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India Ranks 10th for Efforts to Combat Climate Change: Report

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India Ranks 10th for Efforts to Combat Climate Change: Report
India is among the top 10 in a list of 63 countries assessed for efforts to combat climate change, according to the Climate Change performance Index 2025.
India saw a drop of two spots compared to a year ago in the CCPI. However, it still remained in the top ten ranking as a result of its low per-capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, as per the report.
The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025), published by think tanks Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network International, tracks the progress of the world’s largest emitters in terms of emissions, renewables, and climate policy.
The 63 countries, along with the European Union, assessed in the CCPI are responsible for a total of 90 per cent of the global green house gas emissions.

India’s Performance in CCPI

India’s rank this year was 10th, remaining among the highest performers. However, it is important to be noted that the report has left the first three places empty, as no country performed well enough across all index categories to achieve an overall “very high” rating.
The CCPI report has noted that it is unlikely to see any significant changes in India’s existing climate policy. It also noted that the growth-oriented approach to climate action is expected to continue or intensify in the country, driven by rising energy demand from industry and the growing population.

Top Performers

Denmark has secured the top spot in terms of climate change performance with rank 4 in CCPI 2025. It was also the only country to achieve high performance in the climate policy rating. Denmark is followed by the Netherlands ****and the United Kingdom at 5th and 6th rank respectively.
From the G20 grouping, UK and and India are the only two countries tha are among the high performers in CCPI. In fact, fourteen of the G20 countries have received an overall low or very low rating in climate performance. The G20 is particularly responsible for drastically cutting emissions, as its members account for more than 75% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Worst Performers

The world’s biggest emitter China ranks 55th in the CCPI, falling to a very low level. Despite promising plans, trends and measures, China has remained heavily dependent on coal and lacks sufficient climate targets. The US, the second biggest emitter, has remained in 57th place among the very low performers.
However, these are not the worst performers this year. The four last-placed countries in the CCPI are Iran (67th), Saudi Arabia (66th), the United Arab Emirates (65th) and Russia (64th). All four are among the largest oil and fossil gas producers worldwide.

CSR News: IndusInd Bank and UNICEF collaborate to strengthen Climate Risk Management and Community Resilience

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Mumbai, India: IndusInd Bank and UNICEF announced a strategic partnership to support the ‘Disaster Resilient Communities and Climate Risk-Informed Efficient Administrative Systems’ as part of the Flagship CSR program of IndusInd Bank. The program aims to enhance government policies and develop climate-informed administrative systems in five select districts across India: Dharashiv (Maharashtra), Begusarai (Bihar), Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Baran (Rajasthan), and Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh). This initiative is a part of the Holistic Rural Development program (Climate Action portion), a Flagship CSR Initiative of IndusInd Bank in the Aspirational Districts.
The partnership, formalized through a Statement of Intent (SOI), will focus on building disaster-resilient communities and empowering local governments to implement climate solutions. Key initiatives will include the development of real-time monitoring systems, early warning mechanisms, and advisory services to mitigate climate risks such as droughts, floods and heatwaves.
Mr. Srinivas Bonam – Head – Inclusive Banking Group, CSR & Sustainability, IndusInd Bank, said “At IndusInd Bank, our commitment remains unwavered in uplifting the economy, society, and the environment equally. We recognize that our role goes beyond traditional banking, and partnering with organizations like UNICEF is both an honour and a responsibility. Together, we aim to create solutions that benefit vulnerable communities and promote long-term development. We believe this program and collaboration would drive meaningful change and empower individuals to build a sustainable future. Our dedication to noble causes is not just a part of our mission; it is the essence of who we are and will continue to guide our efforts as we strive to make a lasting, positive impact in the world.”
Mr. Arjan de Wagt- Deputy Representative Programmes, UNICEF India said “UNICEF’s partnership with IndusInd Bank, aims to enhance climate induced disaster resilience among rural communities. By collaborating with panchayats and other stakeholders, we will together focus on building disaster-resilient communities and support local governments to implement climate solutions towards a more sustainable future for children.”
This partnership will involve various stakeholders to enhance climate resilience in IndusInd Bank Limited intervened Aspirational Districts. IndusInd Bank in partnership with UNICEF will work to promote a model of district level risk informed disaster risk reduction programming. The CSR Trust for SDGs in India (CTSI) will oversee the overall program, IIT Gandhinagar will develop a sophisticated monitoring and early warning system, the Gorakhpur Environment Action Group will focus on capacity building and training for local officials, and Mission Samriddhi will foster stakeholder engagement, integrate diverse perspectives, and promote knowledge sharing.

