Business Ethics & Philanthropy
Sumit Deb, Chairman & Managing Director, NMDC talks CSR and COVID relief
NMDC is India's largest iron ore public sector enterprise. It has been one of the biggest CSR spenders among CPSEs, with a spend of Rs. 199.99 crores in 2019-20. Being a responsible Corporate Citizen, the Company (which stands for National Mineral Development Corporation), made a large donation of Rs. 155 crores for COVID-19 relief...
Anand Mahindra: ‘Leaders on Purpose has power to change the language of business discourse’
“Today, more than ever, the world needs to be able to reimagine a new future. A future in which people can feel safe and protected. The initiative being set in motion by Leaders on Purpose is an effort toward defining the new environment. It provides a much-needed aspirational framework – one which has the...
CSR News: Societe Generale commits over Rs. 50 million in support of those affected by Covid-19
Since the beginning of the health crisis, Societe Generale has provided support in different countries of the world, namely in France and Africa. In India, Societe Generale has partnered with three of its currently supported NGOs: Action Against Hunger, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and VIDYA Integrated Development for Youth and Adults – to...
Hindustan Unilever CSR Creates Sustainable Communities in India
More than nine out of ten households in India use HUL products and the company does take this reach very seriously to achieve its sustainable goals. The company which was founded more than a century ago strives to make sustainable living commonplace. HUL has spent more than 500 crores on its CSR activities in...
Indian philanthropists set up Migrants Resilience Collaborative platform (MRC)
India’s leading philanthropists have come together to introduce the Migrants Resilience Collaborative (MRC), India’s largest grassroots-led multi-stakeholder collaborative of nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sector actors committed to ensuring safety, security, and mobility for vulnerable migrant families across India.
Launched by Ashif Shaikh, co-Founder, Jan Sahas, a leading NGO who that been working with migrant communities...
Global CSR Report: HP Inc. gives power to the people
HP Inc. (formerly Hewlett-Packard Company) has a global footprint, with operations around the world and customers, partners, and suppliers worldwide. From PCs to printers, HP’s products rely on a vast network of suppliers spanning six continents. However, it's also one of the most transparent companies in the highly competitive tech sector. One example of...
World domination plans of Big Tech on hold
High-level politicians in America put the head honchos of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google under the scanner as they grilled them about their clout in a long hearing. Lasting well over 5 hours, the hearing yesterday is bound to go down in history for trying to put the leash on the four biggest companies...
CSR is key COVID-19 response for businesses in Dubai, survey finds
Businesses in Dubai investing in corporate social responsibility were able to respond more effectively to new challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business.
The survey, conducted in May and June 2020, revealed that the Dubai businesses community quickly responded during...
Applied Materials expands on ESG scope with series of 10-year initiatives
In a keynote address at the 50th annual SEMICON West, Applied Materials, Inc. president and CEO Gary Dickerson unveiled how the company is expanding the scope of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments with a series of 10-year initiatives that will be driven within the company and in collaboration with suppliers, customers and...
ESG: GAIL featured in prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series
GAIL (India) Limited has been included in the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series for the fourth time in a row, affirming the Company's strong commitment towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in the Oil & Gas Sector. Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to...
Report: IBM CSR is Ready for the Digital Economy
The digital revolution permeating every aspect of daily life has made it essential for the CSR domain to play catch-up or else be left out. This actuality rings true more so in the case of the digital economy since social projects rely on private and public funding. This evolution was necessary even before COVID-19...
The Advent of eCSR Amid COVID-19 in India
Corporate Volunteering or Employee Volunteering has been a significant component of a company’s CSR policy. In fact, it plays a major role in CSR project executions for several companies. Volunteering activities for employees are encouraged by most corporates as it helps build character, leadership skills, humility and a spirit of fraternity among the employees....
