Will the alcoholic beverages sector's bet on clean energy, circular packaging, water conservation and responsible sourcing pay off?
An estimated 800 deep-tech Indian ventures have raised around $3.6 billion in the past 10 years, integrating advanced science and engineering to implement climate change solutions across sectors.
Green bonds in India are targeted at institutional investors.
Increasingly, investors and foreign businesses are using non-financial yardsticks like ESG to assess the impact their partners have on the environment and society, making it crucial for MSMEs to embrace and adopt acceptable standards.
India's pharmaceutical sector supplies more than 60% of the world's vaccines and 40% of the generic drugs used in the US. But that comes at an ecological cost, prompting pharma companies to shift to cleaner practices.
With the impact of climate change already affecting supply chains and markets, India's leading FMCG companies are adopting sustainable practices. But challenges persist.
As the third-largest contributor to global textile waste, India's textile sector is facing pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices. In response, both retailers and manufacturing units are embracing innovative strategies.
The reversal of the US government's policies on climate finance and withdrawal from the Paris Agreement have not impacted India's decarbonisation plans for now. But self-dependence and new alignments are the key to meeting the net-zero target by 2070.
While EVs and hybrids are emerging as reliable alternatives, fossil fuel-based vehicles are expected to dominate Indian roads in the near future.
Indian cement and steel makers are going the extra mile to reduce damage to the environment.
According to Shriram Finance, sustainability revolves around empowering the underbanked and underserved.
For CA Grameen, behind the numbers and microloans lies a powerful mission: empowering rural women while reducing environmental impact.
Sustainability has never been an afterthought at ESAF SFB it's been its essence.
Godrej Properties adopts multi-pronged water management and waste segregation at sites
Siemens India is using technologies such as AI to help customers reduce their environmental footprint
From power consumption to logistics, Shree Cement is pulling out all stops in its effort to cut emissions.
For HUL, sustainability is not just a strategic priority but deeply embedded in its purpose and operations.
ICICI Bank's early initiatives included digitisation to reduce paper usage, improving energy efficiency, and encouraging sustainable operations
By investing in cleaner technologies and adopting smarter ways to use resources, the company aims to build infrastructure that is not only strong but also more sustainable
Mahindra & Mahindra is racing ahead to meet its sustainability goals and making it a group-wide effort.
The company is working on emission cuts, water management, and biodiversity goals.