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Only 47% of Houses In Urban India Have Direct Water Connections

Angelo George urges people to understand plastic as a material and underscores its versatility and durability as the fundamental reasons it has imbibed itself in daily lives   In urban India, just about 47 per cent of houses have direct water connections, while 256 districts in India suffer from the acute water crisis, said Angelo […]

Energy Is Backbone Of Economy & Fundamental To Become Global Superpower

According to Morgan Stanley, India is going to contribute 20 per cent of the world’s GDP in the coming decade.   “India’s energy consumption is going to be different from the West. Energy consumption in India is going to rise in the next three decades, unlike the West. The average per capita energy consumption by […]

Sustainability in Focus: Experts Emphasize Governance Overhaul

Business leaders highlighted the role of robust policies and frameworks in sustainable practices   In a drive towards sustainable practices, the focus shifts to “Governance for Sustainability.” The emphasis lies on fortifying policy and institutional frameworks to establish enduring foundations for environmentally conscious and socially responsible business practices. This strategic approach aims to integrate sustainability […]

Raising Standards Of Sustainability In Collaborative Stride

What are Scope 3 emissions, how can they be measured and what benefit is there to the organizations measuring them?   The Greenhouse Gas Protocol – which provides the most widely recognized accounting standards for greenhouse gas emissions, categorizes GHG emissions into three ‘scopes’. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope […]

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 […]