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The role of Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector towards sustainability has evolved globally from corporate philanthropy to a recognized means of value addition for stakeholders. This article explores the business risks and opportunities for environmental sustainability based...
This article reviews the strategic plan of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India particularly in context of the underlying drivers and highlights the key areas which will...
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The article reflects on the current state of preparedness on the energy management front amongst the apparel manufacturers in India and the appropriate way forward.
What the leading apparel suppliers are doing?
In the ready-made garment industry, the three top operating expenses...
Selecting the right metrics at the right time to track Environmental and Social (E&S) performance of businesses is crucial in driving the appropriate behavioral response of businesses.
In our work with clients and analysis carried out at firms undertaking Sustainability...
This article is a reflection piece on the lack of a true business case for companies to take up an even strenuous exercise of reporting under product specific or domain specific standards in the absence of a policy mandate.
Two new corporate standards were launched in the...
Despite a rapid decline in upfront investment costs associated with Solar PV systems, operational limitations continue to slow its pace of adoption.Capacity building on ground is required to capitalize on Solar’s emerging cost competitiveness with Diesel to shape a sustainable energy plan for...
The article takes a look at the recently promulgated Sustainable Development Guidelines for Central Public Sector Enterprises and ways in which these action can be tracked to demonstrate contribution and commitment of these business entities in shaping a sustainable growth path for the nation....
As urbanization leads to rapid decline in open spaces across our cities, a rethink leading to enhancement of urban biodiversity and maintenance of essential ecosystem services is a must to ensure a sustainable future for all.
Urbanization is ever increasing - urban sprawls are eating away...
Article takes a look at the slew of factors that one needs to consider while determining the right solar panel technology and the criticality of the choice in shaping a financially feasible solar project.
In today’s market there are thousands of solar panel manufacturers available. A...
A look at the technology areas that are expected to shape the next phase of energy infrastructure in India and need for technology cooperation to build off the priorities set by other nations
Context
India is at cross-roads of determining the direction and nature of...
With the country all set to miss its 2012 power generation target by almost 60%, demand management seems to be the only sure way for the country to cope up with its growing energy demand
The Indian power sector has grown leaps and bound...
With judicious land usage plan, appropriate funding and better awareness, biofuels can definitely aid in establishing a “carbon neutral” energy regime.
Bio-fuels are sustainable and environmental friendly source of energy as they are extracted from plant biomass (agriculture and forestry...