Top 5 Indian Companies building a sustainable tomorrow
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In the face of numerous environmental and social challenges, several companies in India are taking significant strides towards sustainability and community welfare. These companies are not only focusing on their business growth but also making substantial contributions to society through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. From education and healthcare to environmental conservation and community development, these organizations are leading the way in building a sustainable and inclusive tomorrow.
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Girnar Foundation: Girnar Foundation is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of CarDekho Group, with a focus on promoting sustainable development and social welfare. Established in 2022, the organization strives to create lasting impact through its partnerships with local communities, civil society organizations, and government agencies. The foundation works on various social issues, including education, healthcare, environment, and community development. Aligned with its vision for a developed, sustainable, and inclusive India, the Foundation operates under the regime of five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs): UNSDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), UNSDG 4 (Quality Education), UNSDG 5 (Gender Equality), UNSDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and UNSDG 13 (Climate Action) adopted by the CarDekho Group.
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Reliance Foundation: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Foundation, has significantly contributed to and made measurable progress toward its vision of an inclusive India. Moving well beyond its business activities, the RIL Group contributes to a positive societal impact through diverse community engagement initiatives.Reliance Foundation was set up in 2010 to provide impetus to various philanthropic initiatives of Reliance Industries Limited. The efforts of the group have already touched the lives of more than 76 million people across India in more than 55,550 villages and several urban locations.
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Infosys Foundation: Infosys is committed to the communities in which it operates. This has led to the creation of Infosys Foundation to support the underprivileged sections of society. A not-for-profit initiative aimed at fulfilling the social responsibility of Infosys Ltd., the Infosys Foundation creates opportunities and strives towards a more equitable society.Established in 1996, the Infosys Foundation supports programs in the areas of education, rural development, healthcare, arts and culture, and destitute care. Its mission is to work in remote regions of several states in India.
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Lenskart Foundation: It is a not-for-profit organization aimed towards eradicating refractive error based blindness from every nook and corner of the country. Lenskart Foundation operates eye care centers in various parts of India, providing free and comprehensive eye examinations. Through its ONE for ONE campaign, Lenskart donates a pair of glasses to someone in need for every pair sold, having distributed over a million pairs to date. The EYE for EYE campaign encourages eye donation, particularly from the transgender community, supporting the Eye Bank Association of India with thousands of pledges.
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Tata Steel Foundation: Anchors one of the deepest and most diverse societal development efforts that directly reach more than 1.5million lives across 4,500 gram-panchayats in Jharkhand and Odisha every year. The impact programmes are certified as replicable change models on themes like Education, Public Health, Tribal Identity, Livelihoods, Agriculture, Water, Disability, etc. which are based on a contemporary understanding of core development challenges of the region and are closely aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 agenda.
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