HUL (Kodaikanal) Plants Environmental Degradation & Workers Battle for Compensation: A Case Study
Published: 2023
Author(s) Name: Balasubramanian R & Smruti Patre |
Author(s) Affiliation: Assistant Professor (OB & HRM), Rajagiri Business School, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
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Abstract
Hindustan Unilever had a mercury thermometer manufacturing plant in
Kodaikanal, a hill station in India. The
factory dumped the toxic industrial waste
of mercury into the surrounding forest and
water bodies. The improper handling of
toxic materials inside the factory premises
resulted in chronic health issues for the
employees. Though the plant was closed,
the massive wastage in the residential and
surrounding forest areas remained
uncleaned. The workers’ issues should
have been attended to. This case describes
the prolonged battle between social activists
and HUL employees for compensation
and justice for the environmental
degradation caused by the factory. The
case draws its theoretical perspective from
the ‘open system approach’ to discuss IR related
concepts such as safe and healthy
working conditions, human rights, environmental
responsibility, recycling waste
efficiency, and business ethics.
Keywords: N.A.
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