31 Mar 2023 The foundation for sustainable economic growth relies on four determinants: people, natural resources, capital, and technology. Over the years, this foundation has been instrumental in uplifting billions of people out of poverty, particularly in the G20 countries. However, to sustain this progress, it is essential to build…
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Clean & Green Solutions for Rice Straw Management
27 Sep 2023 Rice, a dietary staple for more than half of the global population, plays a vital role in nourishing billions. Nevertheless, rice cultivation presents a significant environmental dilemma: the management of rice straw. Burning crop residues remains a significant contributor to air pollution in rural areas, with far-reaching…
Indian Carbon Credit Market
09 Feb 2023 The challenges of climate change has prompted world’s economies to recognise the importance of limiting carbon emissions and managing them in such a way that ecologically friendly ways result in a balancing of overall emissions and the globe moves towards a net zero of carbon emissions. The…
Bio Energy: Transitioning to a Sustainable Tomorrow
08 Feb 2023 Bio energy may be seen as one of the many diverse resources available to help meet our demand for energy. It is a form of renewable energy derived from organic materials that were living until recently known as biomass, which can be used to produce transportation fuels,…
EV Revolution: Paving the Way for a Cleaner, Greener India
11 Jan 2023 India is the third largest consumer of energy but the march towards a net zero carbon goal by 2070 hinges on sustainable mobility practices that combine the objectives of ease of travel and ease of living with that of a healthier and greener tomorrow. After over a…
Adaptation Plan to Tackle India’s Climate Risks
23 Dec 2022 Climate-related risks are on the rise, so companies need to upgrade operations, infrastructure and supply chains Recent UNEP estimations place adaptation financing requirements in the range of $140 billion to $300 billion by 2030 in developing countries alone. While international adaptation finance flows to developing countries reached…
Transition to Clean Energy: Imperatives
28 Nov 2022 The transition to a lower carbon energy system continues to be a priority across the globe, and the next decade is bound to witness a renewed energy landscape. Globally, nations are strategizing on fast tracking carbon neutrality agenda and having energy security. There is clear consensus on…
Moving Towards a Circular Economy Through Innovative 3R Approaches
22 Nov 2022 The world is adopting newer, innovative, cost-effective approaches and solutions to address the growing menace of waste. It is important for a country like India, where the population is very large and waste management practices are not yet fully adhered, to adopt innovative and scientific management of…
Collective Corporate Action for Building Sustainable and Resilient Businesses
16 Nov 2022 Climate change has been a serious topic of discussion since long. The burning of fossil fuels is the biggest contributor to climate change. In fact, the activity accounts for over 75% of greenhouse emissions and nearly 90% of carbon emissions. Factors such as power generation, manufacturing of goods by burning…
Building a Vision for Climate Change and Sustainability
12 Nov 2022 Indian industry contributes significantly to the national economy, but not without a corresponding amount of pressure on the environment. In this decade of action, business must focus on climate risk mitigation to ensure business sustainability and safeguard the society from the impact climate change and sustainability issues.…