A global study shows a direct one-to-one link between plastic production and pollution, highlighting that higher corporate output leads to greater environmental damage. It argues for stronger accountability through policies like Extended Producer Responsibility rather than relying on voluntary corporate commitments. Humanity produces more than 400 million tonnes of plastic each year. The majority ends…
The gender pay gap persists globally despite gradual progress, driven by structural inequalities, occupational segregation, and the motherhood penalty. While corporate transparency and policies can help, meaningful change requires deeper systemic reforms beyond equal pay measures. Gender pay disparity continues to be one of the most quantified, most contested, and most persistently pervasive phenomena in…
Global supply chains continue to rely on child labour, with millions of children working in hazardous conditions—especially in agriculture and resource extraction. While new laws are pushing corporate accountability, real change requires deeper reforms beyond compliance, including community support and ethical sourcing practices. According to the International Labor Organization, 160 million children between the ages…
Corporate net-zero commitments have grown rapidly by 2025, but most companies still lag in real action, especially on Scope 3 emissions and accountability. The gap between climate promises and measurable progress continues to raise concerns about credibility and greenwashing. However, in December 2015, the Paris Climate Change Agreement marked the beginning of the formal process…
Andhra Pradesh awarded Adani Gangavaram Port for its CSR under the P4 model, which aims to align corporate funding with community-identified needs. The real impact, however, depends on whether this participatory approach delivers meaningful, long-term benefits on the ground. What Happened in Visakhapatnam On April 10, 2026, Adani Gangavaram Port Limited received an Appreciation Award…
Minerva Academy’s historic 6–0 win over Liverpool highlights India’s grassroots football potential, but also exposes the lack of funding and systemic support for proven academies. Despite strong policies and rising budgets, real talent development still depends on individual effort rather than institutional backing. A Goal for a Nation That did not Watch A small group…
OceanaGold’s record P569 million social investment in the Philippines links mining profits to community development through a structured CSR model. It raises a key question: can such participatory investments create lasting impact beyond the life of the mine? There have been reports from the gold-copper mines in the mountainous areas of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino…
The FCRA Amendment 2026 increases compliance burdens on NGOs, shifting focus from social work to administrative tasks. This risks slowing grassroots development and discouraging genuine social innovators. For 26 years, I have worked at the intersection of community needs and government goals. In that time, I have seen NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) and CBOs (Community-Based Organizations)…
India presented a strong vision of inclusive development at the United Nations Commission for Social Development, but gaps in youth employment, digital access, and policy contradictions raise concerns at home. The article highlights the contrast between India’s global commitments and the everyday realities faced by marginalized communities. At the 64th UN Commission for Social Development,…
The article highlights how older women remain overlooked in gender equality efforts, especially in ESG and CSR frameworks, despite facing compounded lifelong inequalities. It calls for inclusive policies and corporate action to address their economic security, care needs, and social protection. CSW70’s Ministerial Round Table specifically addressed older women as an emerging focus area. Women…
