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JUNE 2019 Volume-8 Issue-02 `100/-

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Interview of the month Professional of the Month Gonzalo Gortázar Awadhesh Kumar CEO, CaixaBank Dy. General Manager (CSR), IFCI Ltd. JUNE 2019 NEW DELHI 1 2 NEW DELHI JUNE 2019 From the Desk of Editor-in-Chief

Dear Readers facing charge on Saradha Chit fund scam. Greetings!! The leaders of opposition could not create an image in hearts of Writing this piece on the day after the declaration of 2019 Lok voters against the strong foundation of trust created by PM Modi Sabha Elections, One cannot discuss anything other than the profound through his initiatives like, Swachch Bharat Abhiyan, the direct political event that has just unfolded marking a day in the electoral communication with all Indian citizens through Radio ‘Mann ki baat’, history of the world making Narendra Modi, the first politician in the Make in India, Startup India, Ujjawala, Jandhan Yojana , Bringing in world to have been elected to power with the largest popular mandate Bill to Stop Triple Talaq which created. All these created an image of a in the world ahead of other global leaders including President of leader working with his heart with good intentions which had appealed America, President of Russia etc. Now this unprecedented electoral to one and all. The opposition could not assess the depth of the impact success need to be respected and the key lessons learned by all the made by Modi initiatives. Thus, ultimately the charges against Modi stakeholders including the opposition parties and the voters of India. made by Congress and combined oppositions over shadowed by the If you analyze the electoral campaign 2019 and the events preceding deep appreciation respect and trust gained by Modi among the voters the election season including the blockages of the Modi government which turned the table on the opposition parties as a whole leading bold initiatives including demonetization, GST and the engineered to historic win of PM Modi and his party defeating Many of the Modi opposition campaign like, Farmers Movement, intolerance movement, haters and where the Voters/ the electorate converted to Modi Hatao Award Wapsee Campaign etc. and ultimately leading to the ganging campaign to Modi Bachao campaign. up of all 22 major political leaders on 23 may 2018 at Bangalore on Therefore it is rightly said by Modi in the victory ceremony on 23 swearing ceremony of Chief Minister, Kumarswamy. All creating anti May 2019 in evening at headquarter in Delhi that his win is not out Modi campaign all of which by default gave Modi huge benefit by of his fight against the opposition and the election was fought by the generating prominence and awareness about the brand Modi and an country men and the voters who fought the election. image of being anti corruption and anti national , the opposite of the Therefore we can conclude that it is the way of bringing the voters image reflected by the opposition leaders. Added to this the Rafael to your side and who can take the opposition. The campaign titled campaign launched by Congress President Rahul Gandhi with slogan “Mai Bhi Chawkidar” to fight the campaign of Congress (‘Chowkidar ‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ made the judgment process of Voters simpler ChorHai’) is an innovative campaign making the country men fight by creating a foundation for the Decision Making. The voters had to the opposition. Thus Modi has established himself far ahead of the decide who the real thief is. Rahul Gandhi who couldn’t substantiate/ opposition leaders in terms of strategy, vision and leadership ability validate his charge on Rafael while the Modi government provided which the opposition parties failed to appreciate and respect even all the necessary evidences in the parliament and to the Supreme after being defeated in 2014 indicating sheer lack of political maturity Court. On the other hand Rahul Gandhi had to tender unconditional among the political leaders. apology to Supreme Court for using the name of Supreme Court for The essence of the whole campaign is the Congress Legacy calling the Prime Minister Modi a thief. In addition to this all the 22 of Pushing Indians Away from their Roots that SPIRITUALITY, not political leaders, who joined Mamta Banerjee at Kolkata in Jan 2019 religion, as India did not have a religion, India stood for Spiritual values and shared stage with her when she was trying to lead anti Modi like Universal Brotherhood, Respect for other faiths and Cultures, not campaign. Through the incident Mamta Banerjee acted, unknowingly common to other cultures like including Western culture. India was as a friend of Modi by making Modi’s job easier as all the opposition pushed towards Western Cultures by PM Nehru’s love for the West and leaders had developed an image of being tainted /corrupt with court western culture, In contrast Modi respected Indian Values and Culture, cases against many of them including Mayawati, Mulayam, Akhilesh, respect for old Mother in comparison to PM Nehru being known for Mamta Banerjee, Tejaswi Yadav & Kejriwal which created a clear his relations with Edwina Mount Batten. image about this gang of political leaders who carry an image were Average Indian felt more comfortable, being connected to the roots close to being called a thief in comparison to image of Modi who is in a BJP Legacy represented by Modi, over Nehru’s Western orientation clearly positioned himself in hearts of Indian as a honest leader, who is / Legacy represented by Congress, Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. fighting corruption through his policies like Demonetisation, GST etc. One can modify the Body Parts of a Person not his / her soul. Thus, the opposition tried to attack the strong foundation of honesty Modi’s success is attributed to his ability to Bring Indians close to their of PM Modi by a weak weapon of combined leadership strength of 22 Soul / the root of Indian Culture / Civilisation. top political leaders of India from all across the country. Against this Happy Reading. Be responsible and promote responsibility around background the Rafael attack of Rahul Gandhi calling Modi a thief you. Please write to me your opinions and suggestions. You may also against the Modi statement of calling opposition parties primarily the log on to www.csrvision.in, our portal which is loaded with plethora of Congress as a ‘Bail Gaddi’. In this struggle of claims and the counter information. claims, the voter has to decide based on the past track record of Modi in the last five years.His credibility nationally and globally against the credibility of opposition leaders most of whom are in bail and some of them are already in jail for e.g. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi are on bail in the national National Herald case, Mayawati and Mulayam are Prof. Ranjan Mohapatra facing charges on assets beyond Known source of income, Tejaswi [email protected] Yadav is facing the charges on IRCTC Hotel Scam. Mamta Banerjee

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Editor-in-Chief Prof. Ranjan Mohapatra “There will come a time when you believe everything is

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Special Correspondents CONTENT Mukarram Mohammed (Dubai) Sangeeta Chaudhary

Regional Director’s S.P.Singh, Jharkhand B.C. Kiran, Karnataka ORY Deepak Pandya, Vadodara

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Marketing Dr. K. Sridhar (Coordinator & IEC Specialist)

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Art & Design S T COVER Mukesh Kumar Ray Strategic Brand Interview of the month Communication Advisor P. K. Mishra 06 Gonzalo Gortázar CEO, CaixaBank Legal Advisor Ashwani K. Dubey

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JUNE 2019 NEW DELHI 5 Interview of the month

Gonzalo Gortázar CEO, CaixaBank

What are the key drivers of CaixaBank’s performance CaixaBank is their primary bank, of 26.3%. We have also Q in the last year? improved across all margin lines and posted a net profit of There are many different drivers across various almost €2 billion ($2.25 billion). These results came on A business areas that have progressively contributed to the back of robust revenue growth, and an improvement our success in 2018. Over the last few years, CaixaBank has in profitability to adequately cover the cost of capital, with focused on fuelling growth and driving our customer ROTE [return on tangible equity] achieving 9.3%. experience-centric strategy. Our innovation has left no area How central is digital transformation to these results? untouched: branch segmentation for value-added service, Q internal process digitalization for enhanced efficiency, Very much indeed. Digital transformation is the key to investment in talent development to ensure the best-skilled A the future of the banking sector, and at CaixaBank, we teams, and the creation of new partnerships to broaden our believe that it has to be focussed on offering the best offering and build a “beyond banking” ecosystem. customer experience and continuously adding value by This strategy has also resulted in strong financials. In means of innovative solutions. We mustn’t forget this is a 2018, CaixaBank reinforced its leadership with market people business, and we are committed to our clients. penetration, among Spanish retail clients for whom Today, CaixaBank is the leader in the digital banking

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market in Spain, where it has the largest base of digital customers: 6 million, or 57% of the bank’s retail customers in the country, 5.2 million of whom are mobile banking customers. More relevant than that, 1.5 million customers visit our site daily, so new technologies are a platform with huge potential which allows our customers to be with us more often. Even our physical branches have experienced a profound digital transformation process. We have implemented new technology, ranging from paperless transactions to innovative ATMs in order to enhance customer experience. For instance, I am pleased to announce that CaixaBank is the world’s first bank to offer ATMs that use facial recognition to withdraw cash without the need for a PIN number. How is innovation going to lay the foundation for Q future success? New technologies and customer expectations require A constant transformation and adaptation, and it is crucial that companies become more open, agile, collaborative and innovative. Our new Strategic Plan 2019-2021 will prepare CaixaBank to face the upcoming challenges of a rapidly changing industry. One of the plan’s main pillars is to put technology not only at the service of our 15.7 million social commitment. Our social vocation focuses on financial Iberian clients, but also, and above all, our 37,000 inclusion, promoting a savings-focused mentality, and active employees. In the coming years, we will accelerate our policies that respond to global societal challenges. digital transformation to One example is boost efficiency across all MicroBank, the largest our business areas and social bank specializing in processes, through continued Our new Strategic Plan 2019- microfinance in Europe, investment in technologies 2021 will prepare CaixaBank to face serving segments of the such as AI (artificial the upcoming challenges of a rapidly population whose financial intelligence), predictive changing industry. One of the plan’s needs are not catered modeling and robotics. for sufficiently by other Our commitment to main pillars is to put technology institutions. Over the last innovation is reflected in the not only at the service of our 15.7 decade, it has provided over high level of investment in million Iberian clients, but also, and €4 billion in microfinance. development and technology: above all, our 37,000 employees. In Regarding environmental €844 million in 2018 alone. sustainability and climate We are focusing all our efforts the coming years, we will accelerate change, in 2018 we became to become a leading and our digital transformation to boost the first listed Spanish innovative financial group efficiency across all our business bank, and one of just a few with the best customer areas and processes, through European banks, to fully service and a benchmark in neutralize its carbon footprint, responsible banking. continued investment in technologies reflecting a commitment How does the bank such as AI (artificial intelligence), that goes beyond our legal Q approach corporate predictive modeling and robotics. obligations. social responsibility (CSR)? It all comes down to being A commitment to CSR prepared to fulfill our mission: A is at the core of CaixaBank’s activities. As heirs to a contributing to the financial well-being of our customers and 100-year-old institution dedicated to Spain’s socio-economic the progress of society. u development, the bank carries in its DNA responsibility and Source : Global Finance Magazine

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BVC Foundation successfully concludes the donation drive, BVC DOO Initiative

V Chinai Charitable Trust (BVC Foundation) is the for their education during the start of this academic year. B philanthropy arm of BVC Ventures that primarily serve We are grateful to all the NGOs, the corporate organisations two causes - Healthcare and Education in the developing and all the people who donated the items for supporting the economies. BVC Foundation along with Wadhwa Group, cause and being a part of the initiative.” Group Satellite, and The Mosaic, successfully fulfilled yet All BVC companies and branches across India participate another edition of ‘The DOO Initiative’ (Donate to Orphanages to make a larger sustainable difference to society. This pan and Old age homes Initiative). In the 5th year of this donation India activity involves the distribution of the collected items drive the organization collected & donated books & stationery all over India. To ensure the items reach the right places, at kits along with clothes to children in orphanages all over the right time, BVC Foundation collaborates with over 100 India. NGOs from across India. This initiative witnessed donors from over 30 cities of About BVC Foundation India donate clothes, stationery and books. Through the DOO BVC Foundation is from the stable of BVC Chinai initiative, BVC Foundation collected over 30,000 books, Charitable Trust, which focuses on making a sustainable 2,70,000 pieces of stationery and over 3 tonnes of clothes, difference in education, healthcare, and governance through which would be donated to 96 orphanages and 10 old age several tech and non-tech initiatives. Each year, BVC makes homes in over 20 cities across India. a difference to thousands of less privileged children across According to Mr. Uday Chinai, Chairman, BVC India through its initiatives and through collaborations with Foundation, “The core goal of the BVC Foundation is to different NGOs. Currently funded by the BVC companies, facilitate upliftment of the society we live in. Through the BVC Foundation aims to make each initiative a multi-state DOO initiative, we aim to reach out to the underprivileged operation through its offline network of offices and reach. kids who will be provided with books & stationery materials Source : PR team of BVC Ventures)a

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Nestlé India collaborates with Gati Foundation launches ‘Plastic Express’ in Uttarakhand trengthening its commitment to plastic waste approach. Through this project we will be working with Smanagement, Nestlé India in collaboration with Gati stakeholders who will properly collect, segregate and dispose Foundation, a Dehradun based environmental action Multilayered plastics (MLP) to the end of its life. We are and advocacy group launched a project in Dehradun and happy to collaborate with Gati Foundation to help us progress Mussoorie for effectively managing post-consumer plastic towards the journey of managing plastic waste effectively”. waste. Mr. Anoop Nautiyal, Founder, Gati Foundation said, Recognizing the fact that there is need for an organized “While this collaboration is a step towards reducing plastic waste management system around the “MAGGI points” on waste by engaging with outlets, it is equally important to the Dehradun- Mussoorie highway and around the tourist drive awareness among consumers for effective collection points in Mussoorie, a mobile van named, Plastic Express and segregation of used plastic packaging. We hope that we will travel around these shops collecting MAGGI wrappers will be able to collectively make a significant difference in and other dry plastic waste from these outlets. The dry plastic waste management over the next few years”. waste which is collected will be disposed responsibly by In an endeavour to engage with consumers and bring Nestlé India. Working towards the ambition that no plastic about a behavioural change about the need for disposing waste should end up discarded in the environment, this year- plastic waste responsibly, Nestlé India initiated the 2 Minute long project aims at engaging around 200 ‘MAGGI Points’ Safaai Ke Naam’ (2 minutes for cleanliness) in Dehradun in the hill towns for collecting and disposing plastic waste and Mussoorie last year. In the second phase of this Project, responsibly. Nestlé India is working with Mussoorie Nagar Palika Parishad Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Sanjay Khajuria, (MNPP) and RECITY Network by implementing an integrated Director - Corporate Affairs, Nestlé India said, “We believe plastic waste management system in Mussoorie. that tackling the issue of plastic waste requires a collective Source : PR team of Genesis Bcw

