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PRESS RELEASE Pune, 25 February, 2021 – Capgeminihas doubled down on its sustainability objectives across its campuses in Pune – Hinjewadi and Talwade, as aligned with the Group’s objective to achieve Net-Zero goals by 2030 through various sustainability initiatives and programs.   Initiatives at Hinjewadi Campus Capgemini’s campus in Hinjewadi received the LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) platinum certification for its energy, water efficiency & sustainable practices. The campus has a total built-up area of 1.75 million sq. ft., which also includes a 1.2 MWp onsite captive solar plant. Additionally, the campus features a bio-gas plant which generates gas for cooking use from recycled food waste and has an organic waste converter for solid waste management. Furthermore, 100% recycled water from

PRESS RELEASE February 23, 2021: Tata STRIVE and Wipro GE Healthcare today entered into a partnership to skill youth for jobs in the healthcare sector over a period of three years. The agreement aims to skill 6,200 candidates in various technical and operational areas of healthcare. As part of this partnership, Wipro GE Healthcare will design, develop and implement industry-relevant, hands-on training with a goal of achieving gainful employment for these students, many of whom belong to underprivileged sections of society. Tata STRIVE with the support of Tata Trusts will provide the candidates loan scholarships upon qualifying for the course. Tata STRIVE to enhance the program delivery and efficacy by providing digital solutions for planning and managing batches, loan scholarships, attendance,

PRESS RELEASE New Delhi, 22nd Feb, 2021: Vedanta Limited has been conferred with the “CSR Shining Star Award” under the category of Child Development for Nand Ghar, Vedanta Group’s flagship corporate social responsibility project. The recognition was given by Honorable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari in an award ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on 20th February 2021.The award recognizes Vedanta’s efforts towards the holistic development and growth of children contributing towards building a stronger and healthier nation. Speaking on receiving the award, Vedanta Director, Ms. Priya Agarwal said: “I am honored as well as humbled to receive the award for our Nand Ghars that are transforming the lives of rural women and children across the country. We are

PRESS RELEASE 22nd February 2021: CEAT Tyres, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, introduces the concept of only women operated CEAT Shoppes across India. The all women CEAT Shoppe will be CEAT’s endeavour to empower women especially in the male dominated tyre industry. The Shoppes are owned, managed and run by team of women which will give them equal opportunity to grow and make a mark in tyre Industry. The first of such Shoppes has been opened in Bhatinda, north India followed by introduction of 10 Shoppes in the next few months across India.  The all women CEAT Shoppes include women workforce for all service-related assistance to customers.  This also includes manual jobs like wheel changing, balancing and operating various machinery to service a vehicle. CEAT

PRESS RELEASE Mumbai, February 20, 2021: Vodafone Idea Foundation – the CSR arm of Vi, has invited applications from Teachers and Students for the ‘Learning with Vodafone Idea Scholarship’ programme for the year 2021-22. The Vi CSR initiative aims to bridge the social and fiscal divide that teachers and students face in terms of availability and accessibility to the necessary resources to help them excel. Launched in 2020 these scholarships entitle teachers as well as students to access Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) covering a list of permissible expenses. The scholarships are merit based for teachers and merit-cum-means based for the students. The selection process is entirely online, overseen by an independent jury, including eminent educators, representatives of civil society organizations. Vodafone Idea Foundation is

PRESS RELEASE Mumbai, 17.02.2021: Metropolis Healthcare Ltd., India’s leading diagnostic service provider, awarded scholarship to 70 medical students for the 2nd edition of its annual Medical Talent Outreach Programme, MedEngage. The recipients of the scholarship were awarded a total of INR 50 lakh in recognition of their academic scores, publications, extra-curricular activities and presentations. With the objective to nurture and nourish medical talent in India, this year’s edition of the scholarship summit was held virtually. Over 2000 registrations and 1500 applications from several government and private medical colleges from India were received for the scholarships. Out of these, the jury shortlisted 70 students whose applications were considered unique and innovative. Amongst the winners, 40 students are from government colleges while 30 are from private colleges. While addressing the ceremony, Dr. Sushil Shah, Founder and Chairman, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. said, “Through

PRESS RELEASE New Delhi – February 19, 2021: Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions announced today that it has been recognized as a supplier engagement leader for environmental action. Tech Mahindra is amongst the top 9 Indian companies to secure a position in the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) 2020. Tech Mahindra is one of the only 7 % companies assessed for supplier engagement on climate change, by CDP. Recognized for its actions and strategies to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate business risks of climate change, Tech Mahindra’s performance has been assessed on governance, targets, scope 3 emissions, and value chain engagement. Sandeep Chandna, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tech

PRESS RELEASE ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, the CSR arm of the ICICI Group, today contributed an ambulance to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Thiruvananthapuram. Smt. K.K. Shailaja Teacher, Hon’ble Minister for Heath, Social Justice and Woman and Child Development, Government of Kerala flagged off the ambulance in the presence of Mr. Rajish Kalapurayil, Zonal Head –Retail, Kerala at ICICI Bank and other officials of the Bank. The ambulance is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and technology, and will be stationed at the GMC campus. It will be available for patients seeking admission and getting discharged from the GMC. It will also be used by the college authorities for moving patients between different blocks and specialty wings within the

CSR NEWS Bangalore,16, February 2021: Global Technology giant, Lenovo announces its third annual Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Report, highlighting its annual snapshot of workforce demographics, hiring and attrition data, and a recap of the diversity and inclusion highlights of the past year. Lenovo has always recognized the importance of diversity in competing in a diverse world. As a unique global business, diversity is one of Lenovo’s greatest strengths. Last year, over 1 million people worldwide were impacted by the Lenovo Foundation.  The report under the theme “Smarter for all” details Lenovo’s Diversity & Inclusion journey over the last three years to further embed the diversity and inclusion practices across its global operations.  Lenovo’s Milestone achievements:  The third annual report celebrates Lenovo’s achievement of reaching

CSR NEWS Udaipur, 15 February, 2021: Safety is an ingrained approach in the work culture at Hindustan Zinc. Taking this approach a step further, HZL’s Rampura Agucha Mine has developed India’s first underground First Aid & Ambulance centre. The underground first aid station and ambulance centre is equipped with a fresh airbase dedicatedly for underground mine, where a rescue team along with a medical practitioner has been appointed under charge of a qualified Medical Professional & Rescue Head. This first-of-its-kind below the ground rescue and aid system is functional 24 hours at the underground station along with its dedicated rescue and paramedical staff. The underground mine station also has a dedicated emergency vehicle, equipped with AED, ECG and Reviving Apparatus. The