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Ending the risk of Child Labour from the Supply Chains
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Tackling Plastic Pollution
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Thought Leader Speak …
Ms. Shaina Ganapathy Head of Community Outreach, Embassy Group “One of the consequences of the pandemic was that educational institutions all around the globe had to hasten towards providing digital education. This came with many challenges, including accessibility for students, efficient content, teaching and learning resources, and more. In pursuance
In Focus with Dr. K.C Ravi
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Building Sustainable Organizations: Balancing Profitability and Environmental Responsibility
Dr. K K Upadhyay Professor and Chairperson Centre for Sustainability & CSR, Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) Sudden weather changes, pollution around, floods, disasters—what’s happening to my world? It was better when I started. I understand everyone is created equal, which is undermined by the reality of growing inequalities,
VolCon 2022: The Pinnacle of Volunteering Excellence
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CSR has to evolve into ISR
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Corporate Social Responsibility Integration: The Good, Bad & Bold
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