Environment

AIIMS Rishikesh study highlights improved hygiene, better health outcomes, and more resilient learning environments for children in Uttarakhand National, 5 June 2026: Climate change is increasingly shaping the everyday lives of children. From extreme heat and water scarcity to flooding and poor sanitation, these challenges are affecting children’s health and hygiene, disrupting schooling and impacting their ability to learn and grow. Globally, nearly 1 billion children face extremely high climate risk, and in India alone, an estimated 24 million children are impacted by climate-related emergencies every year. These challenges highlight an urgent need for solutions that protect both children’s health and their access to education. Recognising this, Reckitt, a world class health and hygiene company, through its flagship Dettol Banega

Field visit to Someshwara Beach, Pachanady and Kadeshwalya regions, and Bantwal MRF marks an  early milestone in translating a three-year programme into measurable on-ground impact  Mangaluru, 3 June 2026: Real estate builds cities. But cities exist within ecosystems, and for too  long, the industry has taken more than it has returned. The Karnataka Zero Waste Initiative is Sattva  Group’s attempt to change that equation. On 23 May, Shivam Agarwal, Vice President, Strategy,  Sattva Group, and Aditya Siroya, Co-Founder and Advisor, rePurpose Global, led a full-day field visit  across Someshwara Beach, Pachanady and Kadeshwalya, and the Bantwal Material Recovery  Facility, walking the coastline that this programme has committed to restore.  Launched on Earth Day 2026 in partnership with Knowledge Realty Trust,

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

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.

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