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Honeywell Safe Schools Program organizes ‘Arts Based Therapy’ workshop EEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Arts Based Therapy is best suited for children since SDevelopment Society) as a part of its Honeywell Safe it addresses emotional, social as well as family issues Schools Program organized an ‘Arts Based Therapy’ experienced on a daily basis. The method uses art (music, workshop at Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi. The workshop was drama, visuals, creative writing etc.) as a medium to organized to cater to the psychosocial needs of children at accomplish individual goals within a therapeutic relationship the school as well as the community level. via strengthening and building capacities in coping daily life. As per the baseline study for the Honeywell Safe Schools Simultaneously, Honeywell volunteers also facilitated a Program, 20% of parents surveyed fear eve teasing and 19% first-aid and fire safety training for children and community fear bullying as the greatest risk for their children. Adding on members at the same location. The training was focused to that, children today face multiple issues on a daily basis, on creating awareness on emergency response amongst be it exam pressure, peer pressure, depression, or other children. The basic training workshop was organized psychological and economic factors. Thus making emotional to ensure children are able to respond promptly and well-being as important as physical well-being of children. appropriately in case of any emergency and have the right Such child protection issues are a critical part of school kind of know-how. safety. Yet, they are often hard to express. About Honeywell Safe Schools Program Honeywell Safe Schools is a pioneering school safety program that brings a tailor-made, child-first approach towards risk reduction, empowering children to become change agents for building resilience in the communities. Funded by Honeywell India and implemented by SEEDS India, the program involves structural assessment of 50 Delhi government schools by engineers and architects; evaluation of risk perception among children, teachers and parents; and examination of preparedness in the face of any natural or manmade disaster. The program will reach 51,000 children, 42,000 parents, and 2,200 teachers in by 2020. About SEEDS SEEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society) is a not-for-profit organisation that enables community resilience through practical solutions in the areas of disaster readiness, response and rehabilitation. Since 1994, the organization has worked extensively on The Arts Based Therapy workshop had 50 children, every major disaster in the Indian subcontinent – grafting SEEDS team, Honeywell volunteers and a professional ABT innovative technology on to traditional wisdom. It has practitioner – Ms. Sarika Gulati to create awareness on the reached out to families affected by disasters and climate need to express emotions and build a haven for children to stresses; strengthened and rebuilt schools and homes; and share their daily life stories. The session began with a ritual has invariably put its faith in skill building, planning and wherein participants were asked to visualize their favourite communications to foster long-term resilience. SEEDS is colour through an exercise. Thereon, the facilitators including also India’s first agency to be certified for the global Core SEEDS team and Honeywell volunteers engaged with the Humanitarian Standards – an international certification participants via activities on anger management and control. system for quality and accountability in humanitarian As a part of the Closure activity of the workshop, children response. were given balloons as a medium to release anger. First, the SEEDS completed 25 years of outstanding service children were asked to blow the balloons with anger, hold it to humanity in 2019 and is re-anchoring its approach and then gradually release the air from the balloons. Next on, to building resilience through innovation. It continues to the children were asked to blow the balloons again, but this empower the most vulnerable across Asia to build a better time with warmth and love; and instead of releasing the air, future. tie the blown balloon with a thread. Source : PR team of Image Public Relations

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Select CITYWALK supports the local community by conducting free Cataract eye camp for the underprivileged

elect CITYWALK, India’s No.1 shopping centre, community. This camp will once again address the issues Shas always been at the forefront in supporting the of those who cannot afford medication or surgeries,” said community. This time it showed its support to the local Mr. Yogeshwar Sharma, Executive Director and CEO, Select community and reached out to the underprivileged with CITYWALK. a free Cataract eye camp. The camp was conducted About Select CITYWALK earlier this month at Jamun Wala Park located close to the Select CITYWALK is the most admired, up-scale and shopping centre. the most responsible shopping centre across India. Having Patients who were suffering from eye diseases benefited created a niche for itself, Select CITYWALK has been leading from this camp, which saw a turnover of over 360 people of the retail revolution for discerning shoppers of India since which 209 were male and 152 were female. last 11 years. With different kinds of eye problems, patients showed The shopping centre has completely transformed the up to get themselves tested. While eight patients were shopping scenario across Delhi NCR by setting new lifestyle detected with Cataract, one person has already undergone and shopping benchmarks for its patrons. Majority of the the operation successfully. international brands have launched and made their debut in This initiative was in collaboration with I CARE India through Select CITYWALK. HOSPITAL based in Noida. They in support distributed 431 The shopping centre is a house to more than 192+ units of medication to the patients and 203 spectacles were acclaimed Indian & international brands such as Gap, given to patients suffering from refractive issues. Muji, Chanel, Good earth, Zara, H&M, Bath & Body Works, “Supporting and giving back to the local community has L’affaire, Onitsuka Tiger, Fabindia and many others. An ISO been at the centre of our CSR philosophy and with this eye certified, audited and responsible organization, the shopping camp, we are glad that many people have benefitted. It gives centre is among the leaders in environmental management us immense pleasure to announce that Select CITYWALK with zero discharge of waste and water. will soon be conducting another eye camp for the local Source : PR team of Words Work

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Maruti Suzuki brings ‘Center of Excellence’ to ITI-Becharaji, Gujarat tepping up its Skill Development efforts under Corporate is equipped with Maruti Suzuki Basic Training lab, Safety SSocial Responsibility, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Simulation hop, Finishing schools for Weld shop, Paint shop recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence and Assembly shop along with six class-rooms. The CoE has (CoE) at ITI, Becharaji in Gujarat. Set up in collaboration with a capacity to train 150 trainees per week. Maruti Suzuki Government of Gujarat, the CoE, will be used to train and has built the infrastructure and the workshop with latest improve the level of technical education of ITI students in the equipment and training tools. state and effectively contribute to Skill India initiative. Maruti Suzuki has invested around INR 4 crore to set Mehsana region, has seen intense activity in the up the facility and will continue to maintain and run it. The automobile sector in recent years, especially after setting up CoE will cater to students of Becharaji ITI as well as students of Suzuki Motor Gujarat plant at nearby Hansalpur. Several from other ITIs across Gujarat. The facility will also be used automobile component makers, including Maruti Suzuki to train shop floor employees from automobile and auto vendors, have set up their manufacturing facilities in the component makers in the state. region, increasing employment opportunities for youth with About Maruti Suzuki’s Skill Development initiative relevant skills. Under Skill Development, a focus CSR initiative, Maruti Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & Suzuki is expanding its efforts to enhance employability CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Having right skills of underprivileged youth by improving the quality of skill is the key to employability. Automobile industry is one of training in over 110 Industrial Training Institutes. The the largest employment generating sector. It is important Company’s approach is to consult potential employers to students across the ITIs are imparted with the right skills and understand their requirements, and undertake relevant attitude to earn and sustain employment in the sector. The initiatives to make students industry ready. In FY 2017-18 Center of Excellence will help students from various trades to the Company set up Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing enhance their skill sets. I urge the students to make the most (JIM) in Mehsana, Gujarat as a model ITI. The institute is an of this facility for a stronger industry connect and a successful outcome of a joint initiative between Government of India career.” and Government of Japan to create a pool of 30,000 skilled The CoE at ITI Becharaji, spread over 11,800 sq. ft., manpower for the manufacturing industry in India. Source : PR team of Professional Public Relations

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Cycling Federation of India recognises Honda 2Wheeler India’s contribution for the sports

onda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) Federation of India, Shri. Onkar Singh, Secretary General, Hwas felicitated by Cycling Federation of India (CFI) Cycling Federation of India, Shri. Harbhajan Singh, Director, for its exceptional contribution towards supporting young General & Corporate Affairs, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter professional cyclists representing India at international level. India Pvt. Ltd. and Shri. Sharad Pradhan, Deputy General HMSI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manager, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. along CFI in May 2017 to support the talented young Indian cyclists with other eminent guests. to global level. In last two years, Honda provided equipment Speaking on the ceremony, Harbhajan Singh, Director, including static trainer, Motorized, disc wheel cycles and General & Corporate Affairs, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter foreign training support. India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We would like to thank the Cycling With Honda’s constant support, young 18 Indian cyclists Federation of India for recognising Honda’s initiatives towards are making India proud in the World Premiere Cycling supporting young professional cyclists of this country. It gives Championships. Starting 2019 on a thumping note, Indian us immense pleasure that with our support, Alban Esow cycling team led by young Ronaldo Laitonjam Singh and became no.1 ranked cyclists in the world and fulfilled the Alban Esow topped the medals tally with 4 Gold, 4 Silver hopes of fans across India. Moreover, our cycling team is also and 2 Bronze Medals at 26th Junior Asian Track Cycling making India proud in the global championships by winning Championship held in Jakarta Indonesia. Represented medals. As per our Corporate Social Responsibility, we will by Mayuri Lute, Manjeet Singh & Apolonious, team India continue to support the culture of sports in the country.” secured first place in medals tally by bagging 6 gold, 5 silver About Honda 2Wheelers India’s CSR initiatives and 3 bronze medals at Track Asia Cup, September 2018. Honda believes in going beyond business with its CSR Alban Esow won the first ever Silver Medal for India in the activities. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India strives to World Junior Cycling Championships held at Aigle in August, be a Company which the society wants to exist. Honda 2018. Alban Esow who is ranked World No. 1 and winner of is contributing through its CSR initiatives across India in three gold medals in 26th Junior Asian Track Championship the field of education, sports, healthcare & sanitation, at Jakarta, Indonesia, has also been awarded with National environment, road & traffic safety promotion and rural Children Award (Baal Shakti Purashkar) by Hon’able development. To promote & uplift young talent, Honda is President of India, Sh. Ram Nath Kovind. developing sports infrastructure in Kolar, Karnataka, Alwar, The felicitation ceremony was conducted in the august Rajasthan and Gurugram, Haryana. presence of Shri. Manjit Singh, Senior Vice President, Cycling Source : PR team of AdFactors)

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General Insurance Corporation Ltd supports four mobile health vans through Smile Foundation

oor and underserved urban communities of Mumbai will “Healthcare is a priority in our country. We are extremely Pbenefit from the mobile health services through “Smile on happy to partner with Smile Foundation to promote better Wheels” supported by General Insurance Corporation Ltd. health and hygiene in the community,” said Alice G Vaidyan, General Insurance Corporation Ltd and the non-profit chairman-cum-managing director, General Insurance Smile Foundation have come together to cater to the health Corporation Ltd. needs of at least four lac urban slum dwellers in the western “We are extremely thankful to our partners here for suburban localities of Mumbai supporting this cause. If health care needs of the poor are The Project called “Smile on Wheels” was launched on catered to, we automatically off-load the poor of major May 20 by the senior management of General Insurance expenses and worries, thereby helping them allocate their Corporation limited and Smile Foundation. The launch took resources to other critical needs like food and education,” place at Flora Fountain at Hutatma Chowk, Fort Mumbai. said Santanu Mishra, executive trustee and co-founder, Smile As part of the initiative, GIC has provided four fully Foundation. equipped medical vans, one of which will cater to select “We already have 40 fully functional medical vans locations in western suburban Mumbai Bandra, Kalina, catering to the health care needs of poor communities in Santa Cruz, Goregaon, Malad, Andheri, while the rest will be various state of India and hope to add at least 40 more in the be sent to West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, Bilaspur coming two years,” he said. Chhattisgarh and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. Soon after the fagging off ceremony for all the four These medical vans will provide regular health check- vehicles, the vans will be taken to respective locations of ups, basic pathological tests and doctor consultation. As operation. It will operate on the hub and spoke model, where part of the mandate, the doctors and paramedics also hold all operations will be controlled and routed of from the central awareness sessions in the community to sensitize the locals office. on health and hygiene issues. Source : PR team of AdFactors

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Finolex Industries Limited and CSR Partner Mukul Madhav Foundation stands by the people affected by Cyclone Fani

inolex Industries Limited, India’s largest manufacturer in Maharashtra and Masar in Gujarat provide excellent Fof PVC Pipes & Fittings and its CSR partner Mukul resources to better serve our customers. They have own PVC Madhav Foundation, a Public Charitable Trust, has pledged resin manufacturing facility in Ratnagiri, set up in technical its unabridged support to the relief work of Cyclone Fani in collaboration with Uhde GmbH, with Hoechst technology, Odisha. Many have lost their homes and daily livelihood due which provides a consistent supply of superior quality resin to the severity of the cyclone. To comfort and support the to pipe manufacturing plants. The open sea cryogenic jetty, people who have been distressed from the aftermath of the the first of its kind in the Indian private sector, has been the cyclone, Finolex Industries Limited and CSR Partner Mukul hallmark of their PVC complex. They are the first Indian Madhav Foundation planned for relief and restoration work. PVC Pipes manufacturer to have been awarded the ISO They will be donating food supplies along with other utilities 9001:2008 Certification. in some these affected areas. About Mukul Madhav Foundation In the wake of the disaster, Finolex will be providing Mukul Madhav Foundation (MMF), was established in 1000 meals a day and drinking water along with other 1999 as a Public Charitable Trust. Today it is renowned for necessities for the affected families. These activities will be carried out in primarily affected locations in Puri, Khurga and Cuttack - Banki Muhana Basti, near Mayfair Hotel & Gadi Khana Basti, near Mochi Sahi. Speaking on the same, Mrs. Ritu Prakash Chhabria, Managing Trustee, Mukul Madhav Foundation said, “The Cyclone in Odisha has truly been a testament of the human spirit during demanding times. It has been one of the most devastating cyclone that India has sighted in past 20 years. Though, this time the government has taken proactive measures to mitigate the damage. It has been an irrefutable and unanimous decision by our company to come forward and provide its charitable activities in Healthcare, Social Welfare, and resources to the best of our capabilities to help out the Education. Its collaboration with Finolex Industries in 2014 affected people at this hour of distress.” has strengthened and increased the spectrum of MMF’s The fundamental philosophy of Finolex has always work to the fields of Water Conservation, Social Welfare revolved around the betterment of society and in times of and Sanitation. One of MMF’s groundbreaking projects was need such as this calamity, their aim is to provide support to construct a 59 bed state of the art Neo natal Intensive and come forward to reduce the plight of those affected. Care Unit (NICU) at Sassoon General Hospital, Pune. About Finolex Industries MMF also provides medical and financial assistance to the Finolex Industries Limited, headquartered in Pune, is less fortunate in society who need various surgeries and India’s largest manufacturer of PVC Pipes & Fittings. Their rehabilitations. state-of-the-art manufacturing plants at Pune and Ratnagiri Source : PR team of AdFactors

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Ambuja Cement Foundation and AU Small Finance Bank join hands to upskill over 1,100 Jaipur youth in just ‘one year’ mbuja Cement Foundation, a grassroots pan-India Mr. Manoj Tibrewal, Group Head, AU Small Finance Aimplementing organization and AU Small Finance Bank, Bank, said, “Through our community centric initiatives, one of the fastest growing retail bank in India had signed we focus our efforts towards enhancing the social and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a economic well-being of the society that we operate in. Skill Training Institute by the name of ‘AU Skills Academy’ Through our partnership with Ambuja Cement Foundation, in Jaipur district. This partnership aims at empowering we aim to provide quality training to the youth along with the youth between the age of 18 and 35 years by helping placement opportunities, which will help them enhance their them gain employment and entrepreneurship opportunities livelihoods.” through a variety of vocational skill training courses in the Last year in September, these two organizations field of Retail Sales, Office Assistance, Customer Relationship developed a SEDI centre in Jaipur to impart vocational Management (CRM) and Hospitality & Tourism. training in the field of banking and finance to the youth For over a decade, Ambuja Cement Foundation has from nearby villages. In its first batch, a total of 50 students helped upskill young individuals through 29 of its Skill and had enrolled for the program and it was the success of this Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (SEDI) across 10 program and the demand for trained youth from the industry states of India. Till date, the organization has trained more that has given birth to this new initiative - AU Skills Academy. By May 2020, the organization has committed to provide support and training to 1,130 youth ensuring employment to at least 75% of the trained youth to secure a brighter future for them. About Ambuja Cement Foundation Established in 1993, Ambuja Cement Foundation is a grassroots pan-India implementing organization that has been building sustainable, prosperous, rural communities. With the mission to ‘energize, involve and enable’ communities to realize their potential, the organisation focuses on strengthening people’s livelihoods through the following thrust areas - Water Resource Management, Agricultural Livelihoods, Skill Development, Women Empowerment, Health and Education. About AU Small Finance Bank than 45,000 Rural Youth, with a placement rate of 75%. AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU Bank) is a Fortune Commenting on this partnership, Pearl Tiwari, Director India 500 Company. AU Bank happens to be the only and CEO, Ambuja Cement Foundation, said, “In order scheduled commercial bank originating from Jaipur with to bridge the skill gap in our economy, it is important to 500+ touch points operational across 11 states of North, enable youth with skill training opportunities, thereby West and Central India and a team of 12,600+ employees. equipping them for jobs as well as self-employment. At AU started its journey in the year 1996 as an NBFC, Au Ambuja Cement Foundation, we are proud to have created Financiers and under the aegis of Reserve Bank of India, a strong skill training module, keeping in mind the industry for the last two decades, it worked relentlessly as a retail requirements that can easily be adopted by other educators focused, customer centric premier and trusted asset financing and organizations too. We are delighted to partner with AU NBFC. It touched over a million plus underbanked and Small Finance Bank and hope to build many more skilling unbanked customers, prior to becoming a bank in April 2017. centres in the near future. Source : PR team of Storytellers 101

