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ESG Professional BMC collects over
Programme for 200MT waste on a

Sustainability Leaders single day

he Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), he Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, (BMC) intensified its cleaning and
has partnered with HP India to launch the sanitation drive, with authorities
‘HP Future Impact Leaders - IICA Certified collecting an astounding 122 metric
TEnvironmental-Social-Governance (ESG) Ttonnes of garbage, 21 metric tonnes
Professional Programme’. This initiative is designed of bulk waste, and 66 metric tonnes of debris on
to develop expertise in ESG among corporate social a single day. A total of 336km of roads have been
responsibility (CSR) professionals, enhancing their ability washed clean.
to navigate and lead sustainability efforts within their The Deep Cleaning Drive, coordinated by BMC
organizations. Commissioner and administrator Bhushan Gagrani,
HP India is backing this initiative by offering 100% involved 1,403 workers and employees. A total
scholarships to 75 deserving candidates, demonstrating the of 336km of road were carefully cleaned, first
company’s commitment to advance sustainable business brushing and then washing with water. The increased
practices. The course provides an in-depth exploration cleanliness initiative, which has been going on for
of ESG principles and their practical application in the the past 23 weeks, aims to ensure cleanliness in
business world. This initiative marks a significant step every nook and corner of Mumbai.
forward in nurturing leadership that will contribute to Every Saturday, as part of this campaign, sanitation
sustainable and ethical business practices across industries. drives are held in all 227 wards throughout the city. CIJ

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