Environment

Ludhiana, Punjab, India, October 27, 2026: CNH, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, today marked a decade of its crop residue management CSR initiative, which began at Kallar Majri village in Punjab and is now a national program, and announced the opening of a dedicated parts warehouse in Ludhiana. These initiatives underscore CNH’s commitment to advancing crop residue management solutions by bringing mechanization, reliable aftermarket support, and sustainable farming practices closer to farmers across India. Mr. Narinder Mittal, President and Managing Director, CNH India said, “Sustainable farming practices require access to the right machinery and timely support. In regions where the window between paddy harvest and wheat sowing is short, tractors, balers and genuine parts are critical to managing crop residue without burning. The

Ahmedabad, October 19, 2026 — The Sanand Industries Association (SIA), in collaboration with Ingersoll Rand and Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), held the Stone Laying Ceremony of the Sanand Eco Park at GIDC Sanand. Conceived as a CSR initiative by Ingersoll Rand, the project aims to create a sustainable green space that promotes recreation, biodiversity, and environmental learning within the industrial zone. The ceremony was inaugurated by Mr. Vicente Reynal, Chairman, President & CEO of Ingersoll Rand and Mr. Sunil Khanduja, Chairman, Ingersoll Rand India Limited. Mr. Ajit Shah, President, SIA, shared his vision for Sanand’s development: “Sanand has grown into one of Gujarat’s most vibrant industrial hubs. SIA continues to focus on balanced development—combining infrastructure, welfare, and environmental initiatives. The Eco Park is a step toward creating harmony between industry and nature.” Mr. Chetan Thakkar, Chairman, SIA CSR Committee, added: “Our CSR Committee channels the collective strength of industries toward meaningful change. Projects like the Eco Park enhance community life, promote green practices, and inspire sustainable models across industrial clusters.” Spread across 12,000 square meters, the Eco Park will feature native plantations, thematic gardens, water conservation systems, and recreational spaces—symbolizing collaboration

Mumbai, October 14, 2026: SHM Shipcare Private Limited (“SHM Shipcare”), an integrated maritime company engaged in shipbuilding, ship repair, ship management and maritime safety solutions, has extended its coastal clean-up initiative to Mumbai with a beach clean-up drive at Dadar Kirti College Beach. Conducted in partnership with the University of Mumbai, the drive is the third phase of the company’s ongoing coastal conservation programme, following earlier clean-ups in Surat and Goa. Held under the theme ‘A Cleaner Coast Starts with Champions Who Act’, the initiative brought together volunteers to remove litter and debris from the shoreline and promote responsible waste disposal. The programme was conceptualised earlier this month around the birthday of SHM Shipcare Chairman Saifuddin Hajee, reflecting the company’s close

Kolkata, 16 October 2026:  As Kolkata prepares for Durga Puja, Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation, as part of its ongoing Maidaan Saaf campaign, is extending its efforts to encourage responsible waste management through two initiatives in the city: the distribution of reusable tote bags at Gariahat and SS Hogg Market,  one of the city’s well-known shopping destinations and a PET bottle collection drive at the iconic Ahiritola Sarbojanin Durgotsav pandal, ensuring that discarded plastic bottles are collected and recycled, turning one of North Kolkata’s highest-footfall festival zones into a model for eco-friendly celebrations. Timed with the peak pre-festive shopping rush, reusable tote bags were distributed at Gariahat and SS Hogg Market from October 14 to 15. Organized in collaboration

Mysuru, 14 October 2026: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and implementation partner Sangam Pratishthan, inaugurated ‘Used PET Bottle-Free Mysuru Dasara 2026’ drive under its ‘GreenSweep’ initiative during the annual Mysuru Dasara festivities.  The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Smt. B.N. Veena, K.A.S., Additional Commissioner, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), bringing together volunteers, local artists, Safai Sathis, community members, and visitors in support of responsible used PET bottle collection during Mysuru Dasara 2026. Karnataka’s celebrated Nada Habba, Mysuru Dasara is one of India’s largest cultural festivals, attracting lakhs of visitors annually to key locations across the city, including Chamundi Hills and the Aahara Mela Grounds. As footfalls increase during the festivities, so does the

Vijayawada, 12 October 2026: SEIL Energy India Limited, one of the largest independent power producers (IPP) in India, today announced the development of a 10-kilometre Raw Water Pumping Project at Juvvalapalem village in Undi Constituency, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The project was formally inaugurated by Shri Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishna Raju Garu, Hon’ble Deputy Speaker and MLA, Undi Constituency, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in the august presence of Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma Garu, Hon’ble Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Government of India, and Member of Parliament, Narsapuram, and Shri Mantena Rama Raju Garu, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC). The project has been developed with a CSR contribution