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India Surpasses Emission Intensity Target, Eyes Net-Zero By 2070: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

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 […]

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 […]

Bharti Airtel Subsidiary Releases Sustainability Report For FY 2023-24, Focuses on ESG Initiatives

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 Releases ESG Report Highlighting Major Sustainability Achievements

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 […]

93% of Institutional Investors Consider Sustainability Info When Making Investment Decisions: Study

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 […]

Taking Baby Steps Into Sustainability To A Secure Future

“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 […]

India’s Leap Into The ESG Space: A Game-Changer For Industries

“Industries stand to gain big time by adopting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices for the long haul,” writes Sanghamitra Mishra, Project Manager (Sustainability expert) Karkinos Healthcare.  Picture this: businesses of all sizes, from tiny chai stalls to towering tech giants, joining forces to make the world a greener, fairer, and more transparent place. Sounds […]

“Social Has Always Been The Main Pillar At Hindalco” – Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco

At The Exchange 2024, hosted by Hindalco in collaboration with Xynteo, Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco shared with BW Businessworld how the company is leading the sustainability agenda with a stark focus on the S of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance).   Question: Given that Hindalco is in the mining industry, how are you trying […]

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 […]