Founded by Trustees Sandeep Balekai and Sangeetha Balekai, CRE serves as a catalyst for positive change by helping organizations integrate environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and operational excellence into their business strategies.
We believe that sustainable businesses are not only better for society and the environment but are also more resilient, profitable, and future-ready.
Through research, capacity building, advisory services, and stakeholder engagement, CRE works with organizations to create meaningful and measurable impact.
To empower organizations with knowledge, research, practical frameworks, and innovative solutions that enable sustainable growth, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
We strive to bridge the gap between sustainability aspirations and business performance by demonstrating how responsible practices can create long-term value for all stakeholders.
Through research, collaboration, innovation, and responsible business practices, CRE works to create measurable value for organizations, communities, and the environment.
Support organizations in adopting environmentally and socially responsible practices that enhance competitiveness and long-term resilience.
Conduct and facilitate research on sustainability, environmental management, circular economy, resource efficiency, and responsible supply chains.
Develop leadership, workforce, and institutional capabilities through training, mentoring, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the textile ecosystem to address sustainability challenges and create scalable solutions.
Encourage ethical business practices that improve worker well-being, community development, and inclusive growth.
Promote management systems and process excellence that improve organizational effectiveness, operational performance, and profitability.
The Centre for Research and Excellence is committed to fostering a culture of responsible growth where economic success, environmental stewardship, and social well-being reinforce one another.
Through research, collaboration, and practical action, we aim to help organizations become more sustainable, more resilient, and more impactful.
Together, we can create businesses that generate value not only for today, but for generations to come.
