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Climate Change is Causing Loss of India’s Solar and Wind Energy Potential: Study
According to a new study done by scientists at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, climate change is projected to negatively damage India's solar and wind energy potential over the next 50 years, posing a significant challenge to the country's ambitious quest for renewable energy.
The future forecasts are critical as India...
The Government to Launch National CSR Exchange Portal to Enhance Efficiency in CSR Spending
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is mandatory in India by law, under the Companies Act, 2013. The law has brought so many companies under the purview of CSR, making CSR spending more streamlined and formal. As the CSR sector grows more efficient, it is imperative to observe its role in national development and to identify...
World Ocean Day 2022: Coca-Cola UK to Alter its Plastic Bottle Design to Maximise Recovery and Recycling
Oceans comprise 71 percent of the Earth's surface and contain 97 percent of all the water on the planet. Oceans have a huge impact on temperature and weather because of their massive size. They are essential for the survival of both humans and other species. Oceans host a diverse range of flora and wildlife,...
World Food Safety Day: How to Get a Food License from FSSAI?
Millions of women in India are involved in food business. Making food and selling from home has allowed so many women to be financially independent, and contribute an additional income in the household. As more and more individuals join the food business, it is important to ensure that the food they sell is safe...
India Inc. on World Environment Day 2022
On June 5, people all across the world commemorate World Environment Day to raise awareness about the significance of protecting planet Earth, our one and only true home.
#OnlyOneEarth is the theme for 2022, and it focuses on our responsibilities as Earth citizens in protecting the environment and encouraging sustainable living everywhere and every day.
It...
Stockholm+50: Commemorating 50 years of Sustainability Movement
It has been 50 years since the sustainability movement started. However, even today, the planet is in trouble. With an exponential rise in anthropogenic activities, the burden has increased on the planet and the environment significantly. This is a major threat to achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Amid such grave concerns, Stockholm+50 is being held...
Only 20% of India Inc. Published Sustainability Reports last year
Sustainable Development is the future that we envision for our planet. To reach there, we need to overcome several roadblocks such as climate change, poverty, hunger, inequality, etc. Corporates play a major role in making or breaking the case for sustainable development. Sustainability reporting, also known as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, reflects...
135 Years to Achieve Gender Parity: WEF Report
The number of years it will take to achieve gender parity has increased to 135, according to a new World Economic Forum report.
In the latest World Economic Forum Summit, industry leaders, NGOs, and politicians gathered in Davos for an Open Forum discussion debated the global prospects for gender equity. The event came on the...
World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco, a Threat to the Environment
World No Tobacco Day is an annual event organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 31st of each year (WHO). It raises awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco and its business on human health and the environment, as well as the efforts people may...
How to embrace electric mobility in India
For all those Indians fantasizing about owning a Tesla, your dream is about to turn into reality sooner than you expected. Unless you’re living under a rock, you probably know that Elon Musk has registered a single-seat office in Bengaluru and will soon start selling the electric car maker’s base model in India. The...
Three Shipping Companies in India That Take CSR Seriously
The Shipping Companies in India contribute a significant proportion to the GDP and increase in foreign reserves. Its involvement with foreign trade allows the leaders of these companies to visit many developed and developing countries and learn about the best practices being adopted to solve various social development issues. This places them at a...
Companies Suffer Losses when Women Leaders Leave: Report
When Women Leaders leave, the losses multiply, in terms of both job satisfaction and performance, says new research. According to the Potential Projects Spring 2022 Report, the best results are achieved when women are in charge.
The third of the six editions of The Human Leader study, a bi-annual examination of the key characteristics that...