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Bisleri International Continues its World Environment Day Legacy with 'Wings of Change' - A New Chapter in Plastic Circularity

Bisleri International Continues its World Environment Day Legacy with ‘Wings of Change’ – A New Chapter in Plastic Circularity

Mumbai, June 5, 2026: Bisleri International and Bhamla Foundation co-created ‘Wings of Change,’ a unique art installation to mark World Environment Day 2026. Created from 2,000 used PET bottles and installed at Carter Road in Mumbai, Wings of Change demonstrates the practical applications of plastic recycling through artistic expression. Like its counterpart, ‘Binny the Bird’, which was unveiled last year, it reinforces the idea that used plastic can become a valuable resource rather than being discarded as waste. To strengthen engagement and raise awareness about environmental issues, Bisleri and the Bhamla Foundation also announced a one-year strategic collaboration to work together across a range of sustainability initiatives throughout the year. Dr. Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International, said, “World Environment Day is a reminder that

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Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's cycle rally

World Environment Day: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s cycle rally amidst scorching heat in Visakhapatnam promoting Environment protection receives wide public applause

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

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WhatsApp Image 2026-05-26 at 6.29.15 PM - Udit Joshi (1)

Signature Global Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 with Plantation Drive and Sustainability Awareness Initiatives

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,

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Alcobrew Logo & Shade_page-0001 - Megha C Mahajan

Alcobrew Distilleries Marks World Environment Day with 2,000-Sapling Plantation Drive in Gurugram

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

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Convergint Logo - Saaransh Agarwal

CONVERGINT INDIA MARKS 25th ANNIVERSARY OF GLOBAL IMPACT WITH SCHOOL SAFETY INITIATIVES ACROSS INDIA

Through the ‘STEP Up for Schools’ program, Convergint India colleagues dedicate their 25th Annual Social Responsibility Day to supporting underserved educational institutions across India India, June 5th, 2026:  Today, as part of Convergint’s 25th anniversary of global community impact, over 400 colleagues across India dedicated their time and expertise through the company’s 25th annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day, joining thousands of colleagues worldwide in supporting underserved schools and local communities. In India alone, teams are dedicating over 3,400 volunteer hours to support local schools and community institutions, with a strong focus on improving safety infrastructure and access to essential amenities in underserved communities.  In 2025, nearly 11,000 Convergint colleagues across 37 countries contributed approximately 60,000 volunteer hours supporting more than

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ITC LOGO - Vaishnavi Moolya

ITC Maratha Collaborates with MSAA for a Powai Lake Clean-Up & Rejuvenation Drive on World Environment Day

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.

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AU Logo - manisha tripathi

AU Small Finance Bank (AU FB) Strengthens Its Commitment to Climate Action through Sustainable Finance

June 5th, Mumbai: On World Environment Day, AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and the first institution in over a decade to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to transition into a Universal Bank, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting India’s transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future through a focused and integrated sustainability strategy. The Bank’s approach to climate action is anchored in three key pillars – Climate Finance, Greening Operations, and Community Engagement, enabling it to drive meaningful impact across its business and beyond. Commenting on World Environment Day, Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank said, “Climate action requires a sustained and collective effort, and financial institutions

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TP-Blue - Sakshi Pendharkar

How Tata Power-led TPWODL Is Rewriting Paddy Cultivation Through Climate-Resilient Farming Across Odisha’s Rice Bowl

In the fertile rice-growing belt of western Odisha, a quiet but significant agricultural transformation is taking shape — one that is helping farmers conserve water, lower cultivation costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build long-term livelihood resilience. At a time when climate change and depleting natural resources are posing growing challenges to Indian agriculture, Tata Power-led TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) is demonstrating how climate-smart farming practices can create measurable environmental and socio-economic impact at the grassroots level. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, TPWODL has introduced the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method of paddy cultivation across key agricultural regions of Odisha. The initiative is emerging as a scalable and replicable model for sustainable agriculture, combining scientific innovation,

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Food For All initiative - Durba Devi

As Rising Costs Push More Families Towards Hunger, Wishes and Blessings Expands Its Decade-Long Food Relief Efforts Through ‘Food for All’

New Delhi, June 5, 2026: At a time when rising food prices, increasing LPG costs, and mounting financial pressures are forcing vulnerable families to make difficult choices between essential needs, Wishes and Blessings has announced the launch of its Food for All Initiative, a major expansion of its decade-long hunger relief programme. The initiative marks the evolution of the organisation’s flagship Daily Meals Programme into a broader and more inclusive intervention designed to address the growing challenge of food insecurity across India. Through Food for All, Wishes and Blessings aims to expand its reach from 2,000 to 4,000 beneficiaries and extend operations from 7 states to 9 states, significantly strengthening its fight against hunger. Across the country, the combined impact

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IMG_0776 - medhavi kaushal

Nestlé India Reinforces Commitment to a Waste-Free Future on World Environment Day

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.

