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News and Trends

75% Indian Companies Set Clear Sustainability Goals: IMA

According to the report, 61.3 per cent of manufacturing companies expect to see measurable outcomes from their ESG initiatives in medium to long term, with 13.3 per cent anticipating results in the very near term (0-1 years)

News and Trends

L&T Eyes Growth In Green Energy With USD 2 Billion Investment In Hydrogen Project

L&T had last year announced that it will invest USD 12 billion over the next five years, a third of which will be accounted for by green energy.

Growth Strategies

Industries Need Systemic Transformation To Achieve Net Zero Emissions: Prabodha Acharya

The world, specifically India, is going to see a very steep increase in the energy demand, accelerated due to heating and cooling demand in the backdrop of climate change that we must recognize, JSW Group Chief Sustainability Officer said.

News and Trends

World Bank Approves USD 1.5 bn Loan To Support India's Green Hydrogen Push

In June 2023, the World Bank approved the USD 1.5-billion First Low-Carbon Energy Programmatic Development Policy Operation to accelerate India's development of low-carbon energy.

Growth Strategies

Govt, Financial Sector, And Industry Cooperation Needed For Clean Energy Investment

In clean power, where upfront costs are high and margins are lower, the share of debt financing is currently around 50 per cent. Meanwhile, debt financing in end-use sectors, including industry, buildings and transportation, is close to the 45 per cent average.

News and Trends

MSME Day Highlights Innovations and Sustainability as Key Drivers for Global Economic Growth

The sustainability sector must focus on three key pillars to propel MSMEs towards their net-zero targets: developing cost-effective green technologies tailored to MSME operations, implementing targeted capacity-building initiatives, and facilitating easier access to green financing options.

Growth Strategies

Balancing EV Growth with Fossil Fuel Dependency In India

The coal stocks at Thermal Power Plants remain robust, exceeding 45 million tonnes (MT) as on June 16, 2024, which is ~ 31.71 per cent higher compared to the same period last year when it was 34.25 MT.

Business News

Amazon Is Making a Major Change to Its Packaging: 'Easier to Work With'

Opening an Amazon box is about to look a lot different.

News and Trends

BioCompute Wins India's Largest Early Stage Climate Startup Grant

The grant was offered jointly by Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) and SusMafia is aimed at spurring the innovative start-up into being at the forefront of combating the climate change crisis globally.

Growth Strategies

Growing Water Scarcity In India Represents An Opportunity For New Age Start-ups

The way in which India manages its scarce water resources accounts for much of its water woes.

Growth Strategies

Current Efforts Are Not Enough To Achieve SDG 7: Report

2.1 billion people still live without access to clean cooking fuels and technologies, with the number remaining largely flat last year.

News and Trends

Rajasthan Faces Several Challenges In PM Surya Ghar Yojana Implementation

The vast difference in application rates between Rajasthan and Gujarat underscores the urgency for immediate intervention.

News and Trends

India's Path to Net Zero: Technology Will Build Balance Between Growth and Sustainability

Sustainability should not be seen as a trade-off with growth but rather as a multifaceted goal that can drive long-term benefits

Growth Strategies

Five Sustainable Practices Adopted By Electric Vehicle Industry

Electric vehicles are inherently more eco-friendly than their fossil fuel counterparts, as they produce zero tailpipe emissions.

Green Entrepreneur®

Why You Need a Contribution Mindset to Thrive in 2024 and Beyond

How to set yourself and your business up for long-term success.