 

 

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CSR News: Cement Company drives community-led plastic waste management in Vadnagar

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Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group, with the support of its CSR team has been a key player in promoting sustainable waste management practices at Vadnagar village, in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat.
As part of the Lighthouse Initiative, the company’s CSR team and Vadnagar Gram Panchayat have mobilised the local community to take charge of plastic waste management by forming a Self-Help Group (SHG) of waste collectors. The SHG has been integral in collecting and segregating plastic waste, which is then repurposed by Ambuja Cements as alternative fuel at its Ambujanagar plant, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
The initiative has not only reduced the plastic burden on the environment but also created a source of livelihood for community members. By incentivising the collection of plastic waste, Ambuja Cements has empowered the community, ensuring that waste management remains sustainable and community owned.
This initiative demonstrates Ambuja Cements’ commitment to both environmental sustainability and social welfare, positioning the company as a leader in community-driven waste management solutions.
Ambuja Cements continues to expand this initiative across Gujarat, ensuring that rural waste management remains a cornerstone of the company’s broader mission for environmental excellence and community empowerment.
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India and Australia Come Together For Partnership On Clean Energy

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Nitya Choubey
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India and Australia Come Together For Partnership On Clean Energy
India and Australia Come Together For Partnership On Clean Energy
The year 2024 is about to come to an end, with a lot happening on the global stage for India. The global news updates have moved at the speed of a snail but yet have travelled miles. Such has also been the case with agreements between India and Australia on diverse issues, ranging from defence to clean energy.
On 19th November 2024, the two countries agreed on an ambitious renewable energy partnership, aiming towards a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Australian counterpart, Antony Albanese met on the sidelines of G20 submit in Brazil to work out a partnership on clean energy. This comes as both nations have tried to strengthen their ties in areas of defence, security, mobility, science, technology, and education. In the annual India-Australia conclave that was held last Tuesday, the two leaders built a long-term vision of defence and security collaboration to boost collective strength in the Indo-Pacific region. According to a joint statement released by both countries, this partnership will be an important contribution to regional peace and security.

Renewable Energy Partnership (REP)

The RDP partnership will provide a framework for practical cooperation on target areas like solar energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, and investment in related projects or allied areas. Possibilities of cooperation in the defence industry, critical minerals, renewable energy, shipbuilding, space, and sports will also be worked out between the two nations. This shows the keenness from both sides to build on the momentum already set in motion by the Economic Corporation Trade Agreement or the ECTA, signed in 2022. The aim is to develop a mutually beneficial comprehensive plan, realising the full potential of the bilateral economic relationship between India and Australia. 
The joint statement released also highlighted that the mutual trade between the two nations has increased by 40% in the last two years after the implementation of the ECTA. The joint statement further expressed “The intention is to renew and strengthen the joint declaration of defence and security Corporation in 2025 to reflect ambition in both countries, elevated defence and security, partnership and strategic convergence”.

India and Australia

In light of this partnership, Australian Prime Minister Albanese also committed to protecting the interests of the Indian community in Australia, especially the students. Prime Minister Modi responded to the positive support from Australia by stating that both nations have unanimity on the need for reforms on the prevailing global situation. Both the leaders observed that the ‘Made in India’ and ‘Future Made in Australia’ have complementary and collaborative potential to create new jobs, unlock economic growth and secure, a prosperous future in the changing world.
“I am confident that in the times to come, the partnership between India and Australia will touch new heights and will become a force for the global good.”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he recognised the humble welcome by Australia to his invitation for the QUAD summit to be held in India next year.
“The leaders called for a greater two-way investment reflective of the comprehensive strategy and partnership and instructed officials to explore ways to realise greater synergy between the economies of both the countries.”, the joint statement further exclaimed.
At a time when India is lobbying for regional support against the neighbouring state of China, Australia comes as an important player and partner. The two countries meet in their goal to support an open, inclusive, stable, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. 

