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,…
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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.…
Curbing Air Pollution Through Crop Residue Management
10 Nov 2022 Crop residue burning rapidly intensified pan-India and grew six-seven times in past seven decades, from 18 million tonnes to 116 million tonnes between 1950-51 and 2017-18, as national food security policies focussed on increasing production of cereal crops to secure adequate national supplies. Majority of crop residue…
Electric Vehicles: The Future of Mobility in India
09 Nov 2022 The discussion around sustainability and climate-related issues has been intensifying over the last few years and is currently gaining even more momentum as deliberations at the COP27 conference, being held in Egypt from 6 to 18 November this year, gain pace. As we look at mitigating the effects…
India Making Strides in the Renewable Energy Sector
04 Nov 2022 Oil shocks during the 1970s and the resulting adverse impact on the balance of payment arising from the sudden price rise and supply uncertainty drove India’s focus on renewable energy for achieving energy self-sufficiency. The Commission for Additional Sources of Energy was created within the Department of…