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CDP India Report 2011 indicates increase in voluntary carbon disclosures by Indian corporates By : Pramita Sen, Nov 18, 2011
In the following article, the author provides an insight into the key findings of the recently released Carbon Disclosure Project India 2011 Report. The Confederation of Indian Ind... Read more.. Subject Tags: Entertainment , Environment , Human Interest , India , Policy Tracker , Resource Efficiency |
The perils on road to Durban By : sustainabilityo..., Oct 24, 2011
In the following article, a senior expert for FICCI shares her views on what the CDM fraternity can expect from the upcoming COP 17. With the growing unease at the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Kyoto protocol, a high level... Read more.. |
Sustainability and ‘Preferred Supplier’ Status now inter-twined for textile manufacturers By : Sandeep Roy, Oct 13, 2011
Leveraging initiatives related to Sustainability will be the key to getting preferred supplier status for global players in the textile and apparel industry. As resources like water, energy and land become depleted; the clothing brands are increasingly attaching more... Read more.. |
Innovations in solar power – A look into the future By : Sandeep Roy, Oct 11, 2011
In this article, the author presents insights into the innovative solar technologies that are coming up thick and fast to address the growing ever growing energy needs. With a growing economy and an increased sensitivity towards the environment, there has been a... Read more.. |
The ABC of Renewable Energy Certificates in India By : Aparna Khandelwal, Sep 13, 2011
Renewable Energy Certificates is a relatively new and challenging market based instrument, but holds great promise in promoting the renewable energy market development in India. In a bid to promote renewable energy market in India, the Indian government has framed... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Entertainment , India , Policy Tracker , Renewable Energy , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
CDP helping businesses initiate the sustainability journey By : Bhavna Prasad, Sep 8, 2011
Proactive Indian businesses are starting to see business potential in many environment related opportunities. CDP is definitely one of the frameworks that have helped Indian businesses develop a broader sustainability outlook. Sustainability being the buzz word right... Read more.. Subject Tags: Carbon Disclosure Project , Entertainment , Environment , Human Interest , Policy Tracker , Resource Efficiency , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
Moving towards Responsible Business and Building Credibility By : sustainabilityo..., Aug 30, 2011
There is a growing discussion and debate about how corporates- both publicly and privately held organizations- should perform in terms of their environment and social performance, besides creating value for the shareholders. Conventionally, Corporate Social... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Entertainment , Environment , Labor , Law , Policy Tracker , Social Issues , Technology |
‘Responsible Business’ Guidelines: A fact check on India Inc. ? By : Aparna Khandelwal, Aug 30, 2011
A growing concern amongst the investment community is that typical financial reports do not adequately capture all the risks and externalities of a firm and thus its true performance. All stakeholders including investors, government and consumers are now putting... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Entertainment , India Inc , Labor , Law , Policy Tracker , Social Issues , Technology |
Flying Green- A reality in the making By : Sandeep Roy, Aug 17, 2011
Based on the predictions by the ‘Air Transport Action Group’ (ATAG), the fleet fuel efficiency will improve by 1.5% per annum by 2020 and by 2050 the net CO2 emissions would be 50% of the 2005 levels. On July 1, 2011 all commercial airlines were given a formal go-ahead... Read more.. |
Integrated Reporting- What, Why and How! By : Aparna Khandelwal, Jul 19, 2011
A sustainability consultant writes about the meaning, need and status of integrated reporting i.e. representation of the financial and non-financial performance of a company in a single report. What is integrated reporting? |