The CSR Journal

To enable dialogue around women’s issues, Vestige, announced a year-long campaign called ‘Let’s Talk. Period’. The CSR initiative was launched on the occasion of the International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8, 2021. In its next phase, the campaign is going to take a leap forward to bring more women within its ambit. Through this...

SDG 8 calls for promoting 'sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all'. According to some experts, the success of the entire SDG agenda depends to a large extent on achieving Sustainable Development Goal #8. Responsible business conduct and ensuring respect for human rights will not only help...

Continuing on the path of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) journey, auto components manufacturer Sona Comstar inaugurated a smart classroom comprising a 75-inch smart TV with a pre-installed interactive panel, wall paint with modern furniture and RO system with a water cooler for students and school staff. More than 1000 students enrolled in classes starting...

Pet Day celebrates the joy and unconditional love that all manner of pets bring into our lives. For those who have furry friends at home, every day might as well be pet day. After all, bringing humans and animals together helps make the world a better place. It doesn't matter whether you have a...

Dow India recently inaugurated a science centre with mini-innovation hub at an educational premise of Jijamata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal in Lote, Ratnagiri district. The objective is to increase science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy and prepare tomorrow’s workforce to develop innovative solutions. This STEM centre will enable students to learn the process of design...

FMC Corporation announced that it will launch a multi-year scholarship programme in major agricultural schools across eight states in India in April 2021. The FMC Science Leaders Scholarship Programme is aimed at creating greater opportunities for aspiring scientists to develop their aptitude in agricultural research. Every year, 20 scholarships will be awarded to 10 students...

COVID- 19 has disrupted every aspect of our lives, and while we are gradually returning to normalcy, the social and economic integration of youths has been an ongoing challenge. The pandemic had rapidly translated into an economic crisis; it has been particularly hard on youths in lower-income countries.  As per the recent study known...

HDFC Bank announced the winners of its fourth edition of SmartUp Grants 2021. The bank instituted SmartUp grants in 2017 and over the past 4 years it has supported 87 startups from various cities across India. In the past four years, the bank has disbursed grants worth ₹19.4 crore. Twenty one startups working in the...

Renewable energy company ReNew Power has announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With this commitment, ReNew Power aims to help address the global climate crisis and lead the way in the world’s transition to a low carbon economy. The pledge aligns with the ‘Race To Zero’ campaign - the largest ever...

Embassy Services Pvt. Ltd. has partnered with the Bettahalasuru Panchayat to build a Dry and Wet Waste Collection Centre benefitting 18 villages, under EcoGram, their flagship environment CSR initiative. A Bhoomi Puja was held in the presence of Krishna Byre Gowda, MLA – Byatarayanapura, Aditya Virwani, COO – Embassy Group, Pradeep Lala, CEO & Managing...

Punjab, the land of five rivers is known across the world for its delicious food and brotherhood. People from Punjab are known to migrate to various countries of the world and settle there, making their culture, music and lifestyle very popular throughout the globe. Punjab has a predominantly agriculture-based economy. This is why it...

VMinclusion Taara – an initiative by VMware, Inc., one of India’s largest upskilling programs aims to help women restart their careers after a break has recently reached a monumental milestone of 10,000+ registrations. Started in 2019, the program trains women in the latest digital transformation technologies which include Cloud Management & Automation, Data Center...