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JK Tyre conferred with the ‘Best Practices Award’ by United Nation Global Compact Network India ndian tyre major JK Tyre & Industries Limited has been milestone of 2.83 Ltr/Kg of finished product, an outcome of Iconferred with the prestigious Best Practices Awards on systematic initiatives over the last five years. Sustainable Development Goals by United Nation Global About JK Tyre & Industries Limited Compact Network, India (UNGCNI). Part of the JK Organisation, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is a The Company was awarded for its exemplary Corporate leading tyre manufacturer in India and amongst the top 25 Social Responsibility initiative- enabling access to clean manufacturers in the world with a wide range of products drinking water (SDG- 3), water conservation (SDG-6) and catering to diverse business segments in the automobile women empowerment (SDG-2) at Kankroli in Rajasthan. industry. JK Tyre is the only tyre manufacturer in India to be Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Rajiv Prasad, President included in the list of Superbrand in 2019, the seventh time (India Operations), JK Tyre & Industries Ltd said, “Being a the honour has been conferred upon the company. responsible Corporate, we are committed to give back to the JK Tyre has global presence in 100 countries across six community we operate in. We have been diligently working continents, backed by production support from 12 plants towards empowering the local communities and providing - 9 in India and 3 in Mexico. Currently, the capacity across them with sustainable livelihood solutions. Kankroli is a all its plants is about 35 million tyres per annum. In April special project and receiving such a prestigious recognition 2016, JK Tyre acquired Cavendish India Limited from Birla for our efforts has further motivated us to continue in this path towards development of the nation. Our aim is to become a water positive company and with this, we have taken a step forward in this pursuit of excellence.” The Company successfully provided sustainable drinking water solutions to 13 hamlets (basti) comprising over 3000 people. Total 13 water tanks ranging from 5,000- 10,000 litres capacity have been constructed, wherein beneficiaries are themselves managing the whole operation and maintenance activities. Furthermore, nine water tanks have been desilted and 10 checkdams constructed under ‘Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan’ of Govt. of Rajasthan bringing a large acreage under irrigation and benefiting more than 4,000 people. A large Tyres. While acquisition added three modern plants to its number of animals are getting round the year availability of portfolio taking the total count to 12, it helped the tyre major drinking water. foray into the two/three wheeler segment as well. In 2018, To promote women empowerment in the region, JK Tyre the company inaugurated its state-of-the-art Raghupati has formed 42 self-help groups comprising of over 700 Singhania Centre of Excellence (RPSCOE) at Mysore. women. The company has also implemented adult literacy Pioneers of radial technology, JK Tyre produced the and skill development programs on floriculture & tailoring to first radial tyre in 1977 and is currently the market leader enable hundreds of women in the region to earn livelihood in Truck Bus Radial segment. With over three decades of and support their families. technological innovation, JK Tyre offers tyre for entire range of In Kankroli, JK Tyre has adopted ‘Zero discharge of passenger and commercial vehicles, starting from a 3 kg two- wastewater’ policy i.e. 100 per cent utilization of water at wheeler tyre to a 3.5 ton OTR tyre. the plant to prevent contamination of groundwater and JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has a strong network of 4000 reduce damage to the ecology. JK Tyre has achieved the dealers and over 450 dedicated Brand shops called as Steel distinction of being one of the lowest water consuming Wheels and Xpress Wheels providing complete solutions to companies in the country. The Company has established a its customers. new benchmark in water consumption by achieving the Source : PR team of Weber Shandwick

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#CelebrateDifferently urges citizens to take action against climate change n World Environment Day, the Mahindra Group Group. Oreinforced its long-term commitment toward the Under the Mahindra Hariyali project, the group has environment with the announcement of its ‘citizens’ planted more than 16 million trees in the past 12 years with movement’ initiative- #CelebrateDifferently. Part of the larger an annual commitment to plant 1 million trees every year. theme of #RiseAgainstClimateChange, Mahindra’s new With this campaign, Mahindra group aims to motivate every initiative aims to motivate citizens to plant a tree to celebrate citizen to be a part of this action, which will lead to realizing the joyous milestones in their lives. Alternately, individuals the aspiration i.e. ‘A Tree for Every Indian.’ who are not able to do so, can simply like, share or comment Bittu Sahgal, Editor Sanctuary Asia and Founder, on #CelebrateDifferently and Mahindra will plant a tree on Sanctuary Nature Foundation, added, “Our climate crisis their behalf as a part of the Mahindra Hariyali initiative. is real, and India is on track to be one of the most affected Planting trees, including improving forest management, nations in the world on account of our large population that conservation, and regeneration, will help offset India’s is cramped into a finite subcontinent. But within our cultures annual greenhouse gas emissions, as well as providing a host and our values lies the power to unite and fix what must of wider environmental and socio-economic benefits. be recognized as an existential problem. The opportunity lies in naturally regenerating India’s ecological systems - mountains, coasts, forests, grasslands, rivers, wetlands and lakes - that gave rise to our ancient civilization and making it a part of our celebration is a good starting point.” The biggest challenge from a climate perspective is to become net carbon neutral or net carbon positive by the second half of the century and all of Mahindra’s commitments are a step towards this goal. Mahindra Group is committed to be 100% carbon neutral by 2040. Twenty companies of the Mahindra Group have committed to science-based targets that are in line with the Reiterating his thoughts on environment preservation, decarbonization required to keep global temperature increase Anirban Ghosh, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra Group, below 2°C. stated, “We will truly overcome the challenges posed by About Mahindra climate change only if we engage every citizen of India to The Mahindra Group is a USD 20.7 billion federation of join the movement. We are delighted to provide a platform companies that enables people to rise through innovative for fellow Indians, particularly millennials, to contribute mobility solutions, driving rural prosperity, enhancing urban towards building a greener India. This would also enable living, nurturing new businesses and fostering communities. the nation to meet its commitment to create a carbon sink of It enjoys a leadership position in utility vehicles, information 2.5 to 3 billion tons as promised in the Paris Climate Change technology, financial services and vacation ownership in Agreement. We are all in it together to #CelebrateDifferently India and is the world’s largest tractor company, by volume. by giving back more than we take from our planet!” It also enjoys a strong presence in agribusiness, aerospace, “The World will always need people who think differently commercial vehicles, components, defense, logistics, real – what better way to celebrate a birthday than by planting estate, renewable energy, speedboats and steel, amongst a tree? Our commitment is to support them, for the other businesses. Headquartered in India, Mahindra employs benefit of everyone,” said Ruzbeh Irani, President Group over 2,40,000 people across 100 countries. Communications and Ethics & Chief Brand Officer, Mahindra Source : PR team of MSL group

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PepsiCo India partners with project Mumbai’s “Jallosh - Clean Coasts” drive epsiCo India announced its partnership with Project Recycling and Reinventing our Plastic Packaging Waste’; PMumbai, a not-for-profit organisation, to participate in and our target is to transform 100 percent of our packaging “Jallosh- Clean Coasts”, the biggest clean-up of Mumbai recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable by 2025. PepsiCo beaches and rivers. The initiative kicked off today from has been actively working across multiple States to collect, Mithi River and is being organised simultaneously across 9 segregate & sustainably recover 100 percent of its plastic beaches and 4 rivers across Mumbai. The drive is in line with packaging, towards effective plastic waste management by the Government of India’s vision of “Clean India” (Swachh 2021. Adding further, Neelima said, “PepsiCo India would Bharat Abhiyan) and is being supported by other renowned like to congratulate Project Mumbai for organizing Jallosh on institutions such as World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), such a massive scale as a run up to World Environment Day.” River March, Beach Warriors, Mahim Beach Clean Up etc. As part of the Clean Coasts drive, PepsiCo India saw The initiative saw the presence of Mr. Shishir Joshi, participation of its volunteering employees. In-addition, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Project Mumbai, the Company also deployed special collection trucks at all Ms. Neelima Dwivedi, Vice President, Government Affairs, locations to enable the transportation of the collected plastic PepsiCo India and India’s leading travel celebrity Shenaz Treasury. In-addition, the Clean Coasts drive also saw participation from thousands of other volunteers’ drawn from the corporate world, educational institutions, NGOs, citizen groups etc. Jallosh-Clean Coasts was simultaneously also activated across popular beach stretches along Mumbai’s Girgaon Chowpatty, Worli, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, Versova, Juhu and Madh, along with banks of the four rivers that run across the city - Poisor, Mithi, Oshiwara and Dahisar. The 3-day drive will culminate on the World Environment Day, 5th June. Speaking at the launch of the event, Shishir Joshi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Project Mumbai, said, “Project Mumbai has consistently aimed at bringing likeminded institutions together for a common larger initiative, which can lead to social transformation, through scale. Our purpose is to work waste through its Waste management partner GEM Enviro. for people and positive change. Jallosh-Clean Coasts is one All plastic waste collected from the drive will be segregated, more such massive PPPP initiative, bringing People (citizens) cleaned and converted into useful new usable products such Public (the state and city administration) Private (the as t-shirts, bins, traffic cones and chairs. corporates) under one roof one cause, to protect and clean About PepsiCo India Mumbai and MMR’s water bodies. Delighted to have PepsiCo PepsiCo entered India in 1989 and has grown to become as one of the champion partners aboard Jallosh.” one of the largest MNC food and beverage businesses in Elaborating on PepsiCo India’s commitment towards India. PepsiCo India has been consistently investing in the managing plastic waste, Ms. Neelima Dwivedi, Vice country and has built an expansive beverage and snack food President, Government Affairs PepsiCo India, said, “PepsiCo business supported by 62 plants across foods and beverages. recognizes the significance of reducing the impact of plastic PepsiCo India’s diverse portfolio includes iconic brands packaging on the environment, and collaborating with like Pepsi, Lay’s, Kurkure, Tropicana 100%, Gatorade and partner organizations to drive a larger impact for the society. Quaker. Our Sustainable Plastics Vision is rooted around: ‘Reducing, Source : PR team of Six Degrees

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Feeding India and India Gate Basmati Rice on a mission to eradicate food wastage and hunger n a joint effort to minimize food wastage and eradicate responsibility to share the true message of sharing in Ihunger and malnutrition in India, Feeding India, a not-for- Ramadan to crores of Indians. In this direction, we have profit initiative by Zomato, has partnered with India Gate started a 360-degree campaign “Yeh Eid Banao Classic” Basmati Rice, India’s leading brand of Basmati Rice. across all media channels, Radio, Outdoors and all social As a food partner with Feeding India, India Gate is platforms. The key messaging in all these mediums being donating good quality grains and rice for the meals. These sharing a meal. We are targeting around 2 lakh meals to be meals are then collected, checked, transported and donated donated within the Ramadan period to these people. We by Feeding India to people in need. The current donation have shared the campaign video on social media channels drive is taking place at the shelter home in Nizammudin and for every share, India Gate will share one meal to for the women and children observing the holy month of someone who needs it most. We are thankful to Feeding Ramadan. On the occasion of Eid, Feeding India and India India for partnering us in this noble cause of eradicating Gate will be serving biryani in the shelter. hunger from India and motivate people to “#ShareAMeal”, “We are delighted to partner with India Gate to added, Ayush Gupta, Business Head of KRBL Limited. strengthen our mission of eradicating hunger and food Feeding India serves close to a million meals every month with its five key programs including 10,500+ volunteers working in 75 cities, 50+ community fridges, and 23 food recovery vans. About Feeding India Feeding India is a not-for-profit initiative by Zomato aimed at solving the problem of hunger, malnutrition and food wastage in India. It works with 10,500+ volunteers across 75 cities and serves close to a million meals every month to shelter homes and beneficiaries, specifically children, women, elderly and specially-abled. About India Gate With a 130 year heritage and an existence since 1889, KRBL Ltd. is India’s first integrated rice company with a comprehensive product chain. As a responsible corporate, the company continuously engages itself in the uplift of the communities it is involved with. In view of the criticality of farmers to its operations, the company works closely with them to constantly improve their lives, and those of their families, through regular and focused measures. The collaborative, partnership approach has been the cornerstone of the company’s CSR focus in recent years, wastage (#ZeroHunger) in the country and work together emerging as a strong pillar of mutual growth for both, the to make a difference in the lives of many who sleep hungry farming community and the company. The company today every night. This Eid’s target is to serve more than two lakh realizes the dire state of the country in terms of hunger and nutritious meals. We are looking forward to serving biryani food sustainability and vows to take progressive measures to and celebrating Eid differently this year”, said Ankit Kawatra, improve the lives of many in need. Founder, Feeding India. About Zomato As a part of the partnership, India Gate has produced a Zomato is a restaurant review, restaurant discovery, food heartwarming social media video with a message of ‘let’s delivery and dining out transactions platform providing in- make a promise that no one has to sleep hungry’. depth information for over 1.4 million restaurants across 24 Link to the video- https://twitter.com/IndiaGateFoods/ countries. Founded by Deepinder Goyal in 2008, Zomato status/1133296086037041153 serves more than 70 million users every month. “As the biggest Rice Brand of India, we felt the Source : PR team of AdFactors PR

