Sustainable Development

17th October 2024: On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, Global Vikas Trust (GVT) proudly inaugurated GVT Krishikul, a 25-acre trailblazing farmers’ training center designed to transform agricultural practices and elevate farmer livelihoods. Supported by the Motilal Oswal Foundation with a contribution of 25 crs, this initiative promises to reshape the agrarian landscape by equipping farmers with modern, sustainable farming techniques. The Motilal Oswal Foundation Trustees – Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal, Mr. Motilal Oswal, and Mr Mayank Gandhi, Founder of Global Vikas Trust, and the dedicated GVT team attended the inauguration. At the inauguration of GVT Krishikool, Mr Raamdeo Agarwal said, “As someone who grew up in a farming community in Raipur, I deeply understand

11 September 2024: The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and OPPO India, today kicked off the second leg of the ‘Generation Green’ campaign with a nationwide electronic-waste awareness drive (e-waste) at Ramjas College, University of Delhi. This milestone marks Ramjas College as the first ‘Eco-Conscious Champion Institute’ under the programme. As part of the first leg, OPPO India and AICTE promoted green skills among youth by offering internships across colleges in India. Over 9,000 students from over 1,400 institutions applied for these internships, and 5,000 were selected. These students are now engaged in hands-on sustainability activities such as awareness sessions, E-surveys, Green Day celebrations, etc. The second leg educates youth about the increasing challenge of electronic waste management, such

7 August 2024: The year 2024 marks 75 years of our company’s presence in India, and we are honored to have been part of various nation-building energy projects. Since our inception, we have also actively contributed to society’s sustainable development through corporate social responsibility aligned with U.N. goals—focusing on people, planet, peace, and partnerships. Our initiatives span diverse areas such as diversity and inclusion, education, health, the environment, and collaboration with academia. At Hitachi Energy, we aim to impact lives and create a lasting societal effect. To make a better world today and tomorrow, the company continues to partner with multiple stakeholders to support social and environmental causes. Hitachi Energy India is at the forefront, be it empowering female students,

31st July 2024: House of Hiranandani, a leading real estate developer, is proud to announce the launch of #TomorrowMatters, a campaign conceptualized to tackle the urgent global climate crisis through a collaborative approach. The five-year-long campaign encompasses multiple targeted goals among various facets of our environment to bring about a significant and impactful change. According to the United Nations Climate Body and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it is crucial to limit the long-term average temperature rise to 1.5 °C. The consequences of 2C global warming can result in extreme hot days, rises in sea levels, and the and the loss of coral reefs. They can also affect plants, animals, and hundreds of millions of people. It is

26th June: Synergy Steels, recently spearheaded an inspiring initiative at its Alwar, Rajasthan facility. The event promoted sustainability and community engagement through employee environment awareness training and a plantation drive. With the thought-provoking theme of “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience,” the company aimed to contribute to a greener future while addressing pressing environmental issues. Synergy Steels aims to meet part of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2030. The company is focused on decarbonizing its stainless-steel production and has sustainability at the core of its business. To move forward with this aim, Synergy Steels organized a plantation drive, with active participation from plant employees who pledged to embrace sustainable practices. As a result of this event, the trees

April 22, 2024 – As we commemorate World Earth Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on our impact on the planet and how we can make a positive change. One simple yet impactful way to contribute to a greener future is by embracing sustainable practices in our daily lives, starting with what we consume and how it’s packaged. Natch Snacks, the brand known for delighting our taste buds with delicious and nutritious snacks, is ramping up its dedication to sustainability. Its year-long enhanced collaboration with Recircle, a top waste management organization, is making a significant environmental and social difference. Get ready for even more eco-friendly and socially responsible snacks from Natch Snacks! Natch is proud to announce its sponsorship

20th February 2024: CDP’s Climate Disclosure Index 2023, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals) has been ranked on the leadership index. Besides the public disclosure of our targets, strong governance structure, risk management strategies, and measures implemented to mitigate the impacts of climate change we scored higher on our scope 3 emissions and climate change opportunities disclosure that helped us in scoring “A-” in Climate Change disclosures. CDP is a global non-profit environmental disclosure platform. Over 23,000 companies representing US $67 trillion in market capitalization, disclosed their environmental performance data to CDP in 2023. The information provided by companies is independently assessed using CDP’s best-in-class scoring methodology. Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals) is one of the few Indian companies that have made it