CSR News: Creating a safer internet fight against Youth Exploitation

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CSR News: Creating a safer internet fight against Youth Exploitation
CSR News: Creating a safer internet fight against Youth Exploitation
To further enhance their commitment towards tackling, the growing menace of cyberbullying and online exploitation amongst youth, AU Corporate Advisory and Legal Services (AUCL), a leading strategic advisory firm has partnered with WHT NOW, an NGO committed to creating a safer digital environment.
The collaboration aims to address pressing issues such as cyberbullying, harassment, and online sexual abuse (OSA) through awareness campaigns, legal support, and mental health initiatives.
Today at an event in Mumbai, AUCL, WHAT NOW and Aditya Group of Institutions joined hands to host a panel discussion featuring prominent thought leaders, influencers, and legal experts to discuss and find solutions to mitigate the challenges of cybercrimes, promote mental well-being, and establish a secure digital space for young individuals.
The panelists comprising of Mr. Akshat Khetan, Founder of AU Corporate and legal Advisory Services Limited (AUCL), Ms. Neeti Goel, Founder of WHT NOW, Dr. Nivedita Shreyans, an eminent educationist and Director of Youth Programs at the Heartfulness Institute and Pillai Group of Institutions and actor Taaha Shah Badusha, the campaign’s Brand Ambassador and a popular youth icon discussed issues pertaining to the rapid rise in internet penetration across India, escalating cybercrimes targeting youth impacting their mental health and safety.
Welcoming the initiative, Taaha Shah Badusha, the campaign’s brand Ambassador stressed the importance of legal help, especially in the entertainment industry, as the artists are immune in facing cyber threats and bullying and therefore there is an immense need to have strict laws against this menace. In addition, today’ s youth are not aware whom to approach in such scenarios for legal help and therefore the association with AU Corporate and Legal Advisory Services Limited (AUCL) will play a critical role to resolve issues pertaining to cybercrimes. This partnership will not only raise awareness about the impact of cyberbullying, but it will also provide clear pathways for victims to heal, report incidents, and seek justice.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Akshat Khetan, Founder of AU Corporate and Legal Advisory Services Limited (AUCL), emphasized the importance of creating a secure online environment and stressed that internet should be a place of growth and opportunity, not fear and intimidation. At AUCL, we are committed to building a world where every individual, especially young people, can thrive online without the threat of cyberbullying or harassment. By integrating awareness campaigns, comprehensive support, and robust policy frameworks, we aim to empower youth and foster a safer digital space.”
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CSR News: ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ Initiative Transforming Lives, One Toilet at a Time

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CSR News: ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ Initiative Transforming Lives, One Toilet at a Time
CSR News: ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ Initiative Transforming Lives, One Toilet at a Time
Hindware Limited, India’s leading bathware brand, continues its mission to empower young girls and uplift communities through its “Build a Toilet, Build Her Future” program. Launched in 2020 under the aegis, #HygieneThatEmpowers CSR initiative, the program takes on a new dimension with the ‘Dare to Dream’ theme this year, leveraging the power of safe and accessible sanitation to empower girls to stay in school, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future.
Inadequate sanitation facilities remain a critical issue in rural areas, significantly affecting girls’ education, contributing to the dropout of 23% of girls from school upon reaching puberty. Another survey from Sulabh International highlights that the girls in rural areas avoid school toilets during menstruation due to poor sanitation, leading to up to 60 days of absenteeism annually. To address this challenge, Hindware is committed to providing access to clean and hygienic sanitation facilities. As part of the ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ program, the company has collaborated with the Pune-based NGO Manas Foundation and local communities and so far has successfully constructed 400+ toilets across 120+ schools in Delhi, Haryana, Roorkee, and Telangana. By end of FY25, the company will add another 100+ toilets, empowering thousands of girls to ensure that they have the opportunity to pursue their education uninterrupted.
Hindware is further leveraging social media to spread awareness about this noble cause and featuring stories of young girls whose lives have been transformed by the ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ program. By sharing these stories, Hindware aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and encourage greater support for initiatives that empower girls.
Mr. Sudhanshu Pokhriyal, CEO, Bath and Tiles Business at Hindware Limited, emphasised the impact of this initiative, saying, “This year’s ‘Dare to Dream’ theme embodies the essence of our ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ program by encouraging girls to envision and pursue a brighter future. Each toilet built and each school reached is a step closer to a nation where girls can focus on their education and realise their dreams. As, we continue to expand this initiative, we are committed to empowering more girls, breaking down barriers, and building a stronger, more equitable India.”
Mr. Shashvat Somany, Head of Strategy, Somany Impresa Group and Independent Director, Hindware Limited, added, “As we enter the fifth year of the ‘Build a Toilet, Build Her Future’ campaign, our commitment to empowering young girls through access to adequate sanitation remains steadfast. By ensuring girls can attend school uninterrupted, we are investing in India’s future. We are grateful for the continued support of our partners and communities in making this a reality.”
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CSR News: Tata Motors’ CSR Initiatives Transform 1 Million Lives in FY 24

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Mumbai, India: Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, today released its 10th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, celebrating the transformative impact of its strategic community interventions.Highlighting the sustainable impact made on the lives of over 1 million people, this milestone report, titled “Building Together a Million Dreams,” is dedicated to the crucial role that partnerships have played throughout this decade-long journey.With more than 40 percent of beneficiaries belonging to the SC and ST communities, Tata Motors has significantly broadened its CSR footprint beyond the proximate communities, reaching 94 aspirational districts across 26 states and8 union territories.
Commenting on the launch of the 10th Annual CSR Report, Vinod Kulkarni, Head of CSR at Tata Motors, said, “We are immensely proud of the strides we have made in transforming over one million lives through our committed CSR initiatives. Our innovative ‘More for Less for More’ strategy has empowered us to drive efficiencies, adopt technology, optimise resources and scale up programmes, broadening our reach and deepening our impact nationwide. This success is a testament to the unwavering support of our partners and the trust of the communities we serve. As we advance, we remain dedicated to addressing critical social issues and leveraging government schemes to promote sustainable development in education, health, employability, and environmental protection.”
Throughout the year, Tata Motors emphasised on the convergence of strength across the government, non-government, and private sectors to implement focussed social interventions in Health (Aarogya), Education (Vidyadhanam), Employability (Kaushalya), and Environment (Vasundhara), with a special emphasis on Water Conservation and Integrated Village Development.

Key highlights of Tata Motors’ CSR report for FY24

Advancing Water Security

Through a partnership with NAAM Foundation, MGNREGA Department, and the Government of Maharashtra, Tata Motors has rejuvenated and developed 106 water bodies in rural Maharashtra under the Government of India’s Amrit Sarovar Mission. This initiative to date has created a capacity of 1,860 million litres of water across Palghar, Pune, and Satara districts, enhancing agricultural productivity, raising water tables, providing access to potable water, and ensuring year-round irrigation.

Enhancing Rural Livelihoods Through Integrated Community Development

Tata Motors adopts a holistic approach to engage with rural communities with a specific focus on strengthening local governance. The Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP), which began in the tribal block of Jawahar in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, has now been replicated in proximate communities of other plant locations like Pune, Sanand, Jamshedpur and Lucknow.
Expanding its engagement to five-gram panchayats in Jawahar, IVDP has reduced migration from 45 percent to 25 percent, increased average household income by 60 percent, and ensured year-round availability of water in this tribal belt. Tata Motors has transformed the barren hamlet of Navapara in Ahmedabad district, inhabited by an underprivileged tribal community. With year-round access to potable water, 190 of the 230 households have adopted fishery as the key source of income. Migration of the community has reduced by 40 percent and there is a 10 percent decline in the rate of school dropouts

Creating a Greener and More Sustainable Environment

In collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and the BAIF Institute under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA scheme, Tata Motors has planted 1.7 million saplings across Palghar district in Maharashtra, benefiting 13,000 farmers and converting 13,000 acres of unutilised farmland to productive use.
Tata Motors’ Urban Forestry initiative, in partnership with the TERRE Policy Centre, has planted 125,000 trees over a cumulative area of 200 hectares in and around Pune. These urban forestsabsorb 300,000 kg of carbon annually, protect biodiversity, and improve air quality.

Empowering Students through Enhanced Educational Support

The Engineering NEET Admission Bridge Accelerated Learning Engagement (ENABLE) Programme, in collaboration with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Avanti Fellows, and Ex-Navodaya Foundation, supports over 550 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas with coaching, live classes, and mock tests for JEE and NEET exams. Annually, ENABLE coaches and counsels 18,000 science students of Std XI and Std XII via a digital platform to prepare for medical and engineering entrance examinations. In 2023-24, 27 percent of students from the ENABLE online programme qualified for IIT JEE while 79 percent qualified in the NEET exams.

