Ness SES supports mangrove protection
In a step towards preservation, protection and plantation of mangroves on Mumbai’s coastline, Ness Software Engineering Services (SES), provider of outsourced engineering services, has initiated a mangrove-protection drive in collaboration with United Way Mumbai, a non-profit organisation. The idea is to increase awareness
Bajaj Electricals and ChildFund India launch Mutthi mai Aasma
Bajaj Electricals in association with ChildFund India has launched their flagship education programme Mutthi mai Aasma – Sky is the Limit. The programme is the third phase of their ongoing initiative Reading Improvement – Books, My Friends. To begin with, ChildFund India has
HSBC and Swades Foundation seal Rs 100 crore partnership for skills programme
HSBC has partnered Swades Foundation to launch a skill-development programme called Skills for Life. HSBC has committed Rs 100 crore for this programme, which aims to benefit about 75,000 individuals in the next five years. The programme was formally announced in November 2015
CM Fadnavis launches Poonawalla’s Clean City Movement
With the intention of effectively managing the waste of Pune, Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, has started a public movement called Adar Poonawalla Clean City Movement (APCCM). It is a public”private partnership towards scientific waste management in association with the Pune
Neighbourhood-improvement projects win a crore in grants
In December 2015, United Technologies Corporation announced winners of the Neighbourhood Improvement Partnership (NIP) challenge, an initiative under its ‘Citizens for the City’ programme. The winning projects are primarily focused at holistic development of the community, in particular mobility, waste management, public safety,
Safe Water Network and Honeywell promise drinking water to 60,000 Telanganaites
Safe Water Network (SWN) and Honeywell India have partnered to provide access to affordable and reliable safe drinking water to water quality-affected communities in Telangana. Funded by Honeywell India grant, Safe Water Network is building 25 iJal safe water stations in Karimnagar and
Green banking and investments can get India a ‘sustainable scorecard’
‘Climate change requires an ambitious global response and a green economy that will protect the planet from its worst effects. It is necessary that we contribute to the development of green economies as they are the solution to sustainable global growth. Investments in sectors
How businesses did their bit towards the Tamil Nadu floods
In December, CauseBecause received updates from various corporate groups mentioning how they were coming forth with help and heart during the Tamil Nadu floods. Here’s a quick roundup on who did what and how (as per their own claims). Aviva Life Insurance relaxed
How businesses did their bit towards the Tamil Nadu floods
In December, CauseBecause received updates from various corporate groups mentioning how they were coming forth with help and heart during the Tamil Nadu floods. Here’s a quick roundup on who did what and how (as per their own claims). Aviva Life Insurance relaxed
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the idea of sanitation
Okay, the government has promised a Clean India by 2019. And it has asked corporate groups to pitch in. It’s not a random mandate, by the way. Contributing to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan qualifies as legitimate corporate social responsibility (CSR) spend as per the