The Boston Consulting Group report highlights that while around 80% of consumers consider sustainability in their daily purchases, only 1% to 7% pay the premium price for it Sustainability initiatives are gaining momentum worldwide, with consumers leading the charge towards a more environmentally conscious and responsible future. While the notion of sustainable practices has been … Read more
New technologies and digital innovations are key to achieving sustainable development goals The fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0 has expanded at an unprecedented rate, and its impact has particularly changed how we address our SDGs. The pressure to mitigate adverse effects due to climate change is increasing. The pivotal impact of technology in achieving … Read more
Humanity’s march towards modernisation and development is rife with the challenge of conserving finite natural resources. Water is one of those natural resources which has depleted quickly owing to rapid growth of population, industrialisation and increased agricultural practices. With rapid economic growth, need for more food and widespread urbanisation, India’s demand for water is increasing … Read more
To achieve sustainability in urban spaces, cities need wide-ranging and multiple concerted actions by key policy makers and local governments. India’s rapid urbanisation continues to be a remarkable achievement, with more than 400 million people estimated to be living in cities by 2030, according to the UN reports on India’s growing urbanisation in 2022. India’s … Read more
Data from the State of India’s Environment 2020 report revealed that 21% of the country’s forests are degraded, and 70% of its wetlands have been lost. India’s natural heritage is a source of pride and sustenance, but it faces an ever-increasing threat from deforestation, pollution, and climate change. To combat these challenges and safeguard the … Read more
In an exclusive interview with ET Edge Insights, Dr. Sunit Tyagi talks about environmental issues, net zero and sustainability
India will witness mass deployment of clean energy projects, energy-efficient technologies, and low-carbon choices in its path towards NZE transition (Net Zero Emission).
Water provision and use contribute 10% of global emissions, while drought could affect as many as 75% of the world’s population by 2050 It has been a summer of extreme weather, with forest fires in Europe and Canada, record temperatures in China, and an unprecedented storm in California. Yet, one thing that isn’t always considered … Read more
The journey to Net Zero emissions demands a paradigm shift where profit and sustainability are allies, not adversaries In today’s era marked by environmental awareness and a huge sense of responsibility, corporations worldwide confront a crucial challenge ̶ finding an equilibrium between business growth and sustainability objectives. However, within the journey toward achieving Net Zero … Read more
Lab-grown meat, although it sounds like a great idea from an environmental perspective, comes with a host of concerns that are not addressed definitively. The hype around lab meat, or lab–grown meat, had raised hopes of a future that subverts the factory farm or defeats the ‘Big meat’. Although, hypothetically, the idea of eating cultured … Read more