Building New Career Paths for Youth

Learn, Earn and Progress (LEAP), a flagship social responsibility programme, imparts auto trade skills in Motor Mechanic Vehicles (MMV) to youths from underserved communities, especially school dropouts who lack the skills to be employed. Partnering with ITIs, Skills for Progress (SKIP), and Tata Motors dealers, it provides three months of theory training followed by nine months of On-Job-Training (OJT).With its footprint in 16 states, LEAP trains around 1500 youth annually, ~80 percent of whom get placed within or outside the Tata Motors ecosystem. A significant segment of LEAP’s beneficiaries are first-generation learners.
Improving the livelihood of the tribals’
Despite having first and natural rights over forest produce, tribal families from Junnar and Ambegaon talukas in Pune district of Maharashtra were not permitted by the government to undertake commercial purchase or sale of hirda berries. In 2020, a Farmers Producer Group (FPG) was established under the guidance of Tata Motors and ShashwatSanstha to train and employ local youth for the procurement and sale of hirda.
The FPG has grown from 300 families in 11 villages to over 5,000 families across four talukas. The real-time, fair pricing provided to the farmers has resulted in generating INR 4 crore in revenue over four years.This initiative has enhanced family incomes, arrested migration, and promotedsustainable agricultural practices.

Holistic Health Initiatives

In 2023-24 the Malnutrition Treatment Centre (MTC) in Jamshedpur, in partnership with Parivar Kalyan Sansthan (PKS), extended its healthcare services in remote areas and increased capacity-building programmes for the Anganwadi workers. MTC, which treats 5,500 children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) annually, achieved more than two-fold growth in its outreach.
Building on this success, Tata Motors has expanded its efforts to combat malnutrition by collaborating with the Institute of Social Development (ISD) and the Child Development Department in Uttarakhand to establish the ParvarishKendras and improve the quality of life of vulnerable communities.

Strengthening Employee Volunteering

Tata Motors undertook transformative measures to fortify volunteering as an organisational culture. The company reported the highest-ever employee participation of 59 percent as they volunteered 1,17,000 hours for community service.

 

 

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CSR News: Empowering Women and LGBTQIA+ Small Business Owners in India through CSR

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CSR News: Empowering Women and LGBTQIA+ Small Business Owners in India through CSR
CSR News: Empowering Women and LGBTQIA+ Small Business Owners in India through CSR
Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation companies, is strengthening its role as a corporate citizen by supporting inclusive entrepreneurship through the United Way Mumbai Saksham initiative. In collaboration with the local humanitarian partner, FedEx is providing minority entrepreneurs with resources, training, and mentorship to foster economic independence in India’s diverse and dynamic economy.
Since 2021, the Saksham initiative has been providing carefully curated business kits to small business owners across various sectors, including tailoring, food services, and beauty services, designed to meet local market demands. These kits enable beneficiaries to build sustainable businesses, and the May 2024 distribution alone produced impressive results as per UWM post-distribution assessment. 
– 38%—who previously had no source of income—now earn an average annual income of ₹61,176.
– 19% of those who earned under ₹15,000 annually have seen their earnings rise to an average of ₹66,782.
This initiative has also driven transformative outcomes as per the NGOs post distribution assessment for the LGBTQIA+ community. 
– Initially, 45% of LGBTQIA+ participants were unemployed. After enrolling in Saksham, 90% of them have secured employment or become self-employed. 
– 68% are now employed in private sector roles, earning between ₹14,000-₹15,000 monthly, while 23% have established successful self-employment ventures in cultural performances, beauty services, and tailoring.  
“Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are a driving force for economic growth, yet many entrepreneurs lack the resources to succeed,” commented Suvendu Choudhury, Vice President, India Operations, FedEx. “The Saksham initiative helps bridge that gap for women and LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, providing them with essential resources and clear pathways to self-sufficiency. We’re committed to helping them thrive within India’s SME ecosystem and to support India’s goals for inclusive, long-term economic development.”
Since its launch in 2021, the Saksham initiative has been a cornerstone of the FedEx Global Entrepreneurship CSR pillar in India, empowering underserved groups with the tools to build sustainable livelihoods. Through Saksham, FedEx plays a crucial role in promoting economic self-reliance, aligning with the government’s efforts to support small businesses.
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Sustainability and CSR Report of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for FY 2024

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Sustainability and CSR Report of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for FY 2024
Sustainability and CSR Report of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for FY 2024
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is one of the country’s top Maharatna CPSE entities and one of India’s leading engineering and manufacturing giants established in 1964. BHEL has been ‘Making in India’ as a leading Capital Goods sector company.
The company’s businesses are in the area of power and industry, offering comprehensive solutions, including products, systems and services to power generation (thermal, hydro, gas, nuclear and solar PV), transmission, transportation, defence, aerospace, oil & gas and other core sectors of the country, and also abroad.
BHEL incorporated as Public Sector Undertaking of Government of India, with a shareholding of 63.17%, has established 16 manufacturing plants spread across India, producing capital goods for the customers in domestic as well as international market.
The Company has been supporting communities through programs like skill development; promoting health, hygiene & education; and running several programs on environmental protection & improvement.

