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Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) sponsored “Mission on Sustainable Growth” develops GreenCo Rating system for Indian industries

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 8, 2011

Mission on Sustainable Growth” (MSG) is a CII initiative for the industry towards realizing the objective of ecologically sustainable growth, and with the intention to promote and champion conservation of natural resources in Indian industry without compromising on high and...

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Tea off: India's farmers say climate changing brew

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 10, 2011

In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate change is - literally - a weak tea.

Growers in tropical Assam state, India's main tea growing region, say rising temperatures have led not only to a drop in...

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Tea off: India's farmers say climate changing brew

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 3, 2011

In this humid, lush region where an important part of the world's breakfast is born, the evidence of climate change is — literally — a weak tea.

Growers in tropical Assam state, India's main tea growing region, say rising temperatures have led not only to a drop...

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LG releases first water treatment solution

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2010

Consumer electronics giant LG just unveiled its first wastewater treatment solution, the Green Membrane Bioreactor (G-MBR) process, a mere two months after the company announced plans to enter the water treatment business.

LG admitted at that time to having no previous...

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Intertek feels buyers are now cognizant of product carbon footprint

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 25, 2010

In this interview under our “Corporate Sustainability” Series, David Horlock, VP Global Inspection and Auditing talks about sustainability- its drivers, role of consumers and their new 'Think Green Initiative' tool.

David Horlock is the Global Inspection and...

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India’s first green hospital comes up in Ahmedabad

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 22, 2010

Get ready for an intensive care unit (ICU) that is sunlit, has a garden within and allows patients to view stars at night. Care Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), a hospital venture brought forth by a group...

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Tatas, Reliance, Infosys and ITC top BT Sustainable Development Index

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 20, 2010

The Tatas followed by Reliance Industries, Infosys and ITC have emerged as the best performers on sustainable development indicators, according to just released 'BT Sustainable Development (SD) Index – an assessment of business performance in India – 2009-10'.

When...

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Climate tech-sharing deal possible: officials

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 11, 2010

Next month's crucial U.N. climate summit can yield agreement on a system for transferring funds and technology to developing nations — but only if intellectual property issues are left for later, officials said Wednesday.

Mexico's Environment Minister Juan Elvira...

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PepsiCo and GE Are Innovating in India

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 9, 2010

Much has been written about how such multinationals as IBM (IBM) and General...

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Energy to Drive GE’s $10 Billion India Goal, CEO Says

By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 7, 2010

General Electric Co., whose equipment generates about one-third of the world’s power, expects energy and health care to drive revenue in India to a $10 billion goal in five years, Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Immelt said.

GE India is expanding at 30 percent annually...

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