Environment

India is among the world’s fastest-growing digital economies, with a smartphone penetration of more than 600 million. The number of smartphone users is expected to increase to 1bn by the year 2026, mainly driven by rural consumption and the government’s push towards a Digital India. This upward trend has also poised India to emerge as...

When you buy a ceramic bowl or coffee mug online or clothes, what is the amount of plastic packaging that goes into your dustbin? As the world is moving towards sustainable life choices, so is the packaging industry. Remembering their responsibility towards the environment, Indian companies are increasingly opting for sustainable packaging options while...

Every year on December 2, National Pollution Control Day is observed. The day is aimed at commemorating those who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984. National Pollution Control Day 2022 In India, there are over 7 million air pollution-related fatalities annually, of which 4 million are caused by indoor air pollution. Nine...

‘Delhi air pollution: Delhiites continue to breathe toxic air’, ‘Delhi air quality: Delhi’s AQI in very poor category’, ‘India's national capital choking on toxic smog’ and headlines similar to these have been ruling the internet and media for quite a while now. The question is, how much does it take to make a conscious...

In 2020, PwC India joined PwC network firms in a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. PwC India’s net-zero commitment is underpinned by a science-based target to reduce its emissions to an absolute 50% of its scope 1 and 2 emissions as well as a 50% reduction in scope...

Climate change has emerged as the biggest global challenge in the 21st century. The world is increasingly warming up, a major reason being fossil fuel emissions like oil, gas and coal caused by humans. In such a situation, controlling the emission of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is the need of the hour. While...

According to a recent World Bank report, developing nations can lower their greenhouse gas emissions with relatively smaller investments, but more assistance. According to the report Climate and Development: An Agenda for Action, allocating 1.4% of the GDP of developing nations to adaptation and mitigation could reduce emissions by as much as 70% by 2050. Varying...

Leading a sustainable lifestyle has now become the need of the hour due to the urgency of climate change, the threat of global warming and diminishing natural resources.  As per a 2016 Statista report ( a market and consumer data company), India generates 13 per cent of global waste and is projected to increase...

We are living at a time when adopting eco-friendly practices are no longer a choice. At a time when the Earth is battling with over-exploitation and destruction of natural resources, pollution, global warming and climate change, it is time to wake up and act fast to save the planet, which is our only home. Even...

Climate continues to witness one of the most dramatic changes of all times with rising ocean levels, melting glaciers, increased CO2 levels, declining aquatic life and wildlife with rapid extinction of endangered flora and fauna species. The impact of global warming can be seen all around us given the increasing frequency and amplitude of extreme climatic...

At a time when the world is battling a gigantic issue of plastic pollution, a ‘green initiative’ started by a few women from a remote village in West Bengal’s Bankura district is surely an inspiring move! Supporting this eco-friendly initiative is a group of kind hearted souls from the neighbouring district of Jhargram. Handmade bags...

‘Keep our surroundings clean’, ‘Do not throw waste on the streets’, ‘Please use the public dustbins while discarding food wrappers and bottles while traveling’— these may sound like environmental awareness advertisements by the municipality which a lot of us often tend to ignore. However, there are some people who not only practice the same but...