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Assets under management driven by Environmental & Social considerations in India expected to grow from Rs. 3 trillion to Rs. 9.6 trillion in 5 yearsBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 18, 2013
Press Release New Delhi: Investors targeting India are not only interested in Environmental and Social (E&S) information, they are increasingly investing more in businesses, which demonstrate progressive E&S disclosure and reporting practices.... Read more.. |
Nepal, India & Bangladesh to make most of Ganga water, hydropowerBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 15, 2013
In a significant development indicating a sub-regional strategic alliance, Nepal, India and Bangladesh (NIB) have decided to join hands to cooperate and exploit the hydropower sector and use water resources management for mutual advantage, including jointly developing... Read more.. |
Water management must for India: PresidentBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 8, 2013
President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said efficient water management is crucial to keep pace with population growth and economic development. "Available water must be managed judiciously to meet the twin burden of population growth and economic development.... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Fullerton India installs micro hybrid wind turbineBy : Anindita Chakraborty, Apr 4, 2013
Fullerton India Credit Company Ltd has commissioned a micro hybrid wind turbine to fulfil part of the power requirements of the KG Matriculation & Higher Secondary School at Annur, Tamil Nadu. This wind turbine of 600 W capacity along with a 250W solar panel will... Read more.. |
SC slaps Rs. 100 cr. penalty on Sterlite for pollutionBy : Sustainability ..., Apr 3, 2013
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Sterlite Copper Smelter plant to function in Tuticorin in public interest, but asked the company to pay Rs. 100 crore as compensation for polluting land and water by running it without approval for a considerable period of time... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Disaster , Environment , Hospitality , Labor , Law , Politics , Social Issues |
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative: A collaborative approach to the Shipping Industry’s greatest opportunities and challenges By : Anonymous, Mar 26, 2013
This article by Sam Kimmins, Principal Sustainability Advisor & Network Partner Manager at Forum for the Future, takes a look at the impact of the shipping industry on world trade and the initiatives which have been undertaken to ensure its future sustainability. ... Read more.. |
Suzlon sells bonds worth $650 millionBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 26, 2013
Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy Ltd has sold $650 million (around Rs.3,575 crore) worth of bonds backed by lenders, including State Bank of India, to refinance its existing debt, according to three people close to the development. AE-Rotor Holding BV, a unit of... Read more.. |
Simpa Innovates With Pay-As-You-Go Solar in IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 22, 2013
India-based Simpa Networks is using a pay-as-you-go method to make solar energy affordable to people living in rural areas in that country. After making a small down payment for a high quality solar home system,... Read more.. Subject Tags: India , Social Issues |
Sunpreme completes largest commercial rooftop PV installation in PunjabBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 20, 2013
Sunpreme, a solar power producer headquartered in California, US, has completed, it claims, the largest commercial rooftop PV installation in Punjab, India. The 150kW rooftop PV array has been installed at the Guru Nanak Dev Super Speciality (GNDSS) Hospital. It... Read more.. |
Now, SMS to charge cellphone’s battery using solar powerBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 11, 2013
Out of battery? Just send a text! People living off-grid can now power their phones simply by sending a text message. A London-based company Buffalo Grid has introduced a solar-powered cellphone charging station that is activated by text message. A patchy or... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |