“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 […]
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 […]
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionising the way we approach education, particularly in complex and critical areas like the circular economy. These technologies offer a unique ability to immerse students in real-world scenarios, making abstract concepts tangible and engaging, said Harsh Mehrotra, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Planet Skills in an interview […]
India has already surpassed its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target for reducing emission intensity, originally set at 33 per cent by 2030, according to Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Speaking at the Assocham Environment and Carbon Conference, Singh highlighted the government’s active role in achieving net-zero […]
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 […]
Nxtra Data, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has released the second edition of its Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2023-24. The report outlines the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, with a focus on building sustainable and future-ready infrastructure. According to the report, Nxtra is investing in digitised infrastructure designed to […]
REC Group, an international solar energy company, has released its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing significant sustainability improvements from 2020 to 2023. The report underscores REC’s responsible business practices and environmental stewardship. The report highlights notable reductions in resource consumption across various metrics. The intensity of process water consumption decreased by 50 […]
According to a new study, a significant 93 per cent of Indian institutional investors now factor in sustainability information when making investment decisions. The study, titled ‘Investor Trust in Sustainability Data,’ was released by Deloitte and The Fletcher School. The report shows that about 78 per cent of these investors allocate up to 30 per […]
“Herbal care for a tiny tot’s well-being ensures that no harsh chemicals with harmful side effects affect its body and delicate skin. Some of the products even possess healing, medicinal properties to unlock substantial sustainable value for babycare,’ writes Pramita Bose. The baby care market seems to be brimming with eco-friendly commodities as sustainability scores […]
The latest study by DBS Bank study with the FT Longitude has revealed that Indian businesses are more focused than their global peers on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and compliance. Among the markets surveyed, India had the highest number of executives (68 per cent) who believe that treasury and finance teams will be […]
