Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Private companies can now take up nature conservancy projects to boost ecotourism on private land surrounding tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries under corporate social responsibility (CSR). With this, Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to announce such a policy. One of the basic aims is to bring …
This year marks the sixth year of CDP’s water program. Since its launch a large and growing number of institutional investors have begun using the platform to engage with companies on water exposures and opportunities. While substantial progress has been made in corporate water disclosure, companies’ reliance on this precious …
The expansion of NTPC-SAIL Power Company's captive power plant in Durgapur at an investment of Rs 362 crore has got an environment clearance. "Based on the recommendations of the expert appraisal committee, the environment ministry has given the environment clearance to the Durgapur Captive Power Project-III (2X20 MW) in Bengal …
With increasing change of traditional diets and the emergence of new supply and marketing chains, urban food consumers in low-income countries are faced with multiple food safety challenges, among which microbial contamination and pesticides are key concerns for vegetables sold on urban markets in West Africa. Although consumers have a …
Corporates can chip in to revive 2 river basins: Report The final report of EMPRI focuses on revival of the TG Halli reservoir, the meeting point of the two rivers. The Environment Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI), in its final report on the revival of Arkavathi, Kumudvathi river courses …
• Vineet Mittal and the Environment Minister to jointly present the award at the GGS conference • ‘Green Hero’ Award to recognize silent Heroes working tirelessly for a greener environment • Jury members announced, will convene this month for selecting the winners Welspun Renewables’ ‘Green Hero’ award will recognize outstanding …
Aditya Birla Group flagship UltraTech Cement has got Environment Ministry's clearance to expand capacity at its Awarpur plant in Maharasthra, which would entail an investment of Rs 248 crore. The company has proposed to raise production of clinker, a raw material for cement manufacture, to 4.5 million tonnes per annum …
Global cosmetics giant L’Oréal has announced a target to reduce its carbon footprint while continuing to increase production. The company plans to become “carbon balanced” by 2020 by offsetting greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. Since 2005 the company has reduced its absolute emissions by 50% while increasing its production …
NASHIK: Waking up to their responsibility towards the environment, the industrial bodies of Nashik have come together to launch a green project in the district under their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. As suggested by deputy labour commissioner R S Jadhav, the Nashik Industries & Manufacturers' Association (NIMA) and the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Dukalu Ram & Ors. Vs Union of India & Ors. dated 01/09/2015 regarding mining being carried on by Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. and Coal India Ltd. despite cancellation of coal block alloted to M/s Jindal …
A lot of hype has been created around the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. But funding from sources such as the corporate social responsibility coffer is wholly inadequate. Moreover, reliance on public-private partnerships without strengthening the capabilities of the existing public agencies in the field through adequate budget allocations and proper training …
Gujarat-based companies choose health and education when it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes. These two sectors account for around 90% of the amount spent on CSR. In fiscal 2014-15, health and education topped the list of several Gujarati companies such as Adani Port and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), Cadila …
The state government has set a target of adding 14,400 megawatt installed capacity of renewable energy in Maharashtra over the next five years. Even as it rolls out sops for companies setting up renewable energy projects in the state, the Maharashtra government has inserted a mandatory clause on ‘social responsibility’ …
A mere one in five UK workers believe the majority of British businesses behave responsibly, according to new research by Ricoh announced today (29 July). The research, conducted by the global IT company and YouGov, found that only 20% of British workers felt the country's businesses were acting responsibly. The …
The Co-operative Bank has reported reductions in its waste and water use and sourced 99% of its electricity from renewable energy in the company's latest values and ethics report. The report is the bank’s first corporate social responsibility report since its separation from the Co-operative Group. The bank sourced 99% …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Raghunath Karan Vs. Hindustan Zinc Ltd. & Ors. dated 20/07/2015 regarding CSR activities in village Kotia, Bherukheda-II and Agucha in District Bhilwara, Rajasthan by Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the release of its first Sustainability Report titled ‘Connecting Nigeria to the world through a Sustainable Capital Market’. A statement by the NSE on Monday in Lagos noted that the report demonstrates The Exchange’s commitment to increased disclosure, expanded stakeholder engagement and thought …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Bhagat Ram Sahu & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 14/07/2015 regarding non compliance and observance of the conditions of the Environment Clearance particularly with reference to the CSR activities as well as carrying …
Ajmer Division of North Western Railway has signed an MoU with CONCOR to set up solar plant at Aburoad and Bhilwara station. CONCOR, the railway PSU will support this initiative under CSR Corporate social responsibility (CSR) says the PIB press release. The MOU has been signed between the two organizations …
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to participate in the Governor's Climate and Forest (GCF) Taskforce annual meet held in Barcelona, Spain, from June 15-18. The event centred around reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and promoting realistic pathways to forest-maintaining rural development. The GCF …