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Schaeffler India inaugurates vocational training center at Hosur to support skill development ading industrial and automotive supplier, Schaeffler India enrolled for the 4-month course. Students are recommended eLimited had inaugurated a fully operational vocational and screened by recognized field workers from SkillSonics skill development training center at Hosur. The center has and NGO partner Aaradhana to ascertain the family been established to provide skill training in the fields of CNC background of the students. The selected candidates will Machining and Mechatronics training to the youth of the get vocational training as recommended by the National underprivileged sections of the society. The inauguration Skill Development Corporation by the Ministry of Skill of this center is under a program called STEP (Schaeffler Development. Technical Enhancement Program) which is run under the Students will be provided certificates under NSDC CSR umbrella HOPE. The program will be run by SkillSonics (National Skill Development Corporation) and SWISSMEM India Pvt Ltd, as the learning and implementation partner. (optional and based on assessment) after successful The inaugural function took place at the STEP, Hosur completion of the training. Along with technical training, the training center in SIDCO industrial area in the presence curriculum will also provide communication and soft skills training to support the candidates for interview preparation process and final placements. About HOPE Schaeffler India as a part of its CSR program has consolidated its activities and focus exclusively on a few core areas which will make a meaningful impact on the community and make a difference. HOPE is Schaeffler India’s umbrella initiative encompassing the values, vision and mission of the organization. Through this initiative Schaeffler India strives to contribute, to the motto \’स셍핇भवन्酁सुखिनः\’ (May everyone be happy). It is derived from the four core areas of focus – Healthcare, Occupational skill, Preservation of national heritage, art & culture and Empowerment of society. Under HOPE, Schaeffler India runs a number of initiatives for the four focus areas. of chief guest Dr. S.Prabhakar (I.A.S), Krishnagiri District About Schaeffler India Limited (formerly FAG Bearings Collector & Magistrate. The center was inaugurated by senior India Limited) executives from Schaeffler India - Mr. Rakesh Jinsi, Director Schaeffler has been present in India for over 50 years. Schaeffler India Limited Board; Mr. Dharmesh Arora, CEO – With 3 well known product brands LuK, INA and FAG, 4 Schaeffler India; Mr. Santanu Ghoshal, VP Human Resource- manufacturing plants and 13 sales offices, Schaeffler has Schaeffler India and representatives from SkillSonics India a significant presence in India. Schaeffler is among the Pvt Ltd. largest Industrial and Automotive supplier with sales of Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Santanu Ghoshal, VP INR 45.6 billion in 2018 and around 3,000 employees. Human Resource- Schaeffler India, said: “STEP as a program The manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli (Vadodara), has been designed to develop and empower the youth produce a vast range of ball bearings, cylindrical roller and their families from the underprivileged section of the bearings, spherical roller bearings and wheel bearings that society from the surrounding communities where Schaeffler are sold under the brand name of FAG. The plant at Talegaon operates. After establishing two centers in Pune, this is our near Pune, manufactures engine and powertrain components third center under the STEP initiative, empowering students for front accessory drive system, chain drive systems, valve with technical skills with a focus on making them employable train, gear shift systems and a range of needle roller bearings and self-reliant. Every individual should be provided with an and elements, under the brand INA. The fourth manufacturing opportunity to improve their lives by earning a living through location is based out of Hosur, producing a wide range of hard work and dedication. Schaeffler strongly believes in clutches and hydraulic clutch release systems for passenger giving back to society from where we have received, and cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles STEP is a modest endeavor in that direction. “ and tractors sold under the brand of LuK. 32 students from the adjoining areas of Hosur have been Source : PR team of Kommune

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Air pollution kills 1 Lakh children under 5 every year: Study ir pollution has become a national emergency as it is that over 1.2 million people died in India due to air pollution Akilling one lakh children under the age of five in India in 2017. every year and is responsible for 12.5 per cent of all deaths According to a report by Greenpeace, New Delhi is the in the country, according to a study released on the World most polluted capital city in the world. Environment Day. The reports, however, were rejected by previous Environment think tank CSE’s State of India’s environment minister Harsh Vardhan, who is now Health Environment (SoE) report said that on an average, 8.5 out of Minister, saying such studies only aim to cause panic among every 10,000 children in India die before they turn five, while people and were not true. the risk was higher for girls as 9.6 out of 10,000 girls die In 2013, India had pledged to phase out non-electric before five years of age due to bad air. vehicles and achieve a target of cumulative sale of 15-16 “Air pollution is responsible for 12.5 per cent of all deaths million hybrid and electric vehicles by 2020. in India. Its impact on children is equally worrying. Over 1, However, as per the CSE report, the number of e-vehicles 00,000 children below the age of five die due to bad air in till May 2019 was 0.28 million, much behind the set goal. the country,” the CSE report said. “While India was one of the first countries to pledge the The think tank said that the government’s schemes to phasing out of non-electric vehicles, its national scheme to fight air pollution have not been successful yet, a fact also promote the sale of e-vehicles is yet to pick up. accepted and acknowledged by the environment ministry. “Against the target of 5-6 million e-vehicles by 2020, the Recently, a senior official at the ministry had accepted county had 0.28 million vehicles till May 2019,” the SoE, an that the situation was not a happy one and schemes have not annual quantified statement of environmental statistics and been as successful as they were expected to be. analysis, said. Earlier this year, global reports on air pollution revealed Source: Indiacsr.in

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Jaquar’s Bhiwadi plant recycles 1.5 lakh litres of water every day

he Group’s largest manufacturing unit in Bhiwadi receives operations standards. The certification received by Jaquar Tthe ‘Platinum’ LEED Green Building Certification from US Group’s manufacturing facility is in line with the Group’s Green Building Council (USGBC). consistent focus on sustainability and innovation. Bathroom and Lighting’ solutions brand Jaquar Group’s Rajesh Mehra, Director & Promoter of Jaquar Group manufacturing unit in Bhiwadi is spread across 35,000 said, “It is a mark of great honour for Jaquar Group to receive square metres. Green technology is the guiding force behind the Platinum LEED certification by the US Green Building the functioning of the plant which successfully manufactures Council (USGBC), the highest mark of quality and efficiency 1,25,000 faucets each day. for a green building. This is the second LEED certification Adhering to global quality certification, the Jaquar Group received by the Group and therefore reiterates our strong manufacturing facilities are zero-waste plants, recycling commitment to sustainability.” 150,000 litres of water every day and 1200 tonnes of brass Of the different criteria listed by the US Green Building recycled every year. Green technology is the guiding force Council (USGBC), the Jaquar Group factory successfully behind the functioning of the plant, which successfully achieved 21 out of the 26 sustainability factors, all the generates 5.4 MW of solar energy. 10 water efficacy factors, 31 out of the 35 energy and Jaquar Group, has received the Leadership in Energy and atmosphere effectiveness, all 6 innovation measures, all 4 Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for its regional priority credits and 3 out of 15 indoor environmental bath fittings manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. quality standards. The prestigious certification has been conferred by the The Group’s one-of-a-kind environmental friendly US Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED, or Leadership in global headquarters has been awarded the LEED Platinum Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used Certified rating from the United States Green Building Council green building rating system in the world. It is a globally (USGBC), the highest level of green building certification recognized symbol of sustainability achievement, denoting awarded to a building. proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and Source: Indiacsr.in

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Nine governments join BreatheLife on World Environment Day ine new governments have joined the city’s existing low-carbon development efforts. NThe BreatheLife campaign, making fresh commitments Honduras, which has had an air quality plan since 2007, to demonstrate their dedication to bring air quality to safe is continuing to work with partners on strengthening air levels by 2030 and collaborate on the clean air solutions that quality management, while also focused on updating vehicle will help us get there faster. Bogota (Colombia), Lalitpur and emissions regulations and the deployment of improved Kathmandu (Nepal), Honduras, Bogor City (Indonesia), the cookstoves. Republic of Moldova, Monaco, Montevideo (Uruguay) and In the Colombian capital, Bogota, a city of over 8 Mexico bring the number of cities, regions and countries in million citizens, municipal institutions are working together the BreatheLife Newtwork to 63, representing 271.4 million under a collaborative framework that draws together citizens around the world. the efforts of local, regional and national administration Today’s announcement comes on World Environment Day, to improve air quality for better public health. Bogota with this year’s theme – air pollution – drawing attention to a joins the national government of Colombia along with particularly pressing environmental concern. With nine out of the Aburra Valley region, Caldas state, and the cities ten people worldwide are exposed to levels of air pollutants of Barranquilla and Santiago de Cali in the BreatheLife that exceed World Health Organization-safe levels, the Network. campaign welcomes the new governments and urges others to Mexico aims to develop an integrated approach, make commitments to improve their air quality. coordinating actions among local authorities and collaborative In Nepal, the ancient city of Lalitpur plans to minimize international efforts to abate air pollution, reduce the road dust, increase reforestation and green spaces, invest in emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, mitigate climate change and protect public health. The Mexican states on board the BreatheLife initiative are: Sinaloa, Durango, Coahuila, Guanajuato and Yucatan. Several Mexican Municipalities – Celaya, Cuatro Ciénegas, Guanajuato, León, Matamoros, Puebla, Purísima del Rincón, San Francisco Gto., Querétaro, Tlaxcala and Toluca – have also joined the network. Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital, which also joined the BreatheLife campaign today, will raise awareness in the city on the challenges people in the city face due to air pollution, and will run a campaign to inform people on how the city’s two air quality monitoring stations function. The Principality of Monaco is committed and fully engaged in action that would cut air pollution from heating sources, improving its public transport system, support air pollution shipping and land transport, and waste, all part of bigger monitoring, improve waste management systems and crack plans for energy and environmental transition in the country. down on open burning— all as part of efforts to improve air These actions will contribute to meeting Monaco’s ambitious quality for its 284,000 citizens. In Kathmandu, Nepal’s targets under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and to capital and its largest city, the focus is on improving waste safeguard human health. management practices, improving public transport systems BreatheLife is a joint campaign led by the World Health and uptake, and greening urban spaces, among other Organization (WHO), United Nations Environment, World measures. Bank and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) launched For its part, the Republic of Moldova this year approved in 2016 to mobilize cities and individuals to protect our health fuel quality standards for petrol and diesel that match those of and planet from the effects of air pollution. The campaign the European Union, and has put a priority on adopting vehicle combines public health and climate change expertise with standards in 2019-2020. guidance on implementing solutions to air pollution in support Bogor City in Indonesia, home to more than one million of global development goals. Cities, regions and countries are citizens, has a clean air action plan that covers all key encouraged to join our growing network to share their success, emission sources, laying the foundation for multi-sector find technical support for solutions and learn from each other. improvements in overall urban air quality, and complementing Source: Indiacsr.in

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IKEA to use only recycled polyester in textile products by 2020

oday too much plastic and textiles end up in oceans and an easy road ahead of us. But we are committed to ending Tlandfills. For IKEA these materials are not waste but our dependency on virgin fossil materials by 2030, and valuable resources that can be used again and again. As one this is one important step on the way.” says Nils Månsson, step on the way towards becoming a circular business IKEA Material & Innovation Deployment Leader at IKEA of Sweden. aims at replacing all virgin polyester textile products with Through its size and business set-up IKEA can influence recycled polyester by 2020. a positive change in the world and also inspire others to IKEA is committed to end the dependency on virgin fossil follow. This will lead to bigger efforts to secure those bottles materials and use only renewable or recycled materials by and food containers are collected and brought back into the 2030. By switching from virgin polyester to recycled IKEA recycling industry. Efforts to enable recycling of polyester will contribute to lowering greenhouse gas emissions, save based textiles will also increase. energy, decrease pollution of landfills and oceans and using “From our own history we know that when we overcome fewer resources by turning waste into products. challenges it becomes opportunities. By recycling PET Today, 50 percent of all polyester textile products products, we’re giving them a second life. We also hope produced by IKEA are made of recycled polyester, and to inspire others to follow for a greater positive impact on through innovations and new designs all products will be by people and planet”, says Nils Månsson Material & Innovation next year. Already today IKEA use the equivalent of 5 billion Deployment Leader. collected and recycled PET* bottles in its textile product PET* is considered a highly recyclable plastic, and a range. kilogram of recycled polyester has half the CO2 footprint of “We realize that aiming to replace all virgin polyester with that for virgin polyester. recycled by 2020 is a bold target, and we know that it´s not Source: indiacsr.in

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WedMeGood partners with Feeding India to reduce food wastage in events and support the cause of hunger

edMeGood India’s largest online wedding planning About Meals With Love Wportal collaborates with Feeding India, a not-for-profit Meals with Love is an initiative by Feeding India to organization which aims to solve the problem of hunger, partner with couples who wish to limit food wastage at malnutrition and food wastage in the country. their weddings and contribute towards the social cause. This partnership is to address the issue of food wastage If every wedding in India follows this benevolent gesture, a and hunger in India. In our country there are annually 2.3 phenomenal impact can be reached in terms of reach and crore events, each witnessing 10%-40% of total food impact towards food wastage. The cost of just one single wastage. WedMeGood will facilitate in connecting to-be wed food plate at wedding events in India is enough to feed 100 couples with Feeding India, for excess food collection from children. The aim is for every couple to set an example for wedding functions, which will be further donated to shelter every wedding across the country. homes. About WedMeGood Earlier in 2018, Feeding India had also joined hands with WedMeGood is a leading wedding planning online Kapil Sharma by collecting excess food from all his wedding platform in India. The Company was founded in 2014, by functions and serving over 200 meals. husband and wife duo, Mehak and Anand “We’re glad to be in a position to do our tiny bit towards helping those in need. The idea is not only food in any form but that which is hygienic and fit for human consumption, reaching the relevant families quickly enough. Feeding India is a team with both the heart and the resources to do a thorough job on this front; the WedMeGood audience strongly believes in giving back to society during personal celebrations and we’re keen to make this not a fad but the norm.” – Anand Shahani, Co-Founder, WedMeGood 28th May is observed as World Hunger Day. On that note WedMeGood hopes to incorporate and highlight sustainable solutions to eradicate hunger and poverty, one wedding at a time. Shahani. In less than half a decade, they have “Tons of good food is wasted every day in Indian events expanded the business and offer theirservices in all major especially in wedding ceremonies. While the hosts and cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai etc. along with guests have a great time, they often leave behind a lot of destinationwedding locations like Goa, Jaipur, Udaipur, excess food, in all wasting upto 40% of food prepared in each Thailand, etc. WedMeGood isassociated with more than function. This food could instead help someone sleeping 30,000 vendors across the nation and aims to become hungry. It’s about time that India wakes up to wedding a one-stop solution for all wedding related requirements without generating waste. Feeding India’s collaboration through its app available onAndroid and iOS as well as with WedMeGood is a leap forward towards this important through its website. cause of ending hunger, food waste and making weddings About Feeding India sustainable. We’re proud to see an overwhelming response Feeding India is India’s largest youth run not-for-profit from brides and grooms as well WedMeGood partner caterers organization which aims to solve the problem of hunger, who are coming forward to support the cause. In the first few malnutrition and food wastage in the country. They donate days itself, many hosts across the country have signed up to surplus nutritious food from hotels, weddings, restaurants, donate excess food from their weddings. Moving forward, we corporate offices to people who really need it and have no plan to partner with all WedMeGood partner caterers. I hope means or access to food. Feeding India works with 20,000+ that our proud collaboration at WedMeGood sets an example Hunger Heroes in 75 cities and in a short span of time has for other countries to follow suit.” - Ankit Kawatra, Founder, served 22 million meals to people in need. Feeding India Source : PR Team of Team Pimpkin

26 NEW DELHI JUNE 2019 EMPOWERING SUSTAINABILIT Y by Promoting Responsibility

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Pact invests in LeapFrog Fund to broaden access to healthcare and financial services for emerging consumers

act, an international NGO, has completed an investment Our aligned objective is to open up access to healthcare Pas a limited partner in LeapFrog Emerging Consumer and financial tools for low-income people in Africa and Fund III—the only NGO to invest in the Fund. LeapFrog Asia. The new $700 million fund aims to back companies Investments is a global private equity firm focused on impact that reach and empower 70 million emerging consumers. investing, using its “Profit with Purpose” investment strategy This investment represents an ideal partnership, focused on to pursue strong financial returns alongside large-scale delivering Profit with Purpose, at scale.” impact. LeapFrog’s focus, to address the UN Sustainable Pact President & CEO Mark Viso indicated that Pact has Development Goals and ensure emerging consumers living on come a long way in transforming its business model to deliver less than $10 a day have access to essential services, aligns the most impact for the people it serves in a short period strongly with Pact’s mission of building thriving, resilient of time, and this partnership will help forge a path toward communities where those we serve are heard, capable and broader collaboration with impact-focused investors. vibrant. “At Pact, we envision a world where everyone owns Through this partnership, Pact aims to support the their future. To achieve this, we can’t continue business as delivery of financial and healthcare products and services to usual. We have to explore all the tools and resources at our LeapFrog’s consumers. In addition, Pact hopes to integrate disposal. By working with partners like LeapFrog, who focus the ideas generated by LeapFrog’s numerous innovative on delivering results directly to the communities we serve, we businesses directly into its programs that serve people most- are working toward this vision in new and creative ways. It is challenged by poverty and marginalization. the kind of approach it will take to deliver the greatest impact LeapFrog founder and CEO, Dr. Andy Kuper said, “We for people and ultimately end poverty in our lifetime.” are delighted to have Pact as an investor in this latest fund. Source: www.csrwire.com

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Global Sustain: 4th ESG responsible investments & sustainable finance forum Frankfurt 2019 lobal Sustain Group organized successfully for Yannis Salavopoulos, Managing Director Global Sustain Gfourth consecutive year in collaboration with Forum GmbH & Group Head Int. Affairs (Forum host), referred for Responsible Investment (FNG) & SEB AB Frankfurt among others to the comparative advantage of the already Branch the 4th ESG Responsible Investments & Sustainable ESG-ready Investors, VS Mainstream ones, on the light of Finance Forum in Frankfurt on 21.5.2019. the upcoming new EU Regulation on Sustainable Investment Among forum speakers were senior managers Disclosure Rules, which is changing the investment industry from: European Investment Bank (EIB), European Bank for as we know it. He mentioned the need for common ESG Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), SEB AB Frankfurt Standards, substantial ESG Integration (quantifying the Branch, BMO Global Asset Management, FNG, Global weight of E, S & G) and adoption of structured ESG Dialogue e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), Cicero Climate Research by Investors. He projected following trends for the coming Center, SD-M, Global Sustain and others. years in the ESG market: 1. More ESG oriented Regulation Based on the speakers’ presentations, the panel in EU towards common accepted standards as the greatest interactive discussions and remarks, following are in brief challenge. 2. More and new ESG Market Players. 3. From the main topics, highlights and conclusions of the forum. exclusion to greater ESG Integration.Differentiation between A common conclusion and signal from all speakers and ESG Strategies. 4. Greater Shareholder Dialogue & Activism. panels was, that the ESG Market in most asset classes and 5. More Sophisticated and ESG-relevant reporting by listed especially fixed income (and especially Green Bonds) is not Corporates, More divestments in specific sectors with only growing gradually in the last years with positive trends, negative ESG impact. but there is also a high demand for such ESG products. Michael Spanos, Managing Director, Global Sustain In other words, ESG is turning from a Niche Trend to a Group, underlined the importance of climate Risk as Mainstream Trend. The PRI signatories number is rising, the Financial factor and the TCFD Initiative and Reporting ESG Assets under Management (AuM) and the number of as well as the link between TCFD & ESG. He talked about Mainstream Investors turning into ESG is also rising. the TCFD Reporting both for Corporates, Banks and There are many different ESG Investment Strategies and Investors linking it with the ESG integration by listed ESG Investment Score Models and one has to be careful, Corporates. He also referred to the alignment of the TCFD which ones we use how to use them and how to evaluate Recommendations with the European Directive on Non- them, therefore there is a need for a very careful approach Financial Reporting (NFR) and highlighted some case to the ESG Investment process. There was a common studies of the current practices in TCFD reporting, presenting estimation, that ESG Engagement Dialogue and link ESG also a roadmap for companies to consider towards the with TCFD can be helpful. All these KPIs are growing, transition to a low carbon economy. confirming the ESG positive market trend not only atthe Nina Roth, Director, ESG Investments, BMO Global institutional level but also at the retail market as well. Asset Management referred among others, to the importance Volker Weber, President FNG, referred to the activities of of ESG Engagement Dialogue with companies, in which is FNG and growing interest by banks and investors in ESG as invested as success factor with three different approaches well as on the positive market trend of ESG Investments. linking all three also with UN SDGs integration: Bottom up Stefan Pletzer, Head of Financial Institutions, SEB AB (Prioritize companies), top down (thematic engagement), Frankfurt Branch as well as other senior SEB managers event – driven (reactive engagement). (Christina Wadsjö, Co-Head ESG Analysis der SEB Marius Cara, Deputy Director, Investor Relations, Investment Management AB, Terje Anderson, Head of European Investment Bank, referred to the leading role Markets, SEB AB Frankfurt Branch) referred to the rising of EIB as important stakeholder in the discussions about demand for ESG products, especially in the Green Bonds the upcoming EU Regulation on Sustainable Investments market, confirmed the outperformance of ESG products, Disclosure Rules, to the recent successful launch of the especially Green Bonds VS mainstream bonds, estimated first Sustainability Awareness Bond by EIB, following also a positive trend for ESG market in the next years, talked many series of Green Bonds in the past. EIB is acting as a about the importance of engagement and ESG dialogue catalyst in the Bonds market, confirming the high demand, and underlined the importance of climate risk as financial dynamism and positive trend of the Green Bonds and risk and among ESG factors, with environment as the most Sustainability Bonds in general. important and more concrete quantifiable one. Source: csrwire.com

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Johnson & Johnson releases 2018 Health for Humanity Report ohnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), the world’s largest pledge to support the crucial work of frontline health Jand most broadly-based healthcare company, today workers in delivering care to newborns, children and released its Health for Humanity Report detailing the mothers around the world. Company’s annual progress in its environmental, social and Our People: governance (ESG) focus areas: advancing better health for • Trained 77,732 employees in the principles of ENERGY all, investing in our people, maintaining responsible business FOR PERFORMANCE, a training program developed practices, and safeguarding the environment. by Johnson & Johnson HUMAN PERFORMANCE Looking across all Johnson & Johnson’s business INSTITUTE. practices, the Company shares important disclosures • Re-imagined hiring at Johnson & Johnson to allow for about how it supports good health for patients, consumers, greater transparency, improved efficiency and a stronger employees and local communities on a global scale. The candidate experience through new platforms. report tracks how Johnson & Johnson is striving to eradicate • Responsible Business Practices: and prevent disease, reimagine how care is delivered, and • Co-led development of connect4children (c4c), a project put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of all to create a pan-European clinical trial network by 2024 to people around the world. facilitate the conduct of pediatric clinical trials in the EU. • Advanced to “Trendsetter” status on the Center for Political Accountability’s CPA-Zicklin Index, which the organization deems as those companies most transparent. Environmental Health: • Toward the Health for Humanity Goal of reducing absolute carbon emissions by 20% by 2020, reduced carbon emissions by 26% globally since 2010 (Scope 1 and Scope 2). Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. became a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, committing to use more recycled materials in packaging, reduce reliance on single- The following reflect 2018 highlights: use packages and ensure that 100% of plastic packaging Better Health for All: be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. • Initiated first ever large-scale efficacy study for an About Johnson & Johnson investigational mosaic HIV-1 preventive vaccine being At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the conducted in five southern African countries together foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities, and with partners like the National Institutes of Health, the forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, HIV Vaccine Trials Network, the Bill & Melinda Gates we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every Foundation and the South African Medical Research stage of life. Today, as the world’s largest and most broadly- Council, among many others. based health care company, we are committed to using • Announced a comprehensive partnership with the our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access Rwanda Ministry of Health to strengthen and expand and affordability, create healthier communities, and put access to quality mental healthcare in the country. a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of • Trained 104,479 health workers in essential skills- everyone, everywhere. We are blending our heart, science building and leadership development across 67 countries and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health to deliver better quality of care. for humanity. • Expanded partnership with UNICEF with a $10 million Source: csrinternational.org

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National Grid at Center for Climate and Energy Solutions report launch

atty DiOrio, VP of US Strategy, National Grid, appeared Additionally, Patty answered questions about the impressions Pas a speaker on a panel hosted/moderated by the of our sustainability work on the culture of the Company Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) to briefly and the role of the political environment on our decisions. discuss Climate Innovation 2050 repository, which produced Finally, she provided a brief summation of our commitment three alternative scenarios for achieving an 80 percent to sustainability initiatives – including support for the Paris reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Climate Accord, expansion of fuel economy standards, Her participation mainly highlighted National Grid’s efforts involvement in RGGI, placing an economy-wide price on to assess and advance long-term climate goals (Northeast carbon, and electrification of transportation infrastructure via 80x50 Pathway and internal GHG targets) for the power, our rate filings. transportation and heating sectors. The C2ES report, which incorporates insights/ Patty was joined by Bob Stout, Vice President and Head content from National Grid, BASF, BP, Dow, Duke Energy, of Regulatory Advocacy and Policy of BP, on the panel. She Entergy, Exelon, PG&E and several other stakeholders, will fielded inquiries about the impetus/key focus areas of our serve as a foundation for the next stage of its larger U.S. long-range sustainability/decarbonization scenarios, and decarbonization strategy/advocacy work. their impacts/responses to our customers and shareholders. Source: 3blmedia.com

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AIDA opens first school in the Philippines financed by donations n May 9, 2019, AIDA Cruises celebrated the inauguration cultural projects both regionally and internationally. Oof the first school in Cebu, Philippines, built with donations There is a strong connection with many of these regions, from the AIDA Cruise & Help initiative. Felix Eichhorn, on the one hand because they are home to many AIDA President AIDA Cruises, symbolically cut the ribbon in front of crewmembers, on the other hand because our ships with the the building and opened the newly built classrooms for around smiling lips travel to these regions. That is why AIDA Cruises 40 children. has chosen Cebu-City, in the “As a cruise company, we want northeast of the island Cebu, as the to share our success and help to location for its first school. Partner improve living conditions in poor in this charity project is the Reiner countries. Our goal is to enable as Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP. many children and young people Within the scope of various as possible to attend school and charity events aboard the AIDA thus improve their prospects for the fleet and ashore, AIDA Cruises was future”, explains Felix Eichhorn. able to collect over 200,000 euros AIDA Cruise & Help will be within just a few month. Regular the umbrella for all future charitable projects of the cruise campaigns in favor of AIDA Cruise & Help aboard and ashore company. The projects will focus particularly on the sustainable will follow. 100 percent of the donations will go to charitable improvement of future prospects for children and young people organizations. in threshold and developing countries as well as on social and Source : www.3blmedia.com Merck Foundation announces grant to American Cancer Society to improve access to cancer care in resource-limited settings he Merck Foundation (the Foundation) and the American TCancer Society (ACS) announced that the Foundation awarded a $1.99 million, five-year grant to ACS to improve support and access to care for people living with cancer in low-and-middle-income countries, particularly in sub- Saharan Africa. This funding will help ACS further develop its capacity development approach to expanding patient navigation to countries with a growing burden of cancer. More than 70% of the 9 million cancer-related deaths worldwide are in resource-limited settings, where patients face many barriers in seeking a timely diagnosis and receiving high-quality cancer care. Patient navigators— whether nurses providing cancer education or lay health (UCI), which serves about 200 patients daily. workers linking patients to transportation services in the “We are excited about the American Cancer Society’s community—play a vital role in supporting patients from the program to bring patient navigation services to cancer point of diagnosis at a health facility through their treatment patients in areas of the world where care coordination is journey. especially challenging” says Dr. Julie Louise Gerberding, With support from the Foundation, ACS will fortify its chief patient officer, Merck and vice chair, Merck Foundation patient navigation program in Kenyatta National Hospital Board of Trustees. “Cancer patients deserve quality care (KNH), a national referral hospital in Kenya, and adapt it for delivered with compassion, regardless of where they live.” a high need facility in Uganda – The Uganda Cancer Institute Source : www.csrinternational.org

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Comerica Bank ranked among top corporate supporters of American Heart Association Detroit Heart Walk by raising over $38,000 omerica Bank finished among the Top 4 companies In addition to the Heart Walk, Comerica supports Csupporting the American Heart Association’s 2019 Metro numerous AHA events throughout the year, including Detroit Heart and Stroke Walk/Run by contributing over the Go Red for Women campaign in February and the $38,000 to help raise funding for break-through research. upcoming Metro Detroit Heart Ball on June 7. Additionally, Team Comerica captured the best overall honors Senior Vice President of Regional Retail Banking Larry in the Top Team category with a donation of $15,000. Bryant serves as Comerica’s executive champion and Vice Comerica entered 18 different teams and was among President-Human Resources Consultant Nancy Heaston is five companies or organizations that featured over 100 the bank’s event manager for the annual Heart Walk. individuals participating in the annual fundraiser. Combined, Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, those teams generated over 450 contributions from has served Michigan longer than any other bank with a colleagues, grants and miscellaneous donors. continuous presence dating back 170 years to its Detroit Since 2012, Comerica has raised over $280,000 in founding in 1849. It is the largest bank employer in support for the America Heart Association’s Detroit Heart metro Detroit and has more than 4,800 employees (FTE) Walk. The Heart Walk is the AHA’s premier fundraiser to statewide. With one of the largest banking center networks save lives from the country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers - heart in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with disease and stroke. The series of fundraisers take place at unwavering integrity and financial prudence. Comerica more than 300 locations nationwide. This year’s event in positively impacts the lives of Michigan residents by helping Detroit occurred Saturday, May 18 at Wayne State University customers be successful, providing financial support that as colleagues either ran or walked through rainy conditions to assists hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively complete the course. participating in Detroit’s downtown revitalization. Comerica The AHA dedicates funds to life-saving sciences such as Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company preventing strokes, putting scientific advances into doctors’ strategically aligned by three business segments: The hands, creating devices like the artificial heart valve and Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. teaching longer and healthier living. Source : www.csrinternational.org

