CSR & ESG News

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.

Mumbai, 4th June, 2026: On World Environment Day, HDFC Bank, through its CSR programme Parivartan, in partnership with CII Foundation, announced a landmark milestone in its Crop Residue Management (CRM) initiative, 88% of 3,78,425 acres of farmland have been saved from stubble burning across Punjab and Haryana in the 2025 season. Reaching 86,000 farmers across more than 380 villages in Ludhiana and Sangrur districts of Punjab and Fatehabad district of Haryana, the programme is a comprehensive and impactful private-sector-led effort to tackle agricultural air pollution in North India. Stubble burning after the paddy harvest is among the contributors to the severe air pollution that blankets North India every winter, disrupting life and aggravating chronic heart and lung diseases. Burning one tonne of

Mumbai, India | June 1st, 2026 This Environment Day, Project Hilldaari Recommits to Driving Sustainable Waste Management Practices. This Environment Day, Participatory Learning and Action Network (PLAN) Foundation in partnership with Nestlé India, through Project Hilldaari, continues to drive community-led waste management interventions across India’s tourist cities and eco-sensitive regions. This initiative brings together local governments, sanitation workers, and community influencers to encourage long-term behavioural change and strengthen sustainable waste management practices. In the last year, the project has diverted approximately 12,700+ MT of waste, professionalized 1,300+ waste workers, and achieved approximately 79% source segregation. These efforts reflect Project Hilldaari’s commitment towards building more resilient and inclusive communities. To celebrate this Environment Day, Project Hilldaari will be conducting a series