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Bisleri International Continues its World Environment Day Legacy with 'Wings of Change' - A New Chapter in Plastic Circularity

Bisleri International Continues its World Environment Day Legacy with ‘Wings of Change’ – A New Chapter in Plastic Circularity

Mumbai, June 5, 2026: Bisleri International and Bhamla Foundation co-created ‘Wings of Change,’ a unique art installation to mark World Environment Day 2026. Created from 2,000 used PET bottles and installed at Carter Road in Mumbai, Wings of Change demonstrates the practical applications of plastic recycling through artistic expression. Like its counterpart, ‘Binny the Bird’, which was unveiled last year, it reinforces the idea that used plastic can become a valuable resource rather than being discarded as waste. To strengthen engagement and raise awareness about environmental issues, Bisleri and the Bhamla Foundation also announced a one-year strategic collaboration to work together across a range of sustainability initiatives throughout the year. Dr. Angelo George, CEO, Bisleri International, said, “World Environment Day is a reminder that

Read More »
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's cycle rally

World Environment Day: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s cycle rally amidst scorching heat in Visakhapatnam promoting Environment protection receives wide public applause

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

Read More »
WhatsApp Image 2026-05-26 at 6.29.15 PM - Udit Joshi (1)

Signature Global Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 with Plantation Drive and Sustainability Awareness Initiatives

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,

Read More »
Alcobrew Logo & Shade_page-0001 - Megha C Mahajan

Alcobrew Distilleries Marks World Environment Day with 2,000-Sapling Plantation Drive in Gurugram

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

Read More »
Convergint Logo - Saaransh Agarwal

CONVERGINT INDIA MARKS 25th ANNIVERSARY OF GLOBAL IMPACT WITH SCHOOL SAFETY INITIATIVES ACROSS INDIA

Through the ‘STEP Up for Schools’ program, Convergint India colleagues dedicate their 25th Annual Social Responsibility Day to supporting underserved educational institutions across India India, June 5th, 2026:  Today, as part of Convergint’s 25th anniversary of global community impact, over 400 colleagues across India dedicated their time and expertise through the company’s 25th annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day, joining thousands of colleagues worldwide in supporting underserved schools and local communities. In India alone, teams are dedicating over 3,400 volunteer hours to support local schools and community institutions, with a strong focus on improving safety infrastructure and access to essential amenities in underserved communities.  In 2025, nearly 11,000 Convergint colleagues across 37 countries contributed approximately 60,000 volunteer hours supporting more than

Read More »
ITC LOGO - Vaishnavi Moolya

ITC Maratha Collaborates with MSAA for a Powai Lake Clean-Up & Rejuvenation Drive on World Environment Day

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.

Read More »
AU Logo - manisha tripathi

AU Small Finance Bank (AU FB) Strengthens Its Commitment to Climate Action through Sustainable Finance

June 5th, Mumbai: On World Environment Day, AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest Small Finance Bank and the first institution in over a decade to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to transition into a Universal Bank, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting India’s transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future through a focused and integrated sustainability strategy. The Bank’s approach to climate action is anchored in three key pillars – Climate Finance, Greening Operations, and Community Engagement, enabling it to drive meaningful impact across its business and beyond. Commenting on World Environment Day, Sanjay Agarwal, Founder, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank said, “Climate action requires a sustained and collective effort, and financial institutions

Read More »
TP-Blue - Sakshi Pendharkar

How Tata Power-led TPWODL Is Rewriting Paddy Cultivation Through Climate-Resilient Farming Across Odisha’s Rice Bowl

In the fertile rice-growing belt of western Odisha, a quiet but significant agricultural transformation is taking shape — one that is helping farmers conserve water, lower cultivation costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build long-term livelihood resilience. At a time when climate change and depleting natural resources are posing growing challenges to Indian agriculture, Tata Power-led TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) is demonstrating how climate-smart farming practices can create measurable environmental and socio-economic impact at the grassroots level. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, TPWODL has introduced the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method of paddy cultivation across key agricultural regions of Odisha. The initiative is emerging as a scalable and replicable model for sustainable agriculture, combining scientific innovation,

Read More »
Food For All initiative - Durba Devi

As Rising Costs Push More Families Towards Hunger, Wishes and Blessings Expands Its Decade-Long Food Relief Efforts Through ‘Food for All’

New Delhi, June 5, 2026: At a time when rising food prices, increasing LPG costs, and mounting financial pressures are forcing vulnerable families to make difficult choices between essential needs, Wishes and Blessings has announced the launch of its Food for All Initiative, a major expansion of its decade-long hunger relief programme. The initiative marks the evolution of the organisation’s flagship Daily Meals Programme into a broader and more inclusive intervention designed to address the growing challenge of food insecurity across India. Through Food for All, Wishes and Blessings aims to expand its reach from 2,000 to 4,000 beneficiaries and extend operations from 7 states to 9 states, significantly strengthening its fight against hunger. Across the country, the combined impact

Read More »
IMG_0776 - medhavi kaushal

Nestlé India Reinforces Commitment to a Waste-Free Future on World Environment Day

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.

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