Business Ethics & Philanthropy

Amazon is a US-based multinational company that is involved in the business of eCommerce, cloud computing, digital streaming as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Amazon has been committed to sustainability for many years. In 2019, Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge—a commitment to be net-zero carbon across the business by 2040, 10 years ahead of...

Express logistics service provider XpressBees has adopted an ESG policy. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is recognized world over as a means to build sustainable, equitable, healthy, and diverse business practices. ESG processes and procedures primarily focus on non-financial performance as an indicator that addresses environmental impact, social safety and inclusion, as well as...

Any business that associates its goals with socially responsible behaviour is said to be embracing corporate social responsibility. The process of “do-good” work is going to reap benefits for any organization sooner or later. There are many things that an organization may do in pursuance of social responsibility, such as donations, employing socially weaker...

Ambuja Cement Ltd is a brand that has always embodied strength. Its innovations have extended beyond better products for consumers to better ways to create a stronger and greener planet. As part of the global cement major LafargeHolcim, Ambuja is committed to the Net Zero vision of the Group. Ranked 5th in the Global Dow...

The Weeknd aka Abel Tesfaye is popular for his dark and gritty songs but there is more to the mysterious popstar than his music and public persona. He has been backing political issues and donating vast sums to charitable causes including racial justice groups like Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 relief, and maternal health. Last year,...

The COVID-19 pandemic has rendered many jobless, homeless and without any protection of social services. The governments of the world are struggling to tackle the crisis and are doing their best to help pick up the economy which will help in the improvement of lives of the people. However, the governments cannot afford to look...

Results of a new analytic survey published by Global ESG Monitor (GEM) showed that U.S. companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) generally had miserable scores when it comes to reporting on their non-financial progress on Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) goals. Nineteen of the 30 Dow companies fell in the bottom 50%...

It has been said over and over again, that ‘Women are their own worst enemies. With repeated studies, dialogue and content published that says the same, it has almost become a belief. This is a grave injustice and a stereotype imposed on the womenkind that disregards the spirit of sisterhood among women. In a move...

Steve Jobs was a visionary proponent that “Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people.” When two outstanding companies collaborate on social initiatives, they create new opportunities for growth and enhance leadership in the industry. Since the advent of The Companies Act 2013, the CSR (Corporate...

India inc. is facing the financial impacts of climate change which may limit its ambitious growth plans. 42 of the companies responding to investors through CDP’s environmental disclosure system reported a staggering ₹714000 crores at risk from climate change. The growing ESG disclosure requirements are prompting an increasing number of Indian businesses to wake up...

Samsung Electronics is committed to devoting human resources and technology to create superior products and services, thereby contributing to a better global society. The company that had, as of 2019, 230 worldwide operating hubs, including its, headquarter in Suwon, South Korea, manufacturing subsidiaries, sales subsidiaries, design centres and R&D Centres while operating 15 Regional...

Cognizant has announced a new five-year $250 million effort to advance economic mobility, educational opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and health and well-being in communities around the world. Building on its long-standing investment in corporate social responsibility, Cognizant, with its extensive global presence, will work to create stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities as they...