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Wombless Villages: In Maha, Poor Women Opting For Hysterectomies To Survive

Amid the ongoing climate crisis, women paying the cost of the climate crisis with their wombs, the report says In a dramatic development, a recent report has revealed that several female sugarcane workers in Maharashtra are opting to undergo unnecessary hysterectomies to avoid absence from work and lose pay. The research conducted by the International […]

India’s Sustainable-Tourism Industry To Grow Upto $152 Mn By 2032

The report highlights the market’s potential to fuel the services sector and facilitate long-term development India’s sustainable tourism market, valued at USD 26.01 million in 2022, is projected to reach USD 151.88 million by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3 per cent, according to a joint report by the Federation […]

Adani Wilmar Releases CSR Film Spotlighting SuPoshan Sanginis’ Fight Against Malnutrition On International Women’s Day

Adani Wilmar’s CSR film honors SuPoshan Sanginis for combating malnutrition, highlighting their vital role in transforming communities across India On International Women’s Day, Adani Wilmar (AWL), a prominent Indian Food FMCG company, has unveiled a new CSR short film honoring the pivotal role of SuPoshan Sanginis in tackling malnutrition and anaemia among vulnerable groups, including […]

Indian Steel And Cement Sit On ‘Carbon Tax Time Bomb’

The current concern centres around the default values set by the EU for carbon emissions in various products, including steel and cement Indian steel and cement companies are facing a looming challenge as the European Union implements its new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), popularly known as the “carbon tax.” This mechanism, designed to create […]

India’s Economic Growth And Weak Monsoon Drive Surge In Carbon Emissions

Global energy-related carbon emissions grew by 1.1 percent in 2023, increasing 410 million tonnes to reach a new record high of 37.4 gigatons in 2023: IEA India’s energy-related carbon emissions witnessed a significant uptick in 2023, driven by robust GDP growth and adverse weather conditions, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency […]

World Resource Extraction Could Surge 60% By 2060, UN Warns

Global resource extraction is projected to surge by a staggering 60 per cent by the year 2060, posing a significant threat to climate goals and economic stability, according to a report released by the United Nations on Friday. The report, titled the 2024 Global Resource Outlook and compiled by the UN Environment Programme’s International Resource […]

1M1B And ABFRL Introduces Sustainability Accelerator Programme 2024 For Climate Action

1M1B (One Million for One Billion), in collaboration with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail  (ABFRL), has introduced the Sustainability Accelerator 2024, marking the programme’s second edition Formally inaugurated at the Sustainability Policy Roundtable: Empowering Youth for Net Zero in New Delhi, the initiative aims to cultivate India’s largest green workforce by engaging with the youth. […]

We Aim To Bring Transparency By Rating Individual Products Over Entire Companies: Aditi Balbir, Co-founder, EcoRatings

In an interview with BW SustainabilityWorld, Aditi Balbir, Co-founder of EcoRating  discusses  EcoRating’s approach to disrupt traditional assessment frameworks by leveraging  AI/ML and Big Data techniques  With a background in ecotourism through ventures like V Resorts, Aditi shares her journey towards prioritising sustainability in business operations. In an interview with BW SustainabilityWorld, Aditi Balbir, Co-Founder of EcoRatings, […]

Kundan Green Energy Embarks On New Hydropower Project In Sikkim

Kundan Green Energy, one of the  leading player in the renewable energy sector, has secured a significant mandate to develop a greenfield hydropower plant in Rellichu, Sikkim. Awarded by the Government of Sikkim, this project underscores Kundan Green Energy’s commitment to executing hydropower projects with top-notch standards and timely delivery. Scheduled for completion by 2026, […]

Mission LiFE: Advancing Environmental Sustainability And Fair Transition In The Coal Sector

The Indian Ministry of Coal adopts Mission LiFE principles to drive eco-friendly initiatives in the coal sector, emphasising community engagement and individual action for environmental sustainability and a fair transition The Government of India is to ensuring a sustainable coal sector that balances environmental concerns with the welfare of coal-reliant communities, recognising the sector’s crucial […]