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One Advice For Sustainability Is Micro-Management

Sustainability leaders advised the industry to micro-manage their energy needs and urged them to set small progressive goals to meet the net carbon neutrality goals.     In the ever-evolving landscape of global industries, sustainability has emerged as the buzzword, echoing across various sectors. Both international and national players have pledged to curtail their carbon footprints, […]

ESG Disclosures: Are we Heading the Right Route with SEBI & BSE Guidelines

Experts at the Sustainability edition of Business World “Financial Capital Chapter” had a discourse on the ESG journey getting ameliorated with the regulations or the businesses also providing inputs to the regulators. The concern is that certain companies look at ESG as a type of guideline, whereas few companies consider it as an altruistic contribution […]

Sri City’s President On Transforming Cities Into Sustainable Powerhouses

With a projected 30 per cent growth in city size in the next 12 years, there is a critical need for diverse models of sustainable urban development to ensure their vitality matches their expanding scale.   To achieve a robust economy, ranging between USD 7 trillion and USD 10 trillion, our cities must form the […]

Plastic Waste Poses Challenges And Offers Numerous Opportunities

The key challenges in India concerning plastic waste management are littering, segregation at source and lack of infrastructure for subsequent management.   World Environment Day this year focused on tackling plastic pollution and transitioning to a circular plastics economy. Plastic waste management has become a significant challenge globally, with only about 9 per cent of […]

Sustainability: A Catalyst For Growth In Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Sustainability involves balancing profitability with responsibility, making decisions that drive financial growth and contributing positively to the environment, society, and the well-being of stakeholders Sustainability has transitioned from being a mere buzzword to a crucial element of business strategy, impacting enterprises of all sizes, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). For SMEs on a growth […]

Evolution Of Corporate Governance: Embracing Sustainability, Technology, And Ethical Leadership

In recent times sustainability, technology, and ethical leadership are gaining significance in boardrooms as well as the policy corridors The landscape of corporate governance has undergone a vivid transformation, evolving from a system primarily concerned with directing and controlling companies to a more empowered and dynamic mechanism. Traditionally centred around board composition, independence, shareholder rights, […]

Blockchain’s Role In Halving Global Carbon Footprint By 2050

With scientists calling for a concerted global effort to reduce global warming, blockchain technology is slated to play an important role in helping businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions   The global fight against climate change has gained momentum since the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, with 196 countries committing to sustainability goals. Greenhouse gas […]

Incentives Required To Drive Green Financing For Sustainable Transportation

To diminish the emission intensity of the transportation sector, concrete measures such as raising the limit for priority sector lending to stimulate increased bank lending in the green finance sector and offering tax incentives for green bond investments are essential.   India’s Budget 2023 has propelled the country’s transition towards clean energy, recognising the critical […]

SEBI and BSE Spearhead Progressive ESG Reporting in India

SEBI and BSE lead India towards progressive ESG reporting with comprehensive guidelines, setting a global benchmark for ESG disclosure, and encouraging companies to embrace Net Zero targets and climate-aligned reporting   In India, a shift in corporate reporting is underway, driven by the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. The Securities Exchange […]