CSR News

13 January 2026: True social impact is not created in silos, it emerges when health, education, livelihoods and the environment are addressed as part of a connected ecosystem. Guided by this belief, Colgate-Palmolive continues to advance its purpose of “Building good Oral Health Habits for Life,” strengthening communities across India through sustained, inclusive and prevention-led interventions. Rooted in long-term partnerships and aligned with national priorities, the company’s initiatives are designed to create meaningful outcomes that endure across generations. At the heart of this commitment is Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®, Colgate- Palmolive’s flagship oral health education initiative. Since inception, the programme has reached over 195 million children, making it one of the country’s largest preventive health movements. Annually, it engages

January 13, 2025 — As part of its continued commitment to community development and empowering the adolescents, APM Terminals Pipavav organised the Swami Vivekanand Inter-Village Sports Day and conducted the Parvarish Camp, engaging students from neighbouring villages through initiatives focused on physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and holistic growth. The Swami Vivekanand Inter-Village Sports Day, organised under the company’s Gyan Jyot Project, brought together over 500 students from Grades IV to VIII representing nine schools from villages including Rampara, Bherai, Shiyal Bet, Padar, Thavi, Divalo, Devpara, Kadiyali, and Pipavav Dham. The event aimed to promote fitness, inter-school collaboration, and overall well- being among rural adolescents. Students participated enthusiastically in a range of sporting activities such as Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, long jump, high

January 09, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible citizenship, Ample Group conducted a beach clean-up drive at Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai. The initiative focused on restoring a key stretch of the coastline by reducing waste, protecting marine ecosystems, and contributing to the long-term cleanliness of this highly frequented public space. The drive reflects Ample Group’s belief that sustainability must move beyond intent to visible, on-the- ground action. By mobilizing team members across levels, the initiative highlighted an integrated approach where leadership, participation, and accountability converge to create meaningful impact. Beginning at the Karl Schmidt Memorial at Besant Nagar Beach, 140 Ample volunteers united with a shared purpose of community and environmental stewardship, collectively clearing 521.67 kilograms of

12 th January 2026: On National Youth Day, McDonald’s India – North & East marks a major milestone in empowering youth across the region. Through its flagship initiative, McDonald’s for Youth,’ the brand has helped over 2,500 young individuals take their first steps into the workforce, significantly exceeding the initiative’s original hiring goals. The program focuses on creating meaningful employment opportunities for young people, particularly those from lessprivileged backgrounds, by partnering with non-governmental organizations and community groups, while equipping participants with essential skills, confidence, and pathways for long- term growth. Launched with the aim of contributing to India’s growth story, the initiative has played a crucial role in helping many individuals secure their first job and develop workplace skills. It

12 January 2026: ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited one of India’s leading chauffeur-driven corporate mobility providers, has reinforced its long-term commitment to safety with the successful implementation of its #Safety365 initiative, embedding safety as a core organisational value across operations. The initiative was designed to move beyond a short-term campaign approach and establish safety as an everyday responsibility for chauffeurs and teams. Over a four-week period, ECO Mobility conducted structured engagement and training programmes focused on awareness, responsible driving behaviour, and continuous learning, supported by interactive sessions and regular communication touchpoints. As part of the initiative, chauffeurs participated in safety pledges, symbolising their personal commitment to ensuring safe and reliable journeys. The programme saw strong participation, with more than

January 12, 2026: Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, the social arm of Jubilant Bhartia Group, marked the completion of three years of its JFARM (Jubilant FoodWorks Academy for Restaurant Operations & Management), a CSR-driven skill development initiative by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, enabling employment pathways for over 5,000 youth. The programme equips young people with Industry-ready skills for the growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector across India. At the heart of this endeavour lies our commitment to nurture youth as agents of transformation. Jubilant Bhartia Foundation brought together some of these youth agents of transformation with an aim to encourage more people to learn from their experiences and success stories. Over 70% of these alumni are today employed with QSR organisations across the

Mangrove Cleanup Drive being jointly undertaken by Yatri along with environmental NGO Vanashakti, aimed at protecting and preserving Navi Mumbai’s vital mangrove ecosystems. As Mumbai’s official city travel and mobility guide, Yatri goes beyond navigation to actively engage with on-ground civic and environmental initiatives that directly impact the city’s commuters and communities. As part of this effort, members of the Yatri team participated alongside Vanashakti volunteers in a hands-on cleanup drive at Sarsole Jetty.

12 January 2026: For millions of rural youths, the transition from education to employment is critical and challenging. Many aspire to white-collar jobs, often unaware that skilled blue-collar and technical roles can offer stable, dignified, long-term careers. Limited access to training and pathways into work pushes many into insecure livelihoods, leaving households dependent on climate-sensitive incomes. Strengthening skilling ecosystems is therefore essential—not only for employment, but for reliable off-farm income that builds household stability. On the occasion of National Youth Day, this challenge takes on renewed urgency. As India works to harness its demographic dividend and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat, equipping rural and semi- urban youth with relevant, market-linked skills is critical for inclusive growth, reducing distress migration,

January 8, 2026: Coca-Cola India is integrating responsible waste collection and recycling practices at Coke Studio Bharat Live concerts in New Delhi and Guwahati, using the platform to demonstrate how large, high-footfall cultural events can be managed with greater material recovery and public participation. Coca-Cola India is activating its flagship initiative #MaidaanSaaf, in partnership with Greenmyna, focusing on responsible waste collection, segregation, and recycling at large public gatherings. The initiative brings together structured on-ground systems, trained volunteers, and clear guidance to help audiences dispose of waste responsibly during the concerts. At both venues, the #MaidaanSaaf activation includes staffed waste-segregation stations, temporary material recovery hubs, and clearly marked collection points across audience areas and consumption zones. Trained volunteers will support on-ground