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Mr Anil Choudhary from True North Talks about ESG Policy

With operations spanning for over two decades and learnings across many business cycles, True North has invested US$3 Billion in mid-sized, India-centric businesses. The firm's focus sectors for investments are - Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer and Technology. Since the inception of the firm in 1999, doing things ‘The Right Way’ has been at the heart...

How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13: Climate Action

Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) is one of the 17 goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goal aims to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Climate change is a global problem that threatens the very...

How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns. This goal is aimed at promoting responsible and sustainable consumption and production patterns across the globe. The goal emphasises the need to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, and focuses on reducing the negative impacts of human activities on the natural...

World Earth Day 2023: Promoting Environmental Consciousness

Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness and encourage sustainability. In India, Earth Day holds particular significance, given the country's rich cultural heritage and the environmental challenges it faces. The Importance of Earth Day in India India is home to over 1.3 billion people, making it the world's...

How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. SDG 11 is about creating sustainable cities and communities. SDG 11 aims to ensure that cities and human settlements are safe, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. This goal is...

How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10) is a part of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goal is to reduce inequality within and among countries. The target of SDG 10 is to achieve "substantial equality" by 2030. This means that the income growth of the poorest 40% of the population in...

How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals established by the United Nations to achieve sustainable development across the world by 2030. SDG 9 aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation. India, being a rapidly developing country, needs to focus on this goal to ensure sustainable...
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Corporates Adopting Monuments For CSR

India is a country that is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, boasting over 38 UNESCO world heritage sites. However, the preservation and conservation of these culturally significant sites have posed a considerable challenge as many people live around them, visit them, and make a living from them. As a result, the Indian government...

How Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can help in Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. SDG 8 is one of the 17 SDGs established by the United Nations in 2015 as a global blueprint for a better and more sustainable future. India, being a developing...

B.R. Ambedkar Remembrance Day: Celebrating the Legacy of the Father of Indian Constitution

B.R. Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a social reformer, jurist, and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was the architect of India's Constitution, which is considered to be one of the most progressive and liberal in the world. Ambedkar dedicated his life to uplifting the oppressed...

Supreme Court calls for a uniform national policy for menstrual hygiene in schools

On April 10, the Supreme Court of India called for a “uniform national policy” to be developed by the central government, in consultation with States and Union Territories, to ensure menstrual hygiene in schools. The policy aims to provide sanitary pads, vending and disposal mechanisms, and exclusive washrooms for girl students in schools. The...

danaVidya: A Free Resource to Support India’s Social Sector

Four specialised organisations have joined hands to launch danaVidya, a free vetted resource to help answer compliance and legal questions for NGOs and Corporate CSR Teams in India. danaVidya aims to assist them in deepening their impact and reaching even more beneficiaries, especially during the pandemic. This innovative solution uses a WhatsApp Chat Bot...

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