm ingredients such as Mahua flowers, Kokum, Kaakvi etc.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PACKAGING
Every product is thoughtfully packaged in eco-friendly packaging, such as paper pouches. We are plastic-free in packaging.
Social
EMPOWERS WOMEN
Aazol employs, supports and empowers women led businesses (by women for women) employing over 200 women and we work largely with women partners across the value chain. A core objective of the business is to consciously facilitate financial independence for women.
EMPOWERS SELF-HELP-GROUPs & FARMERS
Aazol sources products locally from 15 SHGs and farmer communities to help uplift these communities.
Governance
FAIRNESS IN ALL BUSINESS PRACTICES
Aazol aims to always be an ethical food supplier by ensuring fair prices to and from vendors and customers alike.