CSR & ESG News

For a city that grew out of industrial mandate, Noida is something of an outlier when it comes to Indian urban development. Widely cited as one of India’s greenest cities, the planned township boasts an estimated 50% green cover, built around botanical gardens, biodiversity parks, and green corridors. But the numbers also carry a caveat. Gautam Buddh Nagar district, of which Noida forms the urban core, has just 1.56% of its total geographical area under recorded forest cover. This is in sharp contrast to the city’s manicured green belts, and a reminder that planned landscaping and ecological forest cover are not the same thing. Meanwhile, the ISFR 2023 puts India’s total forest and tree cover at 25.17% of national geographical

CM sets target to achieve 50 percent  Green cover in AP Andhra University should  become a model Net-Zero campus, global knowledge hub for environmental studies and sustainability: CM Mumabi, 5thJune 2026: Marking World Environment Day  Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu set an example by cycling 5.5 kilometres in  Visakhapatnam today amidst scorching heat to promote environmental conservation, sustainable mobility and healthy living. The Chief Minister participated in Environment Day celebrations at Andhra University Engineering College Grounds, where he planted a sapling and unveiled an ambitious vision to increase the state’s green cover to 50 percent. Later addressing media, students and  faculty members,  the Chief Minister said environmental protection is a shared responsibility and called for collective action to address climate

Gurugram, June 5, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability, Signature Global celebrated World Environment Day 2026 through a series of impactful initiatives across its project sites and communities in Gurugram. The flagship event was organized at Sector 88, Navada Fatehpur Cricket Stadium, Gurugram, along with activities conducted across the company’s construction sites. As part of the celebrations, Signature Global carried out a large-scale plantation drive, awareness sessions on environmental conservation, distribution of reusable cloth bags to discourage plastic usage, painting activities focused on sustainability themes, and community engagement programs aimed at promoting greener lifestyles. The plantation drive forms part of Signature Global’s ongoing “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, under which the company has pledged to plant 25,000 trees,

Plants saplings at Vayu Sena Vatika in partnership with SayTrees, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community welfare. Gurugram, June 5, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment towards environmental sustainability and community welfare, Alcobrew Distilleries India Limited marked World Environment Day by planting 2,000 saplings at Vayu Sena Vatika, Gurugram, in association with SayTrees NGO. The plantation drive was undertaken as part of the company’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at promoting ecological balance, increasing green cover, and contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations. Conducted in partnership with SayTrees, a leading environmental NGO dedicated to afforestation and ecological restoration, the initiative brought together employees and representatives of Alcobrew Distilleries India Limited in a collective effort

Environmental conservation begins with collective action and conscious efforts towards protecting the ecosystems that form the backbone of a city’s natural heritage.  On the occasion of World Environment Day, ITC Maratha, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Angling Association (MSAA), is organizing a Powai Lake Clean-Up & Rejuvenation Drive, a focused initiative dedicated to environmental awareness, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable community action. Centered around the preservation of one of Mumbai’s key ecological landmarks, the initiative aims to spotlight the urgent need for reducing plastic pollution, conserving aquatic biodiversity, and encouraging responsible environmental practices through active community participation. Employees and volunteers from ITC Maratha, alongside MSAA members and lake workers, will participate in extensive clean-up and awareness activities at Powai Lake.

On World Environment Day, Nestlé India reaffirmed its commitment to reducing plastic waste through responsible packaging, plastic collection and processing, and community-led waste management initiatives. The Company also reiterated its focus on strengthening circular economy solutions and advancing responsible waste management practices across the country. Kunwar Himmat Singh, Head, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability and CSR, Nestlé India, said, “Addressing plastic waste requires action at every stage – from how we design our packaging to how it is collected and managed after use. We are proud of the progress we have made, but we know there is more to do, and we remain committed to being part of the solution.” Nestlé India believes that packaging should not end up in the environment.