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Page 9 - Sustainability

United Airlines operates commercial flight using 100% sustainable fuel

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

United Airlines operates commercial flight using 100% sustainable fuel
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 7:22 AM IST

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.

Coal India consolidating its sustainable development goals, says govt
Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 9:29 PM IST

Airtel panel to sharpen focus on environmental, sustainability & governance

Manish Kejriwal will be the chairman of the committee

Airtel panel to sharpen focus on environmental, sustainability & governance
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 11:26 PM IST

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

Not signed up to COP26 action agenda on sustainable agriculture: India
Updated On : 09 Nov 2021 | 11:51 PM IST

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

Power ministry comes out with rules to ensure sustainability of sector
Updated On : 23 Oct 2021 | 3:37 PM IST

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

Govt reviews ease of doing biz with coal controller's organisation
Updated On : 07 Oct 2021 | 7:11 PM IST

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 ...

M&M chief Anish Shah supports govt incentives to promote sustainability
Updated On : 30 Sep 2021 | 9:27 PM IST

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

Atmanirbhar Bharat corner for tribal art to be set up in 75 Indian missions
Updated On : 07 Sep 2021 | 11:18 PM IST

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

IT firms up the ante on sustainability projects, help clients cut emission
Updated On : 01 Sep 2021 | 7:14 PM IST

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

Tea with BS: Anita Dongre puts sustainability at the core of her creations
Updated On : 27 Aug 2021 | 9:53 PM IST

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).

NTPC declares its Energy Compact Goals for sustainability at UN dialogue
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 6:36 AM IST

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.

India is leading world in sustainable development and clean energy: PM Modi
Updated On : 04 Jun 2021 | 1:55 PM IST

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

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

Sustainability over salary for Indians amid Covid-19 pandemic: Study
Updated On : 23 Apr 2021 | 11:39 PM IST

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.

JPMorgan embarks on $2.5-trillion climate, sustainability effort
Updated On : 15 Apr 2021 | 10:46 PM IST

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.

ReadyAssist plans to provide EV assistance across 5,000 locations in India
Updated On : 05 Apr 2021 | 7:27 PM IST

Sustainability and the feeding frenzy

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

Sustainability and the feeding frenzy
Updated On : 01 Mar 2021 | 12:26 AM IST

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

Flipkart to deploy more than 25K EVs, partners with leading manufacturers
Updated On : 25 Feb 2021 | 1:16 AM IST

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

Covid has shown sustainable biz model is crucial for future growth: HUL CMD
Updated On : 20 Feb 2021 | 2:58 PM IST

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

Sustainability can help companies become more profitable: Accenture CEO
Updated On : 19 Feb 2021 | 9:41 PM IST

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 ...

Michelin, IIT Bombay join hands for sustainable mobility research
Updated On : 16 Feb 2021 | 2:11 PM IST