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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.

Zomato appoints Anjalli Ravi as CSO, Nitin Savara as Deputy CFO

Online food delivery platform Zomato on Tuesday announced senior level hirings with ex-Unilever executive Anjalli Ravi Kumar joining as Chief Sustainability Officer and Nitin Savara as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The company has consistently focused on corporate sustainability and Kumar's appointment is to take "our initiatives to the next level and ensure our growth is sensitive to both environment and society", Zomato said in a statement. A Harvard Kennedy School alumnus, Kumar worked as Unilever as Global Sustainability Director. She is a recipient of the Unilever Global Heroes Award in 2017 for launching a unique mobile skilling programme that reached over a million women in five countries, it added. She has also worked with KPMG's Climate Change Advisory practice in the past, the company said. On the other hand, Savara who was earlier a Partner at EY, will work with Zomato CFO Akshant Goyal. His core areas of expertise are finance, tax, M&A and deal structuring and had ..

Union Budget should create enabling environment to sustain growth: CII

Sharing its recommendations for the forthcoming Union Budget 2022-23, the CII urged the Centre to continue its investment focus and enhance capital expenditure to promote growth in the economy

British Airways aims to be 1st to use sustainable commercial aviation fuel

British Airways will become the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited.

United Airlines operates commercial flight using 100% sustainable fuel

The flight operated from Chicago's O'Hare airport to Washington on Wednesday

Coal India consolidating its sustainable development goals, says govt

The government on Thursday said state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) is quietly engaged in further consolidating its sustainable development goals.

Airtel panel to sharpen focus on environmental, sustainability & governance

Manish Kejriwal will be the chairman of the committee