The CSR Journal

Over 80% of the companies responding to CDP India (Carbon Disclosure Project India) have voluntarily set up emission reduction targets, a trend observed in line with their global peers that have begun the transition to a low-carbon economy and some are already capitalizing on the opportunities this affords. A fair number of companies also...

The festival of Diwali is around the corner. With many responsible citizens coming forward to do their bit for sharing happiness with different sections of society. We bring to you few ideas that may help you for celebrating in a eco-friendly way. Thank you for reading the story until the very end. We appreciate the time you...

Recent analysis on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending of companies has turned many eyes to a figure that suddenly popped up four times. Contributions towards Schedule VII (IX) of Companies Act 2013 that includes Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) saw the highest increase in 2015-16 as compared to the previous year according...

What if you were asked to walk blindfolded for a kilometer guided by a visually impaired person? Would that spark a strong sentiment in you to pledge your eyes? Possibly, yes. World Blind Walk an initiative organised by The Project Vision (TPV) to create awareness on the need for eye donation was held on 13...

At least half of the world’s 65 million school-age children with disabilities are kept out of the classroom because little to no money is budgeted for their needs, a disability rights groups said in a report on Monday. Light for the World, a charity which supported the research, said stigma and misinformation surrounding disability as...

India is a highly populated democratic nation. Around 60% of India’s population is young and need their skills to be channelized. They have to earn and contribute to the nation’s development. Creation of new jobs is a crucial task. The education level in recent years has increased and the development of skill is an...

India’s packaged fruit juice brand Réal, joined hands with Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre Society to launch a social initiative – Réal Greetings Dil Se Dua – that seeks to help meet the nutritional needs of marginal kids and children from the underprivileged sections of the society. Launched during the festive season, this initiative is part...

Environmental sustainability could become the next major challenge as India surges along its projected growth trajectory and the country needs to strike a balance where the benefits of urbanisation are maximized without compromising the environmental benchmarks, a report by the government has said. According to the ‘India Habitat III-National Report’ released by the Ministry of...

With a total of eight bird strike cases reported this year at the Trivandrum International Airport till September, officials have started thinking about ways to curb this menace. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has decided to set up a scientific garbage processing unit to tackle the issue of waste disposal in the airport...

Mahindra & Mahindra became the first Indian company to announce its internal Carbon Price of US $10 per ton of carbon emitted. Mahindra’s carbon price is aligned with its business commitment to reduce its Green House Gas emissions by 25% over the next three years. Carbon Pricing is an internationally recognised business tool that enables...

India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with European Commission for water resources development and management. The agreement was inked after the approval was given by the Union Cabinet for the MoU to be signed under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Uma Bharti, Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development...

With 1,124 green buildings registered with Indian Green Building Congress (IGBC), Maharashtra ranks first in the Indian states’ list. The significant contribution by the state take India’s registered green building foot-print to 3.86 billion square feet, the second best globally after the United States. The recent data on state-wise green buildings released by IGBC, part...