Environmental CSR spending in India rose in FY24 — but make no mistake

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Environmental CSR spending in India rose in FY24 — but make no mistake, it’s still just 8.4% of total CSR outlay.

For a country battling air pollution, water scarcity and climate vulnerability, that’s a huge gap. Even more concerning? 30 of India’s 50 most climate-risk districts got only 1% of green CSR funds. High-polluting sectors like oil, mining & coal? They spend just 5-7% on environment. Meanwhile, FMCG and auto brands allocate 10-15%. And here’s the kicker; projects tackling air quality got just Rs 14 crore. Why does this matter? Because CSR isn’t charity; it’s strategic capital. If corporations truly want to future-proof their business (and communities), they’ll need to rewire how they invest. The green intent is there. The real action? Still waiting.