CBRE flags off Hyd chapter of CSR program

Hyderabad CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd, real estate consulting firm, flagged off its CSR initiative in Hyderabad along with Plan India, with an aim to serve construction workers and their families through free health consultations and nutrition support. The project was mobilized earlier in July in Greater Noida with Plan India.

Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO (India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa), CBRE, said: "Our values and culture are defined by our commitment to support the communities around us. We endeavor to create a positive impact in the ecosystem we operate, and with CBRE Cares – 'Ek Pehal' initiative, we hope to bring about a social change and impact in the lives of the needy."

It is estimated that crores of workers are engaged in the construction segment across the country, and this initiative will aim to bring a positive change in their lives. The announcement is part of CBRE Cares - 'Ek Pehal', the firm's corporate philanthropy program in India that has pledged its efforts to address the health and nutrition-related concerns of migrant laborer and their families across various cities in the country. As part of this initiative, CBRE will set up medical camps around construction clusters across Hyderabad throughout the year. The partnership entails quality health consultation and assistance by medical professionals with a focus on free health consultations, nutritional advice, awareness session on personal protection and safety session on Covid, family planning, menstrual hygiene, and sanitation practices. As part of the engagement, CBRE has partnered with other NGOs, including Wockhardt Foundation and Save the Children, to execute the CSR initiative across construction clusters in Greater Noida, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Chennai.