CSR: Will corporates look at CRISIL ratings now?
One of the leading agencies known for its diverse rating systems has now developed a rating system for non-government organizations (NGOs) and will be grading them on the scale of 1″5, with VO-1A being the highest and VO-5A being the lowest grade. With
CSR: Will corporates look at CRISIL ratings now?
One of the leading agencies known for its diverse rating systems has now developed a rating system for non-government organizations (NGOs) and will be grading them on the scale of 1″5, with VO-1A being the highest and VO-5A being the lowest grade. With
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) proposed to succeed the MDGs
A UN working group has devised a final draft of ‘sustainable development goals’ (SDGs) to succeed the millennium development goals. The draft includes 17 goals and 169 targets to be achieved by 2030. The recommendations will be shared next month with the UN
CSR in India: 2 years in 2 pages
No, it’s not that nothing has happened. Just that it has not been significant enough to create an interesting story that can go beyond two pages. Here’s all that you already know, but will cherish reading about social responsibility domain (we call it
Narcondam hornbill versus national security; some decisions to be made
There are just 350 to 400 Narcondam hornbills left. Although their numbers have been relatively stable in recent years, that may change in the near future. The bird’s numbers are limited to Narcondam Island – a tiny volcanic isle about 1,300 kilometres east
They are the most socially conscious consumers
Filipinos are the world’s most socially-conscious consumers, research firm Nielsen declared in a statement announcing the release of the Global Survey of Corporate Social Responsibility. Eight in 10, or 79 per cent, of Filipino consumers ‘are more willing to pay extra for products
India’s First 10 CSR Thought Leaders Felicitated at Coffee for Cause
For the first time in India, 10 CSR Thought Leaders from India’s corporate houses and institutions were felicitated at ‘Coffee For Cause: Conversations around CSR’, which took place on 3 May 2014 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The leaders were felicitated for
Corporates may join hands to ensure CSR helps in nation building: Col. Prakash Tewari
‘There is huge responsibility on the shoulders of corporate groups as they have to ensure that the funds mandated for corporate social responsibility (CSR) are utilized efficiently,’ said Col. Prakash Tewari, group vice president, CSR and education, at Jindal Steel and Power Limited,
More bio-toilets from Indian Railways
The Indian Railways is right on track in its task of fitting bio-toilets in coaches, with over 2,000 installed so far. These green toilets have been designed by Railways along with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The bio-toilets have been fitted in
Conversations around best CSR practices were the takeaways from IRMA Round Table
It has been over two weeks, but unlike other conferences and seminars, the discussions that started at CSR Round Table are still on. Individuals who participated in the talks, made presentations, brainstormed and networked at the conference are now engaging in conversations through