CSR spent

BHEL’s total amount of CSR expenditure for the Financial Year 2023-24 is Rs 401.36 Lakh.

CSR activities of BHEL

BHEL has seven focus areas for carrying out its CSR initiatives, which are in line with activities and areas mentioned in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. These include:

CSR for Clean India (Swachh Bharat)

Under this, BHEL has provided CSR funds for the construction of 23 clusters of Biodigester toilets in Haridwar & Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.
As part of the Swachhata Pakhwada, a two-week initiative from August 16 to August 31, 2024, BHEL took part in enhancing cleanliness in both urban and rural areas. Teaming up with Bhumi, a leading volunteering organization, BHEL spearheaded a vibrant lake cleanup drive at Pallavaram Lake, also known as Periya Lake, in a dynamic effort to promote environmental sustainability.

CSR for Educated India (Shikshit Bharat)

BHEL has provided financial support for the distribution of “You can be Happy” series books, followed by health & career counselling for KVS students in Delhi NCR through ISKCON.

CSR for Healthy India (Swasth Bharat)

BHEL has provided financial support for “Heal-A-Soul IV”- Providing Anti Haemophilic Factors (AHF) to Persons & Children with Haemophilia (P&Cwh) in various Aspirational Districts across India under its CSR initiative.

CSR to make India inclusive (Samaveshi Bharat)

BHEL has provided financial support to the Municipal Commissioner of Varanasi for installation of 100 numbers Heritage Street Lighting System at Varanasi.
The company provided financial support to the “Professional Assistance for Development Action” for the project: Motivating Agrarian communities of Kandhamal (Odisha) for their Economic Transformation.
Financial support has been given to Sulabh International Social Service Organisation for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Sulabh Toilet Complexes at 11 identified Places in Varanasi and Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh.
Financial support has been given for the construction of Sarai building for approx. 100 People at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh.
BHEL has also provided financial support to District Collector, Suryapet, Telangana for setting up 36 Gyms.

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Sustainability at BHEL

Not only Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), BHEL also takes efforts towards making the planet greener. Following are the sustainability measures taken by BHEL.
Responsible Material & Natural Resource Consumption
Sustainable material consumption through optimization, waste minimization in manufacturing processes, nesting plans for cutting metal sheets and sections to reduce wastage, recycling/utilisation of cut bits or offcuts generated are some of the measures taken for promoting resource efficiency.

Energy Management

BHEL has been providing its customers with more energy efficient equipment and power plants with cleaner technologies and contributing towards energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction in consistency with UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) – Affordable & Clean Energy.

Water & Biodiversity Management

BHEL has established more than 140 Rainwater Harvesting Systems of different sizes and capacities across its campuses for recharging ground water table. Nine new water harvesting structures have been added this year. To recharge ground water table, 8 new water bodies were also created during the year. For prevention of water pollution and sustainable management of wastewater, the company has established 20 Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) and 19 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). New STPs at SBD Bengaluru and HPVP Vizag units were commissioned during FY 2023-24. Notably, 11 manufacturing units are not letting out any effluent outside their premises.

Green Cover

The premises of all BHEL units are covered with trees, shrubs and water bodies extending to about 40% of total land area in BHEL premises. As per the company’s internal estimation, the total number of shrubs and trees in its premises is about 30 lakhs. Three BHEL units namely; Jhansi, Hyderabad and Trichy unit have developed Miyawaki forests with cumulative coverage in excess of 15,000 square meters.

During last 5 years, more than 3.10 lakh saplings were planted in different BHEL units. Out of these, 81,608 saplings were planted during the year 2023-24. In addition to green cover, larger manufacturing units have water bodies too inside their campuses. With an objective to promote biodiversity, eight new water bodies were created in different BHEL units during the year.
In FY 2023-24, BHEL became part of World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) one trillion trees initiative by taking a pledge on ‘1t.org’ aiming to empower the reforestation community and ensure the conservation and restoration of one trillion trees. BHEL has taken a pledge to conserve 3 million existing trees in its campuses, and augment the same by planting more saplings.

