Business Ethics & Philanthropy

Welspun Group has announced the launch of ‘We Volunteer’ - a volunteering program aimed at enabling large-scale socio-economic growth. Driven in association with iVolunteer, the initiative is designed to empower Welspun employees and socially aware individuals to identify and guide the organization’s CSR spending towards areas that require maximum intervention. Through this programme, Welspun aims to accelerate...

Since its inception, Ambuja Cement has made India proud by making India self-sufficient in meeting her infrastructural needs. The company which is one of the most well-run companies in India has equally focussed on developing the community around which it operates. Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of Ambuja Cement reach out to 2.7 million people...

Among the topmost prosperous countries in the world, Canada is a popular location for businesses owners and immigrant workers from all over the world. Environment sustainability and responsible conduct is becoming a business imperative in this nation, which has a diverse population and immense natural wealth. 1. Corporate social responsibility in Canada To enhance the ability...

Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG majors, has topped the charts amongst all FMCG companies in CRISIL’s recently launched ‘ESGauge’ – the ESG performance scores. It accredits the organisation’s commitment to set the benchmark for sustainability and accountability in business operations. In the report, which mapped ESG frameworks and implementation for 225 companies (largest...

Banks can accelerate the transition toward a sustainable economy by adopting new impact-reporting standards that account for social- and environmental factors, a group of leading financial institutions said in a call to action on Wednesday. Financial firms need new reporting rules that pull positive and negative externalities like job creation and pollution into standard practices...

The United States of America is the third-largest country in terms of its area and houses the third-largest population in the world. The country is known to have a hegemony across the world, as its currency is used as the standard currency for all foreign trade. The USA popularly referred to as ‘The States’...

MetLife Inc., through its affiliates and subsidiaries, provides protection planning and retirement and savings solutions around the world. The group has established a strong presence in more than 40 markets globally through organic growth, acquisitions, joint ventures and other partnerships. In our series #letstalkCSR we take a closer look at the company's corporate citizenship...

International MSME Day 2021 is a time to introspect and reflect upon the hardships bestowed upon the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector. MSMEs are a crucial part of the economic and social fabric of the country, and complete recovery will only be possible with high-intensity and strategically structured support to this high-spirited...

According to IDC (International Data Corporation), by the year 2022, 60% of global GDP will be digitized. Growth, it says, in every industry will be driven by digitally-enhanced offerings, operations and relationships. Successful companies in a digitized world, the report suggests, will be those with innovative digital transformation plans embedded in their business strategy. During...

It's a proud moment for India as our very own benevolent business tycoon Jamsetji Tata has been declared the greatest philanthropist of the last 100 years. With total donations value estimated at a whopping $102.4 billion, the late Jamsetji Tata is the world’s biggest philanthropist of the last century, says the new report '2021...

The world was hit with an unprecedented virus – the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus so potent that could initially appear similar to a common cold, but ends up attacking human immunity heavily and rapidly without giving it a chance to recover. The pandemic has claimed the lives of nearly 4 million people across the...

The Indian cosmetics and beauty products segment has been witnessing steady growth over the years. It is primarily categorized into five major categories – body care, face care, hair care, hand care and makeup. The Indian beauty and personal care industry is estimated to be worth US $28.9 billion. The swift growth of the...