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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 […]

Achieving Sustainable Energy Systems Through Green Hydrogen

The National Green Hydrogen Mission could facilitate the country’s transition to clean energy, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and help the country turn net zero   India’s Budget for 2023 gave new momentum to the country’s transition towards clean energy. A budget of Rs 35,000 crore was earmarked for priority capital investment in energy transition, […]

Study Reveals That Only 4% Of Leading Companies Comply With UN Climate Target Guidelines

Net Zero Tracker, an independent data consortium including Oxford University, said corporate targets from Forbes2000 index companies had jumped 40 per cent to 1,003 in October 2023, from 702 in June 2022, covering two-thirds of revenues, some USD 27 trillion   According to a report by Reuters, half of the world’s largest 2,000 listed companies have […]

From Crisis To Cure

Oxford University Press (OUP) announced the release of the fourth edition of the best-selling book, “Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure,” it places a strong emphasis on climate change and the government’s ‘Lifestyle for the Environment’ (LIFE) movement, which promotes environmental awareness   Oxford University Press (OUP) announced the release of the fourth edition of […]