Environment

New Delhi, April 5, 2025 – Over 200 participants from across India and abroad came together for an intensive six-hour virtual Global Symposium on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH): Risks and Strategies, jointly organized by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), PHDCCI, Indo-German Focal Point (IGFP), and CTAG/NLUD. The symposium served as a collaborative platform to explore practical strategies, cutting-edge innovations, and regulatory frameworks for building safer, healthier, and more inclusive workplaces across sectors. Dr. Somnath Singh, Deputy Director, UN GCNI, emphasized the intrinsic link between OSH and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), urging all stakeholders to embed safety and well-being at the core of business, governance, and policy frameworks. He called for a rights-based, inclusive approach that

15th April 2025: India’s leading Natural & Ayurvedic Healthcare Company, Dabur India Ltd, today announced the successful revival of an old, neglected community pond in the village of Narangpur of Baddi (Himachal Pradesh). The restored water body, with a capacity to collect and harvest over 16,800 KL of rainwater, is the 20th water body to be revived by Dabur and marks a significant step forward in Dabur’s mission to become a Water Positive Organization by 2030. The revamped Narangpur pond was handed over to the local community by Dabur India Limited Chairman Mr. Mohit Burman, in the presence of the Dabur Management Committee. This revived pond is set to benefit around 150 families in the village and will now serve as

2nd April 2025: Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW) and SayTrees have successfully restored the 26-acre Choodasandra Lake in Bengaluru, transforming it from encroachments, overgrowth of weeds and deterioration of water quality into a thriving hub for biodiversity and community engagement. Launched in December 2022, the two-year conservation project was commemorated at the lake by Mr. Dattatri Salagame, CEO, President and Managing Director of BGSW. Shilpa Deodhar, Head of CSR, BGSW, emphasized the project’s significance, stating, “Choodasandra Lake was restored due to its crucial role in Bengaluru’s water ecosystem and the severe challenges it faced, including encroachments, untreated sewage, and deteriorating water quality. This initiative exemplifies how corporate social responsibility, technical expertise, and community participation can drive meaningful environmental change. By

31st March 2025: Akums, India’s pioneering CDMO and one of the early starters in the business of pharma manufacturing, is making a large stride towards a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. Akums has successfully installed a 600 kWp on-grid rooftop solar power plant on its warehouse premises in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The grid-connected solar panel, placed across a 56,000 sq. ft. region on the rooftop, is anticipated to produce more than 7.5 lakh units of solar power each year, according to calculations of trapping sunlight for 5 hours daily. With this project, the company can save a significant amount on electricity usage per annum, amounting to huge savings on energy expenditure while preserving the environment. The environmental footprint of this initiative is high.

26th March 2025: Good governance is the backbone of a prosperous society. India, as the largest democracy in the world, on the march to becoming a developed country, has ancient democratic and holistic governance traditions, which need to be revived and combined with modern tools for the welfare of all. Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) has been trying to play its role in aiding this through capacity building, training, social awareness, and research. Towards this end, the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership, set up by RMP, conducts a postgraduate program and various workshops, and publishes the six-monthly research publication – Indian Journal of Democratic Governance (IJDG). RMP’s efforts in promoting research through this journal were recently appreciated by Shri. Jagdeep Dhankhar,

12th February 2025: Honda India Foundation (HIF) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Government of Uttar Pradesh today, marking the commencement of ‘Project Annadata- Sashakt Kisan, Samridh Rashtra’, aimed at supporting and strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in the state. This project focuses on enhancing the overall development of FPOs by improving their access to resources, improving market linkages, and driving sustainable growth in the agricultural sector. The MoC signing ceremony took place in New Delhi in the esteemed presence of prominent dignitaries including Shri Surya Pratap Shahi, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh, and Honda India Foundation Trustees namely Mr. Vinay Dhingra and Mr. Katsuyuki Ozawa. Representatives from Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), Honda India

February 11, 2025: UN GCNI, PHDCCI, and Ethosphere jointly organized the third and final edition of the webinar series on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC). The webinar featured distinguished panelists and thought leaders who shared their insights on fostering transparency, accountability, and responsible corporate governance, particularly in the healthcare sector. The session commenced with a welcome and introduction by Dr. Somnath Singh, Deputy Director, UN GCNI, who set the tone for the webinar by emphasizing the importance of RBC in ensuring sustainability and long-term business success. He provided an overview of the three-part webinar series, highlighting governance foundations, IT-enabled RBC implementation, and public-private partnerships. He further stressed the need for organizations to embrace ethical leadership, comply with global standards, and integrate

7 February 2025 – The Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI) hosted a high-level session, “Global Cooperation in Carbon Markets,” at India Climate Week 2025 on 6 February, the 4th day of its premier flagship event, in New Delhi. This session convened representatives from 30 countries, senior government officials, and global industry leaders to advance international collaboration on carbon markets and drive urgent climate action. This was one of the first big global gatherings by representatives of nearly 30 countries after COP29 on climate solutions. Several ambassadors shared their vision of what global cooperation means in their view. Among the key dignitaries present was the Ambassador of Brazil to India, H.E. Mr. Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega, marked his presence

6th February 2025: Avaada Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Avaada Group, is pleased to announce the milestones achieved through its impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The foundation focuses on Education, Empowerment, Environment, Health, and Rural Electrification for transformative change across India, in line with the vision of holistic development by Avaada Group. Driving Educational Excellence Avaada Foundation has prioritized education to uplift underprivileged communities. Over 41 subject-specific teachers have been appointed, benefitting more than 10,000 students across 10 states. Key initiatives include: Infrastructure and Access: In 5 government schools, we have renovated and constructed new rooms to arrange for quality education. Two school buses are provided in Madhya Pradesh, serving over 1,000 tribal and rural students. Additionally, 50 toilets