Environment

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

Mumbai, May 6th, 2026: Mobavenue AI Tech Limited has undertaken sustainability initiatives integrating responsible practices across operations and community initiatives. The company is working towards sequestering ~10,000 tonnes of carbon over the next twenty years*, alongside adopting more sustainable operational processes. As a step towards embedding sustainability into its organisational culture, Mobavenue AI has aligned its efforts at an employee level through a commitment of planting 75 trees per employee, reflecting an organisation-wide approach to environmental responsibility. The initiatives bring together a set of focused green initiatives under the company’s broader CSR efforts, aimed at contributing to environmental balance while staying closely connected to communities on the ground. These include a targeted reduction in paper usage by 90% within office

India, April 27, 2026: As the world marks Earth Day, EBG Foundation has launched ‘Sambhav Hai’, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by EBG Group Founder and Chairman Dr Irfan Khan to drive climate action at the grassroots and build stronger, more sustainable rural communities. The programme begins with the adoption of Charla Thanda in Telangana’s Nalgonda district, laying the groundwork for a scalable, community-led transformation. Positioned as a key pillar within the Foundation’s broader nation-building agenda, Sambhav Hai moves beyond fragmented development efforts through a unified, data-driven framework, with a long-term vision of developing carbon-neutral villages across India. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by 10–20 percent in the first year, progressing towards full carbon neutrality within three years. The