Environment

Climate change has caused a lot of upheaval across the globe. India has not been spared of the consequences of it. This World Environment Day, let us have a close look at the various facets of the environment of India and its current state. The State of India's Environment 2019 in Figures is an exclusive data-driven analysis...

By Abhishek Chaturvedi and Dr. Vikas Goswami Water is the most critical common property, a must for life on our planet. Since time immemorial, we have worshipped and hailed it as sacred. Perennial river valleys helped blossom our diverse cultures, complex societies, governance systems and civilisations. But, like with everything else, we have crossed long ago...

Part of the larger theme of #RiseAgainstClimateChange, the Mahindra Group's new initiative aims to motivate citizens to plant a tree to celebrate the joyous milestones in their lives. Alternately, individuals who are not able to do so, can simply like, share or comment on #CelebrateDifferently and Mahindra will plant a tree on their behalf...

Coca-Cola India Foundation, Anandana, has announced the establishment of integrated waste management infrastructure along with SAAHAS, CHINTAN and HASIRU DALA, which also includes setting up of Material Recovery and Segregation Facilities (MRFs). The partnerships will also drive social initiatives such as the inclusion of informal waste sector into a formal one, raising awareness of...

Ethical fashion has been in a conversation in recent years considering the harmful effects of fast fashion on health, environment and biodiversity. The carcinogenic chemicals used in the fabric dyes have caused diseases to the labourers working in garment factories as well as the consumers using them. To address these concerns several fashion designers...

Whenever you enter a city or a town in India, mountains of burning waste is a common sight. Bhalswa in Delhi and Deonar in Mumbai are quite infamous all over the world. It is a known fact that the only way to get rid of this perennial problem is to follow the 3 R's-Reduce,...

It is World Bicycle Day today. Not only is cycling the most environmentally responsible way to commute, it's a practice companies are promoting as part of their CSR. CSR activities on World Bicycle Day Employees of Liberty General Insurance Limited, as a part of their annual CSR activity ‘Serve with Liberty’ came together and cycled to...

Waking up early and stepping out to jog in the fresh morning air, but getting irritated instead for having to navigate your way through littered waste, is a story of every jogger in the world. We all get disappointed in such a situation. Many of us often end up changing the fitness routine. But...

While the importance of forests and trees to a healthy, prosperous planet is universally recognized, the depth of those roots may be greater than imagined. Forests and trees make vital contributions both to people and the planet, bolstering livelihoods, providing clean air and water, conserving biodiversity and responding to climate change. Forests act as a...

Global climate change has made the binding international goal for a transition to a low carbon economy under 2 degrees, inevitable. The recent new EU Sustainable Investment Disclosure Rules, the new EU Directive for Non-Financial Reporting, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the market-driven self-regulation initiatives such as TCFD, the market proof as well as...

After decades of struggling for recognition, the animal protection cause is now considered one of the paramount social justice issues of modern times. Any company that takes the step towards supporting this movement through CSR for animal welfare is sure to increase its goodwill. Animal NGOs are very vociferous in India. Why not get them on...

India is only 2.4 per cent of the world's land area but contributes about 8 per cent of known global wildlife, including over 45,000 species of plants and 91,000 species of animals. Despite having a huge population of over 1.3 billion, the country boasts 662 protected areas, five of them designated as World Heritage Sites...