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Ecolab event raises more than $200,000 for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation scholarships colab Inc., a global leader in food safety solutions and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Eexpertise, helped raise more than $200,000 for the and the ProStart program, Ecolab has supported our efforts National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to attract, empower and advance the next generation of our (NRAEF) during the 17th Annual Ecolab Chairman’s industry’s workforce,” said Gifford. “They are incredible Reception, held Sunday, May 19 in conjunction with the partners and we are so grateful for their generosity.” National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Ecolab has helped raise more than $2.1 million for the The gala was attended by more than 700 restaurant NRAEF and the ProStart program since the event began in and foodservice industry leaders in support of the NRAEF 2003. ProStart® program, a nationwide, two-year high school About the National Restaurant Association Education program that unites the classroom and industry to develop Foundation tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice leaders. As the philanthropic foundation of the National “It is great to see so many industry leaders come together Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association for this event to support the NRAEF and its programs to Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) mission of service to develop talent and foster career opportunities within the the public is dedicated to enhancing the industry’s training and education, career development and community engagement efforts.The NRAEF and its programs work to attract, empower and advance today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice workforce. NRAEF programs include: ProStart – a high-school career and technical education program; Restaurant Ready – partnering with community based organizations to provide “opportunity youth” with skills training and job opportunities; Military – helping military servicemen and women transition their skills to restaurant and foodservice careers; Scholarships – financial assistance for students pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees; and, the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship project – a partnership with the American Hotel & restaurant industry,” said Ecolab Chairman and CEO Douglas Lodging Association providing a hospitality apprenticeship M. Baker, Jr. “Each year through the ProStart program, nearly program for the industry. 150,000 students gain the training and hands-on experience About Ecolab necessary to become the next generation of industry leaders.” A trusted partner at nearly three million customer As the event concluded, Baker, Mike Hickey, Ecolab locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene executive vice president of Special Initiatives and past-chair and energy technologies and services that protect people and of the NRAEF board of trustees, and Chris Loflin, senior vital resources. With annual sales of $15 billion and 49,000 vice president of Institutional Global Corporate Accounts, associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data- presented Dawn Sweeney, National Restaurant Association driven insights and on-site service to promote safe food, and NRAEF president and CEO, and Rob Gifford, NRAEF maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy executive vice president, with a check for $202,825 on use and improve operational efficiencies for customers in the behalf of Ecolab and gala attendees. food, healthcare, energy, hospitality and industrial markets in “Ecolab’s commitment to the future of the restaurant more than 170 countries around the world. industry inspires us every day. From the very beginnings of Source : www.3blmedia.com

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Fritos® partners with Carry the Load to salute nation’s heroes ritos®, the flagship brand of PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, opportunities to partake in the important act of honoring Fis teaming up with Carry The Load, a non-profit dedicated and remembering our nation’s heroes, and this partnership to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate with Fritos helps us better support those who answer the call the sacrifices made by nation’s heroes, to produce nearly to serve,” said Stephen Holley, president & CEO, Carry The 22 million specially marked bags to honor past and present Load. heroes. The number of bags is symbolic in that it represents About PepsiCo the total members who have served in the American military PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more throughout history (including active-duty). To further its than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries commitment, the brand will also donate $100,000 to Carry and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more The Load to support its ongoing efforts to provide healing than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a services via non-profit partners for the mind, body and soul complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes of our warriors. Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. “There are so many brave men and women who have PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of answered the call to serve our country,” said Sadira Furlow, enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that VP of marketing, Frito-Lay North America. “Paying tribute to generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail these heroes is a longtime commitment for Frito-Lay, and we sales. see this partnership with Carry The Load as an opportunity to About Carry the Load inspire Americans to join us in honoring their sacrifice.” Carry The Load is a registered 501©3 nonprofit In addition to the specially marked bags and donation, organization founded in 2011 by veteran U.S. Navy SEALs Fritos is inviting consumers to join in its mission of honoring Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley. Carry The Load’s mission country’s heroic men and women. Now through July 12th, is to provide an active way to honor and celebrate nation’s consumers across the nation can take part in the movement heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by by donating to the cause, posting a photo of their salute on their nation’s military, veterans, first responders and their social media using #FritosSalutes, or attending a local event families. Funds raised during Carry The Load’s Memorial May that honors the nation’s heroes. Consumers can learn more campaign allows it to grow its vision and execute its mission, at carrytheload.org/fritos and see a complete list of upcoming as well as provide existing nonprofit partners with valuable Carry The Load events at www.carrytheload.org. visibility, resources and meaningful connections. “Every year, we look to provide Americans with more Source : www.csrwire.com

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LG encourages American consumers to ‘Flip Your Fridge’ NERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA steel, black stainless and the new matte black stainless steel Eis encouraging consumers to “Flip Your Fridge” in a finish. nationwide retail promotion that offers attractive discounts Among the dozens of LG refrigerators featured in the on ENERGY STAR certified LG refrigerators. The promotion 2019 Flip Your Fridge promotion are LG InstaView models. coincides with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Recognized for their iconic tinted glass panel in the door, they 2019 Flip Your Fridge campaign, which encourages allow users simply to knock twice to illuminate the interior consumers to responsibly recycle their old energy-wasting and see inside to choose their favorite grab-and-go foods refrigerator and upgrade to a new ENERGY STAR certified before opening the door. LG Door-in-Door technology keeps model. the cold air inside – saving energy and giving you peace of On average, an old refrigerator uses nearly twice as much mind that food will stay fresh longer. energy as a new ENERGY STAR refrigerator. An LG ENERGY According to the EPA, if all refrigerators more than STAR certified refrigerator generally uses less energy than a 15 years old were replaced with ENERGY STAR certified 60-watt light bulb, and replacing your old refrigerator with a refrigerators, Americans would save more than $330 new LG model that has earned the ENERGY STAR label could million in annual energy costs (energy savings equivalent save you more than $300 over the next five years. to powering 300,000 U.S. homes) and prevent more than Through June 5, participating LG national and regional 5.5 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually, retailers are offering discounts – up to 30 per-cent off, some equivalent to the emissions from about 550,000 vehicles. as much as $1,400 in savings – on more than 50 eligible About LG Electronics USA LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $54 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar energy solutions and vehicle components. LG’s focus on environmental sustainability and its “Life’s Good” marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people’s happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. LG is a 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – ENERGY STAR certified LG premium refrigerator models. Sustained Excellence They come in a variety of configurations, styles and finishes, About ENERGY STAR including French door and side-by-side models in stainless ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for steel, black stainless and the new matte black stainless steel energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased finish. information that consumers and businesses rely on to Through June 5, participating LG national and regional make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, retailers are offering discounts – up to 30 per-cent off, some commercial, utility, state, and local organizations – including as much as $1,400 in savings – on more than 50 eligible more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500 – rely on their ENERGY STAR certified LG premium refrigerator models. partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency They come in a variety of configurations, styles and finishes, to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions. including French door and side-by-side models in stainless Source : www.csrinternational.org

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Smithfield Foods continues support of James River Association environmental clean up efforts mithfield Foods has announced a $10,000 donation to to once again contribute to the James River Association Sthe James River Association to support efforts to restore to support clean up efforts right here at home and engage and protect the future of Virginia’s largest river. To kick-off our employees to be part of that process to improve our the continuation of the partnership, Smithfield employees community.” contributed their time with James River Association staff About Smithfield Foods to clean trash from Tyler Beach in Rushmere, Virginia. An Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and important part of the James River watershed, more than 340 the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. In the pounds of trash were removed from the river’s shores. United States, the company is also the leader in numerous “We are extremely grateful for Smithfield’s generous packaged meats categories with popular brands including contribution to our environmental clean up efforts,” said Bill Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan’s Famous®, Farmland®, Street, CEO of the James River Association. “The James River Armour®, Farmer John®, Kretschmar®, John Morrell®, is an important part of Virginia’s ecosystem, as more than Cook’s®, Gwaltney®, Carando®, Margherita®, Curly’s®, one-third of all Virginians rely on the river and its tributaries Healthy Ones®, Morliny®, Krakus®, and Berlinki®. for water, commerce, and recreation. It’s encouraging Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food to see such a large company focused on environmental in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, stewardship.” community involvement, employee safety, environmental and The James River Association engages community partners food safety and quality programs. and members to protect Virginia’s founding river, and works About the James River Association to inspire individuals through environmental education and The James River Association is a member-supported community conservation programs. Smithfield’s donation nonprofit organization founded in 1976 to serve as a guardian will make a significant contribution towards continued and voice for the James River. Throughout the James preservation of the James River shoreline that flows across River’s 10,000-square mile watershed, the James River the entire state and enable the organization’s ongoing efforts Association works toward its vision of a fully healthy James to protect the river, improve water quality, and enhance River supporting thriving communities. The James River community vibrancy and individual health. Association believes that “when you change the James, the “Environmental stewardship is a key focus area for James changes you”. With offices in Lynchburg, Scottsville, Smithfield as we know our company’s size enables us with Richmond, and Williamsburg, the James River Association opportunities to make positive environmental impacts,” said is committed to protecting the James River and connecting Stewart Leeth, vice president of regulatory affairs and chief people to it. sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods. “We are so pleased Source : www.csrinternational.org

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Save the Children launches new centennial initiatives in collaboration with global corporate partners lobal nonprofit celebrates century of progress for children organizations and brands including GSK, Google.org, IKEA, Gwith new campaigns and partnerships featuring Johnson & Johnson & Johnson, Mondelēz International, Nike Foundation, Johnson and T.J. Maxx. P&G, PayPal, Penguin Random House, Principal Financial Save the Children has announced new details around Group, PVH Corp., Scholastic Inc., TOMS and Ulta Beauty. its 100th anniversary, inclusive of new private sector Multiple MOTHER’S DAY activations benefitting partnerships in cause marketing, consumer promotions and Save the Children’s U.S. early education programs co-created products to increase awareness, drive engagement including Bvlgari’s release of a new pendant as part of its and raise funds for the organization’s work to support the most signature Save the Children jewelry line, PVH’s annual at- marginalized and deprived children in the United States and register campaign across PVH’s TOMMY HILFIGER, CALVIN around the world. KLEIN, and Van Heusen/IZOD outlet stores and Ulta Beauty’s in- During its Centennial year, Save the Children is cultivating store and online promotion. unique collaborations and developing strategic partnerships with A new READ A STORY, CHANGE THEIR STORY education corporations that share its vision of investing in childhood to campaign features an 100 DAYS OF READING initiative. address the complex global development challenges facing From June 1 to September 8, International Literacy Day, children, their families and their communities – consistent with families are encouraged to log their summer reading minutes its partners’ business and brand goals. By driving innovation at SavetheChildren.org. By participating, children and families in product, process and services that help ensure children raise awareness and funds for Save the Children’s early are growing up healthy, educated and safe, Save the Children education programs across rural America. The campaign’s delivers results at scale. Since its inaugural partners include T.J. founding in 1919, Save the Children Maxx along with American Girl, has changed the lives of more than Brightly, HarperCollins Children’s 1 billion children and currently works Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, in 120 countries. Mattel and Penguin Random House. “Global corporate partnerships The launch of Save the represent many of Save the Children’s BRIDGE CHALLENGE. Children’s most powerful The new walk series will launch with collaborations to create positive change for children and an inaugural event Saturday, October 12, following International have been instrumental in helping us reach this extraordinary Day of the Girl, at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The milestone,” said Dana Langham, Vice President of Corporate 5K walk and event expo will raise funds to bridge the gap for Partnerships at Save the Children. “Thanks to the commitment, the world’s girls by addressing three key challenges: education, leadership and vision of our corporate partners, we are able to protection and health. The event is sponsored by MPOWERD, renew our commitment to addressing some of the most pressing Polar Beverages and Sunrays Citrus and includes opportunities issues facing many of today’s most vulnerable children far into for corporate employee engagement and volunteerism. our future.” Two CENTENNIAL EVENTS will be held this Fall: the In celebration of 100 years of changing children’s lives, Save Centennial Gala: Changing the World for Children in New York the Children is launching several new social impact initiatives City on September 12 presented by Johnson & Johnson – with and marketing campaigns in partnership with committed sponsorship support from Blackrock, PVH and T.J. Maxx as well organizations to bring about meaningful change for children: as the Centennial Celebration: Once in a Lifetime in Los Angeles CHANGEMAKERS FOR CHILDREN is a new initiative, on October 2. sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, honoring individuals who “Changemakers brings together the many corporate have raised their voice and used their influence to drive partners who advocate for the most vulnerable children,” says change for the world’s most marginalized children. Among Sarah Colamarino, Vice President, Corporate Equity, Johnson philanthropists, policymakers, educators, advocates and & Johnson. “Johnson & Johnson is proud to lead this important everyday heroes who have positively changed children’s lives work. When it comes to advocating for most vulnerable children, for the better, Save the Children is recognizing extraordinary private sector leadership is a key driver in reaching success.” corporate leaders as changemakers for children from Source : www.csrwire.com

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Scotiabank continues its support of the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative with a new $1 million donation t the Beyond Boundless event, in support of the million donation will continue to help families in need for ASickKids Herbie Fund, Scotiabank announced a new many years to come. $1 million donation to support Phase Two of the SickKids- As Canada’s international bank, Scotiabank has Caribbean Initiative, a project with a goal of helping to build a operations in countries around the world. They recognize sustainable program to diagnose and treat paediatric cancer and celebrate the impact that the medical professionals, and serious blood disorders in the Caribbean. volunteers and support staff at SickKids have on the The initiative – in which Scotiabank is recognized as the hospital’s young patients – no matter where they live – and Telemedicine Partner – connects doctors at The Hospital that is why Scotiabank has supported the hospital for more for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto with doctors in six than 30 years and is proud to continue that support through countries in the Caribbean to help improve – and in many the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative. cases, save the lives of young people. In addition, medical About Scotiabank professionals across the Caribbean have access to participate At Scotiabank, they aim to support organizations that in educational programming in Canada without ever setting are committed to helping young people reach their infinite foot on a plane. potential. Young people are future leaders and Scotiabank’s “Prior to 2013, young people diagnosed with cancer goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary skills or blood disorders in the Caribbean faced major systemic and resources they need to support their success. Together challenges,” says Ted Garrard, CEO, SickKids Foundation. with employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots “There were few specialized diagnostic services, minimal data on treatment efficacy, and few health-care professionals with specialized training in the region. At that time, SickKids recognized the opportunity to make a difference and developed the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative, with Scotiabank signing on as the first financial institution to donate $1 million to the program. Now, with Phase Two of the program underway, we are grateful for Scotiabank’s continued support through this additional $1 million gift. Phase Two of the project is designed with the ultimate goal of enabling a full transfer of leadership and future sustainability to the Caribbean partners currently working in partnership with SickKids, including the University of the West Indies, Ministries of Health and key hospitals and level. Recognized as a leader for charitable donations and institutions from the six participating Caribbean countries. philanthropic activities, in 2018, Scotiabank contributed This approach aims to improve the access and infrastructure more than $80 million to help communities around the to services for young people with cancer and blood disorders world. in the Caribbean, with enhanced capacity for country About SickKids Foundation partners to provide a timely, accurate diagnosis and high- Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation raises funds quality follow-up care. on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and “Scotiabank is proud to invest in the SickKids Caribbean is the largest charitable funder of child health research, Initiative to help as many young people in the Caribbean learning and care in Canada. Philanthropy is a critical community reach their infinite potential and the right to source of funding for SickKids – one of the world’s foremost thrive, through the benefit of improved access to the best paediatric health-care institutions. Thanks to the generosity healthcare,” says Pruyn Haskins, Global Head of Equities of the community, and as a result of a record-breaking at Scotiabank. “Young people are our future leaders and we year in fundraising, SickKids Foundation generated an recognize what is possible when they receive the backing unprecedented $146.3 million for the fiscal year ending they need to succeed. We have seen the SickKids-Caribbean March 31, 2018. Initiative do just that and are confident that our renewed $1 Source : www.csrinternational.org

