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This Environment Day, Project Hilldaari Recommits to Driving Sustainable Waste Management Practices.

June 3, 2026

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

Why CSR Must Embrace Climate Adaptation Strategies

May 27, 2026

“Building Resilient Communities, Businesses, and Economies in a Warming World” Climate change is no longer a future risk—it is a present-day reality affecting economies, businesses, and communities across the globe. Rising temperatures, extreme heatwaves, floods, cyclones, droughts, and water scarcity are increasingly disrupting livelihoods, damaging infrastructure, threatening public health, and impacting economic growth. In this rapidly changing environment, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) must move beyond traditional philanthropy and evolve into a strategic tool for climate adaptation and resilience-building. Globally, climate-related disasters are causing unprecedented financial and social losses. According to international climate and economic assessments, vulnerable populations and developing economies are likely to bear the greatest burden of climate impacts in the coming decades. Businesses are also experiencing growing operational

Mobavenue AI Tech Limited plants 15,000 trees to offset 10,000 tonnes carbon footprint

May 7, 2026

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

EBG Foundation Launches ‘Sambhav Hai’ on Earth Day to Build Carbon-Neutral Villages Across India

April 27, 2026

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

Cairn Oil & Gas marks Earth Day 2026 with Community-led Plantation Drive in Assam

April 23, 2026

Golaghat, April 22, 2026: Marking Earth Day 2026 on the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ Cairn Oil & Gas organised a community-led tree plantation drive in Assam’s Golaghat district, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The plantation drive was carried out at the Borchapori Community Centre and Cairn’s Hazarigaon site in Golaghat, bringing together local community members and employees in a collective effort to strengthen green cover and enhance ecological resilience. A variety of fruit-bearing and native saplings, such as mango, amla, neem, olive, and guava, were planted as part of the drive. Designed to deliver lasting ecological and social value, the plantation focused on species that support biodiversity, improve air quality, support soil and groundwater health,

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PNB MetLife Marks Earth Day with Community Engagement Initiative at Gurugram Government School

April 23, 2026

Gurugram, Haryana | April 23, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, marked Earth Day, on April 22, 2026, through a community engagement initiative with students at Government Senior Secondary School, Gairatpur Bass, Sohna, Gurugram. The initiative shows PNB MetLife’s commitment towards environmental awareness and grassroots engagement. The initiative included a tree plantation drive, drawing and painting activities, and an interactive session on the importance of water conservation, aimed at sensitizing students about environmental responsibility from an early age. As part of the program, 100 saplings were planted within the school premises. To encourage longterm care and accountability, students were also encouraged to adopt a sapling and take responsibility for nurturing

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Mitsubishi Electric India Marks World Earth Day by Advancing Lake Conservation CSR with Community and Employee Participation in Talegaon

April 23, 2026

India, April 23, 2026 – Mitsubishi Electric India, in collaboration with Earthwatch Institute India, commemorated World Earth Day 2026 through an on-ground employee engagement programme at Talegaon Dabhade Lake, near Pune, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative on lake conservation. As part of the programme, employees participated in a guided lakeside “Walk & Talk” session, exploring the importance of urban blue and green spaces using digital field guides and interactive applications. This was followed by a clean-up drive and plantation activity aimed at improving the lake environment. Employees also attended a session on carbon and water footprints, gaining practical insights into measuring and reducing environmental impact, supported by demonstrations of tools such as automatic weather stations,

A Participative Approach to Water Restoration: SST and Communities Restoring Water Security Together

April 16, 2026

In many of the 2500 villages where Srinivasan Services Trust (SST) works, water bodies that once sustained agriculture through the year now run dry within months of the monsoon. Tanks that once held rainwater through the year have gradually lost capacity due to siltation. Supply channels have narrowed or disappeared. Wells run dry soon after the monsoon, while intense rainfall over short periods causes local flooding and waterlogging. This imbalance – characterised by excessive water availability at times and insufficient water when needed – has impacted agriculture, livelihoods, and overall resilience. SST’s water conservation initiative is shaped by this reality. Rather than introducing new systems in isolation, the focus has been on restoring existing water bodies and strengthening them, so

Navi Mumbai Mangroves Get a Clean-Up Drive by Yatri and Ngo Vanashakti aimed at protecting and preserving Navi Mumbai’s vital mangrove ecosystems.

January 12, 2026

Mangrove Cleanup Drive being jointly undertaken by Yatri along with environmental NGO Vanashakti, aimed at protecting and preserving Navi Mumbai’s vital mangrove ecosystems. As Mumbai’s official city travel and mobility guide, Yatri goes beyond navigation to actively engage with on-ground civic and environmental initiatives that directly impact the city’s commuters and communities. As part of this effort, members of the Yatri team participated alongside Vanashakti volunteers in a hands-on cleanup drive at Sarsole Jetty.

Coca-Cola India Integrates Responsible Waste Practices at Coke Studio Bharat Live Concerts through MaidaanSaaf

January 12, 2026

January 8, 2026: Coca-Cola India is integrating responsible waste collection and recycling practices at Coke Studio Bharat Live concerts in New Delhi and Guwahati, using the platform to demonstrate how large, high-footfall cultural events can be managed with greater material recovery and public participation. Coca-Cola India is activating its flagship initiative #MaidaanSaaf, in partnership with Greenmyna, focusing on responsible waste collection, segregation, and recycling at large public gatherings. The initiative brings together structured on-ground systems, trained volunteers, and clear guidance to help audiences dispose of waste responsibly during the concerts. At both venues, the #MaidaanSaaf activation includes staffed waste-segregation stations, temporary material recovery hubs, and clearly marked collection points across audience areas and consumption zones. Trained volunteers will support on-ground