Page 8 - Sustainability

Not signed up to COP26 action agenda on sustainable agriculture: India

India dismissed reports that it had signed up to the Action Agenda on Sustainable Agriculture

Power ministry comes out with rules to ensure sustainability of sector

The Ministry of Power on Saturday announced new rules to sustain economic viability of the sector

Govt reviews ease of doing biz with coal controller's organisation

The government on Thursday reviewed ease of doing business and environmental sustainability aspects and appreciated decentralisation of approval process of mining plan and mine closure plan

M&M chief Anish Shah supports govt incentives to promote sustainability

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Managing Director and CEO Anish Shah on Thursday supported incentives provided to companies by the government for promoting ESG (environmental, social and governance) programmes. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Indo Canadian Business Chamber, Shah also said climate change should not be seen as a potential disaster but "think of it as an opportunity". "The biggest factor in these programs (ESG) is new technologies because the new technologies are resulting in quantum changes in the carbon footprint," he said when asked if there should be some sort of incentive by the government to promote or give a push to ECG programmes. Citing the examples of electric vehicles (EVs) and solar energy, Shah said, "These are technologies that are creating quantum changes. So, that's why incentives are essential. At the start, any of these technologies are not going to be economically competitive". On solar energy, he said 10 years ago the prices in India were ...

Atmanirbhar Bharat corner for tribal art to be set up in 75 Indian missions

A central government agency which markets and promotes tribal products will set up Atmanirbhar Bharat corner in 75 Indian missions and embassies across the world

IT firms up the ante on sustainability projects, help clients cut emission

As per some estimates, the global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector emits 1.4% of world's carbon

Tea with BS: Anita Dongre puts sustainability at the core of her creations

Not one to be daunted, Dongre says she still went ahead and launched multiple col­lections that were in planning pre-Covid

NTPC declares its Energy Compact Goals for sustainability at UN dialogue

National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has become the first energy company in the energy domain in India to declare its Energy Compact Goals as part of the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE).

India is leading world in sustainable development and clean energy: PM Modi

PM Modi's remarks came at a meeting of the CSIR Society chaired by him through video conferencing today.

Sustainability over salary for Indians amid Covid-19 pandemic: Study

Firms risk losing talent to more environmentally sustainable peers amid changing consumer sentiment

JPMorgan embarks on $2.5-trillion climate, sustainability effort

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup and Bank of America have all set net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions targets in their financing activities.

ReadyAssist plans to provide EV assistance across 5,000 locations in India

Start-up roadside assistance firm ReadyAssist on Monday said it plans to provide its service to electric vehicles (EV) across 5,000 locations in India.

Sustainability and the feeding frenzy

Book review of ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, JUNK: A History of Food, From Sustainable to Suicidal

Flipkart to deploy more than 25K EVs, partners with leading manufacturers

The Walmart-owned e-commerce firm has partnered with Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric and Piaggio, for specific vehicles to be deployed for its first and last-mile delivery fleet across the country

Covid has shown sustainable biz model is crucial for future growth: HUL CMD

With vaccines rolling out, the firm is looking forward to re-engaging with all possible stakeholders

Sustainability can help companies become more profitable: Accenture CEO

Sweet cited a research that said companies that have combined sustainability into their business strategy are 2.5 more successful than those who have not

Michelin, IIT Bombay join hands for sustainable mobility research

French tyre major Michelin on Tuesday said it has joined hands with IIT Bombay-Monash Research Academy for next generation sustainable mobility research. Pune-based Michelin India Technology Centre and IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard. Open innovation, through partnerships globally, is a priority for Michelin R&D. It enables us to accelerate and scale up mobility related innovative opportunities around data driven engineering and sustainable materials," Executive Vice President, Research and Development - Member of the Michelin Group Executive Committee Eric Philippe Vinesse said in a statement. The tie up with IITB-Monash Academy will enhance mutual development and stimulate stronger collaboration for sustainable mobility, he added. "In this evolving mobility ecosystem, this engagement will provide a solid platform for PhD students from India, to appreciate and experience the strengths of Michelin's innovation ...

India inks MoU with IEA for global energy security, sustainability

India on Wednesday inked a strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to strengthen cooperation in global energy security, stability and sustainability. This partnership will lead to an extensive exchange of knowledge and would be a stepping stone towards India becoming a full member of IEA, a power ministry statement said. "The Framework for Strategic Partnership between the IEA members and the Government of India was signed on 27th January, 2021 to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation & enhance global energy security, stability and sustainability," it said. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Power Secretary Sanjiv Nandan Sahai and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. "The contents of the strategic partnership will be jointly decided by IEA members and India, including a phased increase in benefits and responsibilities for India as an IEA strategic partner, and building on existing areas of work within Association and the Clean .

HDFC's green housing retail loans cross Rs 14,000 cr across 310 buildings

The largest pureplay mortgage player HDFC, which on Wednesday signed a pact with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), said its green housing retail loan book has crossed the Rs 14,000-crore-mark across 310 certified green buildings. The mortgage lender further said as much as 75 per cent of its lease rental discounting portfolio has green ratings. As of December 23, 2020, we have disbursed over 14,000 crore of retails loans to home buyers in 310 certified green building projects, HDFC told a webinar announcing the tie-up with the IGBC to promote green housing and create awareness about and promote financing of green buildings. Addressing the gathering, Amrit Abhijat, the joint secretary in the Union housing & urban development ministry, expressed confidence that the initiative, along with specifically designed lending policies, will go a long way in promoting green housing. S K Hota, managing director of NHB, underlined the need for promoting and popularising green housing ...

Convert sugar factories into bio-energy hubs, says Food Secretary

He also said there is a greater need for developing flexi sugar factories producing sugar and ethanol as per relative economics and market demand