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30th August 2024: To tackle the growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases, the Thane Municipal Corporation has teamed up with Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) to launch a public awareness campaign focused on preventing malaria and dengue. This initiative is a part of GCPL’s flagship CSR program – Elimination of Mosquito-Borne Endemic Diseases (EMBED), which is an ongoing strategic effort aimed at reducing malaria and dengue cases and lowering the death rate to zero through a multipronged approach. The public awareness initiative comes at a crucial time during the monsoon season, when the occurrence of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue significantly increases. Effective use of repellents and public awareness are vital to prevent outbreaks and control the spread of vector-borne

28th August 2024: Himalaya Wellness Company, one of India’s leading wellness brands, has recently announced the achievement of planting over one million trees across India. This significant accomplishment was celebrated in a special event where the one-millionth tree was planted by dedicated Himalayan employees, marking a step in the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Forests are vital for the health of the planet, serving multiple essential functions such as sequestering carbon, regulating temperatures, managing freshwater, and preventing erosion. They host 80% of terrestrial biodiversity and support around 350 million people with food and resources. However, their degradation is severely threatening these essential ecological functions and the biodiversity they sustain. Recognizing the urgency of preserving these invaluable ecosystems, especially in areas

22 August 2024: Ibis India is proud to announce the launch of a nationwide tree plantation drive across its 21 hotels, demonstrating a significant commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. This initiative reflects India’s dedication to creating a positive impact on both the environment and local communities. In collaboration with local government schools, IBS India has planted 500 saplings as part of this drive. Approximately 20 IBS employees from each hotel teamed up with 20 students from each partnering school to plant these saplings. This collaborative effort aims not only to increase local green cover but also to inspire and educate young minds about the importance of environmental stewardship. Mr. John Timson, Vice President of Sustainability and Safety, MEAPAC

22 August 2024: Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Tinkering Lab, known as Robo Shiksha Kendra, at Hujurpaga Girls School in Pune. This initiative is an important step towards strengthening Rockwell Automation’s ongoing commitment to support STEM education amongst girls. Apart from providing infrastructure, Rockwell Automation’s comprehensive program aims at equipping teachers and students with the necessary skills and knowledge. This holistic approach ensures that the STEM Tinkering Lab’s impact goes far beyond its physical presence, nurturing a generation of innovators and problem solvers. To date, Rockwell Automation has sponsored and promoted a total of 12 Tinkering Labs across India. Speaking about the initiative, Dilip Sawhney, managing

14 August 2024: In a landmark initiative to mark Independence Day, Medulance, India’s leading emergency services provider, has launched a CSR-driven ‘First Aid Training’ campaign that aims to train over one lakh college students in Delhi, NCR. The campaign, themed ‘First Aid for a Safer India: Training Our Future Emergency Heroes,’ is set to significantly enhance the safety and preparedness of students across the national capital while educating them on emergency care. As part of the campaign, Medulance is also launching first aid and basic life support training across private schools in Delhi, NCR, aiming to educate over 50 lakh students to become first responders in emergencies. The initiative, starting tomorrow, i.e., August 15, 2024, aims to integrate ‘First Aid

14 August 2024: In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC, today announced the construction of 50 new homes for the survivors of the recent catastrophic landslides in Wayanad, Kerala. This initiative is an extension of the Muthoot Aashiyana project, a longstanding commitment to providing safe and secure homes to those affected by natural disasters. Mr. Babu John Malayil, CSR Head, Muthoot Finance, and Ms. Simi KS, Manager, Corporate Communications, Muthoot Finance, addressed the media today at the Press Club, Ernakulam, regarding Muthoot Finance’s Board of Director’s decision to announce the rehabilitation initiative for the affected communities in Wayanad.  The landslides in Punjirimattom, Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, Meppadi, and Kunhome villages of Wayanad have

11 August 2024: Empowering communities in the face of growing social injustice lies at the core of inDrive’s identity, embedded in the company’s DNA, business model, and mission. inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, distributed hydration kits to traffic police and local roadside vendors across multiple cities across India, including Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Kolkata, etc. India has been experiencing one of the hottest summers in 2024. While most of us don’t have to spend long hours in the sun, for some, it is not a choice. In our endeavor to express gratitude to our heroes who diligently safeguard our safety and serve us, we at inDrive undertook a small gesture for the tireless traffic police and local roadside

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,

5th August 2024: Embarking on a transformative journey to empower communities at the bottom of the pyramid, leading housing non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity India and Max Estates, a leading Real Estate developer in the NCR region, have forged a partnership to build 50 homes in Haryana. This collaboration represents a collective commitment to instilling strength, stability, and self-reliance among families in dire need of decent shelter. The groundbreaking ceremony for this project was held on 27th July 2024 in Aakera village in Rewari. Over two years, the project will be carried out in two phases. Phase I will concentrate on the completion of 25 homes in Aakera village, while the subsequent Phase II will entail the construction of an additional 25 houses in

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