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Sustainable Finance Key To India’s Climate Goals, Say Industry Leaders

Industry leaders highlight the critical need for financial institutions to proactively address climate risks and integrate sustainability into their core strategies Byline: Sambhav Kumar  In recent years, India has intensified its focus on sustainable finance to support its ambitious climate goals. In 2023, the government issued its first green sovereign bond, raising USD 1 billion at […]

A Blueprint For Green Cities And Sustainable Urban Development

Industry experts talk about key aspects of sustainable urban development, including decarbonisation in construction, the role of AI in urban planning, supply chain challenges, and policy implementation Byline: Kavi Bhandari As cities continue to expand at an unprecedented pace, the need for sustainable urban development has become more pressing than ever. With rapid advancements in […]

Expanding India’s Decarbonisation Vision: Urgent Need To Build Net Zero Healthcare Estates

While plans are underway to make the Indian economy bulletproof, there is an equal need and intent to make India climate-resilient Byline: Arun Awasthy, President And Managing Director, Johnson Controls, India India’s economy is rapidly expanding and is at the doorstep of its next major pivot. With both the government and private sector mobilising to […]

Beyond Extraction: Reimagining Metals & Mining Role In A Sustainable Tomorrow

As the world moves towards a low-carbon economy to arrest the increase in global warming, the mining and metals sector finds itself at the crossroads of green growth and transition. The metals and mining sector is poised to propel India’s economy to become the third largest globally in the coming years. Per capita aluminium consumption […]

A Sustainable Path To Global Hub Status

As India becomes a global economic power, sustainability has shifted from a mere aspiration to a pressing need. Looking ahead to 2025 as a pivotal year for India’s economic resilience, the nation must anchor its growth around green initiatives and smoothly transition to a more sustainable future. Inspired by insights from the automotive sector’s sustainability […]

Transitioning To Sustainable Growth By 2025

India’s green growth and transition in 2025 will be shaped by its commitment to sustainable development, economic growth and addressing climate change and materiality issues. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India struggles to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. In this context, integrating clean technologies, carbon markets, and green policies is not just […]

India’s Green Growth Strategy: A Blueprint For Climate Resilience

As the world grapples with record-breaking temperatures and the escalating urgency of the climate crisis, the opportunity for resilient and ambitious climate action has never been more compelling. In a recent report released at COP29, global mean temperatures from January to September 2024 were recorded at 1.54°C above pre-industrial levels, potentially making 2024 the hottest […]

Leading The Way: India’s Green Transition & Global Leadership

As 2025 unfolds, India stands at a defining moment, asserting its role as a resilient economic leader and an emerging global hub. This transformation is underpinned by a steadfast commitment to green growth and sustainable development – the key drivers for environmental health and long-term economic stability. Notably, India aims to be net zero by […]

A Journey Of Growth, Innovation & Collective Action

With increased focus on climate action, diversity and inclusion and sustainable business practices, 2024 was a pivotal year for ESG developments globally. India’s distinctive socio-economic profile and development agenda demand a tailored approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. The country’s rapid economic growth, rich cultural diversity, and pressing environmental issues have created unique […]

World Environment Day: Bridging Environmental Sustainability And Economic Growth

In 2024, with the theme being ‘land restoration, desertification and drought resilience’, Saudi Arabia as the host will focus on three key trends; restoring land, halting desertification and building drought resilience Environmental degradation as defined by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction is “the reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet […]