We are delighted to announce that our CSR initiative, the Clear Air – BreatheLife Campaign, has been recognised at the 8th Edition of the CSR Health Impact Awards 2024, held on August 9, 2024, in Delhi. This prestigious accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
The CSR Health Impact Awards, an initiative of the IHW Council, celebrate organizations that have embedded responsible business practices into their core philosophy by launching impactful health-focused CSR ventures. These awards honor companies that have made tangible changes on the ground, positively impacting millions of lives. Our Clear Air initiative is a prime example of this commitment, leveraging digital solutions for supply chain management and sustainability reporting to combat air and water pollution.
Our efforts in this area extend beyond national borders. Since December 2017, our Founder & CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, has served as the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Patron for Clean Air, leading global initiatives like the #BreatheLife campaign. This campaign is a key effort in promoting air quality, aiming to influence policy and citizen action for a healthier future. Additionally, Vijay Shekhar Sharma is a member of the Advisory Board of the Green Digital Finance Alliance, a platform dedicated to driving fintech innovations for sustainable development.
Through initiatives such as promoting digital transactions and e-receipts to reduce paper usage, we have made significant strides in conserving water and curbing air pollution. Our involvement with UNEP has also led to the launch of a national-level action-oriented forum in India through our CSR arm, Paytm Foundation. This forum brings together regulators, national and international philanthropic organisations, international development agencies, and the corporate sector to identify solutions to India’s air quality challenges. The forum is committed to ensuring the structured implementation of projects with a yearly action plan.
Our recognition as a ‘CSR Environment Protection Awareness’ is a testament to our dedication to sustainability. By promoting financial inclusion, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, we are creating long-term value for all our stakeholders, including customers, employees, and society at large.
This award reaffirms that Paytm is not only a leading digital payments platform but also a responsible corporate citizen, actively working towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