Carbon Management

BHEL’s carbon management strategies to achieve Net zero status by 2047 is reflection of its commitment for transitioning towards a sustainable energy mix and reducing its carbon emissions. To reduce carbon emission as well as air pollution, most of its Manufacturing Units have switched to greener fuels such as LPG/ CNG/ RLNG in place of coal/ FO/ HSD/ LDO for heating purposes.
BHEL’s manufacturing units have onsite captive solar PV systems in excess of 35 MWp, resulting in 8% increase in avoidance of carbon footprints in FY 2023-24 over previous year.
The company’s green cover also acts as a natural carbon sink, complementing carbon reduction efforts. Ongoing Energy Conservation (EnCon) and Energy Efficiency (EE) projects contribute to Scope-1 and Scope-2 emission reductions on a continual basis, reinforcing BHEL’s commitment to carbon management and sustainability.

Waste Management

The Company has well laid out systems for management of different types of wastes based on the principles of 3R (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse) following below mentioned measures.
All metallic wastes are segregated at source for re-use to maximum extent before selling to authorised agencies as scrap.
Hazardous waste, e-waste and battery waste are safely stored and disposed-off to the authorised agencies and prescribed returns are submitted to the concerned regulatory agencies. The biodegradable wastes are used for composting to the extent possible. In HEP, Bhopal the canteen waste is used in bio digester for generation of bio-gas.
The inert (non-hazardous) wastes having no resale value, are used in construction for back filling or used for filling low lying areas within our premises. A Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhata was initiated across BHEL during October 2023 focusing on collection and disposal of scrap. All fifteen BHEL townships have been certified as “Single Use Plastic Free” township.

 

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अपने सीएसआर से अनिल अग्रवाल फाउंडेशन ने ₹437 करोड़ से 1.73 करोड़ लोगों की जिंदगी बदली
अपने सीएसआर से अनिल अग्रवाल फाउंडेशन ने ₹437 करोड़ से 1.73 करोड़ लोगों की जिंदगी बदली
वेदांता लिमिटेड का सीएसआर पहलों को इम्प्लीमेंट करने वाली फाउंडेशन अनिल अग्रवाल फाउंडेशन (AAF) ने फाइनेंशियल ईयर 2023-24 में एजुकेशन, हेल्थ, वीमेन एंड चाइल्ड डेवलपमेंट, पशु कल्याण और पर्यावरण संरक्षण में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है। अनिल अग्रवाल फाउंडेशन ने इस साल कुल ₹437 करोड़ का सीएसआर निवेश किया और 1.73 करोड़ लोगों के जीवन को सकारात्मक रूप से बदलने में सफलता हासिल की। Anil Agrawal Foundation ने अपने 153 प्रोजेक्ट्स के जरिये 1,200 से अधिक गांवों में शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, महिला और बाल विकास, कौशल व आजीविका, पशु कल्याण और पर्यावरणीय स्थिरता जैसे क्षेत्रों पर काम किया है।

प्रोजेक्ट नन्द घर है अनिल अग्रवाल फाउंडेशन का फ्लैगशिप प्रोग्राम

अपने फ्लैगशिप प्रोग्राम प्रोजेक्ट नन्द घर के माध्यम से Vedanta Limited ने बाल पोषण और प्रारंभिक शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में बड़ी प्रगति की। पोषण 2.0 मिशन और International Millets Year को मानते हुए, फाउंडेशन ने वाराणसी के 1,400 आंगनवाड़ी केंद्रों में 72 लाख मल्टी-मिलेट न्यूट्री-बार वितरित किए। इससे 50,000 बच्चों को लाभ मिला और वाराणसी में गंभीर तीव्र कुपोषण (SAM) में 15% और मध्यम तीव्र कुपोषण (MAM) में 12% की कमी आई। Anil Agrawal Foundation ने 14 राज्यों में 6,044 नंद घर स्थापित किए, जहां 2,38,161 बच्चों और 1,78,620 महिलाओं को शिक्षा, पोषण, स्वास्थ्य देखभाल और कौशल प्रशिक्षण जैसी सेवाएं प्रदान की गईं। ये आधुनिक आंगनवाड़ी केंद्र ग्रामीण क्षेत्र में बच्चों और महिलाओं के विकास के लिए समावेशी वातावरण तैयार कर रहे हैं।

