CSR Initiatives by U.S companies

Here are some CSR activities of US companies in India;

• Caterpillar’s CSR initiative for lake rejuvenation in TamilNadu and Karnataka.

• Salesforce India empowering rural communities in Jangaon, Telangana with sustainable solar energy.

• Cargill is helping 10,000 smallholder maize farmers from Karnataka to bring 25,000 acres of land under regenerative practices.

• Through the school adoption program, Carrier transforms schools and create enhanced learning environments for children from impoverished villages in the region.

• Aptiv India’s Sustainable Energy Initiative for Safer, Greener and more Connected Future for all.

• Herbalife’s Eco Wheels Women’s Initiative empowers 115 women and LGBTQ+ individuals by providing economic opportunities and skills development in electric auto operations.

• Wells Fargo is providing holistic support towards sustainable livelihoods for more than 10,000 marginalized farmer households in Karnataka and Telangana through watershed management and sustainable agriculture practices.

• Light & Wonder growing a Greener Tomorrow in Karnataka state.

• ReSourcePro improving the learning experience through sustainable and renewable energy.

• IBM SkillsBuild portal, mastering digital skills essential for tomorrow’s workforce.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is ultimately about companies contributing positively to the society.

• Identifying an appropriate CSR Implementing Agency for undertaking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in India.
• The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) bench in Mumbai recently ruled in favour of allowing tax deductions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act for corporate donations made as part of companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) expenses.