Environment

30th October 2024: L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in the country, announces the launch of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, ‘Jalvaibhav 2.0’, in the Mulbagal Taluk of Kolar district, Karnataka. The initiative focuses on integrated water resource management to create additional water harvesting capacity, benefiting over 5,000 farmers across 12 villages. The Jalvaibhav 2.0 project addresses water scarcity and soil health improvement through various initiatives, such as replenishing existing and new water resources, promoting climate-smart agri, and allied interventions. These efforts will directly impact farmers’ income levels while spreading awareness and training on sustainable practices. Speaking at the launch, Ms. Apurva Rathod, Company Secretary & Chief Sustainability Officer at LTF, said, “At

07th October 2024: PepsiCo India, in collaboration with The Social Lab (TSL), led the 6th edition of the Plog Run at Leisure Valley, Gurugram. The initiative embodies the spirit of its guiding principle, ‘Partnership of Progress,’ bringing together organizations and communities for collective action. Aligned with the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission, Plog Run brings together fitness and sustainability, with volunteers collecting plastic waste while jogging. Celebrated Paralympian Akhlesh Kumar flagged off the Plog Run along with Jagrut Kotecha, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo India & South Asia; Sahil Arora, Chief Executive Officer, The Social Lab (TSL); and Vikas Bhatia, Executive Director-Group ESG Head, Varun Beverages Ltd. The Plog Run 2024 in Gurugram witnessed an early morning start, with participants coming

The importance of responsible business conduct in India by the corporate sector will help increase the focus on environmental protection-related strategic CSR projects within the purview of Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013. – M.Rajendran The pressing issues of climate change, rise in temperature, eco-degradation, water scarcity, and decreasing water levels are important to address to survive on planet Earth and secure a sustainable life for future generations. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) is a framework based on the nine National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) principles. The BRSR framework is a mandatory disclosure mechanism for the top 1000 listed companies or businesses to report their performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects and demonstrate their

3rd July 2024: Growel’s 101, a prominent Mumbai-based mall, has initiated a significant environmental project to clean a nearby waterway. The mall has successfully removed approximately 3 tons of garbage till now from the stream which passes by its periphery, which has been causing issues such as water pollution, Reduced soil quality, spread of diseases and unhygienic environment. Recognizing the global impact of these efforts, Growel’s101 is committed to addressing pollution at its source to ensure a healthier future for everyone. The waterway around the vicinity was heavily polluted with plastic and other non-biodegradable waste. This waste often flows into larger bodies of water, eventually reaching the oceans and seas, contributing to severe pollution. Such pollution adversely affects marine life,

26th June 2024: Today Seclore, announced that they joined forces with the non-governmental organization (NGO) Change Is Us to conduct a beach cleanup activity at Girgaon Beach earlier this month. The event was held to celebrate World Environment Day and aimed to promote environmental sustainability and community involvement. Seclore employees dedicated time to the beach cleanup activity, collecting over 400 kilograms of trash. This initiative highlights the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship. The event was a significant step towards promoting environmental awareness and encouraging individuals to take action to protect the planet. “We are proud to partner with Change Is Us to make a positive impact on our environment,” said Shraddha Reghe, VP of People Practices

7 June 2024: PepsiCo India, in collaboration with Plan Foundation, Recity Network, and Mathura Vrindavan Nagar Nigam (MVNN), celebrated World Environment Day by installing recycled plastic benches at Gandhi Park, Vrindavan, as an extension of its Project Purna—Unnati ki Sajhedaari. These recycled benches are made with recycled plastic waste and carry beautiful artworks made by the children on the theme of ‘cleanliness and waste’ as part of previously held art competitions organized under Project Purna. Four benches were installed at the event, each made of 70 kg of recycled plastic waste, and 46 more such benches will be installed across the city under the project. The initiative aims to raise awareness and inspire action from citizens and tourists to curb

6th June 2024: As the world gears up to commemorate World Environment Day on June 5th, 2024, to advocate for environmental protection and sustainable practices, this year’s theme, ‘Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,’ underscores the urgent need for collective action to safeguard the environment for generations to come. In the face of escalating environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, World Environment Day serves as a powerful platform to raise awareness and inspire meaningful action. SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank Group, partnering with Akhil Bhartiya Graim Uthan Samiti (ABGUS), has made significant strides in restoring watershed management, wastewater recycling, reuse, and recharge, securing a sustainable future for thousands of inhabitants under the

6th June 2024 –This World Environment Day, Magic Bus India Foundation and Nestlé India under the Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme showcased their collaborative work towards environmental sustainability. Their efforts culminated in impactful activities such as educational talks, waste management exhibitions, cleanliness drives, and awareness campaigns, all aimed at fostering a clean and green environment. As part of their commitment to environmental stewardship, Magic Bus India Foundation and Nestlé India initiated several activities across India, reaching 12,300 participants, both adolescents and parents. These activities were spread across 20 states/ Union territories, 4 regions (Nationwide), and 33 towns and cities to maximize their impact on communities and schools: Discussions on responsible use of natural resources: Engaging talks by local experts in schools