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Points of Light and The Starbucks Foundation Expand Innovative Service Model in 20 Cities Across the United States oints of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated professional skills and experiences. Pto volunteer service, and The Starbucks Foundation “Each Starbucks store is part of a community, and we’re announce the expansion of The Starbucks Foundation committed to strengthening the neighborhoods we serve,” Service Fellows Program, an innovative service model says Virginia Tenpenny, executive director of The Starbucks inspired by national service. Foundation. “We believe service goes hand in hand with our Following a successful six-month pilot last year, the full- mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit, one person, scale program will expand to 7 new markets, reaching 20 one cup and one neighborhood at a time. This program is an cities and engaging 100 Starbucks partners (employees). evolution of Starbucks long-standing commitment to serving The program is designed to provide needed day-to-day our communities, year-round.” support to local nonprofit organizations while providing an Following an application process that kicked off this opportunity for Starbucks partners to pursue their personal week, the first group of 50 Starbucks partners across passion to get involved in their communities. 20 cities will be selected as Service Fellows, to begin “The Starbucks Foundation Service Fellows program is a in September with sector education and organizational promising model that provides companies with a new way to onboarding, and their service terms will run from October think about the role they can play in promoting and enabling 2019 through March 2020. The second group of Service service opportunities,” says NatalyePaquin, president Fellows will serve April through October 2020. and CEO of Points of Light. “We believe that by partnering Members of the Points of Light Global Network that together, the Service Fellows will significantly enhance the will host Service Fellows are: Hands On Atlanta, HandsOn capacity of nonprofit organizations to effectively leverage Bay Area, HandsOn Birmingham, Boston Cares, HandsOn human capital to meet their missions. We are excited to see Broward, Chicago Cares, VolunteerNow, Spark the Change this program grow and look forward to supporting fellows as Colorado, Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Houston, HandsOn they unlock their own potential to create meaningful change Miami, Hands On Nashville, New York Cares, HandsOn New Orleans, United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, HandsOn Twin Cities, HandsOn Greater Phoenix, HandsOn San Diego, Seattle Works, United Way of King County, and United Way of Greater St. Louis, as well as Points of Light headquarters in Atlanta. About Points of Light Points of Light – the world’s largest organization through service.” dedicated to volunteer service – mobilizes millions of people Points of Light received a $3.5 million grant from The to take action that is changing the world. Through affiliates Starbucks Foundation to expand the infrastructure and in 250 cities across 37 countries and in partnership with impact of The Starbucks Foundation Service Fellows program thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light by 2020, which includes direct support of Points of Light’s engages 5 million volunteers in 20 million hours of service commitment to strengthen the capacity of the nonprofit each year. They bring the power of people to bear where it’s sector through resources, programs and partnerships. needed most. The Starbucks Foundation will fund support for local About The Starbucks Foundation nonprofits affiliated with the Points of Light Global Network. Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation As part of this service model, Points of Light will match the strengthens communities around the world by advancing 100 fellows with their local network member. During their opportunities for youth, veterans, refugees and coffee, service term, the fellows will work part-time for Points of tea and cocoa farmers and their families, supporting Light, expanding the capacity of the local nonprofit and their communities affected by disaster, and promoting civic community partners to meet their missions, while continuing engagement. The Starbucks Foundation is a U.S. 501 (c)(3) to work part-time at Starbucks. This experience plays an charitable organization under U.S. law, and receives funding important role in exposing the Fellows to future civic and primarily from Starbucks Corporation and private donations. community engagement opportunities, while expanding their Source : www.csrwire.com

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Partner between MOODY’S Corporation & the foundation for small business development makes cash now easier for small business he Foundation for Small Business Development (FFSBD) About The Foundation for Small Business Development Tannounced that it has partnered with the Moody’s (FFSBD) Corporation, a global provider of credit ratings, research, FFSBD is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1995 tools and analysis to collectively provide education, and dedicated to the creation of educational material and certifications, and cash flow management and forecasting the support, conduct and promotion of educational activities tools to the nation’s largest small business assistance regarding small business. FSBD exists to support and publish network, America’s Small Business Development Centers independent non-partisan research and analysis through (SBDCs). advances in studies focused on entrepreneurs and small According to a January 2019 Wakefield Research survey, business ownership while supporting the activities and 61% of small businesses regularly struggle to manage cash goals of economic development organizations, in particular flow. Additionally, 82% of business failures are due to poor small business development centers.The FFSBD is the cash flow management skills or poor understanding of cash philanthropic arm of the America’s SBDC and is dedicated to flow, according to the March 2017 Preferred CFO study. assisting America’s 27 million entrepreneurs, helping them By delivering cash flow establish and grow their small businesses management and forecasting through its affiliation with nearly 1,000 education combined with local centers across the nationwide network cutting-edge software to of SBDCs, their partners, stakeholders and the SBDC Network, this alliances. partnership will enhance the About Moody’s Corporation impact of SBDCs to stimulate Moody’s is an essential component of entrepreneurship and help small the global capital markets, providing credit businesses grow. ratings, research, tools and analysis that “Effective cash flow contribute to transparent and integrated management is essential for financial markets. Moody’s Corporation every small business in the US,” said Stephen Tulenko, (NYSE: MCO) is the parent company of Moody’s Investors Executive Director at Moody’s Analytics. “Our work with the Service, which provides credit ratings and research covering SBDC is an important part of Moody’s ‘Reshape Tomorrow’ debt instruments and securities, and Moody’s Analytics, initiative - our global financial inclusion program, which which offers leading-edge software, advisory services and empowers entrepreneurs and untapped communities with research for credit and economic analysis and financial risk the knowledge and resources they need to create a better management. The Corporation, which reported revenue future.” of $4.4 billion in 2018, employs approximately 13,200 The three year grant will provide a program of training people worldwide and maintains a presence in 42 countries. and certification in partnership with cash flow expert Reshape Tomorrow is part of Moody’s efforts to open the Finagraph™, the makers of CashFlowTool.com. The program door to a better future, through its global CSR program. The will be available online for SBDC Advisors as well in-person program focuses on four core areas: empowering people which will be delivered at national, regional and state SBDC with financial knowledge, activating an environmentally events. Once SBDC Advisors complete the training courses, sustainable future, helping young people reach their they will be able to empower their small business clients potential, and sharing passion and purpose with the world. with in-depth cash flow expertise. In addition, SBDC’s small About Finagraph Corporation business clients will receive a 6-month free subscription to Finagraph is the worldwide leader in financial software, CashFlowTool to help manage and forecast their business’s helping every business eliminate cash flow as a reason for cash flow. The first online training course will roll-out to all failing and radically streamlining the banking and lending SBDC Advisors beginning Monday June 24, 2019 and the industry with breakthrough software. CashFlowTool™ is a in-person training will be offered at various SBDC All Hands powerful software as a service to enable simple, powerful Conferences throughout 2019. A CashFlowTool certification and predictive cash flow for businesses and accountants. program will roll out to SBDC advisors on July 15th, 2019. Source : www.csrinternational.org

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Subaru and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Why should you ADVERTISE in CSR VISION Society (LLS) continue to spread hope & warmth to cancer patients nationwide It ubaru of America, Inc. and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Loves to Care initiative to life at a record 542 Subaru retailers SSociety (LLS), two organizations committed to positively across the country. Visitors to participating Subaru retailers impacting the communities where they live and work, will be given the opportunity to write personalized messages have partnered once again to send hope, love and warmth of support to cancer patients in their local communities, and Improves Impact of to patients fighting cancer. With the goal of donating more anyone can send an online message of support at www.lls. simple comforts to more patients year after year, Subaru org/subaru. and LLS aim to achieve a new record in participation and At the end of Subaru Loves to Care month, participating donations during 2019 Subaru Loves to Care month in June. Subaru retailers will partner with local LLS chapters For the fourth consecutive year, Subaru and LLS will nationwide to deliver more than 43,000 blankets and 9,500 deliver blankets, messages of hope and arts and crafts kits arts and crafts kits, along with messages of hope written by to cancer patients and their families in communities across Subaru customers, to those fighting cancer in hospitals and treatment centers across the country. In addition, LLS will be collecting inspiring stories and photographs of recipients to serve as a reminder of the good the Subaru Loves to Care initiative brings to thousands of patients nationwide. One such survivor is Sophia. Seven-year-old Sophia was diagnosed with pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic Corporate leukemia just after her fifth birthday, Advertising HR & Training in June 2017. She spent countless Communication days in the hospital and had to miss Budget Budget her entire kindergarten school year to Budget undergo intense treatment. “Sophia is a strong fighter,” said her mother, Marlene Costa. the country. Over the past three years, through Subaru “Treatment has been exhausting for her and frightening for Loves to Care, the health-focused initiative of the Subaru me, but she is so courageous and never stops smiling.” Love Promise philanthropic platform, LLS and Subaru Today, Sophia is in remission and last fall she was cleared have reached more than 100,000 patients in nearly 700 by her doctors to enter first grade at Rymfire Elementary in hospitals, with the help of 500 Subaru retailers nationwide. Palm Coast, FL. She’ll continue treatment over the next year, “At Subaru, we are passionate about showing love but Sophia is excelling in school and loves biking, coloring, and respect to all who interact with our brand through the board games and spending time with her family and new Subaru Love Promise and meaningful partnerships with friends. organizations like The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” According to Dr. Louis J. DeGennaro, president and CEO, said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, “LLS was founded by Inc. “This year, I am honored to take on the role of Light The a family for families 70 years ago, and we are closer than COMBINED Night Corporate Walk Chair for the New Jersey Chapter of ever to cures. Curing cancer takes collaboration. It requires LLS. Our goal is to accelerate corporate support and help all of us, together. Working with Subaru, it is our combined this annual fundraising event have an even greater impact, in dedication and heart that is helping to bring us to the order to move closer to a world without blood cancers.” ultimate frontier: cures for families today, and for generations IMPACT Spread the Love Promise to come.” Throughout June, Subaru and LLS will bring the Subaru Source : www.csrinternational.org

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JUNE 2019 NEW DELHI 43 Professional of the Month Awadhesh Kumar Dy. General Manager (CSR), IFCI Ltd.

Awadhesh Kumar is a prominent professional working as DGM (CSR), IFCI and Secretary, IFCI Social Foundation. He is a well qualified professional with Degree in BA (Statistics Hons) from Patna University. He is also an MBA graduate in Finance from L.N. Mishtra Institute of Economic Development & Social Change, Patna. He attended other trainings, Workshop from IICA with more than 23 years of experience. His hobbies include Journalism, Newspaper Reading with passion for serving/Helping the needy in Society.

CSR VISION : Briefly describe your role and responsibilities, class of society for longer time whether it be in area of and how many years you have been in the CSR domain. education, heathcare, rural development, welfare of elderly Answer : My role and responsibilities entail evaluation of CSR class, women empowerment, girl child etc. and so on as projects, Monitoring of CSR Projects both on site and off site, prescribed under CSR Rules. assistance in strategy and policy matters, various compliances CSR VISION : Tell us about someone (mentor, sponsor, friend, and reporting relating to CSR as also assessment of outcome/ hero) who influenced your CSR &Sustainability journey, and impact of CSR Projects and day to day activities of CSR how. department of IFCI Ltd and IFCI Social Foundation (ISF) which Answer : I have been receiving continuous guidance is a registered Charitable trust set up in September,2014 set and support in my CSR & Sustainability journey from the up by IFCI Ltd a Govt of India Undertaking under Ministry of topmanagement, Seniors of IFCI and ISF and CSR team and Finance, Govt of India. expect the same in future too. CSR VISION : Before CSR assignment, were you working in CSR VISION : What is the best advice you have ever received? any other professional domain, if so, please describe? Answer : Planning before you start any journey and time to Answer : Before CSR assignment, I was deputed to time evaluation which is very necessary for success of any kind IFCI Venture Capital Fund Ltd (IVCF), a subsidiary of IFCI of Project. Ltd for more than 2 years including few months in dual CSR VISION : If you had the power to make one major change responsibilities. As a Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IVCF, at your company or in your industry, what would it be? I looked after Credit, Legal, Human Resource, RTI matters Answer : There is nothing as such in mind. as CPIO and day to day operations and the tenure thereat CSR VISION : Describe your perfect day. enriched me with varied good experience working in different Answer : At the end of the day if assigned task is completed areas .Prior to that, I worked in various Regional Offices in time bound manner and goes seamlessly it is a perfect day of IFCI at Ahmedabad, Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, for me. It is possible, if one begins the day with better planning Chandigarh and Bhubaneshwar and worked in area of Credit, which we miss out often. Recovery,BIFR , the then NPA Acquisition and Resolution CSR VISION : Any thing you would like to share with readers Group etc. Prior to joining IFCI in 2002, I worked with SBI of CSR VISION. Home Finance for almost 6 years. Answer : One should do any work with dedication, sincerity, CSR VISION : What are the key CSR projects of IFCI Ltd. and integrity, positive attitude and last but not the least with which one, you consider – the FLAGSHIP project? passion, which is very vital element for better results and also Answer : We take up every CSR Project as an opportunity to contribute in any form for welfare of uncared, underprivileged serve the society now mainly focusing creation of social assets/ class of our Society for making our India as one of the best physical infrastructure which can be of use by underprivileged country. u

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Make Brain sharp smart young. Techniques to improve memory, intellect Dr. Srikant Sharma, MBBS, MD Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future. —Elie Wiesel through repetition and practice) involved in motor learning depends on the cerebellum and basal ganglia. Attention plays a key role in storing information into long-term memory; without proper attention, the information might not be stored, making it impossible to be retrieved later. Hippocampus is believed to be involved in spatial learning(geographical layout) and declarative (is memory of facts and events that is encoded-stored in the past, and can be consciously recalled) learning, while the amygdala is thought to be involved in emotional memory. Cortisol or epinephrine help in improving excitement enhance memory. Memory does exist if it is revealed in behavior or thought. Mild to moderate stress increases memory but severe or chronic stress decays memory. Suspect Memory/ cognitive loss if somebody is forgetting threads of conversation, and finding the right word difficult. Forgetting important dates, days, months, years. Forgetting Places, residential addresses. Forgetting familiar names, familiar faces. Attention (spell WORLD backward ie, DLROW), Recall (after learning 3 common words, can recall after few minutes), Language (can name pencil, watch etc., follow 3 stage command, read, write a sentence by closing eyes) are if disturbed. As per UCLA Brain mapping center, 2015, brain start declining both by size and volume after age 20s. “Keep your body strong, mind sharp, and spirit positive “ Keep brain sharp and reflexes quick as one grows older. Preserve functions of our brain, that is brain flexibility, attention, and creativity, speed of brain, memory, and focus. Cognitive brain emory is the faculty of the brain by which information is flexibility has been described as the mental ability to switch thinking encoded (process often known as Learning), stored, and about multiple concepts simultaneously. retrieved when needed. M Three types of sensory memories exist. Iconic memory (visual), Echoic memory (auditory), and Haptic memory (touch). Short-term memory are lower, typically of the order of 4–5 items; however, memory capacity can be increased through a process of chunking [For example, in recalling a ten-digit telephone number, a person could chunk the digits into three groups: first, the area code (such as 123), then a three-digit chunk (456) and lastly a four-digit chunk (7890) ]. Long-term memory is maintained by more stable and permanent changes in neural connections of the brain. The hippocampus is essential (for learning new information) for the consolidation of information, from short-term to long-term memory. Procedural memory (is the unconscious memory of skills Resolving conflicts between reading and understanding and how to do things: particularly as tying a shoelace, playing improves cognitive function and coordination of left and right brain. a guitar or riding a bike. These memories are typically acquired Work of left and right brain is as diagrammatically given below.

