Environment

16th October 2025: Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company, celebrated International E-Waste Day 2025 as part of its flagship sustainability program, Harit Umang.  The program addresses important issues linked to e-waste & plastic management, afforestation/ biodiversity and energy conservation. This year’s International E-Waste Day focused on the theme ‘Critical Raw Materials’, resources of high economic importance that are essential to the functioning of modern technologies and industries. The theme resonated strongly with Panasonic’s global sustainability commitment, the GREEN IMPACT mission, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by more than 300 million tons globally by 2050. Reinforcing its Extended Producer Responsibility, Panasonic encouraged its employees to take part in #DiwaliWaaliSafai, a special collection drive urging them to contribute

30th September 2025: IIFL Home Finance, one of India’s leading affordable housing finance companies, extended a relief initiative in Punjab to support families affected by the recent floods. As part of this drive, the company distributed 1,500 food kits and 1,000 hygiene kits, providing essential assistance to displaced families. The CSR initiative was carried out in association with Khalsa Aid India Charitable Trust, which has been actively working on-ground to rehabilitate flood victims and bring back normalcy to their lives. With over 4 lakh acres of farmland submerged and the state facing a public health crisis, this effort goes beyond providing essentials in a bid to restore stability for the affected. It also highlights IIFL Home Finance’s larger mission of

22nd September 2025: On the occasion of International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025, Honda India Foundation, the CSR arm for all Honda group of companies in India, organized a beach cleanup drive at Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai, as part of the campaign ‘My Beach, My Responsibility.’ This marked HIF’s first coastal-led CSR engagement, reflecting its commitment towards community-led environmental action. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from Mr. Yoshihiko Matsumoto, Director – General Affairs & IT, Honda Cars India, and Mr. Piyush Mittal, Vice President– Corporate Affairs, Honda Cars India, along with associates from Honda, including their families in Chennai. Together, they collected and segregated waste, demonstrating their commitment to maintain a cleaner and greener environment and protecting the ecosystem. Coastal areas

29th August 2025: Ambuja Foundation, an independent, pan-India social development organization dedicated to generating prosperity in rural communities in collaboration with NABARD has led significant economic revitalization efforts in Himachal Pradesh, promoting sustainable farming practices, improving water security and agricultural productivity. Since 2012, these initiatives have benefited 9700 farmers in 167 villages of Darlaghat and Nalagarh, fostering sustainable growth and prosperity for marginal farmers and rural households. In Solan, Himachal Pradesh, Ambuja Foundation, with NABARD’s support, also engaged Deloitte to assess the progress achieved under the Watershed and Climate Proofing Projects. The third-party study found that the implementation of water harvesting structures under the projects significantly improved water security, reshaping the region’s hydrology and soil moisture by expanding the water

29th August 2025: Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Letter of Association (LoA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army, Sikkim, to develop eco zone for plastic waste management through its flagship program Bottles for Change (BFC), at the Gangtok Military Station. The agreement was formally signed in the presence of senior army officials and representatives from Bisleri International. Through this association, BFC will contribute to develop plastic waste management & send all post-consumer plastic from the station for recycling. Also, the partnership aims to create awareness, drive behavioural change, and promote sustainable practices for a cleaner and greener future. It marks a significant milestone for Bisleri as the Bottles for Change program expands into the

26th August 2025: Each night in Delhi, as restaurant kitchens wind down and plates are cleared, countless stray dogs lie in wait hungry, invisible, and unheard. Meanwhile, kilos of untouched food are quietly discarded. In a city overflowing with both abundance and neglect, three organisations decided to rewrite this story. In November 2024, Café Delhi Heights, Neighbourhood Woof, and HEART launched Project Feeding Forward, a transformative initiative that redirects surplus restaurant food to feed rescued and stray dogs. What began as a simple act of compassion has grown into a scalable model for food rescue and street animal welfare. To date, the project has diverted over 5,500 kilograms of safe, edible food from being wasted and turned it into nourishment

13th August 2025: In a significant step toward preserving heritage and promoting community well-being, the Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya Foundation (MKB), led by philanthropist and changemaker Mr. Mohit Kamboj, performed the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for a grand Shiv temple project in Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai. Conceived as a serene and inclusive space for reflection, harmony, and public engagement, the temple will draw inspiration from sacred architectural styles rooted in India’s heritage. Its design will feature intricately carved pillars, elegant spires, and traditional layout principles that blend aesthetic excellence with deep cultural meaning. More than a spiritual landmark, the temple is envisioned as a community asset, offering a tranquil environment for contemplation, cultural programs, wellness activities,