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Ex-Im Approves $57.3 Million in Financing for Renewable-Energy Exports to IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 18, 2012
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has authorized a pair of loans totaling $57.3 million to Solar Field Energy Two Private Ltd. and Mahindra Surya Prakash Private Ltd., respectively, to finance the export of American solar panels and ancillary services... Read more.. |
Nagaland govt goes big way in installing solar powerBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 5, 2012
In the face of erratic electricity supply in the state, the Nagaland government has planned to install solar power facility in most of the directorate building of various departments within this year. Although the department of new and renewable energy (NRE) wanted to... Read more.. |
Syntel Sponsors SIFE India Sustainable Entrepreneurship CompetitionsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 26, 2012
Syntel, Inc. a global information technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firm, today announced it will sponsor two regional competitions in India organized by SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), a global non-profit organization operating in 39 countries... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Human Interest , India , Labor , Law , SIFE India , Syntel Inc. , Technology |
A-B-C-D of the Business Case for Energy Efficiency By : Snehil Taparia, Jun 26, 2012
This article explores the different business prerogatives and the benefits that can be tapped into by adopting energy efficiency measures in the workplace. Depleting energy resources, rising cost of energy and the threat of climate change have elevated the demand for... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Environment , Human Interest , Labor , Law , Resource Efficiency , Technology |
Energy efficiency programs earn governments more tax revenue, federal study saysBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 24, 2012
A new report says provinces that promote energy efficiency may forfeit some tax revenue from lower sales of fuel and electricity, but will make up for the loss - and more - through competitive economies that help fill their treasuries. Natural Resources ordered the May... Read more.. Subject Tags: electricity , energy , Entertainment , Health , Labor , Natural Resources , Social Issues |
Now, Rio+20 India to teach students sustainable developmentBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 24, 2012
The recently concluded Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil has led to the inception of the Rio+20 India programme. The Indian Astrobiology Research Centre (IARC) is spearheading the Rio+20 India programme in Mumbai. It will spread the... Read more.. |
Infosys cuts energy use by a thirdBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 12, 2012
Subject Tags: Apple , Business , electricity , energy , Environment , Greenpeace , India , Labor , Law , Technology , the Guardian |
Aaj Tak honours India Inc for its CSR initiativesBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 7, 2012
The willingness of companies to look beyond their bottom lines and extend a helping hand to the needy earned the praise of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday. Honouring the winners of the first annual Aaj Tak Care Awards, Pranab applauded the efforts of the... Read more.. |
Holden Launches Energy and Environment WeekBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2012
As part of Holden’s ongoing commitment to taking a leadership position in the fields of energy and sustainability, the Lion brand has today launched Energy and Environment Week (E&E Week). This four-day campaign is focussed on raising awareness of energy and... Read more.. |
Corporate India has 'green' concernsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 5, 2012
Environmental concern and promotion of good environmental practices is increasingly being taken seriously by corporate India. Mithila Mehta explores the trend The green wave has taken the workplace by storm. It may have started off as a fad, but has translated itself... Read more.. |