{"id":11391,"date":"2025-06-12T11:32:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?post_type=sf_press_release&p=11391"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:32:13","slug":"grants-sustainability-volunteering-impact","status":"publish","type":"sf_press_release","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/news\/press-releases\/2025\/06\/12\/grants-sustainability-volunteering-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Salesforce Deepens Impact in India – Reaches Over $10 Million in Grants, 664K Volunteer Hours, Technology Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Guided by its core values and accelerated by technology, Salesforce supports education and sustainability initiatives that drive impact and innovation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bangalore – India, June 12, 2025:<\/strong> Salesforce, the world\u2019s #1 AI CRM*, reaffirmed its commitment to corporate philanthropy in India through its 1-1-1 philanthropy model<\/a> – dedicating 1% of the company\u2019s equity, employees\u2019 time back to the community and its product. In India, Salesforce has contributed over $10 million in all-time giving to nonprofits, enabled more than 6,64,000 hours of employee volunteerism, and empowered over 800 nonprofit and higher education institutions with free access to its technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce – South Asia<\/strong>, commented, “As India stands on the cusp of a digital and AI-driven revolution, we have both the opportunity and the responsibility to ensure the promise of technology reaches everyone. At Salesforce, we believe that business is one of the greatest platforms for change – and giving back is at the heart of who we are. As innovation accelerates, our focus remains on purposefully aligning technology with impact – from advancing education and green skills to restoring ecosystems and empowering youth. True leadership lies in aligning business and community in a way that ensures both thrive. When businesses uplift communities and champion well-being, they don\u2019t just drive innovation – they help shape a future that is resilient, inclusive, and built to last.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sanket Atal, Managing Director – Operations & Technology at Salesforce India<\/strong>, shared, \u201cAt Salesforce, we believe that business is one of the greatest platforms for change. Our 1-1-1 model of corporate philanthropy, which dedicates 1% of our time, equity, and product to giving back, is a cornerstone of this belief. We are proud to work with the non-profits, education institutions, and community leaders across India, providing the support and resources needed to drive lasting impact. We are committed to continuing our efforts to address the most pressing challenges of our time. These grants exemplify how collaboration fuels real change and creates a more equitable and sustainable future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n