The CSR Journal

Ambuja Cement Foundation, CSR arm of Ambuja Cements has been awarded for working rigorously on the ground for community development and women empowerment. The Company has been continuously acknowledged over the time for its effort in women empowerment, health, water and overall community development. The Company won the ICC Social Impact Awards 2022 for the 4th consecutive time...

In an attempt to repair, restore, and rehabilitate water bodies in India, Dana a global industry leader in the supply of traditional and electrified systems for light, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has rejuvenated seven water bodies across the states of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. While it can look like rejuvenation of ponds in isolation, the...

Lodha, India’s No. 1* real estate developer announces the launch of the ‘Lodha Net Zero Urban Accelerator’, with technical support from RMI. Commissioned by Lodha, the accelerator’s objective is to catalyze the adoption of sustainable practices in the Indian real estate sector and deliver on the Prime Minister’s vision of environmentally sustainable development. In line...

Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC Company has demonstrated its dedication to the socio-economic development of the society and touched more than 4.5 lakh beneficiaries under its CSR initiatives in 2021-2022. The company reported a total spend of Rs. 81.14 Crores on Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that spanned across delivery of COVID essentials...

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues. The Governing Council of the United Nations Development Program established the day in 1989. World Population Day was originally marked on July 11, 1990, in more than 90 countries. Since then, it has been marked by a...

ICICI Bank today announced that it has extended relief and assistance to the flood affected people in Assam. In consultation with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the Bank has distributed essential food and non-food supplies worth Rs. 2 crore in the nine districts severely impacted by the flood. These districts are Cachar, Nagaon,...

LG Electronics, the nation’s leading consumer durables brand, has contributed an oxygen plant to Kailash Deepak Hospital at Karkarduma. LG Electronics has partnered with Kailash Deepak Hospital and contributed an oxygen plant with an oxygen generation capacity of 1000 LPM . The oxygen plant will be directly connected to 200 beds via the pipeline...

According to recent studies, well-known companies like Coca-Cola and Unilever are misleading consumers by using "greenwashing." According to The Changing Markets Foundation (CMF), in recent years, the number of goods with sustainable or green labels has grown dramatically, and many well-known firms have engaged in greenwashing. However, even as companies tout their efforts to...

'Tech for Sustainable Development’, IIT Bombay's Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave 2022 was held at Victor Menezes Convention Centre at the Institute's campus on July 6, 2022. A large number of India’s biggest corporates attended the conclave. The Institute demonstrated its forays into the variety of research work that can be supported through CSR...

The overall success of any nation is determined by the socio-economic progress of the entire population, India is no exception there. According to the latest studies, the average female employment rate in India is 56%, which got highly impacted in 2020 due to the pandemic. To combat the post-pandemic employment crisis, a plethora of...

GiveIndia and Indiaspora announced today that they are entering into a strategic, long-term partnership to amplify philanthropic giving from institutions, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals from the United States to social impact initiatives in India. Indiaspora works to position the global Indian diaspora as a force for good. Through its philanthropy initiatives, Indiaspora encourages greater philanthropic giving from the...

In a big relief effort, the residents of flood-devastated Assam have now received a lifeline as Business Correspondents (BCs) of PayNearby, India’s leading digital payments and largest branchless banking network, are now sailing on boats to offer essential banking and financial services to the population of the flood-stricken villages. With the aid of Micro...