The CSR Journal

Chennai Metro Rail Limited in association with Nippon Paint (India), announced its partnership to paint the exterior walls of Wimco Nagar, Kaladipet and Toll Gate Metro stations in Chennai. This partnership is in line with Nippon Paint’s other CSR initiatives to beautify public spaces. Wimco Nagar Metro Station has already been beautified and highlights the...

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of Elgi Equipments Limited, had the opportunity to support the Italian Red Cross with an urgent compressed air requirement. In line with ELGi’s CSR approach, ELGi Europe responded swiftly and comprehensively with a charitable contribution of an air compressor package for one of Italy’s Red Cross logistic hubs serving...

Epson has been helping to solve various social issues by delivering unique value through innovative and creative products and solutions. Epson is primarily engaged in developing, manufacturing, selling, and providing services for products in the printing solutions, visual communications, wearable and industrial products, and the other business. The company is organized into operations divisions that...

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...