CSR News

23rd February 2024: As a part of its continued commitment to India, GALE, a Business Agency, has joined hands with Surabhi Foundation Trust to support the Surabhi Chinnara Sambrama, an event which is dedicated to uplifting the lives of children in rural Bengaluru. As part of its CSR initiative, GALE supported and sponsored the Surabhi Foundation Trust’s initiative benefiting over 800 children from 35 government schools across the region. Furthermore, GALE has extended its support with the construction of the Surabhiprouda Boys Home at Beleke and actively participated with close to 40 volunteers in the Surabhi Chinnara Sambrama event to motivate the children. The Surabhi Chinnara Sambrama event celebrated the talents of local school children, fostering a joyful and supportive environment.

22nd February 2024: A leading provider of intelligent workplace solutions, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, is proud to announce its CSR initiative, termed Project “NEEV” in partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation. This collaborative effort promoted both environmental sustainability and child nutrition in the city of Varanasi. This initiative witnessed Konica Minolta sponsoring two electric vehicles (EVs) for the Akshaya Patra Foundation in Varanasi. These EVs will be used to deliver nutritious mid-day meals to 1,800 students across government schools in the region. These vehicles will cover a total of 160 KM per day. This eco-conscious approach aligns with Konica Minolta’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating a sustainable future. Konica Minolta’s sponsorship will provide mid-day meals for these students

22nd February 2024: In a concerted effort to encourage environmental sustainability and combat climate change, Sembcorp’s subsidiaries, Green Infra Wind Energy Ltd (GIWEL) and Green Infra Solar Energy Ltd, have joined forces with the Enviro Creators Foundation (ECF) to launch an ambitious urban afforestation initiative in Bhuj, Gujarat. The project, situated at the Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum, aims to transform the landscape using the dense Miyawaki Japanese method, planting 10,000 saplings as the cornerstone of a burgeoning green ecosystem. Over the next three years, Sembcorp will collaborate closely with ECF to ensure the meticulous upkeep of the site, encompassing essential maintenance activities such as deweeding, manuring, mulching, and watering. The initiative marks a significant milestone in environmental stewardship, with the Smritivan

22nd February 2024: India’s premium cruise line, Cordelia Cruises, in collaboration with Ketto and Child Help Foundation (CHF), embarked on a transformative journey to enrich the lives of young minds. On February 17th, 2024, Cordelia Cruises welcomed students from CHF aboard the Empress, offering them a firsthand experience of maritime life and career opportunities. This event, organized as part of Cordelia Cruises’ commitment to fostering youth development, to provided students with an immersive tour of the cruise liner ‘Empress’. From exploring the intricacies of ship operations to engaging in enlightening conversations with the onboard crew and officers, the children were given a glimpse into the dynamic world of seafaring. “Giving back is not just an option; it’s our duty. We

21st February 2024: Honorable Defense Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launched an integrated project by LSA and Lucknow Municipal Corporation to revolutionize the waste management landscape of Lucknow. Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan (LSA), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Re Sustainability Limited, has recently finalized a significant agreement with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation that helps to encompass a dedicated effort to transform waste management practices within the city of Lucknow. This revolutionary commitment marks a crucial step towards advancing sustainable and innovative waste solutions in Lucknow. The agreement encompasses a comprehensive array of waste management services, showcasing Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan (LSA)’s unwavering commitment to implementing cutting-edge waste management solutions that prioritize sustainability and cleanliness. Key provisions include the efficient door-to-door collection

21st February 2024: The remarkable success of Project Parivartan, which is a collaborative initiative to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India, with its 11 participating hospitals across 7 states scoring an average of 90% across Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), in the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) audit. This project is aimed at demonstrating a reduction in infections and the prevalence of multi-drug resistant organisms in small to mid-sized hospitals through infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship activities. To provide a blueprint for similar hospitals and institutions across the country, the learnings and accomplishments of the project were also unveiled in a report titled Project Parivartan: Insights and Learnings from an Evidence-based

21st February 2024: In the heart of Jamshedpur, amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, lies a beacon of hope and compassion—Nav Jagrat Manav Samaj (NJMS). This non-profit organization, with unwavering support from Tata Motors, is leading the charge against leprosy, striving to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. NJMS has dedicated itself wholeheartedly to the prevention and control of leprosy, a disease that not only affects the physical health of individuals but also casts a shadow of stigma and discrimination. With Tata Motors standing firmly by its side, NJMS has been able to embark on a journey towards eradicating this debilitating illness, one step at a time. The collaboration between NJMS and Tata Motors has

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

19th February,2024: An American based charity organization Share Our Strength, which is expanding its international support to The Akshaya Patra Foundation and The Breakfast Revolution in India, with the intent of working together to build more avenues to nourish children in schools. Share Our Strength announced today that they will host an exclusive fundraiser on March 17th at the ITC Grand Central in Parel, Mumbai in order to aid of the two Indian charities. The dinner event aims to raise INR 1 crore to provide daily breakfasts and lunches for over 10,000 underprivileged school children for the upcoming academic year. Share Our Strength has also committed to match all donations from the event, thereby doubling the impact. As India prepares