Toyota Kirloskar Motor: How green is my plant
The Bidadi plant near Bengaluru has been declared the greenest among 56 plants run globally by Toyota. This achievement is primarily due to the plant sourcing a majority of its energy requirements from renewable sources such as solar and wind energy. At least
Gulf Oil: Child’s safety comes first
In October, a nationwide awareness campaign called ‘Guardian on Road’, on the importance of wearing helmets for children pillion riders on two-wheelers, was organised by Gulf Oil Lubricants. While the wearing of helmets is compulsory for the drivers of two-wheelers, most of the
Humana People to People India: Spreading themselves too thin?
Humana People to People India (HPPI) is a not-for-profit, development organisation that is non-political and secular. It is a part of the International Humana People to People Movement that spans 43 countries across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Latin America, and is
Wipro cares, almost
One of the biggest Indian”and some would argue global”names in IT is Wipro Limited, or Western India Products Limited. In 2013, it demerged the non-IT diversified businesses, such as consumer care, lighting and infrastructure engineering, into a separate company named Wipro Enterprises Ltd.
No funds for a green climate
In a further setback to the battle against climate change, reports suggest that contributions to the United Nations programme Green Climate Fund (GCF) has been inadequate and far short of the pledged amount. Of the $10.3 billion pledged, only $3.5 billion has been
Exide Life Insurance: It starts with safety precautions
On Children’s Day, 14 November, an awareness drive was organised by Exide Life Insurance at key locations in Bengaluru to highlight the safety of children pillion riders. The activity, in collaboration with Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Seshadripuram, had students gather at busy junctions
The Maharashtra plastic ban – why it exists and how it can work
2018 is turning out to be a watershed year for plastic, or rather, the demonisation of plastic. From Starbucks’ announcement that it is phasing out plastic cups from its stores to the slew of pledges from multiple Indian companies to reduce plastic use,
Genpact: So as to boost social impact of projects by non-profits
An initiative to streamline processes in non-profit organizations and make them more effective through a number of projects has impacted 3.6 million lives in its second year. The Genpact Social Impact Fellowship (GSIF) programme was announced by Genpact in 2016 and is in
When companies play coy
One of the many (mild) perils of reporting on CSR and the not-for-profit sector is the tough task of getting these organisations, for profit or not, to answer your mildly tough questions. Over the years, this writer has noticed a discernible pattern in
Future Generali: Safety nets as insurance against poverty
Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII) has adopted a new programme called The Human Safety Net for Families which will aim to create ‘equal-life opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds across India.’ The programme will focus on promoting the concept of helping