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Outsourcing the Carbon Accounting ChoreBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 5, 2010
Accounting for the amount of carbon a business emits is already a fact of life for some firms, and it could soon become business as usual for many more. Doing the carbon accounting work in-house could be a major obstacle for companies worldwide as they scramble to deal with... Read more.. |
Railways cutting carbon footprintBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 21, 2009
The Indian Railways is doing its bit for the environment. Betting big on clean technology, the Railways has come out with a project design document for registration under the clean development mechanism (CDM) monitored by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. ... Read more.. |
IPR for low-carbon economy: weighing the options By : Anonymous, Dec 11, 2009
Irrespective of the outcome at the COP15, low-carbon technologies are going to proliferate. This is the first article of an IPR series that will explore the multiple dimensions around existing treaties, tech-transfer and climate-relevant-IPR. Indian Prime... Read more.. |
ABB Focus: Climate Change and . CEO Joseph Hogan's view of the future.By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 21, 2009
You have invested heavily in emerging markets. Now there is no growth coming from here but developed markets like the U.S. seem to be reviving investments in power and oil and gas. So what are the short term dynamics you have to deal with there? We have been a... Read more.. |
Dow Corning sees India solar energy market glowingBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 13, 2009
Silicones manufacturer Dow Corning is seeking a long-term engagement with the Indian solar energy market. “India offers an exciting potential because of the huge energy demand for its large population. We have clear intentions to invest and grow,” said Mr Jean-Paul... Read more.. |
Delhi leading the country into going low-carbon By : sustainabilityo..., Nov 6, 2009
First a Carbon Neutral Commonwealth games. Then the energy efficiency overhaul for Delhi government office buildings and commercial complexes. And now... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Hospitality , Law , Politics , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Sustainable Products |
In Sweden, food tags now carry carbon footprintBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 30, 2009
STOCKHOLM: Shopping for oatmeal, Helena Bergstrom, 37, admitted she was flummoxed by the label on the blue box reading, "Climate declared: .87 kg CO² per kg of product." "Right now, I don't know what it means," said Bergstrom, a pharmaceutical firm employee. But if a new... Read more.. |
The US should help India fund climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 28, 2009
As director of the Earth Institute at the New York-based Columbia University, economist Jeffrey Sachs has advised prime ministers, scientists and United Nations diplomats on climate change. Hindustan Times caught up with him for an interview in New Delhi. Excerpts: To... Read more.. |
Another Dissenter: Atmospheric Scientist Dr. Tim Coleman rejects ‘hysteria’ of global warmingBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 24, 2009
Dr. Tim Coleman AlabamaWx.com Friday, October 23, 2009 Global warming, or what is now often reffered to as global climate change, is one of the most polarizing issues of our time. In this article... Read more.. |
India Inc going green in a very big wayBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 18, 2009
Gaurav Sharma quite likes the electronic bike that he bought three months ago. Not only does it save him a Rs 1,000 a month on commuting, he... |