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Beyond healthcare and education, automobile companies tend to prioritise road safety and vocational skilling in their social welfare pool. CSR of Maruti Suzuki has contributed to the sustainable development of India in the same vein. The organisation undertakes road safety consciousness and is working with State governments to make a bigger impact. Skill training is...

National Energy Conservation Day today puts the focus on energy management in India. December 14, 2001, is when the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) implemented The Energy Conservation Act in our country. Energy conservation at major Indian companies Corporations are considered electricity guzzlers. However, in recent decades, responsible businesses like ITC, Godrej and their peers are...

11th December is celebrated as International Mountain Day every year. The day is aimed at highlighting the importance of mountains and their conservation. Importance of Mountains About 15 per cent of the world’s population live on mountains. Mountains are also host to about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Mountains are also responsible for the availability...

10th December is celebrated as Human Rights Day across the world. It is observed to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being...

Scotland has passed the landmark legislation recently which would ensure availability of period products such as pads and tampons for free to anyone who needs it. The legislation made Scotland the first country in the world to make menstrual hygiene-related products free. The legislation, known as ‘Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill’, requires local authorities...

The De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company, with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of rough diamonds since 1888. As the world's largest producer and distributor of diamonds, and in partnership with the countries where they operate, the De Beers Group considers it their responsibility to protect the natural world...

Our bravehearts from the Armed forces lay down their lives in the service of the nation. Continuous counter-insurgency operations leave many homes without a breadwinner. Armed Forces Flag Day observed on December 7 every year brings to the forefront our obligation of looking after our disabled comrades-in-arms, widows and dependents of those who have...

The Indian navy keeps vigil at sea, protecting our land by day and night from unknown terrors. However, there is a much less talked about side of the Indian Navy that you don't know about; their humanitarian rescue and disaster relief work. Our heroes at sea have not only helped the countrymen but are...

With a growing population, there is a rise in waste generation. Unless the people of the world make drastic changes to their lifestyle and start to lead a minimalistic life, it is impossible to prevent the generation of this waste. In such a case, it is important to deal with the said waste to...

The pandemic has hit persons with disabilities (PwD) especially hard. Most have lost their source of income while others are grappling with being mobile in socially distanced times. However, some corporates are championing disability inclusion in their workplace, setting the tone for a more inclusive Fourth Industrial Revolution. As we observe the United Nations...

Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and Big Data are providing far-reaching solutions to the pressing issues facing humankind. Rapid digital innovation in these three technologies is delivering information through which governments, businesses, communities and citizens to make informed decisions and respond to crises. The state of Uttarakhand is harnessing geospatial Big Data in its...

HCL Technologies is a next-generation global technology company that helps enterprises reimagine their businesses for the digital age. The company builds sustainability principles and actions into its strategy, culture and day-to-day operations. HCL CSR aims to improve the lives of people around the planet, engaging our employees, clients, stakeholders and the communities we live...