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Amidst the challenging macroeconomic environment in many countries and concerns around public debt sustainability, progress in financing climate action in Asia and the Pacific has only fallen further behind, even as global emissions and energy needs continue to rise. A new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific...

New Delhi, India: After being the first company in India to launch a one-litre bottle made from 100% recycled PET (rPET) for its packaged drinking water brand Kinley, Coca-Cola India is taking another meaningful step towards creating a circular economy and has announced the launch of Coca-Cola® in rPET in pack sizes of 250...

Gurugram, India: RHI Magnesita India, the leading manufacturer and supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems, and solutions, has partnered with Don Bosco Tech Society to launch a “Youth Empowerment Program” for skill development of marginalized youths across 6 states in India. As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility outreach, the company is taking a...

Bengaluru, India: Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, is working to improve education standards and future career opportunities for students in some of India’s most deprived areas, through the creation of new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) labs. Together with not-for-profit organization United Way Bengaluru (UWBe),...

At least 14 people have lost their lives while reportedly more than 102 others went missing after flash floods in the Teesta River basin triggered by a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim on Wednesday. There are 22 army soldiers who were on rescue operation among those who have gone missing. According to the...

Amid rising cases of student suicides in Rajasthan’s Kota, which is the coaching hub pre-medical and pre-engineering exams, the Government of India has issued a guideline to prevent any tendency of self harm among students at school level. The purpose is to increase awareness, understanding and preventing students from taking any bold step causing...

In a significant move towards sustainable urban development and community empowerment, the Gujarat state government has joined forces with philanthropist and visionary, PNC Menon, Founder- Sobha Group, to embark on the third phase of the Sabarmati Riverfront project. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat...

Bhubaneswar, India: On the historic day of Gandhi & Shastri Jayanti, the Udyogi Samparka Abhijana, a special 'Entrepreneurship Facilitation Van’, was flagged off at Jagatsinghpur by Collector & DM Jagatsinghpur Parul Patawari under ‘Swakalpa’, the Govt of Odisha’s flagship entrepreneurship and skill development program. 'Swakalpa is a self-employment and entrepreneurship development program envisioned by the...

Mumbai, India: In response to the alarming surge in student suicide cases, particularly in the state of Maharashtra, Psychotherapist Kareena Mehta has initiated a groundbreaking social campaign named ‘YOU MATTER.' This workshop is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and aims to reach out to colleges across Maharashtra, equipping students with the knowledge and tools...

India's largest artisan bakery brand, The Baker's Dozen, has embarked on an impactful sustainable initiative starting this financial year. The brand has unveiled partnerships with ‘Recykal’, ‘Wastelink’ and ‘Climes’ the companies that will help the brand make substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint. The brand will also focus on achieving plastic neutrality by recycling the...

Mumbai, India: Union Bank of India's Social Foundation Trust today unveiled a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. These initiatives demonstrate the bank's commitment to Gandhian principles and its dedication to the welfare of society. Through these initiatives,...

To Celebrate 36 years of its rich legacy, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar organised the 5th edition of the Annual Business Excellence Summit from 30th September to 1st October 2023. The theme for this year’s summit was “Navigating the Unknown”. The CSR Journal was the official CSR Partner for the summit. The first day started...