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WEF 2022: Low carbon-emitting technologies crucial to check climate change

The WEF 2022 white paper gives an overview of the key insights and results from the policy dashboard

Indian companies should hit sustainability targets abroad, not just at home

Activist investors on the lookout for "greenwashing" have to be careful of the unintended consequences of their choices

India to receive 10 bn euros for green projects from Germany until 2030

The Foreign Secretary highlighted the agreement signed between the two countries on collaboration on green hydrogen and renewables.

IIT Madras develops structured model for bacteria-based cement production

The product has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions

Grasim tops Hurun sustainability league table on achieving 17 goals in 2021

Tech Mahindra was ranked second with a sustainability score of 46, followed by Tata Power and Wipro

How smart factories are turning green

Two factories in India are leading the use of emerging technologies for sustainability as part of the WEF Lighthouse network

Return of the sounds, smells, tastes and hues of the big fat Indian wedding

While the urge to spend big in the post-pandemic era will always be there, setting a wedding budget will help you get a bigger bang for your buck than you bargained for

ITC moves beyond plastic neutrality; managed over 54,000 tonnes in FY22

Diversified entity, ITC Ltd on Wednesday said it is accelerating its move to go beyond plastic neutrality, having sustainably managed more than 54,000 tonnes of plastic waste across India in 2021-22. The company said its flagship solid waste management programme Well-Being Out of Waste' (WOW) has so far covered 1.8 crore citizens across 46.7 lakh households in India's large cities and small towns. "Through a large-scale and integrated solid waste management programme, ITC moved beyond plastic neutrality this year. In addition, the company is also using cutting-edge innovations to develop sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging for the industry," Sanjiv Rangrass group head, ITC Life Sciences & Technology, Central Projects, EHS & Quality Assurance, ITC Ltd said in a statement. He further said, "The efforts to move beyond plastic neutrality and sustainable management of waste will continue apace in the years ahead as part of our Sustainability 2.0 agenda." Under its ...

Rs 1,066 cr spent in 5 years for promoting new sustainable tech: Govt

The government on Wednesday said Rs 1,086 crore has been allocated in the last five years for innovation of environmentally sustainable technology of which Rs 1,066 crore has been spent.

Adani Power, Japan's IHI & Kowa join hands for sustainable power generation

This will aim to promote energy cooperation between Japan and India through diverse and realistic energy transitions utilising all energy sources and technologies

Centre releases India's Arctic Policy for sustainable development

With a significant stake in Arctic region, India is one of the 13 nations holding Observer status in Arctic Council, a high-level inter-governmental forum that addresses issues faced by Arctic govt

Sustainability is now counted as major pillar of export business: AEPC

India has recently launched Project SURE - Sustainable Resolution - a firm commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment

Sustainable growth possible only with sustainable energy sources: PM Modi

India can be a global hub of green hydrogen as an ample availability of renewable energy gives the country an inherent advantage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

MBA in India: Why Sustainable management education is required?

MBA in India: Whoever grasp the ability and commitment to business sustainability will be able to capture the new opportunities and withstand unforeseen risks and challenges.

PM Modi to inaugurate TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit

The theme of the event is 'Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future'

TCS launches Clever Energy and two other sustainability solutions

TCS Clever Energy platform leverages IoT, AI, machine learning and cloud to help organizations understand intricate energy performance factors

Corporate India ahead in embedding sustainability across strategies: Report

It has been revealed that 57 per cent organisation in India has a sustainability strategy that has been acted upon and clearly communicated.

Climate action takes centre stage in Union Budget: More Intent, Less Money

Budget falls short of making significant budgetary allocation to key sectors of energy efficiency, sustainability and clean tech

Highest-ranked ESG fund in the UK is betting big on India, shows data

India has a smaller carbon footprint than Europe and the US and is on track to increase investments in infrastructure and manufacturing

CII, global group to push for sustainability in Indian family businesses

Business chamber and Switzerland-based FBN announce partnership, annual summit.