India’s Climate Policies Can Reduce 4 Billion Tons of CO2 emissions
India’s current climate policies on the power, transportation, and residential sectors can reduce about 4 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2020 and 2030
The Importance of ESG Framework and Integration into Business
Two GoI officials recently underscored the importance to integrate ESG into business practices and the significance of an ESG framework.
President, PM put Climate at the Centre stage
Both the prime minister and the President stressed the need to mitigate climate change; each emphasized the emergency to act
Biodiversity, Human Capital May Fall Under ISSB Gambit
ISSB plans to establish specific disclosures for sustainability-related financial disclosures, establishing a global baseline
NABARD Unveils Climate Strategy 2030
NABARD unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document on Earth Day, aiming to address India’s growing need for green financing
FSI CSOs Taking Responsibility for Net-Zero Tasks
Over 70% of firms have a CSO, requiring agility in change, and over 50% hire for net-zero strategy delivery.
Planetary Fever: Too Hot to Handle?
2023 wasn’t just toasty for India; it was the hottest year for the entire planet. Extreme weather events fueled a feverish Earth.
10 Words that Shaped Climate Conversation in 2023
Climate conversations dominated the sustainability landscape in the year 2023. I want to share 10 words that shaped these dialogues. These words give a glimpse into the diverse and ever-evolving vocabulary of climate change.
2023: A Year Defined by Climate Change
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20 Maharashtra Villages Benefit from HDFC Bank Climate Project
The Climate Project, which was launched in October 2020, covered 20 villages in Jafrabad aimed at helping the local people cope with adverse climate change vulnerabilities such as drought, heat waves, and erratic and intense rainfall patterns.
15% SDGs on track due to climate change and extreme weather
Despite some unavoidable climate changes, every fraction of a degree and ton of CO2 matters to limit global warming and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Urgent Action: Red Cross Battles Climate Crisis Impact
In comparison to a decade earlier, the American Red Cross is today dealing with over twice as many significant disasters within the United States.
Decoding the ESG matrix: Understanding the factors that shape it
Globally, the political landscape, protests, the potential to manipulate the numbers, and the practise of “greenwashing” are a few issues dominating the sustainability landscape.
Hybrid cargo vessels to drive the electric ship industry
The future of the electric ship industry lies with hybrid cargo vessels, says a report published by IDTechEx report titled Electric Boats & Ships 2024-2044.
Leadership, political will & affordability required to address Climate
An Amazon delivery boy jumped into the customer’s pool to beat the heat. To many, this may present a comical respite. But for me, the incident highlights the severity of heatwaves in California and the reality of the impact of severe changes in climate and temperature on the human race. The current last week is
A natural response to counteract man-made disasters
Cloud bursts, torrential rains, floods, landslides, and soaring temperatures experienced during heat waves—I dare to believe that these events are nature’s way of curbing the man-made disasters we have inflicted upon Mother Nature.
Ayodhya bats for sustainable development
Under the supervision of Honorable CM Yogi Adityanath officials were directed to design Ayodhya as climate friendly green city
India Moves Two Ranks In Climate Performance Index
India ranks 8th among 59 countries in climate action.