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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 […]

Decoding Shift To Sustainable Packaging In India’s Gifting And Shipment Sector

Packing materials obtained from natural elements is the latest organic method adopted by the players in the gifting and shipment industry (containership or other modes of transport) to advance towards a sustainable future. Several companies are switching gears to eliminate toxic chemicals and condense packaging waste to nil.  It’s nothing new to pack products in […]

India’s Environmental Tech Funding Drops 32% To $1.68 Bn In 2023: Report

Following a peak of USD 2.47 billion in funding in 2022, India’s environmental technology sector faced a significant setback, witnessing a sharp decline to USD 1.68 billion in 2023, marking a notable 32 per cent decrease, according to a report by Tracxn, a platform for tracking startups and private companies. The report stated that as […]

Sustainable Urbanization

From Trash To Treasure: Art Of Extracting Critical Elements For Sustainable, Circular Future 

Businesses must embrace circular design principles, incorporating recycled materials and designing products for longevity and recyclability, writes Prassann Daphal, Chief Executive Director (CEO), Recyclekaro. In a world grappling with environmental challenges, the notion of turning trash into treasure has never been more relevant. With resources depleting and landfills overflowing, there’s a growing imperative to adopt sustainable […]

Net Zero: Transforming Economies For Livable Earth

The journey towards net zero emissions is arduous but essential. It requires collective action, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to building a more sustainable future, writes Aun Abdullah, Head-ESG Lodha With global greenhouse gas emissions reaching record highs and the carbon budget rapidly depleting, the urgency to shift towards a low-carbon and ultimately net-zero carbon economy has […]

Sustainable Waste Management Firm Goodeebag Eyes Over 3x Revenue Growth In FY24-25

The sustainable waste management firm Goodeebag is targeting over 300 per cent growth in revenue for the fiscal year 2024-25. Building on its recent expansion initiatives, the company aims to surpass the previous targets in revenue in a move towards environmental stewardship and business excellence. “The surge in projected revenue is attributed to Goodeebag’s strategic expansion […]

Investing In Future: Developing Green Skills For Tomorrow’s Workforce

“As we navigate the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability, the urgency of developing green skills is increasing rapidly,” writes Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP and Head – Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries If you ask a teenager what they think will be the most-in-demand jobs in the next five years, you will most likely hear the […]