Climate change has become one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events are stark reminders of the need for urgent action. While mitigation efforts—aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions—are critical to addressing the root causes…
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CII Green Business Centre: Pioneering India’s Green Transformation
The CII Green Business Centre (CII-GBC), established in 2004, plays a pivotal role in India’s efforts to transition toward a more sustainable and green economy. Founded by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), this Centre is committed to advancing green practices and encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable models. Inaugurated by…
Environment, Economy, and Equity: Key Concerns of Sustainability
At the 19th Sustainability Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 17 September 2024 in New Delhi, Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, addressed the critical concerns of sustainability. Highlighting India’s achievements in the realm of environmental stewardship, Shri Yadav expressed pride in…
The Way Forward to Financing Climate Transition
The Way Forward to Financing Climate Transition Introduction The first Global Stocktake (GST) report deliberated at COP28 UAE highlights a sobering reality: the world is no on track to reduce emissions sufficiently to limit global temperature rise below 1.5°C. While the Paris Agreement has been a catalyst for climate action,…
CII’s Water Institute: Leading the Charge for Water Security in India
India’s burgeoning population and rapid industrialization have escalated the need for efficient water management, making water security a critical concern. The Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Water Institute has emerged as a crucial player in addressing this challenge, facilitating a collaborative effort among government entities, industries, and civil society to…
Driving Change for a Sustainability Conscious World
The 19th Sustainability Summit will deliberate on tangible actions in driving sustainable change For societies and ecosystems to survive and thrive, combined efforts are required to build the regenerative capacity of Earth. A holistic systems approach is critical for implementing sustainability strategies tackling complex challenges and improving the world. Discussions…
BIMSTEC: A Regional Opportunity to Mitigate Environmental and Climate Change
The region surrounding the Bay of Bengal has a diverse natural legacy, including mountains, plains, estuaries, and marine ecosystems. However, climate change and environmental degradation pose a growing threat to these natural assets. BIMSTEC provides a key venue for these countries to engage on climate change mitigation, natural resource conservation,…
Developing Sustainable Value Chains Across Indian Industrial Ecosystem
Climate change poses an increasingly significant risk to business operations, necessitating urgent collaborative efforts to minimize these risks and enhance resilience. The Government’s urgency in addressing climate challenges can be ascertained by the fact that there has been a 33% reduction in emission intensity from 2005 to 2019 (as per…
Growing Business Case in India for Natural Climate Solutions
A new study conducted by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry and IORA Ecological Solutions, finds that 89% of the largest Indian companies have a sustainability strategy and nearly half have a net-zero strategy. When asked about the business case, companies expressed particular interest in the…
Leading the Mission on Net Zero in India
We are all aware that climate change is posing an existential crisis for humanity and has taken the centre stage of global discussions. India, which is in its most diverse, vibrant, and dynamic phase of development, has a crucial role to play and the next few years offer a great…