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The Sustainability and CSR of Vedanta Aluminium Limited
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium at 2.26 million tonnes in FY22. Vedanta is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. With its world-class Aluminium Smelters, Alumina Refinery and Power Plants in India, the...
What is Sukhant Funeral Management, the company that left netizens surprised
Just a couple of weeks ago, Sukhant Funeral Management became a hot topic in social media along with a picture of the company’s stall at Delhi’s Trade Fair going viral across platforms. The name of the company and picture of their stall drew mixed reaction from netizens leaving some people shocked, some surprised and...
Top CSR Projects in Chennai
Chennai, also known as Madras, is one of the major cities of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is nicknamed the ‘Detroit of India’ as it houses more than one-third of India's automobile industry. The city is also home to the Tamil film industry, making it a major film production centre....
Kolkata startup encouraging sustainable packaging
Plastic carry bags containing rotten flowers/garlands floating in a river is a common sight in many ghats of India. However, the picture is changing, albeit gradually. Environmentally conscious people have started opting for sustainable packaging even more than before and hence the demand is growing every day.
Funky Donkey, a Kolkata-based startup under their brand...
India Mandates the Use of Clean Energy, Carbon Trading
The Government of India has passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, mandating the use of clean energy in the country. The Bill, which is now an Act, proposed to amend the Energy Conservation Act of 2001.
Key Features of the Act
1. Mandatory use of Clean Energy
According to the Act, the central government is given...
Top CSR Projects in Bengaluru
Bengaluru is known for being the IT hub of India. The growth of IT sector in the region has made the city an attractive place for corporates of many other sectors, to set up their headquarters in and around Bengaluru. Presence of such major conglomerates has also led Bengaluru and regions around it to...
India may soon see Heat Waves that exceed the Threshold for Human Survival: World Bank
India may endure extreme heat waves beyond the threshold for human survival, according to a World Bank report. Over the past two decades, the nation has documented a number of deaths brought on by extreme heat waves.
The Report: Climate Investment Opportunities in India's Cooling Sector
The country is reportedly seeing greater temperatures that arrive earlier...
Human Rights Day: Watch how a school teacher feeds the homeless at a railway station in West Bengal daily
How much does it cost to feed a hungry person? How much does it cost to wrap him/her with blanket on a cold winter evening? How much does it cost to help a blind person cross the road? How much does it cost to donate clothes for the children lying on the footpath semi-naked?...
CSR Improves Productivity in Companies: Study
Companies have noted that Corporate Social Responsibility is beneficial not only to society but also to the companies as it helps in increasing productivity. However, according to a study, businesses want the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be eliminated from the legally required practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR).
CSR Improves Productivity
The Report GST...
Top CSR initiatives in Nagpur
Nagpur is a burgeoning city in Maharashtra and has recently regained its first position in the Smart City Mission as 'Nagpur Smart'. The city is also considered among the greenest and cleanest in India. In addition to being the seat of the annual winter session of Maharashtra state assembly 'Vidhan Sabha', Nagpur is also...
Bengaluru company promoting sustainable packaging in corporate gifting
When you buy a ceramic bowl or coffee mug online or clothes, what is the amount of plastic packaging that goes into your dustbin? As the world is moving towards sustainable life choices, so is the packaging industry. Remembering their responsibility towards the environment, Indian companies are increasingly opting for sustainable packaging options while...
World Soil Day: What is Soil Health Card and how does it benefit Indian farmers
‘Soil nutrient loss is a major soil degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems at a global level for food security and sustainability all around the globe. Over the last 70 years, the level of vitamins and nutrients in food has drastically decreased, and it is estimated...