• VIBHANTIKA DWIVEDI

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained significant prominence in India as businesses acknowledge their role in addressing societal and environmental challenges. In recent years, Indian corporations have increasingly recognized the need to align their business objectives with social and environmental responsibility. The Companies Act, 2013, mandates companies meeting specific financial thresholds to allocate a portion of their profits towards CSR activities, thereby fostering a culture of corporate philanthropy. Indian businesses are now actively engaged in various CSR endeavors, encompassing education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, and environmental sustainability. The environmental aspect of CSR holds particular significance in India, given the country's pressing ecological concerns. India faces challenges such as air and water pollution, deforestation, habitat degradation, and climate change, necessitating concerted efforts to mitigate environmental damage. Many Indian corporations have responded by adopting sustainable practices, reducing carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and investing in renewable energy sources. Furthermore, government policies and regulations have played a pivotal role in shaping CSR and environmental initiatives in India. The introduction of the National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental, and Economic Responsibilities of Business in 2011 provided a framework for responsible business conduct. Additionally, initiatives such as "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" (Clean India Mission) and "Make in India" have spurred CSR investments in sanitation, cleanliness, and skill development. This paper highlights the multifaceted nature of CSR activities and the growing emphasis on environmental responsibility among Indian businesses. As India continues to strive for sustainable development, CSR and environmental efforts will remain pivotal in addressing the nation's social and environmental challenges.

Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable development, International measures, Reporting

"IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENT JURISPRUDENCE IN LIGHT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.e295-e300, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309435.pdf

"IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENT JURISPRUDENCE IN LIGHT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppe295-e300, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309435.pdf