JSW Foundation plans and implements social development activities of the JSW group of companies. It is an independent institution and is governed by a Board of Trustees who is drawn from the senior management of the JSW group of companies. The Foundation is headed by Mrs Sangita Jindal while the executive is headed by Shri Jugal Tandon in his capacity as CEO, Corporate Sustainability. A team of social development professionals is based in Mumbai and at every location where JSW has its operations and undertake community based activity in consultation with their respective managements. An Advisory Board comprising of eminent NGO leaders has been constituted recently to render advice on social processes and participatory planning and execution of projects.

A social development policy has been accepted by the group. JSW cherishes people and believes in inclusive growth to facilitate creation of a value based and empowered society through continuous and purposeful engagement of all stakeholders. In partnership with external development agencies, JSW would strive toachieve sustainable development in all spheres of life including integrated community development, promotion of arts and culture, environment protection and sports .

As a responsible corporate, JSW would integrate its environment, HR and ethical business policies with appropriate community engagement and gender equity. JSW is committed to allocation of 1.5% of its PAT to pursue its CSR policy. In tune with this, JSW Foundation works closely with village communities and creates synergies with other verticals of the JSW group to assimilate their intervention in a social development framework.