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gardening are also good class of exercises. Exercise improves short term and long term memory, increases focus and reduces stress /anxiety, improves mood and sleep, and helps in overcoming depression. Sleep solidifies neuron connection. To induce sleep one should fix ‘morning arising time’ first. And thereafter fix sleeping time. Wash below elbow and knee, with warm water before sleep. In dim light, read some uninteresting religious stuff. Once you feel sleepy, put off lights and sleep. Do not eat or drink any sharp/stimulating things Boost brain by: during sleep inducing time (don’t drink tea, coffee, Pepsi etc.). Eat Daily, change in routine should be done. Doing routine is too simple, preferably three hours before sleep. Television, Laptop and any and limits the brain exercise power, stimulating brain minimally. Hence other interesting things to be avoided one hour before sleep time. brain needs exercise daily by changing routine at least once daily. Consider eliminating napping during day. May drink a cup of milk Take new routes while going to office or coming back from before sleep. Side sleeping (especially left side) helps the brain in office. Maguire et al 2006, shown in London that taxi drivers going cleansing itself of brain toxins, which is produced during day time. to different routes daily have memory center (amygdala) larger, than Stress management: Keep your sense of humor high, and the bus drivers (going in fix direction daily). ability to laugh at yourself (laughter therapy). Make relaxation a Switch hands, once a day for one complete task. Perform some priority for minimum of 30 minutes per day; maybe by watching tasks closing your eyes; like taking shower, washing your hairs, television, playing with pets, playing with children, news reading guess food items. etc. Meditation (simply by concentrating or feeling own breathing) Read calendar upside down and note time in watch (upside reduces stress. down). Gut Microbiota: It is now known that the benefits of human gut–microbe symbiosis can be extended to mental health. The Mental exercise: microbiota has the potential to affect neuronal function directly or When you meet someone new, memorize at least three pieces of indirectly through vitamins, neurotransmitters, and neuroactive information about him besides his name. microbial metabolites such as vitamin C, vitamin E and flavonoids, Daily do one crossword puzzle or solve one Sudoku. in green tea, red berries, extra virgin olive oil, red wine, and Draw a map, from memory, after returning home from a new aromatic herbs, in improving cognition. Several other plant-derived place. nutrients, such as garlic extracts, walnut, resveratrol, as well as Improve hand and eye coordination by drawing, painting, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, sage, have been shown to improve knitting and assembling a puzzle. Throwing a ball at the wall and mental function. Animal-derived foods, such as red and processed catching it after rebound, increases coordination and reflexes. meat that contains large amounts of trivalent iron (formation of iron- Prayer and Meditation produces a positive charge in grey induced fibrin fibers), which entangle erythrocytes, thus preventing matter of brain. Gayatri mantra or chanting mantra with meditation, oxygen delivery to the brain, contributing to dementia. improve ability to combat strains, stress, depression, and negative Diet: You are what you eat. Fruits consumption helps. As per emotions. Fisetin, strawberries and mangoes have an anti-inflammatory Socialize yourself, join NGO, clubs, and see friends. Card property that effectively combats the onset of forgetfulness. Daily playing, chess playing do help in focusing and sharpening memory. take omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (nuts, flax seeds, almond, walnuts, Studying improves brain connectivity, reduces stress/anxiety and olive oil). Vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) also is anti-aging and depression; provides mental stimulation and empathy. agent. Dark chocolate has antioxidants and flavonoids, which Learning: Try new things to do daily, stimulating all 5 types of increases blood supply to brain. Avoid saturated- fat, trans- fats and senses (through listening, seeing, taste, smell, and feeling touch). sugar. Try new things by learning new language, or learning some music or Medical treatment for hypothyroid, hypertension, diabetes, singing songs. This may enhance focus and concentration memory, sleep apnea and depression is needed to prevent memory loss. may increase the brain size and neuronal connectivity (between Brain may become smart by awareness, lifestyle modification, both lobes of brain). mental relaxation, remaining stress free, persistent moderate Do calculations without calculator. physical and mental exercises, good adequate sleep, healthy Gardening reduces stress, alleviate symptoms of depression, balanced dietary habits, cessation of smoking - alcohol contribute to improve social interaction, and improve brain cognitive and unnecessary drugs (including antibiotics), maintaining abilities environmental hygiene, socializing and last but not least positive Physical Exercise: such as yoga, aerobic games etc, activates thinking. u both mind and body. Running, dancing, swimming, cycling and (Source: CSR VISION Team)

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Girl with OCD is now the savior of others fighting with the illness Bengaluru based Kajal Gupta, developed an app called Liberate: My OCD Fighter. She has been fighting with OCD since she was in class 8th. Now she took the responsibility that she would do something for the ones who is facing the issue of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Being very enthusiastic in coding and android development she decided to create an app to help others coping with the issue and it has been a huge success after its release on Android Play Store. iOS version of the app is still in development phase.

Turned dirt into gold- Haryana entrepreneur turns 5000+ KG of waste cooking oil into Bio fuel every day Shiva Vig the founder of Bio-D is the man behind this brilliant initiative. Bio-D buys used cooking oil from major food chains like KFC, McDonalds Etc. around Delhi and NCR and turn that used cooking oil into Bio fuel every day. This solves two purposes, it reduced the contamination of the water bodies and second one is that the local eateries would not purchase this and use them over and over. Shiva Vig has been awarded by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as an authorized #ChallengeAccepted campaign is a aggregator for its ‘Repurpose Used Cooking Oil’ Initiative. powerful stand for equality in cricket With the #ChallengeAccepted campaign Royal Challenge initiated equality in cricket. While the men best performer in cricket get the huge amount totaling 7 crores their female counterpart only get mere 50 lakh Rupees. There was no live telecast of the female cricket game until 2018. Until now the Indian Female Cricket Team had played 263 ODIs and Mithali Raj the Indian Female Cricket star was in 200 of those matches. There was a huge support coming out for this campaign from social media from different states of India. It’d be very interesting to see mixed gender T20s in coming future.

Eagan Police Department honors 11 Yr. Old Indian Boy for saving man from drowning Advaik Nandikotur, living in Eagan, Minnesota was awarded Citizen Lifesaving Award by Eagan Police Department. He put his life on the line to save a man from drowning in a pool. He weighs mere 32 KGs but somehow managed to pull out an adult man weighing 78 KGs from the pool after which the adults

performed CPR and gave him the required medical attention. Indians all over (Source: CSR VISION Team) the world are making the country proud.

JUNE 2019 NEW DELHI 49 upcoming events of the month COVER STORY

June 14 JUNE Jass Manak Live VENUE: Smaaash, Cyber Hub: Gurgaon Jaspreet Singh Manak aka Jass Manak, is a very stylish and a talented Indian Singer, Lyricist, Music Composer and Model. He mainly works in Punjabi Music Industry. He started his singing career with ‘U Turn’ (2017). He also featured in several Famous Punjabi Songs like, Dhoka, Hanju, U-Turn, Yaari, Without You etc. His genre is Punjabi-Bollywood and His song list includes Girlfriend, Prada, Viah, Suit Punjabi, Chehra Tera, Age 19, Kalli Ho Gayi and a lot more. 22 JUNE Sufiyana Night by Nooran Sisters VENUE: Sirifort Auditorium: Delhi The Nooran Sisters – Promoting peace through (Sufi, Classical music) Jyoti and Sultana individually of ‘Tung Tung’ fame come from a family of musicians. They have been trained in the field of traditional “Sufi music” for the past of 10 years by their father Ustad Gulshan Meer, son of famous Late Ustad Sohan Lal. 16 JUNE Zakir Khan Live VENUE: Kamani Auditorium, DelhiCentre: Delhi Zakir is currently hopping from one city to another while performing his stand up special called Kaksha Gyarvi. At the same time, he is also featuring on a stand up showcase with fellow comedian Abish Mathew called Special Showcase. Zakir has ability to highlight comic elements in every day. He is known for his “uniquely Indian” style of comedy, which involves him impeccably catching on the emotions that are common to every Indian household and youngsters struggling to make it big in India 15 JUNE Qawwali by Nizami Brothers VENUE: Kamani Auditorium: Delhi The Nizami Brothers has produced some of the finest gems of Qawaali singers over the ages, best known for their versatility and serenity that have reflected in their songs. The Nizami Bandhu belong to a family that are the descendants of court singers of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya for several centuries. 21 June Wo Afsaana - A Play Celebrating Poetry and Music VENUE: Lok Kala Manch: New Delhi A theatrical presentation where dramatized narration, poetry, live music, and singing blend together to bring an era gone by. The narrative weaves the unspoken love between two legendary poets. Sahir Ludhianvi’s songs infuse life and vibrancy that crave for his unsaid and unrequited love.

(Source: www.bookmyshow.com and www.eventshigh.com) 50 NEW DELHI JUNE 2019 Movie REVIEW

John Wick : Chapter 3- Parabellum his is the third installment of the action packed John Wick franchise. Master assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million dollars bounty on his head. After eliminating a member of shadowy Tinternational assassin’s guild, the master assassins unleashed their full potential to kill John Wick and the world’s most ruthless hit men awaits for him to put him to the sleep. This is a worldwide success with grossed $221 million John Wick : Chapter 3 worldwide, surpassing the entire gross of the second film in Parabellum just 10 days, and received positive reviews from critics, with Director : Chad Stahelski praise for the fight choreography, visual style and on top of that all Keanu Reeves’ performance. Cast : Derek Kolstad, Overall John Wick Chapter 3- Parabellum is the one of Shay Hatten, Chris Collins, the best films surpassing the entire franchise, with lots of Marc Abrams adrenaline rushed action packed sequence. The perfect movie for those who live for action and amazing fight Rating : 4.5/5 sequences.

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Jadav “Molai” Payeng

He planted his own forest As a 16-year-old, he was saddened by the death of reptiles in a dried-out sand bar. He decided he would do something about it and started planting trees there. Today, 35 years later, that sandbar has been transformed into a 1,360 acre forest.

Dr. Shrikant Jichkar Ravi Gulati He did his Masters in more than ten subjects He quit his job to teach underprivileged kids There is a spirit to learn, to An IIM-A graduate gain knowledge, he was with a competitive definitely filled with it. After job in Canada - becoming a doctor, he went something all young on to study law and several Indians seem to other subjects like History, want? Ravi had English, Philosophy and all of this. But he Economics. He gave more decided to quit and than 42 university exams between 1973 and 1990. do what he really wants to do. Now he gives tuitions to He later joined the Indian National Congress. underprivileged kids in a house in Khan Market, Delhi.

Subhashini Mistry V. Mani She built a hospital in her village which He cares for the children of convicts was devoid of all healthcare sentenced to a life-term A little village Hanspukur, A banker who was moved was her home. The lack of by the plight of the children proper health care caused of life convicts decided to do her husband’s death and something for them. And so she was left all alone to Society’s Care for Indigent fend for herself and her kids. (SoCare Ind) was born. The She managed not well, but organisation has helped build excellently. With her savings more than 2,000 lives by and with contributions from providing shelter, food and other villagers, she set up a hospital so that no one would education to such children. have to suffer a similar fate.

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Experience: 4 - 6 Years Experience: 3 – 8 Years Education: Any GraduateManager , Masters - CS inR public Education:Sr. Exe MSWcutive/ or EnvironmentExecutive related -PG CSR Administration / MSW / MBA Knowledge / Skills : Knowledge / Skills : • Corporate Social Responsibility • Marketing, NGO • NGO, social work, Volunteer, • Corporate Social Responsibility, MSW • OSR, CSR Program • CSR Activities, Internal Communication • FMCG • Public Administration Contact details at: www.bisleri.com Contact details at: www.spandanaindia.com

Stem Learning Private Limited New leaf Dynamic Technologies (Bengaluru) Pvt. Ltd (Delhi NCR)

Experience: 1 - 5 Years Experience: 2 - 5 Years Education: Any Partner Graduate ship - CSR Education:Fundrai Any Graduate,Anysing Manager Postgraduate - CS -R Any Knowledge / Skills : Specialization, MBA/PGDM • Fund raising resource mobilization, NGO Knowledge / Skills : • Corporate social responsibility • CSR, Fund raising • institutional social responsibility • Sustainability , CSR Activities • Institutional NGO, Institutional resource mobilization • Corporate Sustainability Contact details at: www.stemlearning.in Contact details at: www.newleafdynamic.com

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JUNE 2019 NEW DELHI 55 LEADERSHIP TIPS

For Leaders and Aspiring Leaders

Be prepared for the worst

When you are a leader then you should be prepared for some of the worst circumstances. “Become the kind Not everything is going to happen according to the plan of yours, so when the time comes, of leader that people instead of panicking you should be prepared for would follow voluntarily, that monstrosity with all the defense mechanism you have. even if you had no title or position.” Never hate your enemies — Brian Tracy When you are a leader, then you automatically have enemies around you, so when you hate them it’d going to affect your judgment.

Move forward Sometimes in life we have to face things that we really don’t want to face in reality, and we seldom Failing is important find our-self staring at the comfortable past. So in A good leader must know the bitter taste of my opinion what is done is done its old news. We defeat. When he doesn’t know the defeat then have to keep on moving forward and look what is he doesn’t really understand the joy of victory. in front of us because what’s the use of looking Sometimes in life we have to fail in order to grow. backward when we are not going in that direction. That is just as simple as basic 2+2=4 Math.

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56 NEW DELHI JUNE 2019 The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the following appointments:

has been given additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Mrs. Nilam Sawhney, IAS (AP: 1984) Government of India.

has been given additional charge of Secretary, Department of Ex- Ajay Kumar, IAS (KL: 1985) Servicemen Welfare, Government of India.

has been given additional charge of Secretary, Legislative Department, Braj Sharma, IAS (J&K: 1984) Government of India.

has been given additional charge of Secretary, Department of Ajay Kumar Bhalla, IAS (AS-ML: 1984) Telecommunications, Government of India.

Nikhil Kumar Kanodia, IPS (OR: 2003) has been appointed as Director DIPP, Government of India.

has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Election Commission, Sandeep Saxena, IAS (TN: 1989) Government of India.

has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water Arun Baroka, IAS (AGMUT: 1990) and Sanitation, Government of India.

has been appointed as Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Vijoy Kumar Singh, IAS (1990) Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

has been appointed as Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in Anurag Agarwal, IAS (HR: 1990) Ministry of Power, Government of India.

has been appointed as Principal Commissioner, Delhi Development Rajesh Kumar, IAS (MN : 1988) Authority (DDA) under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India.

has been appointed as Advisor, National Disaster Management Authority Sandeep Pondrik, IAS (BR: 1993) (NOMA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

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