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Power grids need to be more intelligent, feels Alstom chiefBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 10, 2014
India is a world leader in the power transmission business, but lags behind in the transmission end of the business, said Gregoire Poux-Guillaume, Executive Vice-President, Alstom, and Head of Alstom Grid Worldwide, here on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural session... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business |
BMW hints i series coming to India soonBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 7, 2014
According to the official Facebook page of BMW, the company is planning to bring its legendary i series to the Indian auto market. Industry experts are of a view that BMW i series is a remarkable initiative that aims towards environmental sustainability. The concept... Read more.. |
Looking Ahead: 7 Sustainability Trends for 2014 in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jan 2, 2014
As we all bid adieu to a year in which turbulence was the only stable (and ‘sustainable’) phenomenon, we foresee the following 7 key sustainability headlines holding center stage in the year ahead: ... Read more.. |
City awaits e-waste disposal systemBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 29, 2013
How do you dispose of the many dead batteries or a damaged phone that inevitably comes your way? More often than not, this situation would leave you confused. Lakhs of households across the city know little on how to systematically deal with e-waste, most of which... Read more.. |
Powering-up future industrial growth: catalysing rooftop solar and CHP By : Sustainability ..., Dec 26, 2013
Sustainability Outlook spoke to Fortum India to understand what is required for renewable energy interventions to power up India’s industrial sector. Rooftop solar and group captive CHP are gaining momentum and opportunities exist for equity and policy changes to further... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Technology |
Growing the role of captive renewable energy systems and energy sustainability for industrial practices By : Sustainability ..., Dec 26, 2013
Sustainability Outlook spoke to Mr. Sanjay Choudhary, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer at Tata Chemicals (TCL) on the role of renewable energy in captive generation and how to build a sustainable supplier ecosystem. Mr. Choudhary explains how... Read more.. |
A stronger backbone for regulatorsBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 26, 2013
Statutory regulators were first created in India in the financial sector. The Reserve Bank of India, the Forward Markets Commission and the Railway Rates Tribunal were some of the regulators created before Independence. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and... Read more.. |
Monsanto, Novozymes Form BioAg AllianceBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 12, 2013
Monsanto and Novozymes have formed a long-term research and development alliance to commercialize microbial products intended to help farmers increase crop yields with less input. The firms say the BioAg Alliance will allow companies to leverage employees,... Read more.. |
Developers welcome Centre's move to promote green buildingsBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 5, 2013
The Centre is learnt to be finalizing a draft policy on non-financial incentives like providing additional floor space to promote green buildings. The move has been welcomed by Thane developers, who say the concept can get a boost if the government provides financial... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business |
Arlington firm aims to power up IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Dec 4, 2013
India is a country where power can be unreliable at the best of times. Flip a switch or turn on an appliance and there's a chance that nothing will happen. "In India, their grid is very undependable," said Drew Zogby, president of the Bellingham-based Alpha... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , India , Labor , Law , NavSemi Energy , OutBack , Social Issues , Technology |