Women and Children

7 June 2024: At Hitachi Energy, we believe World Environment Day should never be restricted to just one day. It is a continual process that requires effort, vigilance, and commitment, and, as part of Hitachi Energy, we should continuously do our bit for the environment in whatever way we can. As part of Hitachi Energy’s ongoing celebrations for completing 75 years in India, the company is initiating a major tree-planting campaign to promote sustainability and a greener future. Over these 12 months, 75,000 tree saplings will be planted across educational institutions, government office campuses, and community spaces. This project will involve government schoolchildren, partner institutes, and our employees, who will green public community spaces and private properties. The entire initiative is divided

May 29, 2024 — With limited irrigation facilities in India, many farmers are dependent on rainfall, leaving them vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Extreme weather events like droughts, floods, and storms affect soil fertility, crop yields and livestock production – all of which have led to reduced productivity and income for farmers. To improve water resource management and farming practices in India, a Rotary club-led initiative is making significant strides to help farmers improve their harvests, increase yields, and raise their incomes to help them enhance conditions for their families and create more resilient communities. Rotary members, experts and technical advisors will collaborate with local and national governments to strengthen farmers’ capacity at the community level in four

28 May 2024:  In the ongoing CSR program by Malabar Group, ‘Hunger Free World’ to provide nutritious meals daily to the needy, they will be expanding to cover more people and cities. At present, as many as 31,000 food packets are distributed under the ambitious program, which was initiated to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2 and Zero Hunger. As part of scaling up to 51,000 packets, they will now be distributed. The expansion of the plan was officially flagged off by Adv. P.S Sreedharan Pillai, Honorable Governor of Goa, at the World Hunger Day observance event held on May 28 at Malabar Headquarters (MHQ). M P Ahammed, Malabar Group chairman, presided over the function. P T A Rahim,

May 20, 2024: Greenpeace India unveiled a stunning ice sculpture at the Select City Mall, Saket, that gradually melted under the hot Delhi sun, sending out a strong message on the impact of heat waves across the country. The 8-foot-tall ice sculpture, depicting a woman with a child and a dog, represents some of the most marginalised communities vulnerable to heatwaves and other extreme weather phenomena. Onlookers witnessed the melting ice sculpture conveying a strong message: Act Before We Melt Away. Through this activity, Greenpeace India is demanding that the National Disaster Management Authority declare heatwaves as a notified national disaster, allowing it adequate funding and policies that can help build the resilience of the communities in the face of

8 May 2024: Honasa Consumer Limited, a prominent player in India’s beauty and personal care industry, has unveiled its inaugural impact report titled ‘Driven By Purpose’. This comprehensive report, evaluated by Aspire Impact Ratings Pvt. Ltd., underscores the company’s steadfast dedication to social and environmental causes while emphasizing its commitment to responsible governance. Through a diverse array of purpose-driven brands, Honasa endeavors to foster a sustainable future by seamlessly integrating environmentally conscious practices and socially impactful initiatives into its operations. The report meticulously outlines the substantial impacts of various purpose-driven endeavors, spanning economic development, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. These initiatives have sparked positive transformations across 14 states and 2 Union Territories in India, promoting sustainable growth and delivering transformative