“We believe that business has an important role to play in making our societies more socially stable, more economically sustainable and, consequently, more peaceful and just,” Liz Mohn, vice chairwoman of the Bertelsmann Stiftung, said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua. “Corporate social responsibility is an important tool for sustainable development, and at the Bertelsmann …
Absence of stringent provisions has led companies to hide under the garb of explanation for not meeting CSR norms. The Companies Act, 2013 considered to be one of the significant legal reforms in India, has replaced the 60 year old Companies Act, 1956.
Aeris, a pioneer, and leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, announced the launch of an India-based Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practice. This important action taken by Aeris aligns with its commitment to utilise IoT technologies to improve the lives of those most in need and to foster better utilization of the planet’s …
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A National University of Singapore study finds that shoving the concept of corporate social responsibility down the throats of employees may be counterproductive. Employees not only have to worry about their performance at work, but increasingly, their bosses want them to show that they are good corporate citizens as well.
The Finance minister Arun Jaitley in his statement in Rajya Sabha said that during 2014-15, about Rs.6,337 crores was spent on CSR activities. This number would only increase in the coming times with more companies beginning to report their CSR expenditure. CSR is no more just a buzzword, it is slowly becoming a full-fledged strategy …
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