Covid-19 is fuelling an interest globally in businesses guided by environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and making it an imperative for companies to generate evidences for investors.
Environment
India has been able to reduce the loss of life due to disasters significantly over the years, but there is always scope to do more, including through construction of climate-resilient buildings, as can be made out of UNEP’s new guide.
Degradation increases human-wildlife conflicts and is linked to outbreaks of animal borne diseases such as Covid-19, according to a new report launched ahead of World Environment Day 2021 (June 5).
The cyclone season has just got unleashed in India. While India is yet to recover from Cyclone Tauktae, which has caused havoc on the west coast and killed more than 100 people, Cyclone Yaas is set to hit the east coast this week.
A small reduction in planet warming carbon-dioxide emissions on account of lockdowns due to Covid-19 last year is likely to be more than reversed sooner than later unless the world pursues a green recovery path.
Wipro, Maruti and TCS top the list of India’s Most Sustainable Companies in 2020, according to a recent survey.
Rajya Sabha MP Santosh Kumar’s Green India Challenge ropes in celebrities, leading to plantation of about 10 crore saplings
Greening of the railway system is projected to contribute significantly to the country’s achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Solar electricity has finally joined the national power grid in India. What is more significant is that it has entered the grid at a cost far less than expected, reducing the need for heavy government subsidies to make the sector viable.
Yesterday’s top-end hotels led by example in providing the best of luxury experiences. Today, the guest preference for responsible luxury is prompting them to embed sustainability in their business operations in a big way.