Go Beyond' is the one principle that sets E.I.D Parry well apart from its contemporaries. Apart from providing livelihood for scores of people the company concentrates its efforts towards accomplishing socio-economic objectives. There are constant efforts undertaken to enrich the lives of those around who are associated with the company. Some of the more popular measures undertaken by Parrys for development are: 

ROADS 
Parrys has laid several roads in the general vicinity of its factories, helping the local populace. The Nellikuppam plant is a classic example as the company has been responsible for laying and developing roads in the village. This has in turn contributed to the development of the areas in and around Nellikuppam. Quoting Mr.Mathiyalagan, Sr.Manager Projects, at the Nellikuppam plant and a native resident of the town, "Nellikuppam would have been nothing but a road linking Cuddalore and Punroti, but for the existence of E.I.D.Parry". 

HOSPITALS 
The company provides excellent medical facilities not only for its employees but also to other local residents. The Murugappa group has formed its own trust in order to contribute towards building hospitals and providing good medical facilities. These medical facilities are made available at very low prices ensuring that they are affordable by the poorer segment of society. Ms.Amruthavalli, a farm labourer near the Pudukottai unit states, "timely medical intervention has saved many a life for us…in this regard we are extremely thankful to the presence of Parrys for they have not only given us a livelihood but have also ensured a good life for us". 

FARMLAND DEVELOPMENT
Over the years, Parrys has developed about 90,000 acres of land under sugarcane cultivation and deals with almost 70000 farmers engaged in sugarcane cultivation. The factories are a testimony of the company's commitment to the socio-economic development of the farming community. 
As part of this commitment, services are provided to farmers in the arenas of nursery management, sampling of soil for fertilizer application, regular demonstrations and field visits to create an awareness on new technologies. Regular information dissemination and awareness is created through training of farmers. In house publications, pamphlets, television, video films and radio are also used as medium of communication. For the first time in India, crop insurance for sugarcane was introduced at Nellikuppam.

With a view to developing a strong environment management system, the Pudukottai unit has obtained the ISO 14001 certification and is now on the journey to obtain the ISO 18001 certification.