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TERI Summit Emphasises Leadership And Climate Justice In Sustainable Development

Besides the opening and closing sessions, the summit will feature 11 plenary sessions and high-level discussions on women’s leadership, businesses and youth The 23 World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), a global gathering organised by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), is set to take place from February seven to nine. Aimed at fostering discussions on […]

Demand Grows For Green Skills

70 per cent of employers express an urgent need to hire or have plans to recruit green talent, specifically individuals possessing sustainability skills in renewable energy, manufacturing, operations, and IT   A recent report from ManpowerGroup sheds light on a notable surge in the demand for green skills, revealing a scenario where the demand for […]

Travel Companies To Boost ESG Investments With Technology

ESG decision-makers are actively pushing for expanded investments, widespread technology integration, and securing executive support to bolster these initiatives Amadeus’s recent research sheds light on a significant uptick in environmental and social sustainability initiatives within India’s travel industry. A notable 58 per cent of companies are gearing up to amplify their Environmental, Social, and Governance […]

Global Plastic Treaty: UN Assembly’s Landmark Resolution Gains Traction, Sets Path For 2025 Activation

Sameer Joshi, a polymer technologist, provides insight into the UN’s comprehensive approach to addressing the plastic life cycle   In March 2022, during the fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly, the Global Plastic Treaty took centre stage, drawing attention from 175 out of 193 countries present.  Sameer Joshi, Vice-Chairman of the Indian Plastics Institute […]

Global Waste Crisis Exposed: 100 Companies Blamed For Over 90% Of Pollution; ESG Mandate To Reshape Corporate Accountability

As Environmental concerns escalate, new ESG regulations are set to reshape the corporate responsibility landscape worldwide   In a study conducted by the Plastic Waste Maker’s Index, it has been revealed that a mere 100 companies worldwide contribute to over 90 per cent of the planet’s plastic waste. Further analysis indicates that a staggering 55 […]

EU Sees electricity Production Doubling By 2050 To Reach Net Zero

The commission is currently drafting a climate roadmap for 2040 and is set to recommend a 90 per cent pollution cut from 1990 levels, according to media reports The European Union (EU) is facing the formidable task of more than doubling its electricity generation by the mid-century to meet ambitious climate neutrality goals, according to […]

Indian Companies Secure Agreements At POWERGEN Expo In The United States

Indian companies are actively seeking business and collaboration opportunities in the power generation sector, showcasing their capabilities and entering into partnerships with global entities at the ongoing POWERGEN International Expo in the United States. The expo, taking place from January 23 to 25, is organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) with the support […]

India Expects Fuel Demand To Grow 2.7% In The Next Fiscal Year

 India’s fuel consumption is expected to rise 2.7 per cent  in the next fiscal year beginning on 1 April, initial government estimates show In the fiscal year 2024-25, fuel consumption in India is projected to experience an uptick, reaching 238.954 million tons compared to the revised estimate of 232.561 million tons for the current fiscal […]

PTC India Initiates Power Delivery From Nikachhu Hydro Plant To Assam

According to the statement, PTC India commenced power supply from Nikachhu Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan, to Assam under the long-term PPA Power trading solutions provider PTC India announced on Thursday the commencement of power supply to Assam from the Nikachhu Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan. The execution of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bhutan and a […]