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India on the Zero Carbon Index By : Sustainability ..., Feb 3, 2012
The article presents an insight into the RICS Global Zero Carbon Capacity Index which considers zero carbon in the built environment as a directional goal. For the past three years, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has commissioned UCL Environment... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , energy efficiency , Entertainment , Environment , green building , India , Resource Efficiency , RICS , Technology |
Himachal Pradesh to be the 1st state to become carbon-neutral by 2020: DhumalBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 3, 2012
Himachal Pradesh would be the first state in the country to become carbon neutral by 2020 by undertaking "carbon smart growth", Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal claimed here today. "The carbon footprint per capita in Himachal Pradesh has been assessed at 1.4... Read more.. |
Kyoto Protocol should be sincerely followed: IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 1, 2012
India today asked all countries to "adhere and sincerely follow" the Kyoto Protocol which recognises principles of common but differentiated responsibility in dealing with the challenge of climate change. Addressing the 9th World CEO Sustainability Summit... Read more.. |
Allianz, C-Quest Capital launch India carbon projectBy : Sustainability ..., Feb 1, 2012
German insurer Allianz SE and U.S.-based C-Quest Capital LCC said on Tuesday they will finance the installation of about 8.5 million energy-efficient lightbulbs in India in return for U.N.-backed carbon offsets. The 10-year project will fund the installation of... Read more.. |
"Sustainability practices, environment friendly products, and community relations form the cornerstone of our sustainability initiatives," says Raj Menon, COO of Cummins India By : Pramita Sen, Jan 16, 2012
Raj Menon, Chief Operating Officer of Cummins India, shares about the company’s focus on sustainability elements as also focuses the spotlight on products being launched by Cummins in India to enable energy access for rural communities and also provide affordable hybrid... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Cummins Incorporated. , Cummins India , energy , Environment , India , Labor , Law , Social Issues , Technology |
India 'won't sign binding emissions pact': ministerBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 28, 2011
India said Tuesday it would reject any global pact legally binding it to cut greenhouse gas emissions as such a move could stifle economic growth needed to eradicate poverty. Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan's statement came after a UN conference in Durban... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , Technology |
ICT sector can help meet climate change goals: ReportBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 23, 2011
The ICT sector, one of the biggest guzzlers of energy and commercial space in India, has a huge role to play in helping India meet the goals of climate change, says a new report. “The ICT sector cannot bring about change, but it can be a key enabler,” said Mr Som... Read more.. |
Prefabrication – A stepping stone to sustainable development in India By : sustainabilityo..., Dec 23, 2011
Revolutionary housing concepts like the ‘India Concept House’- a prefabricated building solution-can help achieve cost savings both in the short term and over the life of the structure. Given the competitive nature of construction activity and the role it plays in... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , energy , Entertainment , Environment , Labor , Law , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Technology |
COP-17: Indigenous rights group turns up the heat on CanadaBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 8, 2011
CIVIL opposition to the Canadian government has ramped up this week, with Canadian participants in the Durban climate change talks complaining that their government was listening to polluting industry, and not to their people. Six protestors were ejected from the... Read more.. |
Green tax from January 2012 will stay, says EUBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 7, 2011
The carbon tax on flights landing in European airports that can cost a passenger an additional up to Rs 300 is going to stay. "No way the Parliament will change the law," said Jo Leinen, chairman of European Parliament delegation to climate talks at Durban, claiming... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , European Union |