DLF Limited

Gurugram, India

DLF Limited is one of India's largest real estate developers, specializing in residential and commercial properties. The company is known for its expansive developments that have significantly shaped the urban landscape in India.

CCI Score

12.66

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

DLF Draft Human Rights Policy Endorsed

DLF Limited has released a draft Human Rights Policy outlining its commitment to upholding robust labor rights and human rights protections. The policy details measures against discrimination, fair working conditions, data privacy, and safety protocols, aligning with international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This initiative represents a positive step in ensuring ethical labor practices, countering exploitative structures that can indirectly fuel authoritarianism.

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SABOTEUR

DLF Limited is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

JAN

01

2025

DLF Draft Human Rights Policy Endorsed
77.68

DLF Limited has released a draft Human Rights Policy outlining its commitment to upholding robust labor rights and human rights protections. The policy details measures against discrimination, fair working conditions, data privacy, and safety protocols, aligning with international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This initiative represents a positive step in ensuring ethical labor practices, countering exploitative structures that can indirectly fuel authoritarianism.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

January 1

The introduction of a comprehensive Human Rights Policy by DLF Limited demonstrates a proactive stance on labor relations and human rights, vital for preventing corporate complicity in harmful practices that may support authoritarian regimes. The policy's emphasis on non-discrimination, fair labor standards, health and safety measures, and grievance redressal mechanisms reflects adherence to international norms and a commitment to protecting vulnerable workers, which is a commendable effort in a broader fight against systemic oppression.

DLF Human Rights Policy PDF
MAR

15

2024

DLF Political Donations via Electoral Bonds
-62.74

DLF emerged as the top donor among real estate companies by contributing Rs 180 crore via electoral bonds, significantly supporting the BJP. This political contribution has implications for corporate complicity in bolstering far‐right, authoritarian practices in India.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 23

DLF's donation of Rs 180 crore through electoral bonds directly channels funds to the BJP, a party often associated with far-right and authoritarian tendencies. Such a financial act can be seen as supporting political forces that undermine democratic processes, contributing to the rise of authoritarian practices. This raises serious questions regarding the company’s role in political financing and its broader societal implications.

Real estate companies donate Rs 920 crore to political parties via electoral bonds
OCT

01

2023

DLF Issues Supplier Code of Conduct to Uphold Ethical Supply Chain Practices
59.95

DLF Limited has published a Supplier Code of Conduct outlining rigorous standards for its suppliers. The document mandates strict adherence to international labor laws, the prohibition of child and forced labor, non-discrimination, and robust environmental practices. This move aims to ensure that suppliers engage in ethical business practices and adhere to human rights and labor standards, thereby reducing the risk of complicity in systemic abuses.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

October 1

DLF Limited's Supplier Code of Conduct enforces strict labor standards by explicitly prohibiting child labor, forced and compulsory labor, and discrimination. This proactive policy aligns with international frameworks and helps safeguard workers' rights, supporting a more ethical supply chain that resists exploitation.

PDF Supplier Code of Conduct - DLF
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

October 1

The Supplier Code of Conduct establishes high standards for ethical procurement by requiring suppliers to comply with environmental laws, sustainable practices, and ethical business operations. This not only reinforces accountability but also prevents the inclusion of unethical actors within the supply chain, thereby mitigating risks related to human rights abuses and corrupt practices.

PDF Supplier Code of Conduct - DLF
MAR

17

2023

Adoption of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy
64.90

DLF Limited adopted a comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy outlining its commitments to ethics, transparency, stakeholder engagement, human rights, employee well-being, environmental protection, and responsible advocacy. The policy establishes robust frameworks to ensure ethical governance and to counter practices that could enable authoritarian influences.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 23

The policy clearly emphasizes responsible advocacy, ethical conduct, and transparent stakeholder engagement. These measures help ensure that the company engages with public and regulatory processes in a manner that upholds democratic values and counters authoritarian tendencies.

DLF LIMITED Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 23

DLF's policy demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical business practices, including adherence to a robust Code of Conduct, proactive human rights protections, comprehensive employee well-being programs, and sustainable operational practices. These measures enhance corporate accountability and reduce any potential complicity in oppressive practices.

DLF LIMITED Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy
JUL

15

2019

DLF Limited: Political Donations Fueling Authoritarian Influence
-39.33

DLF Limited has been identified as a major corporate donor through its involvement with the Prudent/Satya Electoral Trust, which has significantly funded the BJP over the years. This consistent financial support bolsters the ruling party's authoritarian agenda, aligning the company with fascist-leaning political interests.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 23

DLF Limited's substantial contributions to the Prudent/Satya Electoral Trust, which in turn has been a dominant donor for the BJP, indicate deliberate positioning to support an authoritarian political framework. By financially backing a trust that overwhelmingly benefits the ruling party, DLF is complicit in reinforcing power dynamics that favor fascist practices and undermine democratic accountability.

BJP Got Nearly Rs 600 Crore In 6 Years From DLF, Bharti-Backed Trust
OCT

22

2014

COMPAT Upholds Penalty Against DLF for Abusive Business Practices
-24.50

The Competition Appellate Tribunal upheld a significant penalty against DLF for allegedly abusing its dominant market position through unilateral contract modifications and imposition of unfair conditions on home buyers.
-70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 23

DLF engaged in unethical business practices by unilaterally modifying contractual terms without proper disclosure, thereby imposing unfair and discriminatory conditions on home buyers. The COMPAT's decision to uphold a massive penalty underscores the company's abuse of its dominant market position.

Competition Appellate Tribunal upholds penalty against realty developer DLF