Volkswagen – how to not get away with cheating
Volkswagen (VW) is the second largest carmaker in the world”first, if one measures by the number of cars sold”and is the shining beacon of German excellence. Or rather was, as it recently suffered the kind of ignominy that is the nightmare of every
Companies, relax. No mechanism to evaluate CSR impact: Corporate affairs ministry
But surprise, surprise, there is stringent penalty for non-disclosure In an interesting revelation to CauseBecause, the ministry of corporate affairs, Government of India, has affirmed that there is no mechanism or system in place that will help them evaluate the impact of the
Pradan and the Indian SHG movement
[dropcap size=big]O[/dropcap]ne of the better-known NGOs in India and an early champion and innovator of the self-help group, or SHG, model in India, Pradan (acronym for Professional Assistance for Development Action) aims to reduce poverty by organising rural communities into groups to promote
Every Tuesday a car-free day in Gurgaon. Delhi?
Starting 22 September, in Gurgaon it will be car-free day every Tuesday from 7 am to 7 pm. Collaborating in this initiative are Gurgaon Administration, Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA), Gurgaon Traffic Police and Gurgaon Municipal Corporation, with support from NASSCOM, Embarq India,
Nokia partners Save the Children for its CSR. Here are a few answered, and some unanswered, questions
Much like in the last year, the term ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR) continues to be underlined in media communications from corporate groups. An interesting development this year is that corporate leaders who generally talk about growth numbers and product features are now attempting
Focus on Image, Innovation, Initiative and Interaction: Javadekar to forest and wildlife officers
Addressing the inaugural session of a two-day conference of principal chief conservators of forests (PCCFs) and wildlife wardens in New Delhi, Prakash Javadekar, minister of state (independent charge) of environment, forests and climate change, emphasised that forest and wildlife officers must focus on
More plantations by Garware-Wall Ropes
Over 70 employees of Garware-Wall Ropes Limited (GWRL), one of India’s leading manufacturers of technical textiles, engaged in a massive plantation drive in Ghorwadi village, on the way to Talegaon on the old Pune”Mumbai road. The tree-plantation drive is a part of
Golden Peacock to Krishnapatnam Port for environment management
Krishnapatnam Port, recognized as one of India’s largest ports, was awarded with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for its environment-focused initiatives. Some of the green initiatives undertaken by the port include plantation of over 20 lakh trees within the port and more
ATC India e-enabling education in the rural south
ATC India, an independent telecom tower company, has initiated a social project called Hiwel Learning Stations, Solar and Sanitation in Karnataka. Being implemented in association with Hole-in-the-Wall Education Limited (HiWEL) and NIIT Foundation, the project provides e-enabled education to underprivileged children in rural
Molson Coors focuses on water in Bihar
Aimed at improving water condition around their brewery, Molson Coors Cobra India Ltd has taken on the responsibility to provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene facilities for people in Bihta and Sheohar regions of Bihar. The company is installing new water points, restoring