Business Ethics & Philanthropy

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, is one of the 17 SDGs adopted by the United Nations. The goal aims to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Hunger and malnutrition are major global challenges, and India is no exception. According to the Global Hunger Index 2022, India...

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 or "No Poverty" is a global goal set by the United Nations to end poverty in all its forms, everywhere. In India, poverty remains a significant challenge, with over 269 million people living below the poverty line. The government, civil society organizations, and the private sector have taken various...

In its endeavour of driving change and making a positive impact in the local communities, McDonald's India – North and East is planning to hire 50% of its workforce by 2025 i.e 1500 people through non-government organizations. For this, McDonald’s India – North and East has launched the community campaign ‘McDonald’s For Youth’ –...

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has announced that it has signed an MoU with Motherhood Hospitals, a speciality hospital chain providing women and child care, to digitally upskill learners in the healthcare sector through Infosys Springboard. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will democratize healthcare education for school students, graduates, and lifelong learners, giving them...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently granted approval to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to launch a Social Stock Exchange (SSE) as a separate segment. This move has been widely hailed as a game-changer for social impact investing in India. In this article, we will explore the concept of the social...

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) are rapidly transforming the world as we know it. It is becoming increasingly important to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in this rapidly changing landscape. This is why many organisations are prioritising educating children in AIML, both as part of...

Mumbai – February 25, 2023 Shri Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, addressed the audience as the ‘Chief Guest’ at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2022 – Fifth Edition which was hosted on the 25th February, 2023, at The National Stock Exchange, BKC, Mumbai. The Chief Minister addressed a gathering of over 250 individuals including...

Mumbai, 22 February 2023: The CSR Journal Excellence Awards proudly steps into its fifth year, this time with ‘India First’ as its theme. We at The CSR Journal aim to motivate, encourage and inspire corporates and other commercial ventures as well as our citizens to come forward and do something for the benefit of society and...

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has been making headlines for his philanthropic efforts in recent years. With a net worth of over $200 billion, Musk has stated that he plans to give away the majority of his wealth in support of causes such as climate change and renewable...

Input tax credits cannot be claimed on goods or services used or planned to be utilised for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, according to the Union Budget 2023. The amendments in the Central GST Act have been brought through the Finance Bill, 2023. The Finance Bill 2023 proposes to amend section 17 of the CGST...

Philanthropy has a long and storied history of supporting important causes and making a positive impact on society. In recent years, the philanthropic sector has undergone a major transformation, with new technologies, shifting societal priorities, and changing political climates all playing a role. As we move into 2023, there are several trends that are...

Jeff Bezos has recently pledged to donate a majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes, thereby joining the ranks of other notable high-net-worth individuals in their charitable endeavours. Jeff Bezos's commitment to Philanthropy Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon, has been a household name for several decades now. He rose to prominence as...