The Sanmar Group Annual Report 2005-06 stepped off the beaten track to take a thematic approach. This year’s theme was Sanmar, as a responsible corporate citizen, aptly titled “Citizen Sanmar”. The water-colour treatment gives the entire report an artistic feel and the cover image sporting four-leaves is symbolic of the Group’s established four core businesses.
The report along with the business briefings of the Group during the period under review, also details the various corporate social responsibility measures by its individual businesses.
The Chairman’s Statement highlights Sanmar’s proactive efforts in environment protection that are way ahead of statutory requirements and also throws light on the freshness of youth induced in its organisational
structure, paving the way for its onward journey. In the words of N Sankar, Chairman, “At The Sanmar Group, one of our proudest achievements over the last few decades has been our deeply felt and assiduously cultivated sense of ethical mooring.
One area in which our ethical commitment is reflected in tangible achievement is environment management.” The report also features Deputy Chairman Vijay Sankar’s overview of the businesses and forward- looking
projections and plans for the Group.
N Sankar, Honorary Consul General of Denmark for southern India, was honoured with the Order of the Dannebrog Knight First Class by the Queen of Denmark in recognition of his valuable services as the Consul General. Sankar, who has been heading
the Danish consular interests in south India for the past 18 years, joins the elite list of persons who are life-holders of the most ancient decoration of Denmark, bestowed by the Sovereign. He is the first Indian citizen to be conferred the honour of Knighthood First Class. Michael Sternberg, Danish Ambassador in India, handed over the award to Sankar at a function held in Chennai on 4 July 2006.A Silver Cross with a red border, surmounted by a royal crown over the reigning sovereign’s monogram with a silver badge and ribbon with rosette formed part of the decoration.
The Order of the Dannebrog was first instituted in 1671 by Christian V and was awarded for the first time on 2 July 1671. The recognition is for Danish and foreign citizens for rendering meritorious civil or military service, for a particular contribution to the arts, sciences or business life, or for working for Danish interests. The reigning monarch heads the Order.
Michael Sternberg, Danish Ambassador in India, handing over the award to N Sankar.