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In a huge setback to human rights, the Supreme Court of the United States of America overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established constitutional right to an abortion. This has made the US, one of the few dozen countries to have severe restrictions on the termination of pregnancy. The apex court of...

The Flipkart Group has committed to setting an ambitious Net Zero target, to decarbonise its own operations by 2030 and the larger value chain by 2040. This is in line with the global Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) of keeping the global temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius per the Paris Climate Agreement, becoming...

A report from the humanitarian organisation CARE has claimed that the majority of the public climate finance reported by wealthy countries is taken directly from development aid budgets, despite long-standing commitments to provide new money. This is in light of the leaders of the world's seven richest countries meeting in Germany this weekend. Commitment to...

In recent years, thousands of companies have voluntarily pledged to meet sustainability targets, but many of them likely lack the knowledge and the tools to properly measure progress and how to optimize their carbon and energy footprints. Honeywell is working to help solve this problem with its new Carbon & Energy Management, a carbon...

Tech for Sustainable Development - IIT Bombay's Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave, 2022 is set to provide insights on several pioneering projects aimed at addressing national and global challenges. IIT Bombay is set to host its Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave this year on July 6th, 2022. The CSR Conclave, Tech for Sustainable Development will...

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is India’s first airport to launch a one-of-its-kind Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) & Solar PV hybrid (Solar Mill) to explore the possibility of utilization of wind energy at the airport. CSMIA has introduced this pilot program in collaboration with WindStream Energy Technologies India Pvt Ltd, which ensures...

In June 2006, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was established. The United Nations defines elder abuse as "a single or recurring act, or a lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes injury or distress to an older person," according to the UN. It's a social...

Aim to raise the bar on rating social interventions at The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2022 Mumbai – May 31, 2022: The CSR Journal, a leading voice in corporate social responsibility, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the country’s largest PR consultancy, Adfactors PR, for the upcoming ‘The CSR Journal Excellence...

Having an income does not necessarily lead to financial independence for women. It is not unusual to see the males of the family – be it father or a husband – take charge of making financial decisions, even for the money earned by women. However, it is astounding to know that fewer women are...

Diversified conglomerate Reliance Industries has contributed Rs 1,184.93 crore towards supporting a number of need-based and impactful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives during the fiscal FY22, as reported by IANS. Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries, spearheaded the CSR programmes, which were directed by Nita M. Ambani, the foundation's Founder and Chairperson. Rural transformation,...

In India, mental health has long been a taboo subject, since we are encouraged to suppress our emotions and sentiments in order to appear as normal as possible in front of others. The month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month around the world to combat the stigma associated with mental illness. Mental...

For the current fiscal year, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of public-sector enterprises (PSEs) will be focused on 'health and nutrition.' According to official sources, the Department of Public-Sector Enterprises has told all Central ministries and departments that the PSEs under subject should follow this decision. 'Health and Nutrition, with a special focus...