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Standardised ESG Reporting Vital For Transparency, Innovation: Experts

Sector-specific frameworks are key to overcoming environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data challenges, experts note As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations increasingly shape investment decisions, experts are calling for standardised ESG reporting to boost transparency and drive innovation. They emphasised the urgent need for consistent and comparable metrics to facilitate informed decision-making, mitigate greenwashing […]

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 […]

Sterlite Partners With Green Mobility To Deploy LNG Vehicles For Transportation

Sterlite Copper has partnered with Green Line Mobility Solutions to launch a pilot project deploying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles for transportation. The initiative was officially launched at Vedanta’s Copper Plant in Silvassa on 16 September 2024. As part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitment, Sterlite Copper plans to use LNG-powered trucks to […]

Study Warns Of Climate, Land, Population Challenges For India’s Renewables Expansion

India has a renewable energy (RE) potential of over 24,000 GW, but even reaching the ~7,000 GW required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 will require a holistic approach to addressing challenges such as land access, climate risks, land conflicts, and population density, according to a new independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment […]

Growth Must Go Hand-in-hand With Sustainability: Niti Aayog CEO

“The growth and rise of India is undeniable but it is happening in times which are very different. This is the first time in the history of mankind that a large country is seeking its future to be a developed nation, Viksit Bharat@2047, in an environment where climate change is an ever-present threat and technological […]

Redington’s Chennai Office Got LEED Platinum Certification For Sustainability

Redington, an integrated technology company, has been recognised for its efforts towards sustainability with its Chennai office achieving the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification. This distinction, awarded by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), is the highest level in the global green building rating system. The certification recognises buildings that […]

Oil India Joins Oil And Gas Decarbonisation Charter For Sustainable Energy Practices

State-owned enterprise Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna CPSE, has declared its support for sustainable energy practices by signing up for the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter (OGDC). The PSU said in its regulatory filing that the move underscores OIL’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and zero flaring initiatives and contributing to a greener future […]

Can Enhanced Automation In EV Sector Drive Greater Sustainability Outcomes?

As India pushes toward a greener future, the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is central to its sustainability efforts. However, the rapid increase in EV usage brings new challenges, particularly for the country’s power grid. The solution, according to experts, lies not only in the widespread use of EVs but in the development of […]

Working To Make India A Global Hub For Green Mobility, Says Minister Of Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy

Union Minister of Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, addressed the ‘National Conference on Building India as an Electric Mobility Hub for Viksit Bharat’, organized by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi. The event witnessed participation from prominent industry leaders, including Deepak Sood, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM, and Nishant Arya, Chairman, National Council on Green Mobility. In his address, Union […]

Delhi Transport Minister Hails Delivery Partners As ‘Pradushan Yodha’

Delhi Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot, addressed thousands of delivery partners, commonly known as gig workers, at an event organised by Zomato and Blinkit at Talkatora Stadium on Monday. The event focused on the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) for delivery partners and provided valuable guidance on selecting the right vehicle. Leading industry players, including EV […]