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India lost a a great visionary, industrialist and a philanthropist today. Shri Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons, breathed his last on October 9 2024. He was a beloved businessman, known for his humility, compassion, integrity and ethical leadership. His commitment to philanthropy has touched the lives of millions of people across the...

According to a new study from RepRisk, a global leader in ESG data technology, there has been a 12% decrease in greenwashing risk globally across all sectors from June 2023-2024. This kind of decrease is a first in the last six years RepRisk’s third annual greenwashing report has stated that the general downward trend is...

It takes 10,000 litres of water to produce one kilogram of cotton. Global cotton production requires over 250 billion tons of water annually. This means, the production of one cotton t-shirt uses up about 2700 litres of fresh water. October 7 is observed as World Cotton Day each year. The day is aimed at recognising...

Animals play a critical role in maintaining our eco system. There have been so many case studies which shows that extinction of one species in an ecosystem has completely wrecked it gradually. Which is why it is essential to protect them. October 4 is observed as the World Animal Welfare Day to recognise the...

A 26-year-old chartered accountant, who was an employee of EY member firm SR Batliboi, lost her life because of work-related stress. Anna Sebastian passed away in July, four months after she started working at the firm. Sebastian died in July, four months after joining the firm. Her parents alleged that work-related pressure played a critical...

Jindal Steel and Power Limited was recognised as a winner in the Sports category at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2024, for its comprehensive CSR initiative in sports. The company founded by Shri O.P. Jindal 30 years ago has made the Jindal Group synonymous with mining and Industrialisation in India. Shri O.P. Jindal has...

L&T is synonymous with large infrastructure projects in India. Be it Highways, Power Plants, Weapons, Nuclear Power Plants, Metros or for that matter World's Tallest Statue - The Statue of Unity in Vadodara, Gujarat, Larsen and Toubro has made India proud for years. L&T is a conglomerate with a major presence in engineering, construction, technology,...

Adani Enterprises Limited is a flagship company of the renowned Adani Group, led by Mr Gautam Adani as Founder and Chairman. The company works to identify opportunities and establish new businesses in the Natural Resources, Transport & Logistics, Utility and Strategic segments. Over the last three decades, the company has expanded its presence and...

India causes the highest amount of plastic pollution in the world, a new study has discovered India burns about 5.8 million tons of plastic every year, and it further releases 3.5 mt of plastics into the environment (land, air, water) as debris. In total, the country is responsible for 9.3 mt of plastic pollution...

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is expected to introduce an amendment to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law to include the proposal made during the recent Union Budget, of creating internships for young individuals by large corporations. The move will offer unique learning opportunity to over 10 million young individuals over the next five years, and improve...

The unspent CSR funds stood at a five-year high of Rs. 1475 crore during the financial year ending on 31st March 2023. According to the National CSR Portal, a lot of listed companies above a threshold have failed in spending the required amount of funds on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Amount Spent In total, the listed...

Elections are not just a civic obligation, but they are a festival of democracy. It is a time to assess the performance of parties, scrutinise their promises, and make informed choices about our future leaders. While only one party holds the fort at the centre and forms a government, each party plays a role...