Environment

Mumbai, 5th October 2026: Allcargo Group, through its CSR arm Avashya Foundation, is continuing the Maitree Project in FY27 is scaling its flagship Project Maitree in FY27 with a target of 3,00,000 saplings across 81 villages in Maharashtra, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for 5,000 farmers and their families. The initiative seeks to integrate environmental conservation with sustainable livelihood development by supporting rural and tribal communities through plantation-based livelihood opportunities, while promoting greener communities and contributing to long-term economic resilience. As part of the FY 2026–27 afforestation programme, approximately 3,00,000 plants were distributed across Palghar, Raigad, Nashik and Amravati districts of Maharashtra, supporting environmental sustainability while contributing to rural livelihoods. In Palghar and Nashik, 2,20,000 plants were distributed, benefiting around 4,400

Kolkata, 24 September 2026 – Websol Energy System Limited (Websol or the Company) (BSE: 517498, NSE: WEBELSOLAR), has announced that the Government of West Bengal has allotted a parcel of land measuring about 54.20 acres to the Company at Falta Industrial Park, Kolkata, West Bengal for its planned greenfield solar manufacturing facility. The new facility is planned with 4 GW of solar cell capacity and 4 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity, to be developed in two phases of 2GW each. The land allotment follows Websol’s evaluation of locations close to its existing manufacturing operations at the Falta Special Economic Zone in West Bengal. The decision to expand in West Bengal allows Websol to build on more than three decades

GreenSweep initiative, supported by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, combines on-ground collection with community awareness through pathnatya performances and nukkad nataks Mumbai, September 21, 2026: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and implementation partner Sangam Pratishthan, is supporting a used PET bottle collection and awareness initiative at the Mount Mary Fair 2026 in Bandra. The drive aims to encourage devotees and visitors to dispose of used PET bottles responsibly through designated collection points across the fair. The Mount Mary Fair, one of Mumbai’s most recognised cultural and community gatherings, attracts lakhs of devotees and visitors every year to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in Bandra. GreenSweep aims to support responsible used PET bottle

How M3M Foundation’s support is empowering young innovators to build home-grown climate solutions for a more sustainable future The most meaningful outcomes of a fellowship are not always measured at the moment it is awarded. Sometimes, its real success becomes visible months later—when an idea has evolved, a young team has grown in confidence, and a solution once presented as a possibility begins working in the real world. The journey of GreenBreathe Innovations (GBI) is one such story. A year ago, founders Sanjana Dhavala and Roop Reddy presented their vision at the Triveni Awards, where their potential caught the attention of M3M Foundation. Through the Maashal Fellowship, M3M Foundation chose to support their experimentation and provide them with the resources

Gadchiroli | September 17, 2026: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has strengthened access to safe drinking water in Gadchiroli district through its H₂OPE initiative by equipping additional 134 government schools with water purification and storage infrastructure.; building upon HMIF’s earlier intervention which was well appreciated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, who acknowledged its impact in Gadchiroli and encouraged Hyundai Motor India to consider expanding support to an additional 100 schools in the district. Implemented with an investment of INR 2.95 crore, the project underscores HMIF’s commitment to improving community well-being, supporting student health and advancing sustainable development in alignment with government of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission and

Nagapattinam/Velankanni, September 08, 2026: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with the Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat, the Nagapattinam District Administration, and implementation partner Sangam Pratishthan, inaugurated GreenSweep, a ‘Used PET Bottle-Free Velankanni Festival 2026’ drive under its ‘GreenSweep’ initiative during the annual Velankanni Festival. The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Thiru. K. J. Praveen Kumar, I.A.S., District Collector, Nagapattinam; Tmt. A. Diana Sharmila, Chairman, Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat; Thiru. Thomas Alva Edison, Vice Chairman, Velankanni Special Grade Town Panchayat; Thiru D. Kaliyaperumal, Special Executive Officer, and Thiru Subramanyam, Sanitary Officer, Thiru. Dr. Pradeep V. Krishna Kumar, MBBS., DPH., DIH., MBA, Deputy Director of Public Health, Nagapattinam District, along with government officials, community members, visitors, and devotees.

Mumbai, September 5, 2026: State Bank of India (SBI), nation’s largest bank, today signed a Letter of Association with Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. to drive responsible plastic waste management across branches/offices of SBI. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri will carry out training and awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on responsible plastic waste management, collection of used plastic waste from SBI offices and sending for recycling. “Bottles for Change” is an initiative from Bisleri – India’s leading packaged water brand, through which the company engages institutions, housing societies, corporates, and communities to create awareness on responsible plastic waste management. This partnership between SBI and Bisleri is also aimed to support India’s transition towards a circular economy by