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IMSC 2024: Sustainability Leaders Across Key Sector

IMSC 2024 highlights Companies that are leading  sustainability practices in their sectors As environmental and social responsibility become integral to business strategies, Indian companies are emerging as global leaders in sustainable practices. India’s Most Sustainable Companies (IMSC) 2024 spotlights businesses that are at the forefront of sustainability within their respective industries. This year’s edition acknowledges […]

Incorporate Sustainability Into Engineering Curriculum, Says IIT Goa Director

While highlighting the need for engineers to integrate sustainable practices into their work, Dhirendra Katti, Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa has said that the future of the profession must extend beyond technical expertise. He called for a stronger focus on sustainability, emphasising that engineers should be well-equipped to tackle environmental and social challenges […]

India to Lead Global Bioeconomy Revolution, Says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, has declared that India is poised to lead a global revolution in the bioeconomy. Speaking at the launch of the BioE3 policy, he highlighted that the future economy will be driven by bio-based industries, with India at the forefront, leveraging its untapped resources and biomanufacturing […]

Centre Extends Deadline For Idea Submission In Ideas 4 LiFE

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has extended the deadline for submitting ideas to the Ideas4LiFE initiative until 15 October 2024. The move aims to encourage broader participation in generating innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. Speaking at IIT Bombay, Minister Yadav pointed out the need for economic progress to go hand-in-hand with ecological development. “Developed economies […]

MoS Kriti Vardhan Singh Calls For Emission Disclosure In Electronic Ads

Electronic devices should include information about the amount of emissions they produce in their product advertisements, said Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change while speaking at an industry event on Thursday in New Delhi. While speaking at the Assocham Environment and Carbon Conference 2024, Singh added that this […]

Roadmap For Reduction Of Plastic Waste In India: A Comprehensive Approach

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges globally, with India being no exception. Annually, India generates approximately 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste, exacerbating ecological degradation and posing risks to human health. Recognising the urgency of addressing this issue, the Government of India has committed to mitigating plastic waste challenges […]

Steel Sector Embarks On Circular Economy Journey

In the evolving landscape of environmental consciousness, the steel industry is undergoing a significant transformation to embrace sustainable practices This shift towards a more eco-friendly approach involves the adoption of circular economy principles, aiming to reshape production processes and foster responsible industrial practices. Central to this transformation is the concept of a circular economy, which […]

Beyond Waste: Unveiling Circular Innovations in Sustainability

An exclusive event organised by BW Businessworld with prominent industry speakers held in Delhi outlined the innovations of sustainability in building a greener planet.   Dr Suneel Pandey, Director-Environment & Waste Management, TERI, commenced the discussion and delved into the concept of the circular economy, a paradigm focused on eliminating waste through strategic design. This […]

Embracing A Circular Economy For Unleashing Economic Potential

The global economy, as highlighted in the Circle Economy Foundation’s “Circularity Gap Report 2024,” is currently only 7.2 per cent circular, indicating untapped economic potential in this transformative shift In the imperative shift from fossil fuels to renewables, equal attention is being directed towards embracing circularity as a key sustainability strategy. Sustainable material management is […]

Advocacy For Recycling As A Catalyst For Sustainable Economic Expansion

2024 will be the year in which India’s newly introduced reforms will propel it into a growth trajectory exceeding 8 per cent to cross $4 trillion [EUR 3.6 trillion] GDP   In Kolkata, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI’s) annual international conference and exhibition, drawing over 2,000 delegates from 35+ countries and 200 exhibitors, has […]

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