अनिल अग्रवाल फाउंडेशन पशु कल्याण के लिए भी करता है काम

पशु कल्याण के क्षेत्र में AAF के “द एनिमल केयर ऑर्गनाइजेशन” (टाको) ने 1.48 लाख से अधिक पशुओं की देखभाल की और 2023 में दिल्ली में आई बाढ़ के दौरान 5,000 पशुओं को आपातकालीन चिकित्सा सहायता दी। इसके अलावा, रणथंभौर राष्ट्रीय उद्यान और रामगढ़ विषधारी टाइगर रिजर्व में टाको की पशु कल्याण परियोजनाओं ने वन्यजीव संरक्षण में योगदान दिया।

प्रोजेक्ट जीवन तरंग से अक्षम बन रहे है सक्षम, खेल को भी मिल रहा है बढ़ावा

जीवन तरंग परियोजना के तहत स्पेशल लोगों को साइन लैंग्वेज, अंग्रेजी, पर्सनालिटी डेवलपमेंट और कंप्यूटर में प्रशिक्षण दिया जाता है। यह दिव्यांगजन लोगों के लिए की गई समावेशिता और कौशल विकास पहलों का प्रमाण है। प्रोजेक्ट जीवन तरंग वेदांता की सहायक कंपनी, हिंदुस्तान जिंक की एक पहल है, जो दिव्यांगजनों (पीडब्ल्यूडी), विशेष रूप से सुनने और दृष्टिबाधित छात्रों को सशक्त बनाने पर केंद्रित है। वेदांता के स्पोर्ट्स डेवलपमेंट कार्यक्रम के एथलीट्स ने 13वीं ऑल इंडिया कराटे चैंपियनशिप में 11 राष्ट्रीय पदक जीते। आफ की विभिन्न खेल पहलों, जैसे वेदांता वुमन्स लीग और फुटबॉल, स्क्वैश, और तीरंदाजी की ज़मीनी स्तर की अकादमियों ने देश भर के युवाओं को सशक्त किया है।

बाल्को मेडिकल सेंटर से हो रहा है जरूरतमंदों का इलाज

स्वास्थ्य के क्षेत्र में नया रायपुर स्थित बाल्को मेडिकल सेंटर में जरूरतमंदों का इलाज संभव हो रहा है। ये एक कैंसर सेंटर है जिससे कैंसर का इलाज अब मध्य भारत में संभव हो पा रहा है। भारत में 32 स्वास्थ्य पहलों के माध्यम से 17 लाख से ज्यादा लोगों को लाभ हुआ, जिनमें मोबाइल हेल्थ वैन, जागरूकता अभियान और अस्पताल शामिल हैं। शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में, 31 पहलों ने 1.33 करोड़ बच्चों और लोगों तक पहुंच बनाई। इन पहलों में फैकोर साथी शिक्षा अमृत परियोजना और प्रोजेक्ट प्रेरणा ने अहम भूमिका निभाई।
इंफ़्रा के विकास में भी है AAF 
इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर के विकास में, आफ ने सामुदायिक विकास परियोजनाओं में निवेश किया, जिससे सोलर-पावर्ड स्ट्रीट लाइट्स, सार्वजनिक स्वच्छता सुविधाओं और सामुदायिक केंद्रों के नवीनीकरण से 5 लाख से ज्यादा लोगों की जिंदगी पर सकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ा। ग्राम निर्माण जैसी पहलों के माध्यम से दूरस्थ क्षेत्रों में रहने वाले समुदायों की जीवनशैली में सुधार किया गया। साफ पानी और स्वच्छता पर केंद्रित पहलों से 6.9 लाख लोगों को लाभ मिला। वेदांता लिमिटेड खनिज, ऊर्जा और तकनीक के क्षेत्र में दुनिया की अग्रणी कंपनियों में से एक है। यह अपने 19 सहायक सब्सिडरी के माध्यम से भारत के कई राज्यों में कार्यरत है। कंपनी ने अगले 5 वर्षों में अपने सीएसआर पहलों को और बेहतर करने के लिए 5,000 करोड़ रुपये का निवेश करने का संकल्प लिया है, ताकि एक सतत और समावेशी भविष्य का निर्माण किया जा सके।
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