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Report Reveals Developed Countries’ Performance In Mitigating Climate Change

Developed countries’ efforts to reduce emissions directly impact the limited carbon budget available to developing countries  Climate transparency reports offer valuable insights into the efforts of developed nations towards achieving climate-related goals, but questions linger regarding their effectiveness in building trust in these commitments. With the global carbon budget dwindling rapidly – estimated to be […]

Forests’ Carbon Uptake Decreased By Approximately 6 Per Cent

Trees soak up CO2 from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, acting as a natural carbon sink   Recent research published in Nature in December 2023 suggests that forests’ ability to absorb carbon may be more susceptible to rising temperatures than previously understood. Despite a notable 6.75 per cent increase in India’s forest canopy cover from 2001 […]

India’s Metal Production Gets Boost With Adani’s $1.2 Bn Copper Plant

Adani wants to become a global leader in the copper business, leveraging the Adani Group’s strong position in resource trading, logistics, renewable power and infrastructure   The Gautam Adani-led group is currently constructing the world’s largest single-location copper manufacturing plant in Mundra, Gujarat. This project, with an estimated cost of USD 1.2 billion, aims to […]

Rooftop Solar Panels Along Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS To Reduce Emissions: NCRTC

NCRTC aspires to cover 70 per cent of the total energy requirement of the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor through solar energy The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is making significant strides towards renewable energy adoption, with plans to install approximately 11 megawatts of solar capacity across its rooftop spaces along the 82 km-long Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut […]

Ashok Leyland Delivers 14T Boss Electric Truck To Billion E-Mobility

The keys to the 14T Boss Electric Truck were handed over to Billion E-Mobility at the inaugural edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in New Delhi Hinduja Group’s leading entity, Ashok Leyland, has initiated the distribution of its intermediate and heavy-duty electric trucks to clients, the company confirmed, according to media reports. At […]

Building Green: Reducing City Waste With Conscious Home Design, Construction And Use

Waste management is one of the major challenges faced by urban areas in India. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, India generated about 55 million tonnes of solid waste (SW) in 2021, and 30% of this comprised Construction and Demolition Waste (15-30 million tonnes). This is projected to rise to about 165 million tonnes […]

Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar To Inaugurate The World Sustainable Development Summit 2024 In New Delhi

World Leaders to unite for sustainable solutions needed in this crucial decade of action for global communities at the Summit   The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is set to kick off on February 7, 2024, with the Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, presiding over the inauguration. Esteemed guests including the Prime Minister of […]

Climate Software Lab, Climate Tech Arm Of GPS Renewables, Launches Open Source India-specific Landslide Tracker Tool

This tool enables policy-makers to identify vulnerable populations and plan local interventions at high-risk areas   Climate Software Lab (CSL), the climate technology arm of GPS Renewables, a full-stack clean fuels company,  has launched a Landslide Risk Assessment model that can map landslide risks for susceptible areas in the Indian subcontinent covering nearly 40 lakh […]

Eco Change Makers

BW SustainabilityWorld Celebrates The Eco Changemakers At The Recycling For A Greener Tomorrow 2024 Conclave & Awards

BW Businessworld and BW SustainabilityWorld’s awards recognise the contributions and work of the changemakers in the recycling industry, providing a platform for insightful panel discussions   The 2nd edition of the Recycling For A Greener Tomorrow Conclave & Awards concluded on the 30th of January 2024 at India International Centre, New Delhi recognising the stalwarts […]

Exploring Sustainable Practices In Facility Management

Charting the path to greener buildings, expert’s Insights on technology adoption and social Equity and sustainable practices in facility management Industry professionals gathered to discuss the pivotal role of sustainability practices and green building trends in today’s business landscape. Sustainability practices and green building trends, highlighted the growing importance of incorporating eco-friendly initiatives into building […]