Shreya Ghodawat receives ‘Excellence in CSR’ Award 2023

Pune, 22 April 2023: Climate Entrepreneur, Shreya Ghodawat was honoured with the prestigious Maharashtra CSR Award 2023 at a ceremonious event held at Mumbai Raj Bhavan on 19th April, 2023. She was awarded for her significant contribution to sustainability and climate change in Maharashtra. The awards were presented by Hon. Governor of Maharashtra, Shree Ramesh Bais in the presence of Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Shree Devendra Fadnavis and other dignitaries. The Excellence in CSR Awards was instituted to recognise companies/individuals that have made a positive impact on the society through their innovative and sustainable CSR initiatives.

Appointed as the India Ambassador of SHE Changes Climate, a global non-profit organisation driving awareness of the crucial role of women in just climate action, Shreya is committed to working towards environmental gender parity. A name to watch in the world of sustainability and social impact, Shreya is making a difference with her work as a sustainability strategist, writer, speaker, advisor and founder of impact startups.

An elated Shreya Ghodawat said, “I’m greatly honoured to receive this prestigious award and state-level recognition for my initiatives. Going forward, I aim to continue being the microphone for sustainability and advocating for a 50:50 vision at all levels of climate leadership.
Women continue to be marginalised from the political sphere because of gender stereotypes, lack of access and socio-economic-structural barriers. According to UN Women, more than 150 countries still have laws that discriminate against women. I look forward to equal inclusion of women at top levels of all climate negotiations in India. I am also currently working on launching both a podcast and a book, Sustainable Guides for Mumbai that will help navigate the city’s buzzing streets like a local – all while minimizing the carbon footprint. From vegan eateries to hidden thrift gems and more, this will be a guide to Mumbai like never before.”.

Shreya Ghodawat has recently been recognised as the Earth Day Network Star by Earth Day Org, the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for the planet.