Environment

8th July 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement, AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest small finance bank, concluded a month-long nationwide tree plantation campaign aligned with the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0” initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The campaign kickstarted on World Environment Day (June 5, 2025) and saw active participation from over 500 AU SFB branches, which organized plantation drives in nearby schools across the country, planting over 5,000 saplings. The final leg of the campaign culminated during Van Mahotsav Week with a special event held at Amrita Vidyalayam, New Delhi, led by Mr. H.R. Khan, Part-Time Chairman & Independent Director, AU Small Finance Bank. During the event,

3rd July 2025: As part of our ongoing commitment to social and environmental responsibility, Team Seclore, in collaboration with Khushiyaan Foundation, successfully conducted a beach cleaning initiative at Mumbai’s iconic Juhu Beach. Our oceans produce over 50% of the oxygen we breathe, so polluted oceans aren’t just a harm to marine life, they’re a risk to polluting our air. As one of Mumbai’s most frequented coastlines, Juhu Beach was a deliberate choice as it faces constant waste accumulation, from careless littering by visitors to debris washed ashore by the sea. By focusing on such a high-footfall area, Seclore aimed to not only restore its natural beauty but also drive awareness about the importance of responsible waste disposal. While Seclore is

3rd July 2025: Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading packaged drinking water brand under its flagship sustainability initiative, Bottles for Change (BFC), implemented a comprehensive, end-to-end plastic waste management drive during the Puri Rath Yatra 2025, one of India’s most celebrated and high-footfall religious events. The drive was conducted in partnership with Puri’s Municipal Corporation and the District Administration. It promoted responsible plastic use, collection, and recycling by deploying a community-centric approach. As part of the drive, plastic collection bins were strategically placed at high-footfall areas along the Rath Yatra route to encourage pilgrims and visitors to dispose of plastic responsibly. The initiative also engaged Self-Help Group (SHG) members to facilitate on-ground segregation of plastic waste. All collected plastic was

2nd July 2025: In line with its commitment to community welfare and environmental sustainability, Muthoottu Mini Financiers Ltd., one of India’s most trusted and long-standing gold loan NBFCs popularly known as Muthoottu Yellow, has extended a significant contribution to public infrastructure through the sponsorship of 2,600 dustbins to Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The initiative is aimed at strengthening better waste management, cleaner public transportation, and greater public awareness of environmental responsibility and hygiene in Kerala’s public transportation ecosystem. Of these, 2,000 dustbins have been allocated to KSRTC buses and 600 to bus stations across the state. In addition to launching a number of KSRTC-led infrastructure projects, the contribution was formally recognized on June 28, 2025, at an event

From Left: Mr. Marimuthu – Branch Manager, Anamalai Branch, Muthoot Finance; Mr. R. Sujith IFS – Deputy Director. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve; Mr. Janson Varghese, CSR Manager, Muthoot Finance Ltd; Mr. Geo Basil Paul – Range Forest Officer, Parambikulam Range; Mr. Vijindev -Range Forest Officer, Orukomaban Range; Mr. Sudhin JK – Range Forest Officer, Sungam Range 13th June 2025 – Reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation and community safety, Muthoot Finance has extended critical support to the Forest Department at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve by providing essential camping and patrolling gear to its frontline protection staff. As part of the CSR Initiative, Muthoot Finance has provided 200 water-resistant backpacks and 150 pairs of durable trekking shoes, procured from reputed brands to enhance

New Delhi, 18th June 2025: The first lesson towards road safety begins with awareness- not only for today’s riders, but also for future road users. With two-wheelers playing a major role in daily commuting, especially among India’s youth and urban population, developing the right habits early is crucial for long-term road safety. Instilling safe habits is one of the most effective ways to create long-term behavioral change on India’s roads.   Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), in collaboration with the Delhi Traffic Police, recently concluded a Road Safety Summer Camp at the Delhi Traffic Training Park situated at Baba Kharak Singh Rd, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The Summer camp engaged over 1200 participants, children between the

United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organized a webinar on “ESG Integration: ESG Disclosures, Strategies, and Integrity” on Friday, 13th June 2025. This was followed by a formal address by Mr. Ashish Mohan Wig, Chair, HR & IR Committee, PHDCCI. In his remarks, he emphasized the crucial role ESG plays in redefining corporate responsibility and long-term sustainability. He reiterated that responsible business is not just a regulatory requirement but a strategic imperative. Dr. Jatinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, PHDCCI, delivered the keynote address, underlining how ESG has become an indispensable element of modern business strategy. He highlighted how stakeholders — from investors and regulators to customers and employees — are

On the occasion of World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra, a special awareness program was organized on June 5, 2025, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Chief Guest Shri Chirag Paswan, Cabinet Minister for Food Processing Industries, in his address, stated: The most pressing need of our time is to protect our Ganga and the Himalayan Glaciers.. The government is fully committed and determined in this direction.” The program witnessed participation from several eminent personalities from across the country. Notable among them were Shri Chetan Sharma, Additional Solicitor General, Government of India, Shri K.C. Mittal, Chairman, Delhi Bar Council, Shri Kishore Upadhyay, MLA, Tihri, Shri A.K. Bajpai, Vice President, LJP (Paswan), Shri Avinash Mishra, Advisor, NITI Aayog, Shri Shyamal

22nd May 2025: HCL Foundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCL Tech in India, announced a 45% increase in the annual outlay to ₹24 crore for its flagship HCL Tech Grant initiative that supports innovative rural development projects by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in India. Starting FY26, the HCL Tech Grant will be open to applications for promising projects under the new Water category. The Environment category has been replaced with Biodiversity. The Education and Healthcare categories will continue as before. Each winning NGO in these categories will receive ₹5 crore for four-year projects, while eight runner-up NGOs will get ₹50 lakh for two-year projects. The total grant for the FY26 edition will be ₹24