The CSR Journal

Marico Limited spent a total of Rs 22.32 crores on community development initiatives during the FY 2021–2022. The Company’s CSR programmes were launched either directly or in collaboration with NGOs, authorities, and other partners. According to section 135(5), the company was obligated to spend Rs. 21.70 crores on CSR. CSR of Marico Limited Marico’s CSR strategy...

In 2020, PwC India joined PwC network firms in a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. PwC India’s net-zero commitment is underpinned by a science-based target to reduce its emissions to an absolute 50% of its scope 1 and 2 emissions as well as a 50% reduction in scope...

According to a recent World Bank report, developing nations can lower their greenhouse gas emissions with relatively smaller investments, but more assistance. According to the report Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action, allocating 1.4% of the GDP of developing nations to adaptation and mitigation could reduce emissions by as much as 70% by 2050. Varying...

According to their annual reports, the major Indian companies that are listed on the National Stock Exchange collectively spent Rs. 7,795.98 Cr. on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the previous financial year. These businesses collectively spent 7,518.23 Cr. on CSR in FY21. Companies are required to contribute at least 2% of their net...

CredAble – India’s largest working capital tech platform, is thrilled to launch a new initiative, I.M.P.A.C.T. – Important to Act, a CSR & Sustainability enterprise of the brand. The initiative is aligned with the company’s vision to create an ecosystem and provide numerous opportunities for people at CredAble to come together to identify and act towards social causes &...

When exposed to tech-enabled new learning tools, students develop effective learning skills that help them perform better academically. One such story is of Reshma, a 17-year old from a Hindi medium school in Ghatkopar, Maharashtra. While an academically brilliant student, it was getting difficult for Reshma to memorise lessons at school with the traditional...

Project Nanhi Kali returned with the seventh season of Proud Fathers For Daughters after 2 challenging years of the COVID - 19 pandemic.  This year the annual charity event was hosted over the weekend of 12th and 13th November 2022, at The World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade in Mumbai. Proud Fathers for Daughters was conceptualized...

On the occasion of Children’s Day, PNB MetLife, one of India's leading life insurers, distributed financial literacy booklets and school supplies kits to girls of classes 7th and 8th in Varanasi through their partnership with Project Nanhi Kali - one of India's largest programmes that enables underprivileged girls to complete 10 years of schooling. Under its...

HCL Foundation, a CSR arm of HCL Technologies Ltd, spent Rs 216 crore during the 2021-22 fiscal on several initiatives across urban and rural development besides environmental action, up by 10.76 per cent from over the year. About Rs 195 crore was the CSR investment made during the 2020-21 financial year, the foundation said.  "HCL...

Children are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow. To celebrate children on the occasion of Children’s Day, Vi Foundation, the CSR arm of Vi, organised a special event to release the second edition of ‘ViR ki Kahaniyaan’ book and felecitate children for their academic excellence and extracurricular achievements. The book...

Lil’Goodness, the nutrition-focused snacking brand, launched a #PowerofGoodness campaign to celebrate children’s day across the country. The company, which has carved out a niche for making delectable gut-healthy chocolates and dairy snacks in the Indian market, partnered with schools and NGOs to distribute goodness-filled snacking options on the occasion of children’s day. It partnered with...

Leading a sustainable lifestyle has now become the need of the hour due to the urgency of climate change, the threat of global warming and diminishing natural resources.  As per a 2016 Statista report ( a market and consumer data company), India generates 13 per cent of global waste and is projected to increase...