The CSR Journal

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) have partnered to help address the growing challenge of plastic waste management in Asia, a region that is home to significant environmental opportunities and challenges. Rapid urbanization, increasing demand for single-use plastics, and gaps in waste management infrastructure have contributed to a rising...

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) transformative School Essentials Direct Transfer Program provides an impactful example of ensuring quality access of the education essentials. Palladium supported PCMC in conceptualizing and implementing the initiative. The program, aimed towards providing essential school kits to all the municipal school students, combines innovative technology with governance to tackle issues...

The Indian School of Business (ISB) and the Veni Rao Foundation have partnered to launch the annual ‘Veni Rao Tech for Social Good Challenge’, an initiative aimed at sparking innovative solutions to pressing social challenges. Enabled by a generous endowment of ₹ 1 Crore by the foundation, the challenge will be hosted annually by...

Zuno General Insurance, formerly known as Edelweiss General Insurance, a new-age digital insurer, has launched a unique road safety awareness initiative, ‘The Talking Zebra’ to educate motorists and pedestrians about the importance of following traffic rules in an engaging and memorable way. This initiative, spanning from 16th Jan to 25th Jan is part of Zuno...

PepsiCo India, in partnership with Smile Foundation, announced the launch of ‘Pink Smile’, a project aimed at combating anaemia and malnutrition. Focused on enhancing healthcare accessibility and availability, the initiative in its early stage has impacted 4,200 beneficiaries from underserved communities including women, adolescents and children. Mrs. Buddhi Mishra, District Program Officer, Mathura, graced...

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), today announced the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Digital Classroom at Zilla Parishad Primary School (ZPPS), Nirgudsar, Ambegaon, Pune. The initiative was inaugurated by Shri Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Member of Parliament, Shirur. This initiative is part of HCCB's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, which is focused on enhancing the educational experience for...

Leading housing non-profit organisation Habitat for Humanity India in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank has culminated a groundbreaking initiative to empower women in rural Maharashtra and Odisha by promoting economic independence through livelihood and entrepreneurship development. The initiative - known as ‘Empowering Women and Improving Life through Livelihood Interventions’ – has supported 1104 women...

Hero MotoCorp is the dominant market leader in India with over 50% share in the domestic motorcycle market. The company headquartered in New Delhi has been at the forefront of designing and developing technologically advanced motorcycles and scooters for customers globally. Hero MotoCorp continues to champion socio-economic progress and empowerment through its range of...

Frido, a pioneer in ergonomic solutions for over a decade, proudly celebrates its remarkable growth while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to community development. With its roots firmly planted in India, Frido is not only transforming lives through its innovative products but also through impactful initiatives that empower local communities and promote sustainable economic growth. Frido’s...

Kutch is the largest district in India. It is, in fact, larger than some of the smaller states of the country. The region is mostly arid, with a major part of it covered by the salt desert. The world knew about Kutch because of the natural disasters it has to bear ever so often....

Josh Foundation organized a heartwarming Dance Competition at the Mukesh Patel Auditorium, NMIMS, Vile Parle (West), bringing together over 250 hearing-impaired children from 14 schools to showcase their exceptional talent. The event, centered on the theme "One Earth, One Family, One Future," highlighted the importance of unity, inclusion, and empowerment. The audience was captivated by...

Experts and researchers at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, in collaboration with other related institutions, developed an early warning system for Dengue. The system can predict potential outbreaks more than two months in advance using observed temperature, rainfall, and humidity patterns. This will be done by analysing all potential climate based...