Future of Water: It’s time to act now!
28 Jan 2019 India’s growing population and economic diversification until now has been supported by its natural resources. However, even though India is naturally blessed with immense water resources, water scarcity has become a tremendous concern in recent times. According to a NITI Aayog report, water challenges are set to intensify, placing at risk the […]
CII Swachh Vayu-Dirghayu Initiative
28 Nov 2016 Industry has pledged to partner with the Government to tackle the hazard of air pollution. Towards this, CII is launching a Clean Air – Better Life campaign, Swachh Vayu-Dirghayu. The CII initiative will engage business, civil society and Government to learn from peers and take actionable steps to improve the air quality […]
Clean Tech: Marching towards an eco-friendly sustainable environment
30 Jan 2019 One of the most current and urgent issues today pertains to the environment in which we all breathe and live. Environmental pollution, global warming and climate change are seen to be among the leading causes of disease and health issue as well as a key factor impacting livelihoods. Flagship missions of the […]
Smart Cities will accelerate Sustainable Development
20 Mar 2019 The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals address the global challenges we face related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice. Governments are working to meet the set goals for sustainable development by the target year of 2030, effectively trying to improve the quality of life of citizens. It is widely […]
The Need to Replace Fossil Fuels with Alternative Fuel
21 Apr 2019 The world is predominantly dependent on fossil fuels for its energy requirements. Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources where stored energy is released through combustion, such as such as coal, natural gas, petroleum and they account for almost 80% of energy used worldwide. Other sources like solar and electrical energy are also emerging as […]
Managing Sustainability
04 Jun 2017 Ten years ago, CII and ITC joined hands to create a unique institution with an unusual but visionary agenda. When the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development was born a decade ago, “sustainability” was barely a footnote in the pages of corporate thought and strategy, more so in developing nations such […]
Facilitating Smart Informed Water Decisions
22 Mar 2018 Water scarcity and pollution presents a significant risk to companies, with the potential to disrupt their operations. Even companies that have managed the resource well within their fence through various improved water efficiency measures, are prone to risk of closure due to water resource challenges from outside the fence, in their respective […]
Green Champions of India – CII Initiatives on Promoting Green Practises & Businesses
24 Apr 2018 Adoption of environment friendly practices such as water management, waste management and energy efficiency are crucial for reduced emissions and for ensuring a sustainable growth path for an economy. Building on this imperative, The Confederation of Indian Industry has undertaken significant efforts including the launch of Green Company (GreenCo) Rating System in […]
World Environment Day 2019: Industry Efforts for Sustainable Development
04 Jun 2019 World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June and it is the United Nation’s main channel for creating awareness and joint action to protect Mother Earth. This year, the focus is on air pollution, which is a matter of grave concern for all. Approximately 7 million people worldwide die prematurely […]
Indian Exports to Grow Robustly during 2018
02 May 2018 The firming up of global economic recovery during 2018 has improved trade prospects for the world economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) April 2018 report has projected a global growth rate of 3.9% during 2018-19. World trade volume went up from 2.3% in 2016 to 4.9% in 2017 […]