The state’s estimated annual education budget stands at around ₹38,000 crore, with a significant portion of approximately ₹25,350 crore allocated for teacher and staff salaries. Other allocations include ₹1,635 crore for mid-day meals, ₹730 crore for eggs, ₹185 crore for free uniforms, ₹160 crore for free textbooks, ₹1,040 crore for scholarships, and ₹1,250 crore for infrastructure development.
ESG training empowers professionals to develop targeted strategies, enhance stakeholder relations, and contribute to a more sustainable and responsible future. As ESG continues to shape the business world, investing in ESG training is a wise choice for sustainability professionals aiming to stay ahead of the curve and drive positive change.
By unveiling the ripple effect of CSR initiatives, we can understand how businesses can create lasting positive impacts and inspire others to join the movement.
ESG reporting has become a critical tool for the Indian coffee industry to drive sustainability efforts. By measuring and reporting their environmental impact, social initiatives, and governance practices, coffee companies in India enhance transparency, accountability, and trust.
The BRSR framework was introduced in 2018 as part of the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) efforts to enhance the quality of ESG disclosures by companies.
Through its materiality assessment process, Infosys has identified the following ESG issues as most material to its business: climate change and energy efficiency, data privacy and cybersecurity, responsible sourcing and procurement, and employee well being and diversity.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has updated its corporate social responsibility requirements, which have had a substantial impact on India’s CSR environment.
“Sustainability is not just a concept or a department in an organization anymore. It is integral to yourculture and a way of life. When you want to be two steps ahead, you need the conviction of everyone in the organization.” -Suraj BahirwaniPresident and Global Sales… Read More »Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Corporate Sustainability as a Collaborative Endeavour
Amidst the trying economic and social happenings of the past 2 years, it has become more pertinent than ever to build resilient communities that minimize the damage caused by such circumstances. Sustainable practices can cater to that need by fortifying the foundations of individual organizations as well as overall communities. It is therefore important to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to the development of stronger national and global ecosystems.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on 15th May 2021, introduced the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR). This has replaced the previously existing Business Responsibility Report (BRR). The focus on sustainability is a welcome addition as it nurtures improved environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures.