30 Jan 2019 One of the most current and urgent issues today pertains to the environment in which we all breathe and live. Environmental pollution, global warming and climate change are seen to be among the leading causes of disease and health issue as well as a key factor impacting…
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Future of Water: It’s time to act now!
28 Jan 2019 India’s growing population and economic diversification until now has been supported by its natural resources. However, even though India is naturally blessed with immense water resources, water scarcity has become a tremendous concern in recent times. According to a NITI Aayog report, water challenges are set to…
India Can Become the RE Technology Hub to The World
17 Dec 2018 The journey towards a new energy architecture needs a long term and integrated policy approach, says Tulsi Tanti. The Indian Renewables industry is currently experiencing the right winds of change and is all set to alter the energy landscape of the country in a positive way. The…
Mission Circular Economy
02 Nov 2018 CII’s flagship event, the 13th Sustainability Summit, was held in September. It gave perspective to the crucial subject of Circular Economy. Distinguished guests inaugurating Mission Circular Economy, stressed on the importance for India to accept this path-breaking concept. Here is everything you need to know about this highly…
Ensuring a Sustainable Future: Industry Initiatives
04 Jun 2018 Today, the world faces significant challenges from a variety of environmental issues – climate change, energy efficiency, water use and conservation, biodiversity, and waste management, to name a few. Growing pressure on natural resources, increasing levels of carbon emissions and rising inequalities have the potential to impact…
Indian Exports to Grow Robustly during 2018
02 May 2018 The firming up of global economic recovery during 2018 has improved trade prospects for the world economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) April 2018 report has projected a global growth rate of 3.9% during 2018-19. World trade volume went up from 2.3% in…
Green Champions of India – CII Initiatives on Promoting Green Practises & Businesses
24 Apr 2018 Adoption of environment friendly practices such as water management, waste management and energy efficiency are crucial for reduced emissions and for ensuring a sustainable growth path for an economy. Building on this imperative, The Confederation of Indian Industry has undertaken significant efforts including the launch of Green…
Facilitating Smart Informed Water Decisions
22 Mar 2018 Water scarcity and pollution presents a significant risk to companies, with the potential to disrupt their operations. Even companies that have managed the resource well within their fence through various improved water efficiency measures, are prone to risk of closure due to water resource challenges from outside…
Managing Sustainability
04 Jun 2017 Ten years ago, CII and ITC joined hands to create a unique institution with an unusual but visionary agenda. When the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development was born a decade ago, “sustainability” was barely a footnote in the pages of corporate thought and strategy, more so…
CII Swachh Vayu-Dirghayu Initiative
28 Nov 2016 Industry has pledged to partner with the Government to tackle the hazard of air pollution. Towards this, CII is launching a Clean Air – Better Life campaign, Swachh Vayu-Dirghayu. The CII initiative will engage business, civil society and Government to learn from peers and take actionable steps…