Decoding the ESG matrix: Understanding the factors that shape it
Globally, the political landscape, protests, the potential to manipulate the numbers, and the practise of “greenwashing” are a few issues dominating the sustainability landscape.
Sajjan Jindal suggests four measures to mitigate climate risks
Outlining the four measures revolve around clean energy, climate finance, equitable distribution and circular economy, Mr Jindal called for global collaboration to meet Net Zero targets.
How Google and Deloitte are helping global customers in their sustainability journey?
Going forward, Deloitte and Google Cloud’s global initiative will focus on sustainability, climate, and equity, helping clients transition to zero-emission energy, sustainable capital markets, and equitable communities.
HSBC India’s Rs 15 crore boost for green hydrogen
HSBC India has partnered with IIT Bombay, and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF) for innovations in green hydrogen. The new partnership will provide an impetus to the country’s National Hydrogen Energy Mission- announced in Budget 2021-22. “These two partnerships, with total grant support of Rs 15 crore or about $ 2 million will focus on
Rockefeller Foundation injects $5M into Amazon Reforestation Fund
This financial donation is a part of a bigger $100 million funding plan created to support the largest biodiverse reforestation project with a goal of removing carbon from the region.
Fast tracking SDGs in NE India
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and UNDP have partnered to fast-track sustainable development and expedite SDGs in the region. UNDP will provide technical support, monitor and evaluate projects, enable capacity building, provide support, and deploy technologies to scale up governance. B.L. Verma, Minister of State, MDoNER, said, “We have taken remarkable
LG Chem Obtains Product Carbon Footprint Calculation Method Certification
LG Chem has received certification for its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation method from the global testing organization TUV Rheinland. The move is in response to the growing demand for low-carbon products from global customers and pertinent certification information. PCF is the value of carbon emissions generated in the entire process of product production, including
COP28 Unveils Innovative Global Accountability and Inclusivity Program
COP28 UAE, will concentrate its efforts on advancing a just, orderly and equitable energy transition; fixing climate finance; putting nature, lives and livelihoods at the heart of climate action; and mobilizing for the most inclusive COP.
An open source repository to manage carbon credits
The software, called the National Carbon Registry, has been accredited as a digital public good (DPG). As a DPG, the registry uses open source code which allows countries to customize information as per their needs.
Who is widening the gender diversity gap in India?
I have noticed that business organizations of late have started taking a strong stance in favor of diversity by promoting gender parity. The focus is on inclusion and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).The ground reality at the community level, however, is a far cry.
7 start-ups to help smallholder farmers in India
Krishi Mangal, a partnership between technology major Cisco and Social Alpha, a multistage platform for science and technology, has selected 7 Indian start-ups to enable farmers to achieve sustainable growth
AR Rahman develops sonic compositions for M&M EVs
The sonic identity encompasses more than 75 unique sounds tailored for various aspects of Mahindra’s forthcoming all-new portfolio of global electric SUVs.
